The Isle of Capri, its name summons images of the Mediterranean, the storied history of the Greeks and Romans, the chic and sophisticated who routinely vacation there. The island is but one jewel in a chain extending off the southwest coast of Italy.
This Travel Notes page provides useful information about the Bay of Naples . From airport procedures to currency exchange it will tell you what to expect to make your vacation smooth and worry free.
Base Manager
Domenico Ambrosino
Address
Sailitalia/The Moorings
Via Roma No. 10
80079 Procida, Italy
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 1:00pm & 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 7:30pm or until last embarkation
Sunday: 9:00am /12:00pm in case of embarkation
Base Facilities
Your comfort is assured by extensive facilities including a Laundromat, hotel, restaurant, public phones, bank and fuel.
Base Map
How to Get There
Once leaving the airport, you must go to the main ports of Naples (Molo Beverello or Porta di Massa), or to the Port of Pozzuoli. From both of these Ports, you will find regular ferry or hydrofoil services to Procida. The Island of Procida is 25km from Naples. From the main Ports of Naples there are two locations from which ferries and hydrofoils depart - Molo Beverello for Aliscafi/Hydrofoils and Porta di Massa for Traghetti/Ferries. These two locations are within walking distance of each other. From the Port of Pozzuoli, you will also find regular ferry or hydrofoil services to Procida. The journey time by ferry to Procida will take up to one hour and by hydrofoil approximately 35 minutes.
Servicing Airlines
Due to the number of flights which we organise, the Moorings can offer some great rates to many destinations. Please make sure you contact your Vacation Planning Specialist before you book your flights.
Customs / Immigration Information
Passports are required by all visitors to Italy, except for citizens of the following countries, who may enter Italy with a National Identity Card: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
No visas are required for stays of less than 90 days.
Airport
Airport to Molo Beverello the main port of Naples is 6 kms.
Airport Transfers
Transfers can be arranged in advance. Please contact your Moorings Agent for details.
Arrival / Departure Procedure
Embarkation: 3:00 pm is the contractual time when you can board your boat.
Briefing Times: Boat & Chart briefings are scheduled in the afternoon after boarding around 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
All head charterers are required to attend the briefings.
Disembarkation: Return to the base: 5:00pm is the contracted time when the boat must be returned and ready for debriefing and checks. Disembarkation is at 8:00am the following day.
Late Arrival Procedure
The Base personnel wait for you until 9:00pm. After 9:00pm, you will find an information sign at our reception office with a message for you indicating your yacht's name and berth. Your boat will be open and indicated by a sign with your name. The boat's equipment will be ready for the night. The Base personnel will be available the next day from 9:00 am.
Taxes / Departure Tax
There is no departure tax payable.
Taxi
Tel: 081.896.87.85
Car Rental
The following car rental companies are available from the airport: Avis, Eurocar, Hertz and Maggiore.
Parking
Secured parking is available in Procida. The cost for this service is €10.00 per day. Parking should be arranged with your Agent beforehand.
Ferry Services
Procida can be reached by direct ferry and hydrofoil services from Naples. Naples is serviced by two ports:
* Molo Beverello (ferry and hydrofoil - Caremar Lines - ; hydrofoil - SNAV lines - www.snav.it). The ferry journey takes one hour. The hydrofoil takes just half an hour.
* Pozzuoil offers ferry services only (Caremar, Procida Lines and Gestur) and the journey time is approx. 35 - 40 minutes. Our offices and yacths are situated just five minutes walk from the main ferry port (Marina Grande).
See schedule for further details. Please advise clients to request an updated ferry schedule a few days prior to departure as the schedule is subject to change without any notice.
Please note that the last ferry crossing from Naples to Procida is at 21:55. In order to arrive in Procida in time to embark at 18:00 we would advise you to book flights or trains to arrive in Naples in the morning or early afternoon.
Area: 301,340 sq km
Population: 58,126,212
Capital city: Rome
People: Italian (includes small clusters of German-, French-, and Slovene-Italians in the north and Albanian-Italians and Greek-Italians in the south)
Language: Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area)
Religion: Roman Catholic, other (includes mature Protestant and Jewish communities and a growing Muslim immigrant community)
Government: Republic
Major industries: tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics
Tipping: This is a matter of personal discretion. Although bills normally include a service charge, it is customary to tip in restaurants and other places that cater to tourists. You may use the following as a guideline: Porters: 50¢ per bag; Waiter/Waitress: $1.00 per person; Chamber Maid: 50¢ per person, per day; Bus Driver: $3.00 per person, per day; Group Tour Guide: $6-7 per person, per day; Private Car Tour Guide: $10 - $15 per person, per day.
