Sorrento: Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour & Positano Swim

A Private Boat Ride Along Italy's Most Photographed Coastline

You board a five-person Gozzo in Sorrento and spend the day swimming at the Li Galli islets, cruising past Roman ruins and Saracen towers, and choosing your own lunch stop in Positano or Amalfi. Hotel pickup, all drinks and snacks, and a skipper who knows the coast are included. The boat returns you to Sorrento by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amalfi Coast private boat tour

• Depart from Sorrento Cruise Port
• Cruise along Sorrento coast and admire ruins
• Visit Bay of Ieranto and Bay of Nerano
• Stop at Li Galli Islets
• Explore Positano at leisure
• Visit Amalfi and its surroundings
• Swim and snorkel at coastal spots
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Relax on board with Prosecco
• Return to Sorrento Cruise Port

The experience

The skipper points to the water and says, "That's where the Sirens used to sing." You're standing on the deck of a Gozzo (a sleek wooden boat built for exactly five people), and the Li Galli islets are rising out of the sea like something from a myth. The thing about a private boat is that you can actually hear him explain it, and then you can jump in the water right there, no schedule, no crowd waiting their turn. The Amalfi Coast private boat tour from Sorrento works like that: you leave the port in the morning with your skipper, and the day unfolds at your pace.

The boat hugs the coast, and you pass things most people only see from a car window: the ruins of a Roman villa near Bagni della Regina Giovanna, Punta Campanella with its Marine Reserve, a Saracen tower sitting on a cliff. The water is so clear you can see straight through it. After an hour or so, you're at the Li Galli islets, and the skipper cuts the engine. You swim, snorkel, float. There's no schedule telling you when to get back on board. Afterwards, you head toward Positano or Amalfi, whichever you want, and you can eat lunch at a restaurant on the waterfront, or stay on the boat. The skipper brings out Prosecco and homemade sweets while you're cruising back to Sorrento in the late afternoon.

What makes this different from a group boat tour is the space and the flexibility. You're not sharing the boat with strangers, and the skipper isn't rushing through a script. He speaks English, knows the coast, and can adjust the route if you want to linger somewhere or skip a stop. The boat has a toilet and storage, so you're not scrambling with your things. Beach towels, snacks, soft drinks, wine, limoncello. It's all there. You just show up at your hotel in the morning, get picked up, and the rest is water and views.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional English-speaking skipper, unlimited soft drinks, water, beer, wine, Prosecco, and limoncello, a selection of light snacks like fresh seasonal fruit and packaged chips, beach towels, a homemade sweet treat to finish, and access to the boat's restroom and storage. You choose where to swim, which villages to visit on land, and where to have lunch.

Before you book

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

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Paid on site€ 350

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Right for small groups or families who want the Amalfi Coast without a tour bus schedule. The boat holds five, so it's intimate, and the skipper adjusts the route to what you want. Expect a full day on the water with multiple swim stops and leisure time in Positano or Amalfi. That's what makes the flexibility possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 24 h before the start.

How many people fit on the boat?

Maximum 5 passengers. It's a private tour, so only your group is on board.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking skipper, all drinks (water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Prosecco, limoncello), snacks, beach towels, and a homemade sweet treat at the end.

Can we stop to swim?

Yes. You have many opportunities to swim and snorkel throughout the day, especially at the Li Galli islets.

Is lunch included?

No, but you can eat at restaurants in Positano or Amalfi during your leisure time on land. The skipper can recommend places.

How long is the tour?

A full day. The exact duration depends on your preferences and which stops you choose to visit.

Do we have to visit all the stops mentioned?

No. The itinerary is flexible. As a private tour, you can customize the route and stops based on what interests you.

Is there a toilet on the boat?

Yes, the boat is equipped with a restroom and storage space for personal belongings.

What if we're traveling with small children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.