Amalfi Coast boat tour from Salerno: 7 hours, swim stops included

Seven hours on the water means you reach Positano and back without the drive.

A private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast departing from Salerno, with a skipper navigating stops at Positano, Praiano, Amalfi and coastal fishing villages. The boat carries fresh water, ice and a cooler; you choose your boarding point and can request restaurant stops along the way. Fuel costs are separate and quoted by the skipper before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Depart from chosen boarding point
• Sail to Marina di Vietri sul Mare
• Pass by Cetara fishing village
• Pass by small village near coast
• Pass by Maiori by sea
• Pass by Sal De Riso Pastry shop
• Stop swimming under Marmorata waterfall
• Pass by one of Italy's smallest municipalities
• Stop for independent walk in Amalfi center
• Stop for dip and optional lunch in Conca dei Marini
• Stop for photos at picturesque fjord
• Pass through Marina di Praiano
• Stop for independent walk in Positano
• Optional swimming stop on request
• Return to Salerno

The Experience

The boat leaves from a departure point you pick along the Amalfi Coast—Salerno, Vietri sul Mare, or another spot that suits your hotel. A skipper leads the route, stopping first at Cetara, a working fishing village still built around anchovy boats and local trade, then continues past Maiori and the Roman summer residence at Atrani. The run to Positano takes roughly 40 minutes from the start; you get time to walk the center on your own before the return leg begins.

Swimming stops are built into the day. You can dip under the Marmorata waterfall near Ravello, or swim in Conca dei Marini, a fishing village with clear water and small seaside restaurants if you want lunch. Praiano, where the medieval doges spent summers, is a photo stop at its narrow fjord. The boat carries fresh water, bottled drinks, ice and a cooler so you can stay comfortable between stops. If you want to eat at a restaurant along the coast, the skipper will recommend places and arrange the stop.

The full loop takes seven hours with time built in for the round trip and the stops themselves. Fuel is not included in the price—the skipper will estimate the cost based on where you board before you commit. Groups run either four or six people maximum, so the boat stays small and maneuverable through the coves.

What’s included

• Fresh water and bottled soft drinks.
• ice and a cooler on board.
• a skipper who speaks English and Italian.
• stops at Positano, Praiano, Amalfi and coastal fishing villages.
• swimming opportunities at Marmorata waterfall and Conca dei Marini.
• a self-guided walk through Amalfi town center.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amalficoast Lovers

Is this one for you?Your skipper picks you up from your chosen point along the coast and steers toward Positano and beyond, stopping at fishing villages and coves for swimming—no fixed itinerary, no car needed.

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Top questions

Can I pick where the boat picks me up on the Amalfi Coast?

Yes. You choose your boarding point along the coast—Salerno, Vietri sul Mare, or another location that works for your hotel. The skipper will confirm the exact spot and any fuel cost adjustment based on your departure point.

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

Fresh water, bottled soft drinks, ice and a cooler come on board. You can bring your own food, or the skipper can recommend and stop at small restaurants in the fishing villages along the route if you want a meal.

Where do you stop to swim?

The boat stops under the Marmorata waterfall near Ravello and at Conca dei Marini, a fishing village with calm water. You can also request other swimming stops depending on conditions and time.

How much time do you spend in Positano?

Positano is the longest stop on the route—roughly 40 minutes to walk the center on your own. The boat then returns to your boarding point, with a 30-minute run back to Salerno included in the seven-hour total.

Is the skipper included, and what language does he speak?

The skipper leads the tour and navigates all the stops. He speaks English and Italian, so you get commentary on the towns and villages as you pass them.

What towns and villages does the route pass?

The boat passes Vietri sul Mare (known for ceramics), Cetara (a fishing village famous for anchovy sauce), Maiori, Atrani (a Roman summer residence), Ravello, Praiano, and Positano. You stop to walk in Amalfi and Positano; other villages are viewed from the water or are brief photo stops.