Amalfi Coast boat tour from Sorrento: Positano, Amalfi, Ravello

Skip the coastal traffic and see three towns from the water in one day

A full-day boat tour from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast, visiting Positano, Amalfi and Ravello (optional), with free time in each town and scenic views from the sea. You sail past the Baths of Queen Giovanna, Li Galli island and Crapolla Fjord, then spend an hour exploring Positano's narrow streets and shops before returning by boat to the starting point. A live guide in English, Spanish or Italian provides onboard commentary through headsets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amalfi Coast sightseeing boat tour

• Pick-up and transfer to port
• Sail along Sorrento coast
• Pass by Queen Giovanna's Baths
• Admire Sorrento Coast panoramic views
• Pass Punta Campanella
• Pass Li Galli island
• Pass Crapolla Fjord
• Free time in Amalfi
• Optional visit to Ravello by bus
• Free time in Positano
• Relax on board returning
• Transfer back to starting point

The experience

How do you see three of the Amalfi Coast's most famous towns without spending the day stuck in traffic? This tour trades the coastal road for a boat, letting you watch the cliffs and villages slide past while you stay on deck. You start with a transfer to the port at Piano di Sorrento, then sail east along the Sorrento coast with Mount Vesuvius visible in the distance. The boat passes the Baths of Queen Giovanna (a complex of historical pools and caves carved into the rock), and continues to Li Galli, the legendary island of the Sirens, before drifting through Crapolla Fjord.

Once you reach Amalfi, you step off for free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage town and its cathedral of Saint Andrew. If you've chosen the Ravello option, a bus takes you up into the hills for a visit to Villa Rufolo and its gardens overlooking the Gulf of Salerno. If not, you have more time to wander Amalfi's waterfront. Either way, you return to the port and sail to Positano, the pearl of the coast, where you have an hour to walk the narrow streets, browse the small shops and see the colorful pottery the town is known for. The return journey is a chance to rest on deck before the transfer back to Sorrento.

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and includes a live guide who speaks English, Spanish or Italian. Headsets let you hear the commentary clearly even on deck. Pickup from your Sorrento accommodation is available depending on which option you select at checkout. Infants can travel in a stroller, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Visit of Ravello with Villa Rufolo and its gardens if you select that option.
• free time in Amalfi and Positano to explore on your own.
• headsets for onboard commentary in English, Spanish or Italian.
• transfer from and to the meeting point in Sorrento if your option includes pickup.
• a live tour leader throughout the day.

Options for this experience

5 options

Without pickup, and without a visit to RavelloGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 1 Jul 2027Pickup is not included, and this option does not provide a visit to Ravello.

Without Ravello VisitGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 1 Jul 2027With this tour option, you will have 3 hours of free time in Amalfi. Departure city: this option includes pickup from the established meeting point in Sorrento and the surrounding cities. Pickup is included.

Winter season rates from SorrentoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:30This option includes 2 hours of free time in Amalfi and 1 hour of free time in Positano. Pickup is included.

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Without pickup, with a visit to RavelloGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 1 Jul 2027This option provides a visit to Ravello. Pickup is not included. The meeting point is at 9 am at Biglietteria Laser Capri, Via Marina di Cassano, 102.

With Ravello VisitGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 1 Jul 2027This option includes a visit to Ravello. During your free time in Amalfi, you will travel to Ravello by bus. Departure city: this option includes pickup from the established meeting point in Sorrento and the surrounding cities. Pickup is included.

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

Information

Lasts 8h–9h, runs Thursday at 08:30, from € 74 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 25 Mar 2027Other times ›

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 1202 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by HP Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the option with Ravello if you want to see the hilltop views and Villa Rufolo's gardens. Pick the Amalfi-only version if you'd rather have more time to wander Amalfi's streets and cathedral. Pickup from your hotel is available in some options but not others, so select based on whether you're arranging your own transport to the port or need the tour to collect you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 are the Baths of Queen Giovanna?

The Baths of Queen Giovanna are a complex of historical pools and caves built into the Sorrento coast, known for their crystalline waters and the natural landscape surrounding them. You'll see them from the boat as you sail along the shoreline.

How much free time do you get in each town?

Amalfi gives you free time to explore the cathedral and waterfront. If you choose the Ravello option, this is reduced to one hour since the bus ride to Ravello takes time. Positano offers one hour of free time to walk the streets and shops. Ravello's duration depends on the bus schedule and how long you want to spend at Villa Rufolo.

What's the difference between the tour with Ravello and without?

The tour with Ravello includes a bus ride up to the hilltop village, where you can visit Villa Rufolo and its gardens overlooking the Gulf of Salerno. Without Ravello, you skip the bus and have more free time in Amalfi to explore the town and cathedral at your own pace.

Is pickup from your hotel included?

Pickup from your Sorrento accommodation is included in some options but not others. Check which option you're selecting at checkout. If pickup is not included, you'll make your own way to the meeting point in Sorrento, where the transfer to Piano di Sorrento port begins.