Amalfi Coast boat tour with Capri: Eight stops in a day

Follow the coastline from village to village and choose where to swim, explore or simply stay aboard.

A full-day boat tour along the Amalfi Coast visits eight stops between Vietri sul Mare and Capri, with a skipper, snorkeling equipment and a welcome aperitif included. You decide at each village whether to go ashore, swim in the water or photograph the Emerald Grotto and Furore Fjord from the boat. The route takes four to eight hours depending on how long you linger at each stop, and fuel is covered. A possible surcharge applies if you're picked up in Positano.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Emerald Grotto20m
2. Praianopass by

Explore Amalfi Coast and Capri

• Pick up and depart
• Sail along Vietri sul Mare coast
• Pass Cetara and see Viceregal tower
• Observe Erchie village
• Arrive Maiori, optional swim
• Arrive Minori, optional swim
• Pass beaches of Atrani
• Arrive Amalfi for lunch and visit
• Stop at Conca dei Marini, photograph Emerald Grotto
• Stop to photograph Furore Fjord
• Pass Praiano, see Gavitella beach and Li Galli islands
• Arrive Positano, visit or relax on boat
• Arrive Capri, visit and have coffee

The experience

The boat leaves from an agreed pickup point and sails east along the coast, passing Vietri sul Mare, Cetara with its Viceregal tower, and the village of Erchie before reaching Maiori and Minori: both with calm waters if you want to swim. The journey is built around choice: at each stop, you decide whether to wade in, step ashore to walk the town, or stay on deck with a drink and the view. Lunch happens in Amalfi, where you can either explore the city itself or eat at one of the exclusive restaurants at Capo Conca while the boat rocks gently beneath you.

After Amalfi, the route passes Conca dei Marini and the Emerald Grotto, a sea cave you can photograph or skip depending on the light and your mood. Furore Fjord comes next (a narrow inlet carved into the cliff), then Praiano with its Gavitella beach and views of the Li Galli islands. Positano, famous for its vertical shops and pastel buildings, is another optional stop. The day ends at Capri, where you can visit the island's squares and cafés or simply turn back toward the mainland. Snorkeling equipment is on board if available, and a skipper handles the boat while you handle the itinerary.

The actual sailing time is about two hours and twenty minutes. The rest of the four to eight hours depends on where you linger. Fuel is included in the price. A welcome aperitif with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks arrives early, so you start the day fed and settled. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels since you're mostly on a boat deciding when to move.

What’s included

• Skipper and fuel.
• snorkeling equipment on request.
• welcome aperitif with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
• stops at Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Atrani, Amalfi, Conca dei Marini, the Emerald Grotto, Furore Fjord, Praiano, Positano and Capri.

Options for this experience

3 options

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English or ItalianNo fixed time

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English or ItalianNo fixed time

Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English or ItalianNo fixed time

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

GroupPrivate

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 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 100

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BARRELLA RENT

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the whole coast in one day without renting a car or following a fixed schedule at each stop. The skipper handles the navigation while you decide how long to stay, or whether to stay at all, at each of the eight villages and natural sites along the way.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I swim during the Amalfi Coast boat tour?

Yes, you can swim at Maiori, Minori, and Praiano if you choose to stop. Snorkeling equipment is available on board if the boat has it in stock that day.

What is the Emerald Grotto and can I visit it?

The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave near Conca dei Marini named for the green light that filters through the water inside. You can decide whether to stop and photograph it or stay on the boat and keep moving.

Do I have to get off the boat at every stop?

No. At each village (Amalfi, Positano, Capri and the others). You choose whether to go ashore, swim, or stay aboard and relax. The skipper will wait or move on based on what you want to do.

How long is the tour and what is included in the price?

The tour runs four to eight hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. The price covers the skipper, fuel, snorkeling equipment if available, and a welcome aperitif with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. A possible fuel surcharge applies if pickup is in Positano.

Where does the boat pick me up?

Pickup location is agreed in advance when you book. If you arrange pickup in Positano, a fuel surcharge may apply.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. When the boat arrives in Amalfi around lunchtime, you can either go ashore and eat in the town, dine at exclusive restaurants at Capo Conca, or bring your own food and eat on board.