Amalfi Coast & Positano: Small-Group Boat Tour with Drinks

Summary

Colorful villages cliffs and secret grottos by traditional boat

You’ll step onto a traditional Amalfi Coast gozzo boat with a small group, cruise past dramatic cliffs and ancient watchtowers from Amalfi or Positano, swim or snorkel in hidden grottos, enjoy fresh fruit and drinks on board (prosecco included), and share laughs with locals as you drift along one of Italy’s most colorful coastlines.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the wood under my bare feet — warm from the sun, a little rough in places. We’d just pushed off from Amalfi (or maybe it was Positano for some folks; our group was a mix), and the boat — this old-style gozzo, all curves and polished edges — felt like it belonged to the sea more than to us. Salvatore, our captain, nodded at the watchtowers clinging to the cliffs as if they were old friends. Someone handed me a slice of peach that tasted like it had never seen a supermarket.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much with strangers. The water near Conca dei Marini looked painted on — blue so clear you could see pebbles thirty feet down. We stopped by the Runghetiello Grotto, which is smaller than you’d think but somehow magical when you swim inside (the echo of your own splash bounces back at you). Snorkeling gear was just there in a basket — no fuss. I tried Limoncello for the first time after climbing back on board and nearly coughed; Salvatore grinned and poured me prosecco instead.

We drifted past Praiano and that wild Furore Fjord where the cliffs squeeze together like they’re keeping secrets. There’s this moment when everyone goes quiet — just wind and water and the faintest smell of salt. Later, we stopped at La Porta beach, only reachable by boat. I floated on my back for ages while others explored the rocks or sat on towels eating more fruit. The sun kept shifting on Positano’s houses until they looked almost unreal — like someone had thrown confetti up the hillside.

I still think about that feeling of being out there — not rushed, not crowded, just part of whatever rhythm the coast wanted that day. It’s hard to say what stuck with me most: maybe Sophia Loren’s villa glimpsed through spray, maybe just how easy it felt to let go for an afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Amalfi Coast boat tour with stops

• Board boat from Amalfi or Positano
• Cruise past beaches, caves, watchtowers
• Swim or snorkel near Saint Andrew’s Grotto
• Stop at Conca dei Marini bay
• Swim or snorkel at Runghetiello Grotto
• Enjoy fresh fruit and drinks on board
• View Furore Fjord and high bridge
• Cruise past Praiano and Africana Grotto
• Stop at La Porta beach near Positano
• Swim or snorkel and relax with drinks

Top questions

Does this Amalfi Coast boat tour include drinks?

Yes, drinks are included: soft drinks, beer, prosecco, and Limoncello are served on board along with fresh fruit.

Is snorkeling equipment provided during the tour?

Yes, snorkeling gear (mask and snorkel) is available for use during swimming stops.

Where does the tour start: Amalfi or Positano?

You can start from either Amalfi or Positano depending on your booking option; both routes cover the same highlights.

How many people are on each boat?

The boats take small groups of up to 10 people per tour.

Are there restrooms on board?

Yes, each gozzo boat has a small bathroom available during breaks.

Is lunch included in this tour?

No full lunch is included but fresh fruit is served along with drinks during breaks.

Can I swim at secluded beaches during this tour?

Yes, there are stops at beaches only accessible by boat where you can swim or relax.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels; swimming is optional.

What’s included

Your day includes cruising from either Amalfi or Positano aboard a traditional wooden gozzo boat with up to 10 guests; all snorkeling equipment provided; plenty of fresh fruit; unlimited soft drinks, beer, prosecco and Limoncello; shaded canopy; use of restroom facilities onboard; plus time to swim or relax at hidden beaches before returning to port.