Ischia
Ischia is reached from Maricelle Rooms via Naples: there is no reliable direct ferry from Castellammare di Stabia. You travel to Naples by train and from there take the hydrofoil to Ischia from Molo Beverello (~50 minutes); the whole journey from the B&B takes about 2โ2.5 hours. It is the thermal-spa island of the Gulf of Naples, with the Castello Aragonese and its great thermal parks.
For our guests, Ischia is a day out that brings together sea, thermal spas and history. The key thing to know is that hydrofoils leave from Naples (Molo Beverello) and from Pozzuoli, not from the port of Castellammare: you reach Naples first by train and board there. You leave in the morning and return to the Gulf in the evening.
Thermal spas, Castello Aragonese and beaches
Ischia is a volcanic island famous for its thermal waters: the great parks of the Giardini Poseidon at Forio and Negombo at Lacco Ameno mix hot pools, gardens and sea. The island's emblem is the Castello Aragonese, a fortress on an islet linked by a bridge. Don't miss the fishing village of Sant'Angelo and the long Maronti beach. It is an island to take slowly, between a thermal soak and a stroll.
Getting there
By train + hydrofoil (via Naples)
You reach Naples by train or Circumvesuviana, then take the hydrofoil to Ischia from Molo Beverello (~50 minutes) or the ferry from Calata Porta di Massa. Alternatively you can leave from Pozzuoli. Timetables are seasonal: check the operators' sites. See also how to reach Maricelle Rooms.
No direct ferry from Castellammare
There is no reliable direct service from the port of Castellammare to Ischia: any direct crossings are at best seasonal (summer) and not guaranteed. The safe way to plan the trip is to go via Naples or Pozzuoli.
Useful information
- From the B&B: no reliable direct ferry from Castellammare. You go via Naples (Molo Beverello), ~50 minutes by hydrofoil; the whole journey ~2โ2.5 hours.
- Don't miss: the Castello Aragonese, the thermal parks Giardini Poseidon and Negombo, the village of Sant'Angelo and Maronti beach.
- Hydrofoil and ferry timetables are seasonal and vary with the weather: always check the operators' sites before you set off.
- Reference overview on Wikipedia
- Capri
- Procida
Tip: Ferries to Ischia leave from Naples (Molo Beverello) and from Pozzuoli, not from Castellammare: reach Naples by train and then take the hydrofoil (~50 minutes). Timetables are seasonal โ check the operators' sites.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Ischia from Castellammare di Stabia?
There is no reliable direct ferry from Castellammare. You reach Naples by train and from there take the hydrofoil to Ischia from Molo Beverello (~50 minutes); alternatively you leave from Pozzuoli. About 2โ2.5 hours in all.
Is there a direct ferry from Castellammare to Ischia?
No: the regular connections to Ischia leave from Naples and from Pozzuoli. Any direct crossings from Castellammare are at best seasonal (summer) and not guaranteed โ it is better to go via Naples.