Amalfi Coast Cruise from Positano: Emerald Grotto & Swimming

Swim inside grottos and sail past villages only a boat can reach

A full-day private cruise along the Amalfi Coast departing from Positano or Praiano, with a skipper who tailors the route to your preferences. Sail past Praiano and the Fiord of Furore, stop for swimming in secluded bays, visit the Emerald Grotto (entrance fee separate), and explore Amalfi at your own pace. Drinks, snacks and an aperitif are served on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Amalfi Coast private cruise

• Board private boat in Positano or Praiano
• Sail along Amalfi coast
• Stop for swimming in bays
• Pass Praiano and Fiord of Furore
• Optional visit Emerald Grotto (extra fee)
• Pass Conca dei Marini
• Free time to explore Amalfi or lunch
• Sail towards Atrani, Minori, and Maiori
• Swim in crystal-blue waters
• Relax and enjoy aperitif on board

The experience

The boat leaves from either Positano or Praiano and follows the coast at a pace the skipper adjusts for you. You'll pass Praiano, the Fiord of Furore and Conca dei Marini, stopping at attractive bays where you can swim and explore inlets and grottos that are only reachable by water. Some grottos open up enough to swim inside. The Emerald Grotto is the most famous, though entry there costs extra and is optional. The skipper knows which stops suit the day's conditions and your mood.

Homemade limoncello, prosecco, soft drinks and snacks arrive on board throughout the day. You get diving masks and beach towels. If you want lunch, the skipper can take you to seaside restaurants along the coast that are only accessible by boat. You eat ashore and return when you're ready. If you'd rather skip it, you simply relax and swim. The route continues toward Atrani, Minori and Maiori, with time to float in the water and take in an aperitif as the afternoon winds down.

The tour runs seven hours total. You choose whether to depart from Positano or Praiano at checkout, and the skipper speaks English and Italian. Because the itinerary is flexible, the day shapes itself around what you want to see and how long you want to linger at each stop.

What’s included

• Diving masks.
• beach towels.
• homemade limoncello.
• prosecco wine.
• soft drinks and water.
• snacks and an aperitif on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cruise from PositanoGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Departure point: Positano, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, Campania

Cruise from PraianoGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Departure point: Plaghia Charter S.R.L., Via Praia, 10, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy

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

Before you book

Lasts 7h, from € 1,150 per group, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to4h before

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 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-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by PLAGHIA CHARTER

Is this one for you?Choose your departure point (Positano or Praiano) at checkout. The skipper's flexibility means you set the pace: linger longer at a grotto, skip the Emerald Grotto if you prefer, or add lunch ashore without losing time to a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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.

Can we swim inside the Emerald Grotto, or just look at it from the boat?

The Emerald Grotto is optional and you can swim inside it, but entry requires a separate fee paid on site. The skipper will take you there if you choose, or skip it and spend the time swimming at other grottos and bays along the route.

What happens if we want to eat lunch during the cruise?

The skipper can stop at seaside restaurants accessible only by boat along the Amalfi Coast. You go ashore to eat and return to the boat when you're finished. Lunch itself is not included in the price.

Is there time to explore Amalfi town itself?

Yes, the itinerary includes free time to explore Amalfi on your own. The skipper will anchor there and you can spend as long as you want wandering the town before returning to the boat.

What's included to drink and eat on the boat?

Homemade limoncello, a bottle of prosecco, soft drinks, water and snacks are all on board. You'll also get an aperitif as you relax in the afternoon.

Can the skipper change the route if we want to see something different?

Yes, the skipper adjusts the day according to your preferences. You can request different stops, longer time at certain bays or grottos, or skip attractions entirely. The route is flexible.