Amalfi Coast boat tour from Positano: Swim and snorkel

Seven hours along the coast: Positano's cliffs, Praiano's dome, a hidden fjord, and two swims in the sea

A small-group boat tour from Positano along the Amalfi Coast with a local English-speaking captain, visiting Praiano, Fiordo di Furore, and Amalfi. The boat carries 8–12 people and includes two stops for swimming and snorkeling, refreshments and snacks on board, and free time to explore Amalfi by foot. Entry to the Emerald Grotto is not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Praiano40m
2. Emerald Grotto30m

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Depart from Positano
• Admire Positano coastline
• View Praiano village and church
• Swim and snorkel at Cala della Gavitella
• See Furore Fjord and iconic bridge
• Pass Conca dei Marini village
• Sail under the Natural Arch
• Stop and explore Amalfi town
• Visit Emerald Grotto sea cave
• Return to Positano

The experience

The boat leaves Positano in the morning and the coastline opens up immediately: the village's pastel houses stacked against dramatic cliffs are the first thing you see from the water, and they look nothing like the postcard version. From there, the route follows the edge of the coast toward Praiano, where whitewashed homes and the majolica dome of San Gennaro Church sit high above the water. The captain stops at Cala della Gavitella, a sheltered beach with turquoise water and views toward Capri, for the first swim and snorkel. You'll float in clear water or explore what's underwater. The boat waits.

The second half of the day moves deeper into the coast's hidden corners. Fiordo di Furore is a narrow gorge where steep cliffs meet a small secret beach and a stone arch bridge hangs 30 meters overhead: the kind of place that looks too dramatic to be real until you're floating beneath it. The boat passes Conca dei Marini and the Natural Arch (the Lovers' Arch, according to local legend), then reaches Amalfi, where you can walk into the town, visit the cathedral, or sit by the water with a gelato. The Emerald Grotto, a sea cave with water lit green by sunlight filtering through an underwater opening, is visible on the route but entry requires a separate ticket. The boat returns to Positano by late afternoon.

Refreshments and snacks are served on board throughout the day, along with prosecco, beer and limoncello. The captain speaks English, Spanish, Italian and German. There's a restroom on board and towels are provided. Groups stay small, usually 8 to 12 people, which is why the boat can slip into coves and anchor at swimming spots larger tours can't reach.

What’s included

• Departure from Positano with a professional English-speaking captain.
• two stops for swimming and snorkeling in clear water.
• free time to explore Amalfi.
• refreshments, snacks, prosecco, beer and limoncello on board.
• towels and a restroom on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00 and 13:30Last departure this season: 9 Nov

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Crapolla charter di APREA PIETRO

Is this one for you?Spend your afternoon drifting past Positano's cliffs and hidden coves only reachable by water, with a local captain choosing the best swimming spots and handling all the navigation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German 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.

What's the Fiordo di Furore actually like when you get there?

Fiordo di Furore is a narrow inlet where the sea cuts into steep cliffs, creating a hidden beach and crystal-clear water. A stone arch bridge spans 30 meters above it, and it's one of the most striking and lesser-known sights on the coast. The kind of place you can only reach by boat.

Do we stop to swim, or is it just a sightseeing tour?

The tour includes two dedicated stops for swimming and snorkeling in clear water. You choose whether to dive in, float, or stay on board. The boat anchors and waits for you.

How much time do we spend in Amalfi?

You have free time to explore Amalfi on foot: enough to walk into the town, visit the cathedral, or sit by the water. The exact length depends on the day's schedule, but it's built into the itinerary so you're not rushed.

Is the Emerald Grotto included?

The Emerald Grotto is visible from the boat as you pass Conca dei Marini, but entry to the cave requires a separate ticket and is not included in the tour price.

What's provided on the boat?

Refreshments and snacks are served throughout the day, along with prosecco, beer and limoncello. Towels are provided, and there's a restroom on board.

How many people go on this tour?

Groups are usually limited to 8–12 people, which keeps the boat small enough to access coves and swimming spots that larger tours can't reach.