Currency: Euro
Electricity: voltage 230V/50Hz (European or Italian plug)
Time: UTC/GMT +1 hour. Daylight saving time: +1 hour
Holidays & Festivals
New Year's Day
The Epiphany
Liberation day
Labour Day
Anniversary of the Republic
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
All Saints' Day
World War 1 Victory Anniversary Day
Immaculate Conception
Christmas Day
St Stephen's Day
| Moveable Public Holidays |
| Good Friday |
| Easter |
| Easter Monday |
| Whit Monday |
Some Major Events
* January - Fair of Sant'Orso in Aosta
* February - Feast of the almond-blossom in Agrigento
* February/March - Carnival in Venice, Viareggio and Ivrea
* March/April - "Scoppio del carro" in Florence
* May - Candle race in Gubbio ;Cavalcata sarda" in Sassari ;Maggio musicale" in Florence
* May/June - "Festival of the Two Worlds" in Spoleto
* June - Flower festival in Genzano
* July - "Palio" horserace in Siena; ;Festa del Redentore" in Venice ;Umbria Jazz"
* August - Quintana tournament in Ascoli Piceno in Siena ana tournament in Arezzo
* August/September - "Settimane musicali" in Stesa al & Opera seasons in Milan and Verona
* September - Historical regatta in Venice Game in Marostica in Asti national Cinema Festival in Venice
* October - Grape feast in Merano
* November - Feast of the Madonna della Salute in Venice
* December - Franciscan crib in Greccio
Hotels
Hotel La Vigna
Hotel Tonnara
Hotel La Casa sul Mare
Hotel Savoia
Hotel Crescenzo
Restaurants
Gorgonia
La Conchiglia
La Pergola
Sfizico
Caracalè
Bordero
Pit Bull Steakhouse
Post Office
The post office is a good 10 minute walk from the Marina. The Post Office is open from Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 1:30pm and Saturdays from 8:00am - 12:00pm.
Internet Connectivity
Most hotels offer wireless internet access (Wifi) in at least one public space, such as the lobby or lounge.
Tourist Information Centres
Graziella Travel _ +39 081 8969564 www.isoladiprocida.it
Banks
Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Saturdays: 8:30 am-1:00 pm (during the summer months only)
Cash Machine operational 24 hours a day.
Currencies/ Money Exchange
You can exchange currency and travelers checks in Italy at most major banks, airports, large hotels, or at one of the many money exchange centers. Generally, banks will give you better rates - so check around.
Snorkeling & Diving
In order to save you from carrying extra luggage, The Moorings provides snorkeling equipment: flippers, mask and snorkel for your use. The equipment is stored in the office. Just ask the customer service representative for the sizes needed for you and your crew.
Marina Information
During the summer months, you will generally need to call in advance to reserve a berth at other Ports and Marinas. You will find a booklet on board listing the telephone numbers for these. During the summer months, the main Port of Capri in particular is extremely difficult to reserve a berth and during the briefing other possibilities will be suggested. Port authorities will sometimes request the boat's papers and your charter contract. Do not forget to retrieve your documents before leaving.
Marina Prices: Sail Italia/Moorings has reserved berths in the Marina of Procida a short walk from the Sail Italia/Moorings Office. Your first and last night moorings are complimentary. All other nights are at customer’s expense and subject to availability. Payment details will be confirmed at the Base. The Marina of Procida office is located at the end of the Marina, and not far past the Sail Italia/Mooring office
Electricity Information
Electricity in Italy is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC). For comparison, in the United States it is 110 volts, 60 cycle AC current. Regardless of voltage, if your appliance has flat prongs, you will need a plug adapter: Italian sockets are designed to accept round prongs. Do get one before your leave!
Sailing Area Restrictions
Information will be given at time of briefing.
Interesting Sites
Please visit the Itinery Page for more of the best places to visit on your trip.
While you are in Procida take the opportunity to visit the surrounding cultural attractions.
Terra Murata – Is the place in Procida that evokes the most emotions, the walk is a must. At around 91 metres above sea level, the highest point of the island, Terra Murata is an island on an island. For a long time the historical and cultural center of the island, it is reachable only by a brisk climb upon which it is possible to admire an unbelievably breathtaking panorama of the whole Gulf of Naples and its Islands.
Marina Corricella – It is not only the most beautiful place in Procida but also one of the most beautiful places in the world. Pink, yellow, white, green and red are the colors that predominate in Corricella – a fishermen’s village built like an amphitheatre on the sea and surrounded by nets all around the wharf. Corricella is only reachable by sea or by four stairways that increase the charm of the place. There are no vehicles here, only the voices of the fishermen who mend the nets on the wharf.
Piazza dei Martiri (Semmarézio) - It is the terrace of Procida. A small piazza suspended between sky and sea, a crossroad between Corricella, Marina Grande and Terra Murata. The piazza witnessed to one of the most tragic events in the history of the island: the hanging of 16 citizens guilty of having adhered to the Neopolitan Republic.
Moorings Provisioning
If you don't want to spend your holiday in supermarkets or buying food, Moorings offers a fantastic range of Food and Drinks packages which can be pre-ordered and will be on your boat when you arrive.
Supermarkets
There are several supermarkets located near the base.
Travel Insurance
Moorings offers 'Charter Care' which is a comprehensive travel insurance scheme for your complete peace of mind. If you have your own travel insurance, please make sure that it covers all of the destinations and activities of your Moorings vacation.
Vaccination and Immunization Information
Italy is generally risk-free of contagious disease.
At time of publication, an International Vaccination Certificate is not mandatory.
Clients wanting more information on vaccinations and immunizations should contact:
The Centers for Disease Control's International Travelers' Hotline in the USA at 404-332-4559. Detailed traveler's advice on traveling abroad can also be found at www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm. This website is in English.
For Americans, useful information on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs, is provided in the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs brochure Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad, available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page or autofax: (202) 647-3000.
Medical Information
In general for any person traveling abroad the following suggestions can be made:
Take personal protective measures against insects.
Drink only bottled beverages (including water) or beverages made with boiled water.
Do not use ice cubes or eat raw seafood or rare meat.
Eat well-cooked foods while they are still hot and fruits that can be peeled without contamination.
Avoid roadside stands and street vendors.
Only pasteurized dairy products should be consumed.
Emergency Information
Police & General Emergency: 113
Fire, disasters: 11
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