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Amalfi Coast & Positano: Small Boat Tour, Caves & Snorkeling

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN · IT

Mobile ticketAccepted

Wooden boat cruise Amalfi to Positano with swimming stops

You’ll cruise along the Amalfi Coast by traditional wooden boat with a small group, stopping to swim in hidden coves and explore either Amalfi or Positano at your own pace. Enjoy prosecco, limoncello, snacks, snorkeling gear—all included—and soak up local stories from your skipper as you drift past villages and sea caves. It’s relaxed, unhurried, sometimes messy—in all the best ways.

Step-by-step itinerary

Admire Amalfi harbor and cathedral
Cruise and swim at Conca dei Marini
View Fiordo di Furore and bridge
Explore and swim near Praiano
Disembark and explore Positano freely
Cruise past Atrani village

The Experience

The first thing I noticed was how the wood of the gozzo felt cool under my hands when we stepped on board in Amalfi. Our skipper—Antonio, who had that sun-worn look only locals get—grinned and handed out towels before we even left the dock. There were just eight of us, all a bit shy at first, but once we pulled away from the harbor and saw the cathedral rising behind us, everyone started leaning over the side for photos. The air smelled like salt and lemons (someone nearby must've packed a snack), and honestly, I was surprised how quickly city noise faded into just waves and a bit of laughter.

We drifted past Conca dei Marini—white houses stacked up like sugar cubes—and Antonio pointed out a cave where he said fishermen used to hide from storms. He slowed down so we could jump in for a swim; the water was colder than I expected but so clear you could see your toes brush against pebbles on the bottom. Someone passed around prosecco (included—didn’t expect that!) while we dried off in the sun. At Furore Fjord, I tried to get a photo but mostly ended up squinting at that wild bridge overhead. There was this moment when everyone went quiet just watching light flicker on the cliffs—felt like nobody wanted to break it.

Praiano slid by with its pastel houses and tiny coves—I think half of us missed Antonio’s story about local fishermen because we were too busy staring at the colors. Then came Positano: all those pinks and oranges tumbling down to the beach. We hopped onto a little sea taxi (costs €5 extra) for our free time ashore; I got lost in backstreets looking for sandals and ended up with gelato instead. The return felt slower somehow—maybe it was just that limoncello kicking in or maybe everyone was tired-happy from swimming and sun.

I keep thinking about that stretch between Praiano and Positano—the way sunlight hit the water or how Antonio laughed when someone tried to say “grazie mille” with an American accent. If you’re after a small-group Amalfi Coast boat tour with real downtime for swimming, snacks, and wandering around Positano or Amalfi (depending where you start), this is it. Nothing fancy or forced—just good company, salty air, and enough prosecco that nobody minded their hair getting messy from the wind.

What’s included

Your day includes departure from either Amalfi or Positano with a local skipper guiding your small group along coastal villages like Praiano and Furore Fjord.
stops for swimming and snorkeling (gear provided).
drinks such as prosecco, limoncello, beer plus soft drinks.
snacks.
towels.
use of onboard restroom facilities.
plus about 1.5 hours of free time ashore before returning to your original port by late afternoon.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by LUXURY CRUISE AMALFI COAST