Ischia is an island that is part of the Phlegraean Islands archipelago and is the third most populous island in Italy (after Sicily and Sardinia). There are several ports, but the main ones are those of Ischia and Casamicciola.

The Port of Ischia is a natural harbor. Originally, it was a 100,000-square-meter lake, nicknamed Pantaniello, within which stood a small inhabited islet called Il Tondo. All that remains of Tondo today is a circular structure, half-destroyed and weathered by time. The lake was a couple of meters deep.

Contributing to the transformation of the Pantaniello into a port was Ferdinand II, who hoped that the construction of the port would give a significant boost to trade and, selfishly, make it easier for him to travel to the Royal Lodge.

The construction work that led to the port’s creation proceeded very slowly and took a long time to complete. The new port was finally inaugurated on September 17, 1854, although work to complete it continued for several more years.

Today, the harbor is fully lined with docks and is perfectly sheltered by a curved breakwater that provides excellent protection from all winds. The seabed consists of mud and sand, with depths ranging from 0.7 meters to 3.6 meters. At the dock, the minimum draft is 1.2 meters.

The marina offers 200 berths, 3 of which are reserved for vessels in transit. Access to the marina is permitted for vessels no longer than 50 meters.

To enter the harbor, recreational boaters must contact Circomare Ischia on VHF Channel 13 when they are half a mile from the entrance.

On one side of the harbor is La Riva Destra, or Rive Droite: teeming with restaurants, bars, and disco-pubs, it is the heart of Ischia’s nightlife. On the opposite side lies La Riva Sinistra, a service pier that handles both cargo traffic and the ferries carrying tourists.

Within the port is the Ischia Marina, which offers a wide range of services. It is, therefore, an extremely modern marina that always strives to meet the needs of even the most demanding customers. The marina is protected by a 24-hour security service. Of course, it also provides drinking water and electricity, as well as separate waste collection and dock lighting.

We perform engine repairs, electrical and electronic repairs, and repairs to wooden and fiberglass hulls. Boaters will also have the opportunity to request free on-board inspections.

There is a fuel station within the ports that dispenses both gasoline and diesel fuel.

For a complete list of the countless services provided by the Marina, see the “Other Services” item at the bottom of the page.