Snorkeling Amalfi Coast: Boat tour with drinks & sea caves

Swim in sea caves, snorkel in clear water, drift past Positano's cliffs

A small-group boat tour (max 12 guests) along the Amalfi Coast with snorkeling equipment, multiple swimming and snorkeling stops, and fresh fruit with drinks included. Choose a half-day cruise from Amalfi or Positano, or a full-day option from Sorrento or Salerno that adds roughly 1.5 hours of free time in each town for lunch and exploring on your own. The boat is a traditional gozzo with shade, a restroom, and a freshwater shower.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amalfi Coast boat tour and snorkeling

• Depart from Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Salerno
• Cruise past beaches, sea caves, and watchtowers
• Swim or snorkel near Saint Andrew’s Grotto and Arc of Lovers
• Stop at Conca dei Marini for views and spotting landmarks
• Swim or snorkel at Runghetiello Grotto with fresh fruit and drinks
• Pass by Furore Fjord and view the high diving bridge
• Cruise past Praiano and see Africana Grotto
• Stop at La Porta beach near Positano for swimming and refreshments

The experience

You board a traditional Amalfi Coast gozzo (a wooden fishing boat with a canopy overhead, a restroom, and a shower), and spend the next four to eight hours cruising a coastline that does not repeat itself. The route depends on where you depart: half-day tours stay between Amalfi and Positano, while full-day options loop from Sorrento or Salerno and add time to walk around both towns. Either way, the boat passes Saint Andrew's Grotto, the Arc of Lovers, and Conca dei Marini, where Sophia Loren's villa sits on the cliff above. You stop to swim and snorkel in water clear enough to see the bottom, with snorkeling equipment provided and fresh fruit and drinks waiting on deck between swims.

The full-day tours give you roughly 1.5 hours in Positano and another 1.5 hours in Amalfi to eat lunch (not included), walk the narrow streets, and buy something you did not know you wanted. The half-day tours stay on the water, moving between swimming stops near Praiano, the Runghetiello Grotto, and La Porta beach: a cove accessible only by boat. At each stop, the crew sets out fresh fruit and a selection of drinks: prosecco, limoncello, beer, soft drinks, and water. The Furore Fjord appears on the full-day route: Italy's only natural fjord, where 28-meter cliffs rise above a narrow inlet and divers compete each July.

The boat holds a maximum of 12 people, which means no crowds and room to move around the deck. A guide speaks English and Italian throughout. Children from age 4 are welcome. Departure times vary by location and season, so check availability when you book. The operator offers four starting points, and the one you choose shapes the day's length and which towns you see.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel).
• floating devices.
• fresh fruit at each swimming stop.
• bottled water, soft drinks, beer, Italian prosecco, and limoncello.
• shade canopy.
• restroom and freshwater shower on board.
• live guide in English and Italian.

Options for this experience

4 options

Departs Amalfi, sails west to PositanoGuide in English or Italian · 09:30 and 14:30Cruises west from Amalfi to Positano with swimming, snorkeling and drinks with fruit onboard.

Departs Positano, sails east to AmalfiGuide in English or Italian · 09:30 and 14:30Cruises east from Positano to Amalfi with swimming, snorkeling and drinks with fruit onboard.

Departs Salerno, with time ashore at Positano and AmalfiGuide in English or Italian · Available from 6 Apr 2027Cruises from Salerno toward Positano and Amalfi, with time ashore, swimming, snorkeling and fruit and drinks onboard.

Departs Sorrento, with time ashore at Positano and AmalfiGuide in English or Italian · 10:00Cruises from Sorrento toward Positano and Amalfi, with time ashore, swimming, snorkeling and fruit and drinks onboard.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 10:00 and 14:30

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

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 24h 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cruise & Snorkel Amalfi Coast

Is this one for you?Pick the half-day option if you have a free afternoon and want to swim and snorkel without leaving the boat. Choose the full-day tour if you want time to walk Positano's streets and eat lunch in Amalfi, with the coastal cruise and snorkeling built around it. The departure point you select shapes which towns you visit and how long you spend on the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

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 24h before the start.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board, and the tour includes multiple stops in calm, clear water. The crew can help you get fitted and comfortable in the water. No prior experience is required.

What's the difference between the half-day and full-day options?

Half-day tours (4 hours) depart from Amalfi or Positano and focus on cruising and swimming along the coast between the two towns. Full-day tours (8 hours) depart from Sorrento or Salerno and add roughly 1.5 hours of free time in Positano and 1.5 hours in Amalfi, where you can explore and eat lunch at your own pace.

What's included in the drinks and food?

Fresh fruit is served on board at each swimming stop, along with water, soft drinks, beer, Italian prosecco, and limoncello. Lunch is not included on full-day tours, though you have time to eat in Positano or Amalfi.

Is there shade on the boat?

The gozzo has a canopy for shade, a restroom, and a freshwater shower on board.

What is the Furore Fjord?

Furore Fjord is Italy's only natural fjord, located along this stretch of coast. Towering cliffs surround a narrow inlet spanned by a high bridge. The site hosts an international diving competition each July where athletes dive 28 meters into the sea.