Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi with Swim Stops

Boat ride from Sorrento to Amalfi & Positano with secret swim stops

You’ll skip the coastal traffic by cruising from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast, stopping for swims at Li Galli islands and Arienzo beach. Wander through Amalfi’s lemon-scented streets and lose yourself in Positano’s colorful stairways before heading back with salty hair and new stories.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Li Galli30m
2. Praiano10m

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Pick up from hotel in Sorrento
• Navigate along Sorrento coast to Amalfi
• Pass by Campanella tip lookout tower
• View Jeranto Bay marine protected area
• Sail into Marina del Cantone bay
• Pass small historic bay with rich colors
• Swim stop at Li Galli islands
• Visit Amalfi city center for 1 hour
• Pass by Furore fjord natural inlet
• View Praiano cliffs from the sea
• Explore Positano city center for 1 hour
• Swim near Arienzo beach in Positano
• View Conca dei Marini cliffs from sea
• Swim and snorkel at Tordigliano bay

The experience

“You see that tower?” our captain asked, pointing at a lonely stone shape on the tip of Punta Campanella. “My grandfather used to fish here before tourists came.” He grinned and I could smell the sea in his words, if that makes sense. The boat hummed along the Sorrento coast and I kept thinking how much easier this was than those winding roads: honestly, I get carsick. There were just twelve of us, swapping sunscreen and stories. The cliffs looked like they’d been painted by someone who loved blue a little too much.

The first swim stop was near Li Galli. The islands really do look like dolphins if you squint. The water was colder than I expected, sharp and clear. One of the crew handed out prosecco after we climbed back up (I nearly slipped on the ladder, got a laugh from everyone). It tasted extra fizzy out there. Our guide, Giulia, told us about Nurayev living on one of those islands. She said he’d dance barefoot at sunset: hard to picture with my wrinkled toes.

We docked in Amalfi for a bit over an hour. I wandered off alone through narrow alleys that smelled like lemons and old stone, then found the cathedral square where kids were chasing pigeons. The sun made everything shimmer but not in a postcard way: more like it pressed down on your shoulders until you had to sit for a granita. Afterward we drifted past Praiano’s cliffs and into Positano’s maze of stairs. I bought a tiny ceramic fish from an old lady who wrapped it three times “for luck.”

The last swim was near Arienzo beach (pebbles underfoot, salt in my hair), and then we headed back toward Sorrento as the light started to turn gold over the water. Someone passed around limoncello. It burned sweetly down my throat. I still think about that view from the boat: the kind you try to hold onto but it slips away when you’re back home doing laundry or whatever.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup directly from your Sorrento hotel or apartment before boarding a comfortable small-group boat along the Amalfi Coast. You’ll enjoy prosecco, water, beer, soft drinks, limoncello, and dry snacks while stopping for swims at hidden bays like Li Galli islands and Arienzo beach, with plenty of time to explore both Amalfi and Positano before cruising back as evening falls.

Options for this experience

5 options

Without pickup; meet at the MarinaGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:15Meet at Marina Lobra: this option has the meeting point directly at the Marina della Lobra, at the "Bar Lobra" dock. Pickup can be added for €5 per person each way. Starting point: Lubrense Boats, Molo Bagni le Sirene, Marina della Lobra, 80061 Massa Lubrense NA, Italy.

Includes pickup from SorrentoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:15, 09:30 and 11:00Add and prepay pickup: this option includes pick-up and drop-off from hotels and Airbnbs in Sorrento, Sant'Agnello and Massa Lubrense. Pickup is included.

Pickup from the Sorrento suburbsGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:15 and 09:30Add and prepay pickup: this option includes pickup from the municipality of Piano di Sorrento, Meta and the Colli di Fontanelle area. Pickup is included.

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Includes pickup from Vico EquenseGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:15Add and prepay pickup: this option includes pickup from the Seiano area and Vico Equense. Pickup is included.

Private optionGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30Private boat with pickup: this option lets you reserve the whole boat for your group (boats for up to 12 people plus skipper/guide). Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day at 08:15, 09:30 and 11:00, from € 96.85 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 08:15 and 09:30Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 08:15, 09:30 and 11:00

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Paid on site€ 10

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lubrense Boats

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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 8 years): free; 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.

Is hotel pickup included for this Amalfi Coast boat tour?

Yes, pickup from your hotel or apartment in Sorrento is included.

How many people are on each boat tour?

The tour runs with small groups of up to 12 people per boat.

Are there stops for swimming during the day trip?

Yes, there are several swim stops including Li Galli islands and near Arienzo beach.

How long do we spend in Amalfi and Positano?

You’ll have about 1 hour and 15 minutes free time in both towns.

What drinks or snacks are provided on board?

The tour includes prosecco, water, beer, Pepsi, limoncello, and dry snacks like potato chips.

Is this day trip suitable for travelers with spinal injuries?

This tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

Will there be a local guide during the boat trip?

Yes, friendly guides are onboard to share stories and help you explore each stop.