luvtotravel

Thanks for the replys. I also heard back from my hotel. To get from Capri to Amalfi she suggests a ferry that runs at 16:25-17:00. I hope there is more than one ferry a day. She also indicated that it doesn't run if the sea is bad. What do people do if the sea is bad? How do they get off of Capri? I don't want to change our plans, and I'm hoping all goes well. Good to know about taking either the train from Salerno or a bus excursion to Pompeii. I hadn't thought about either. Ravello is at the top of my list for visiting, so at least that will be easy. The road situation put a bit of a damper on that portion of our trip, but we won't be alone.

luvtotravel

One other thought. Since there are four of us, would it be advantageous to hire a driver for the day to Pompeii? The excursion is 40 euro per person. Could we get a driver for 160 euro and travel at our own pace?

ekscrunchy

Yes, I believe you could do that. But the excursion includes a guide.

We paid 160 euro last spring for a transfer from Amalfi to Naples that included a 2.5 hour stop in Pompeii. (The driver waited outside while we toured with a guide and a group he put together at the entrance booth)

A driver that we liked very much, and used for a daytrip to Paestum, was Dino who was recommended by our hotel in Amalfi; you can e-mail and inquire about the price of a Pompeii daytrip. He is just one of many drivers who would do this trip. He charged us much less than others were quoting for the Paestum trip.

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luvtotravel

Thanks, ekscrunchy. We are also staying at Hotel Floridiana. I will consult the ladies and take action.

ekscrunchy

I am SO happy that you are staying there! Please, please give them my best!

They will arrange EVERYTHING for you, so do not worry about this, or anything else, in advance! If you hire the private driver, you will not have to worry about road closings--he can figure out how to get to Pompeii!

Here is some Capri ferry info; I think that the Capri-Naples ferries run in all weather, so no one gets marooned on the island..

http://www.capri.net/en/ship-timetable

luvtotravel

That's great news! Would prefer to ferry to Capri or Sorrento, but Naples can be our back-up plan. I promise to give a full report upon returning home as always. I just love this board.

Steve_James

Hi Luv - The Capri-Amalfi service ONLY runs late afternoon. There is no morning service

The Capri-Sorrento ferry service is less likely to be cancelled in bad weather than the Capri-Amalfi service as they are bigger ferries. BUT ...
N.B if the Amalfi Coast road is still officially closed then the Sorrento route will be problematic.

In that case your hotel will advise, I'm sure. If the road is open 15 mins each hour, a solution could be found (- e.g. taxi from Praiano) which will save you wasting time going via Naples/Salerno (- a half-day journey - so a last resort!)

If I were you I'd pray for good weather

Hope this helps ...

Steve

luvtotravel

I'm watching the weather reports carefully. Thankfully their weather has cleared up and is getting warmer. March was a cold, wet month for that part of Italy. At least there should be plenty of green for our photos after all that rain. Now if the dollar would just cooperate...

Steve_James

Update: Road now re-opened -

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...e-opened.cfm?0

luvlimoncello

Whooo Hooo!!!

EuroJen

HOORAY!