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Private Amalfi Coast Boat Trip from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi

4.9 Excellent 455 reviews
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6h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private boat for your party from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi, with a local skipper and a day you shape around the coves you care about. Fuel, port fees, towels and masks are covered and it is priced per group, but only the captain calling the sea unsafe brings a refund. 4.92 from 455 reviews at €890 per group/vehicle.

From the guide

Discover the best of the Amalfi Coast on a private boat excursion with a local captain. This is the top excursion for all generations, families and couples. It is an immersion into Amalfi Coast living, with stops in various villages, hidden caves, calm inlets and breathtakingly beautiful sites. You can customise by allocating the time you have based on what you are most interested in seeing on the itinerary.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Open Deck Boat

from €890 per group
Guide: English, Italian

A 23/25 ft open boat (classic wooden boat or fiberglass) with sun awning and cushioned sundeck.No cabin or restroom

Leisure Boat

from €1590 per group
Guide: English, Italian

A 28/32 foot leisure boat (either a classic teak or fiberglass). Cushioned sundeck, shade, cabin, and restroom.

What this option includes

Snacks and Beverages: Salted snacks and a fridge stocked with bottled water, soft drinks, beer and Prosecco.

Premium Leisure Boat

from €1790 per group
Guide: English, Italian

Enjoy a ride on a luxury 33/38 speedboat (either a classic teak or fiberglass). Ample seating, sundecks, cabin and restroom.

What this option includes

Snacks and Beverages: Salted snacks and a fridge stocked with bottled water, soft drinks, beer and Prosecco.

46-50ft Luxury Leisure Boat

from €3900 per group
Guide: English, Italian

Cruise along in privacy, comfort, and style on a luxurious 46-50 foot boat.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00
Scheduled through November 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00. Scheduled through November 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.

What's Included

Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Use of snorkel masks
Snacks: Note: Not available on Open Deck Boat
Towels
Local skipper
Fuel, taxes, and port fees
Alcoholic beverages: Beer and bottle of Prosecco available

What's Not Included

Lunch (An optional stop with many small local restaurants accessible by boat long the way)
Gratuities
Entrance fees: Emerald Grotto

Itinerary

Maiori Stop 1
A large beach and sidewalk, (called "lungomare", meaning "along the sea" in Italian) full of shops and cafes. Home to Grotta Pandora, a gorgeous sea cave that you can explore.
Pass by
Minori Stop 2
Another small, idyllic fishing village of the Amalfi Coast and home to “Villa Romana” the ruins of a Roman villa.
Pass by
Marmorata Stop 3
A fraction of Ravello, Marmorata is very green with an almost tropical feel. There is a little waterfall tucked into a small lagoon, ideal for a swim.
Pass by
Amalfi Stop 4
The most famous town on the Amalfi Coast, a bustling village with a beautiful cathedral dedicated to St. Andrew and home to five star hotels, shops, restaurants and an old paper mill/museum which produces organic paper.
Pass by
Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto) Stop 5
A grotto in Conca dei Marini boasting an emerald color, discovered by local fisherman.
20 min
Conca dei Marini Stop 6
Enjoy a swim in a beautiful bay under the former villa of Sophia Loren and stop to enjoy the beach where Jackie Kennedy spent her days while vacationing on the coast. This is village was voted to be in the top 100 most beautiful Italian villages
Pass by
Furore Stop 7
Pass a turquoise fjord with a bridge where a diving competition is held every year. It is also the location where Roberto Rossellini shot the famous film "Amore" starring Anna Magnani.
Pass by
Praiano Stop 8
A typical Amalfi Coast fishing village that is built onto two sides of the mountain.
Pass by
Positano Stop 9
The view of Positano from the sea is one of the most famous views in the world. Cruise along the coastline and pass the luxurious San Pietro Hotel, small hidden coves and beaches where you can stop for a swim off the boat if you would like.
Pass by
Spiaggia di Tordigliano Stop 10
The beach near Positano is Tordigliano: secluded, natural, and only reachable by boat or a steep path. Quiet and perfect for a swim.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Wait in the same spot where the ferries pull up at the port. The boat will pull up right in front of you., The port in Cetara is very small. Wait by the little green lighthouse situated right on the port and the boat will pull right up., There is one dock at the beach, Marina di Conca. Simply wait on the dock and the boat will pull right up., MAIORI: Departure point in Maiori is the town's tourist port where the ferry picks up. Please wait where the ferry loads and the boat will pick up and the skipper will call your name., MINORI: Departure point in Minori is at the large pier in the center of the town's beach. Please wait on the dock by the sea and the boat will pull up and the skipper will call your name., AMALFI: Departure point in Amalfi is the Darsena Pier located right in the center of town just off of Piazza Flavio Gioia. Please wait on the pier by the sea and the boat will pull up and the skipper will call your name., PRAIANO: At the dock at Marina di Praia, Praiano's main beach. Please wait on the dock by the sea and the boat will pull up and the skipper will call your name. , POSITANO: Departure point in Positano is the large cement pier on the western side of the large beach in town. (Where you'll see ferries arriving and departing.) Please wait there by the sea and the boat will pull up and the skipper will call your name.

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End point

Wait in the same spot where the ferries pull up at the port. The boat will pull up right in front of you., The port in Cetara is very small. Wait by the little green lighthouse situated right on the port and the boat will pull right up., There is one dock at the beach, Marina di Conca. Simply wait on the dock and the boat will pull right up., MAIORI: Departure point in Maiori is the town's tourist port where the ferry picks up. Please wait where the ferry loads and the boat will pick up and the skipper will call your name., MINORI: Departure point in Minori is at the large pier in the center of the town's beach. Please wait on the dock by the sea and the boat will pull up and the skipper will call your name., AMALFI: Departure point in Amalfi is the Darsena Pier located right in the center of town just off of Piazza Flavio Gioia. Please wait on the pier by the sea and the boat will pull up and the skipper will call your name., PRAIANO: At the dock at Marina di Praia, Praiano's main beach. Please wait on the dock by the sea and the boat will pull up and the skipper will call your name. , POSITANO: Departure point in Positano is the large cement pier on the western side of the large beach in town. (Where you'll see ferries arriving and departing.) Please wait there by the sea and the boat will pull up and the skipper will call your name.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NOTE: Our experienced captains monitor sea conditions continuously and are solely responsible for deeming them acceptable or not. If necessary, routes or itineraries can be changed by the captain at any time. The boat tour will be refundable only if on the scheduled day the weather is deemed “unsafe” by the boat captain, in which case the provider will offer to either re-schedule or to honor a full refund. If the captain says that the weather and sea conditions are safe to go out, the boat tour is considered firm and non-refundable.
  • At time of booking, please provide hotel or accommodation name (if applicable) and 2 contact numbers. We will be in touch with you the day before the excursion for any final details or questions.
  • You MUST contact the representative listed on your voucher the day before your excursion via phone call, text/ WhatsApp message. This is very important!
  • ATTENTION! At checkout there are different boat categories to choose from (size, open vs. cabin, etc). Please read the descriptions so that you are aware of which category you are booking.
  • NOTE: Sights are marked "Pass By" simply because you can decide to spend as much or as little time as you would like. Exclusive Cruises will help you plan a relaxed tour custom fit to your travel desires.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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