Naples: Amalfi Coast Boat Tour with Positano & Lunch

A full day on the water: Naples to Positano, Praiano, and back

You board a small boat in Sorrento and spend the day sailing the Amalfi Coast, swimming in protected coves, exploring Positano and Amalfi on foot, and eating a fresh lunch on deck. The minivan pickup from Naples and the return transfer are both included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. Plan for a full day out—you're back around 7:30 or 8 PM—and that's what makes fitting the whole coast into one trip possible.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Meet at StarHotel Terminus Naples
• Transfer to Piano di Sorrento port
• Sail along Sorrento coastline
• See Marina Grande fishing village
• Admire Roman villa ruins
• View natural waterfall at Mitigliano Beach
• Cruise protected marine area
• View Li Galli archipelago
• Admire Nerano and Praiano villages
• Pass Praiano village
• Photograph Furore Fjord
• Stop for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy light lunch on deck
• Explore Positano village
• Explore Amalfi town and cathedral
• Toast with limoncello on return

The Experience

Hands gripping the boat rail as the Sorrento coastline slides past, then Positano's pastel cliffs rising ahead—that's the rhythm of this Amalfi Coast boat tour from Naples. You start at 8:45 AM at StarHotel Terminus, then a minivan takes you about 45 minutes to Piano di Sorrento port. The boat holds a maximum of 12 to 14 people, so it never feels crowded, and your skipper speaks English and knows where the water is clearest for swimming.

Once you're on the water, the day unfolds in stops rather than a fixed schedule. You'll pass Marina Grande's ancient fishing village, then cruise under the Baths of Queen Giovanna—Roman ruins perched on the cliff edge—and glide past Mitigliano Beach where a waterfall drops straight into the sea. The Li Galli archipelago appears next, those rocky islands the locals say were home to sirens. You'll see Praiano and Nerano from the boat, their houses stacked like a child's building blocks, and then the Furore Fjord opens up, a narrow cut in the rock that feels like sailing into a secret. The whole coast is a UNESCO site, and from the water you understand why.

Two stops let you actually step ashore. In Amalfi, you get free time to wander the cathedral, browse the narrow streets, or just sit with a gelato by the water. Positano is the showstopper—colorful buildings tumbling down to the beach, boutiques tucked into every corner, views that make you stop walking just to look. You're not rushed; the boat waits. In between, there's swimming and snorkeling in water so clear you see straight to the bottom, and the crew brings out light snacks and drinks on deck. Lunch is a Caprese sandwich—fresh mozzarella and tomato—nothing fancy, but it tastes right when you're on the water. At the end of the day, as the boat heads back to Sorrento around 7:30 or 8 PM, someone pours limoncello and you toast the coast one more time.

The tour runs only in good weather; if the sea turns rough, you get offered another date or your money back. It's not suitable for cruise passengers because of the late return time. If you're traveling with people who booked separately, mention it when you reserve—otherwise the crew might split your group across different boats.

What’s included

Round-trip minivan transfer from Naples to Piano di Sorrento port, professional English-speaking skipper, swimming and snorkeling stops in protected waters, Caprese sandwich lunch with fresh mozzarella and tomato, light snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including a limoncello toast on the return journey, and free time to explore Amalfi and Positano on foot.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Naples without a rental car who want to see the Amalfi Coast by water in one day, with all transport and lunch handled. Expect to be out from early morning until around 8 PM—that full day is what fits both Positano and Amalfi, plus the boat's best swimming stops, into a single trip.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and end?

You meet at 8:45 AM at StarHotel Terminus in Naples. The boat returns to Sorrento around 7:30 to 8:00 PM, then the minivan brings you back to Naples.

Is the boat tour suitable for people who can't swim?

Yes. Swimming and snorkeling are optional; you can stay on deck during water stops. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

What's included in the lunch?

A Caprese sandwich made with fresh mozzarella and tomato, plus light snacks and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day.

How many people are on the boat?

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

Is this tour good for families with young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the pace is relaxed with plenty of time on deck.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you can choose an alternative date or receive a full refund.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel in Naples?

Pickup is from StarHotel Terminus (Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91) in Naples. Round-trip transfer from there to the port is included.

Can I book this if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

No, this tour is not suitable for cruise ship passengers because the return to Naples is scheduled for around 7:30 to 8:00 PM.