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Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and More: Discover the Best Family-Friendly Shore Excursions from Naples Cruise Port — Perfect for Kids and Parents
When your cruise arrives at the port of Naples, you have an incredible array of shore excursions: exploring the stunning Amalfi Coast, visiting the famous islands of Capri and Ischia, discovering ancient history at Pompeii, hiking Mount Vesuvius and more. With so many amazing options, it can be overwhelming to decide what’s best for your family, especially if you’re traveling with young children.
To help make your decision easier, we’ve created this guide tailored for families. Whether you’re looking for fun, relaxation, time on the water or educational activities, you’ll find the best shore excursions from Naples that suit your family’s needs and create unforgettable memories.
Boat Tour to the Amalfi Coast
A boat tour along the Amalfi Coast offers breathtaking views, lovely towns, and the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. This excursion is ideal for families because it combines scenic sailing with the opportunity to stop at charming towns like Positano or Amalfi where you have plenty of food options and shopping opportunities. Kids love the boat ride, and the stops for swimming or snorkeling. Parents can relax sunbathing while taking in stunning vistas and drinking prosecco. It’s a perfect way for the family to enjoy nature and charming towns together.
Things to keep in mind:
Choose a private, instead of a shared, tour so you have more flexibility and control. Look for a family-friendly company. Make sure the boat has shaded areas, a toilet onboard and that you can do water activities. If you have young children, having a cabin below deck will give space and comfort for napping. Bring sunscreen, a hat for the sun, and swimwear to keep everyone comfortable and ready for fun. If someone in your family tends to get seasick, consider doing the Amalfi Coast tour by car (see below).
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Private Boat Tour to the Amalfi Coast with KissFromItaly
Boat Tour to Capri Island
Capri is one of Italy’s most famous islands, and a boat trip here is an adventure everyone will enjoy. Kids will love the thrill of sailing, the dramatic cliffs, the stops for swimming and going inside the magical Blue Grotto (subject to weather conditions). On the island there is plenty to do for the entire family: great restaurants, elegant boutiques for luxury shopping, a beautiful museum and more. The dramatic scenery, clear waters, and famous sights make Capri a magical experience for kids and parents alike.
Things to keep in mind:
Capri is closer to Naples than the Amalfi Coast, so this boat tour works perfectly if you have younger children or your cruise docks in Naples for a short time. Like with all tours, choose private instead of shared so you have more flexibility and control. Look for a family-friendly company. Make sure the boat has shaded areas, toilet and you can do water activities. If you have young children, having space below deck will give space and comfort for napping. Bring sunscreen, a hat for the sun, and swimwear to keep everyone comfortable and ready for fun. If someone in your family tends to get seasick you can do the Amalfi Coast tour by car.
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Private Boat Tour to Capri Island with KissFromItaly
Boat Tour of Ischia and Procida Islands
This combined boat trip takes you to two colorful islands while giving you a taste of local life and stunning scenery. The islands are less touristy, less expensive and less crowded than the other most famous places like Capri. Ischia’s offers amazing thermal spas and a stunning botanical garden, while Procida’s picturesque harbors and old-world charm are perfect for exploring. It’s a fun full-day adventure, giving kiddos plenty of space to enjoy the sea and sights.
Things to keep in mind:
Ischia and Procida are less expensive which is a nice plus, especially for larger families. Other things to consider: same as above.
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Private Boat Tour to Ischia and Procida with KissFromItaly
Tour of the Amalfi Coast by Car
If your family prefers a land-based adventure, a scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast is a fantastic option. This allows you to enjoy breathtaking views from the comfort of a private vehicle, with stops at viewpoints, small villages, or beaches. It’s a flexible way to explore at your own pace, and parents can decide how long to stay in each place. Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello are amazingly beautiful little towns that can be included in the itinerary. They offer fascinating art and history, amazing food, plenty of shopping opportunities.
Things to keep in mind:
While boat tours are subject to the weather (and therefore at risk of cancellation) land-based tours are a safer choice when it comes to the weather, especially if you are travelling in the off season. You will need to choose two (maximum three) towns to visit otherwise it becomes overwhelming in terms of time and mileage. Let the agency know what are your priorities so they can organize accordingly. Going by road will be subject to traffic conditions (that can be heavy especially in July and August).
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Private Amalfi Coast Tour with KissFromItaly
Tour of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius for the Adventure seekers
A visit to Pompeii is an unforgettable experience for older kids and teenagers who love history and archaeology. Walking through the ruins of the ancient Roman city buried by Vesuvius’s eruption is really amazing. For added excitement, you can include a climb up Mount Vesuvius to see the crater and enjoy panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. Parents may also enjoy a visit to a winery on the slopes of the volcano with lunch or wine tasting.
Things to keep in mind:
A private guide at Pompeii is an absolute must: the archaeological park is enormous, it’s an entire city, so a guide will help you save time, energy and make sure you are not missing out on important sites. In summer it can get very hot: make sure to have a hat, sunscreen and water with you. Because of the heat, it is not recommended for small children. If going to Vesuvius, you will need appropriate shoes, runners or even better hiking shoes. As mentioned earlier, land-based tours are generally less impacted by weather conditions, but the mountain part of the tour might be.
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Private Pompeii and Vesuvius Tour with KissFromItaly
Tour of Pompeii and Sorrento for a more relaxed experience
If you are looking for a more relaxing experience, you may combine the tour in Pompeii with a stop in Sorrento. This option offers a more laid-back day combining history with leisure. The charming town of Sorrento, with seaside views, nice restaurants, local shops, it’s perfect for families seeking a balance of sightseeing and downtime.
Things to keep in mind:
Same as above regarding Pompeii, with the added benefit that his experience will be the least impacted by weather conditions.
Top Rated Tour Suggestion:
Private Pompeii and Sorrento/Amalfi Coast Tour with KissFromItaly
If you are planning a trip to Italy, the team at KissFromItaly can help you organize the perfect shore excursion. All tours can be totally customized to meet your family’s needs and wishes. If you have any questions, please get in touch
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