Travelmar

A fast-boat shipping line that links the ports of the Amalfi Coast with one another and with Salerno. All routes pass through Amalfi; it publishes timetables and fares on its website and in a downloadable PDF.

Who they are

Travelmar S.r.l. is the shipping line of the fast boats of the Amalfi Coast. It is based in Amalfi, at Largo Duchi Piccolomini 8. The website does not say since when it has operated. It links Salerno with the tourist ports of the coast, among them Amalfi and Positano; the website also has pages for the marinas of Vietri and Atrani. The exact list of stops for each season is in the timetable. All routes pass through Amalfi, which acts as the hub of the network. For those coming from Salerno or staying on the coast, it is an alternative to the coast road, the SS163, which in summer is very busy. In addition to the scheduled line, it organises boat excursions and serves groups.

Timetables and tickets

The company says the service runs all year, and in season there are daily departures, public holidays included. Timetables change with the season and are published on the website, on the upcoming departures page and in a PDF. Tickets are bought online or at the port ticket offices, up to about 30 minutes before departure. There is no day pass: each stretch has its own ticket. For example, to go from Salerno to Positano stopping at Amalfi you need two, Salerno–Amalfi and Amalfi–Positano. The ticket is personal, valid only for the journey it states and expires the same day if not used.

Tickets bought and paid for online can be cancelled at no cost until 24:00 two days before the journey, with a formal request. If the company cancels a departure, you can take the next one or ask for a refund within seven days. The company is not responsible for delays or cancellations because of bad weather or strikes. You must be in the boarding area 15 minutes before; anyone with a return ticket who wants to secure a place must book at least two hours ahead.

Children, luggage and animals

• Children: under-2s travel free without a seat. From 2 to 9 years they pay the child fare and from 10, the full fare. Age must be proven before the ticket is issued.
• Luggage: one hand piece of up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm is included. Each larger item pays its own ticket.
• Animals: dogs, cats and other small animals travel on payment, outside the passenger areas. Dogs muzzled and on a lead; others, in a cage or basket. Only guide dogs enter the cabin.
• Groups: from 20 people there is a reduced fare and one in 20 travels free.

Keeping your Travelmar ticket gives a discount at Amalfi's Museo della Carta. The website is in Italian and English. For questions, the phone is +39 089 87 29 50 and the email, [email protected].