Amalfi Coast boat rental with skipper: Swim hidden coves

Pick your own stops along the coast instead of following a fixed itinerary

A private boat rental on the Amalfi Coast where you choose the route, the pace and whether to hire a skipper. The boat comes with snorkelling equipment, a shower, an awning and a full tank of fuel. You can rent for anywhere from one to eight hours and stop as often as you want to swim in the hidden coves. A live guide in English or Italian is available if you book with a skipper.

The experience

The boat arrives with a full tank of fuel, snorkelling gear, life jackets, a Bluetooth stereo, an awning for shade and a shower on deck. You return it by 6:30pm with a full tank, and the rental price stays the same whether you take it out for one hour or eight. That flat rate means a short afternoon swim costs the same as a full day exploring from Cetara to Positano, so the length of your trip is entirely up to you.

Two options shape the day: rent the boat without a skipper and navigate yourself, or hire a skipper who knows the coast and speaks English or Italian. Without a skipper, you get the freedom to linger at whichever coves appeal to you (Conca dei Marini, Praino, Minori, Maiori), and drop anchor whenever the water looks right for snorkelling. With a skipper, you get someone who knows the hidden spots, handles the navigation and can point out the villages as you pass. Either way, the boat is yours alone. You're not sharing it with other groups.

The fleet ranges from small boats that don't require a license to larger vessels, so the operator can match you to what fits your group size and comfort level. Infants can travel on an adult's lap, and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. The shower on board means you can rinse off salt water before heading back, and the donut float gives kids something to hold onto in the water.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment.
• Bluetooth stereo.
• shower on deck.
• awning.
• life jackets.
• donut float.
• full tank of fuel on departure.
• live guide in English or Italian (if you book with skipper option).

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 6 people · Guide in English or ItalianAvailable from 1 Jun 2027

Up to 5 people · Guide in English or ItalianAvailable from 1 May 2027

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DAPRO VIAGGI TOUR OPERATOR

Is this one for you?Choose the boat without a skipper if you want complete freedom to set your own route and timing, stopping whenever a cove catches your eye. Pick the skipper option if you'd rather have someone navigate while you focus on the villages, the water and the snorkelling. The skipper knows which spots are worth the detour and handles the boat so you can relax.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I take the boat out on my own, or do I need to hire a skipper?

You can rent the boat without a skipper and navigate it yourself if you have the confidence and experience. The skipper option is available if you'd prefer someone who knows the coast to handle the route and point out the villages and coves as you go.

What villages and coves can I visit on the Amalfi Coast?

The coast you can reach includes Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Amalfi, Conca dei Marini, Praino and Positano. You stop where you want, so you can spend time snorkelling in the hidden coves or anchoring near the villages to see them from the water.

Is snorkelling gear included, and what else comes on the boat?

Snorkelling equipment is included with the rental. The boat also has life jackets, a Bluetooth stereo, an awning for shade, a shower on deck and a donut float. It arrives with a full tank of fuel, which you return full at the end of the day.

How long can I rent the boat for, and does the price change based on hours?

You can rent for anywhere from one to eight hours, and the cost stays the same no matter how long you keep it. The boat must be returned by 6:30pm.