Alilauro was a well-known shipping company based in Naples, founded by the Shipowner Agostino Lauro in 1944 when, with his boat called “Freccia del Golfo” decided to connect The ports of Ischia and Capri by establishing a tourist line between the 2 islands.

At the end of the 60s, with the rapid growth of tourism and the need to for travelers to reduce travel times, the shipowner decides to expand his fleet by purchasing three small hydrofoils, thus starting the business; to the network of fast connections in the Gulf of Naples. In 1968 Agostino Lauro decides to entrust the command to his son Salvatore who, over the years has transformed the company into a new company. in a holding with over 800 employees and collaborators.

To date, Alilauro, with a fleet of 10 catamarans and hydrofoils , has been able to compete in the fleet. one of the most important Italian shipping companies capable of transporting about five million passengers a year between Naples and the Aeolian Islands and between the Sorrento peninsula and the islands of Ischia and Capri.

With the Alilauro hydrofoils it will be possible; convenient and fast to reach many of the destinations in the Gulf of Naples, such as the beautiful Campanian island of Ischia, thanks to the connections made throughout year from the port of Naples Beverello to the ports of Ischia port and Ischia Forio, in the western part of the island, as well as with the departures in the summer months from the ports of Amalfi, Sorrento and Positano towards < strong>Ischia port.

During the high season with the Alilauro ferries it will be possible to take a boat trip. It is also possible to visit the suggestive and famous island of Capri, choosing one of the departures from the ports of Sorrento, Amalfi and Positano or from the main port of the island of Ischia .

The archipelago of the beautiful Aeolian Islands, located off the coast of Sicily, is also part of the archipelago. well served by the Alilauro ferries: from June to September starting from Naples Mergellina (district at the foot of the Posillipo hill) it will be; in fact, it is possible to spend a pleasant holiday in some of the world famous islands such as Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli and Panarea.

For those who wish to visit some of the localities; more evocative of the Amalfi Coast avoiding the summer city traffic, Alilauro also uses his means to reach Amalfi and Positano both from the port of Sorrento and from the port of Napoli Beverello.

All the Alilauro hydrofoils are used exclusively for the transport of passengers only, who can take the passengers with them; a single hand luggage free of charge, weighing up to 9 kg (further pieces of luggage must be entered when booking and will be subject to payment).

The interiors are comfortable, air-conditioned and equipped with comfortable armchairs as well as; to make the duration of the crossing more; comfortable and relaxing for all travellers.

Even pets are welcome on board the Alilauro hydrofoils, as well as pets. to be able to travel in the company of one's faithful friend, as long as it is; equipped with a special ticket as well as a leash, muzzle and necessary health documentation.

Buy a ticket for one of the Alilauro departures at the best price on OTS and secure your seat on board to set off to discover enchanting places.