Positano & Amalfi Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim & Lunch

The Amalfi Coast by Boat: Swim, Eat, and Skip the Crowds

You board a small boat in Sorrento and spend the day swimming at the mythical Li Galli Islands, exploring the towns of Amalfi and Positano on foot, and eating a light lunch with wine and limoncello. The group stays under 12 people, so you're not packed in with crowds, and the skipper handles all the timing. You just show up at 8:15 AM and let the coast happen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marina Grandepass by
2. Baths of Queen Giovanna10m
3. Mitigliano Beach10m
4. Li Galli15m

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Meet driver at Sorrento parking
• Board boat with small group
• Admire Marina Grande village
• Pass Roman ruins at Bagni della Regina Giovanna
• Spot Mitigliano waterfall
• Pass Baia di Ieranto reserve
• Swim near Li Galli Islands
• Cruise past Nerano and Praiano villages
• Admire Fiordo di Furore cliffs
• Dock and explore Amalfi town
• Stop and explore Positano town
• Enjoy light lunch on board
• Final swim and toast on boat
• Cruise back to Sorrento

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento at 8:15 AM, and the first thing you notice is how small the group is. Just 12 people on a comfortable boat with an English-speaking skipper. That matters more than it sounds. By the time the tour buses are rolling into Positano, you're already past Marina Grande, watching the old fishing village slide by, and heading toward the Baths of Queen Giovanna, where Roman ruins sit half-submerged near the cliffs. The captain knows the coast the way someone knows their own street. He points out the hidden Mitigliano waterfall cascading straight down the rock face into the sea, and you realize this isn't the kind of tour where you're reading about it on a laminated card.

The real draw comes when you reach the Li Galli Islands, those rocky outcrops that Homer wrote about as the home of the sirens. The water is so clear you can see straight down, and the skipper cuts the engine so you can jump in for a proper swim and snorkel. There's no rush. You get time in the water, time to float and look back at the cliffs, time to just be there. After that, the boat cruises the Amalfi Coast itself: past Nerano and Praiano, past the Fiordo di Furore (one of Italy's only fjords), and into Amalfi, where you have free time to walk through the cathedral or grab a lemon granita in the narrow streets. Then Positano, the postcard town with its pastel houses stacked down the hillside, where you can shop, eat gelato, or just sit on a terrace and take photos.

Lunch is simple and good (a Caprese sandwich with mozzarella, tomato, basil, and proper olive oil) plus fresh fruit, snacks, and water throughout the day. At the end, there's a final toast with local limoncello while you're heading back to Sorrento in the late afternoon. The whole thing takes about eight hours, and you return to the port in central Sorrento, which is well-connected if you need transport back to your hotel (available on request). The tour only runs in decent weather, so if the sea's rough, they'll offer you another date or a full refund.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or port pickup and transfer to the boat, an English-speaking skipper, a light lunch with a traditional Caprese sandwich, fresh seasonal fruit, packaged snacks, water and soft drinks throughout the day, wine, beer, Prosecco, and a final limoncello toast. The boat has a restroom and storage space for belongings. Return transport to Sorrento port is included.
• optional return transport to your hotel can be arranged at booking or check-in.

Options for this experience

2 options

Spanish-language guide, Monday, Wednesday and Friday08:15Full-day boat trip along the Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi coasts, departing Sorrento on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Bilingual English and Italian guide, daily08:15Full-day boat trip along the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts, departing Sorrento every day.

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 timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:15Last departure this season: 15 Nov

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AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “The meeting point is: at 08:15am the entrance of the Parcheggio Achille Lauro, Via Correale 25 Sorrento. The driver has a list with the names of all participants and will call you by your name.”

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.

Paid on site€ 10

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Amalfi Coast without renting a car or hiring a private boat: the small group size and fixed schedule mean you get the main stops and a proper swim in one day, with someone else handling the navigation and timing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): 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 time does the boat leave Sorrento?

8:15 AM from Parcheggio Achille Lauro in central Sorrento. A driver meets you and takes you to the port for check-in.

How many people are on the boat?

Maximum 12 to 14 travelers per boat, so it stays small and manageable.

Is swimming included?

Yes. You swim and snorkel at the Li Galli Islands, and there's time for a final swim on the way back to Sorrento.

What's included for food and drink?

A light lunch with a Caprese sandwich, fresh seasonal fruit, packaged snacks, water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Prosecco, and a final limoncello toast.

How long is the tour?

About eight hours. You return to Sorrento in the late afternoon.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you get the option of an alternative date or a full refund.

Do I need to arrange my own transport back to my hotel?

Return transport from the Sorrento port is available on request as an optional service, which you can book when you reserve or at check-in.

Is this a private tour?

No, it's a small group tour with a maximum of 12 to 14 travelers. If you're traveling with friends or family who booked separately, let the operator know at booking so they can try to assign you to the same boat.