Amalfi Coast boat tour from Salerno: Small group, two stops

Ten villages, two towns, one boat: what a full Amalfi Coast day looks like from the water

A small-group boat tour departing Salerno at 9:30 am that sails the entire Amalfi Coast, passing Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Atrani, Amalfi, Conca dei Marini, Fiordo di Furore, Praiano and Positano. You get an hour ashore in Amalfi and an hour in Positano to walk the towns, plus multiple swimming stops in bays and coves reachable only by boat. The boat carries a toilet, changing room, shower and shaded areas. Prosecco, limoncello, snacks and bottled water are included, along with a skipper and hostess who speak English and Italian. Return to Salerno at 4:30 pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Depart from Port of Salerno at 9:30 am
• Sail along coastal towns
• Stop for 1 hour in Amalfi
• Swim in crystal clear waters
• Stop for 1 hour in Positano
• Enjoy drinks and snacks on board
• Return to Molo Manfredi at 4:30 pm

The experience

The boat leaves Molo Manfredi in Salerno at 9:30 am and spends the next seven hours moving slowly along the coast. You'll pass all ten villages (each one visible from the water, some no more than a few minutes apart), and the skipper points out what makes each one distinct as you sail. The pace is slow enough that you can photograph the cliffs and the pastel houses without rushing. It's not a speed run to Positano.

Two stops anchor the day. Amalfi gets a full hour: you step off the boat into the main piazza, walk the cathedral, browse the shops along the waterfront, and sit for a coffee if you want one. An hour later you're back aboard and heading south. Positano, the most photographed town on the coast, gets the same hour: enough time to climb the main street, find a restaurant with a terrace, or just sit on the beach and watch the water. Between these two stops, the boat pulls into smaller bays and coves that have no road access. You can swim in the water or stay on deck with a drink. The crew brings out prosecco in the morning, limoncello and biscuits in the afternoon, and bottled water is always available.

The boat itself is a traditional Gozzi Sorrentino: wooden, narrow and built for these waters. It has a toilet and changing room on board, a shower, a shaded cabin area and a sunbathing deck. The skipper and a hostess stay with the group the whole day and speak both English and Italian. Groups are kept small, which is why the boat doesn't feel crowded even when it's full. You're back at the port in Salerno by 4:30 pm.

What’s included

• Prosecco and snacks in the morning.
• limoncello and biscuits in the afternoon.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• skipper and hostess for the full tour.
• fuel, landing fees and use of the boat's facilities including toilet, changing room and shower.
• multiple swimming stops in boat-only bays and coves.

Before you book

Lasts 6h–7h, from € 155 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

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

Paid on site€ 5

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Blu Mediterraneo s.a.s.

Is this one for you?The seven-hour commitment means you leave Salerno early and return by late afternoon, which works if your day is built around the coast and nothing else. If you're splitting time between Salerno and other towns, or if you need flexibility to explore inland, a shorter boat ride or a land-based tour of individual villages might fit better. This one is built for a full immersion in the Amalfi Coast from the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: 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 exactly happens during the hour stops in Amalfi and Positano?

In Amalfi, you step ashore into the main piazza and have a full hour to walk the cathedral, explore the shops and cafés along the waterfront, or sit by the water. In Positano, the same hour lets you climb the main street, find a restaurant with a view, or spend time on the beach before returning to the boat.

Can I swim during this tour, or is it just sailing and sightseeing?

Swimming is built into the day. Between the two town stops, the boat pulls into bays and coves that are only reachable by water, and you can jump in and swim. The boat has a ladder to get back aboard and a changing room and shower on deck.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Prosecco, snacks, limoncello, biscuits, bottled water, the skipper and hostess, fuel and all landing fees are included. Beach towels can be rented for 5 euros each if you need one, and there's an optional 5-euro cash service for a speed shuttle landing in Positano.

How long is the full tour, and what time does it end?

The tour runs from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Seven hours on the water and ashore combined. That leaves most of your evening free once you're back in Salerno.

Is there a bathroom on the boat?

Yes. The boat has a toilet, a changing room and a shower on board, plus a shaded cabin area if you want to get out of the sun.