Amalfi Coast boat tour from Salerno: 7 hours, all villages

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Duration7h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · IT +1

PickupAt your hotel

Dive into crystal waters with snacks, drinks, and stops at hidden seaside spots

A private boat excursion along the Amalfi Coast departing from Salerno (or another village of your choice) gives you exclusive use of the vessel from roughly 10:00 to 17:00, with stops at Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Amalfi, Praiano and Positano. Snorkeling equipment, cold drinks, snacks and fuel are included; you set the pace and choose which villages to visit or skip, and can arrange lunch at a seaside restaurant on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

Board boat from chosen location
Pass by Vietri sul Mare ceramics view
Pass by Cetara and spot tuna
Pass by Erchie and see Torre La Cerniola
Pass by Dead Horse Beach and Pandora Cave
Swim at Marmorata waterfall
Pass from Atrani to Amalfi
Optional stop in Amalfi for one hour
Swim at Santa Croce cove
Pass by luxury villas including Sofia Loren's villa
Pass by famous photo spot on coast
Pass by Praiano, option for seaside lunch
Visit and explore Positano shops and alleys
Return to boarding point

The Experience

The boat leaves from Salerno or from whichever village suits your schedule — Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Amalfi, Praiano or Positano — and stays yours for the day. You control the itinerary: stop at Vietri to see the twin rock formations called the Two Brothers, or skip it and head straight to Cetara, where the old tuna traps (tonnare) still stand and small tuna sometimes dart past the hull. The coast unfolds in a sequence of stops you choose — Erchie with its Saracen-defense tower, the Marmorata waterfall where you can swim directly under the cascade, the Pandora Cave with its blue-green water, or the Santa Croce cove with its natural arch.

Snorkeling gear, masks and tubes are on board, along with cold drinks, ice and snacks. If you want to eat, the boat can anchor near one of the characteristic seaside restaurants clinging to the rocks, where local fishermen sell their catch daily. Praiano is one of the most photographed spots on the coast; Positano, at the southern end, rewards a longer stop with narrow alleys and shops tucked into the cliffside. The whole day runs roughly seven hours, though you set the times — earlier start, later finish, or a different window altogether if that suits your arrival or departure.

A guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian and travels with you. The boat's fuel is included in the price, as are the drinks and snacks; anything beyond that — lunch, gratuities, transport to the departure point if you don't start in Salerno — you arrange. Service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

Snorkeling masks and tubes.
cold drinks on board.
ice and snacks.
boat fuel.
a guide in English, Spanish or Italian.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Rent da Matteo

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to set your own pace along the coast instead of following a fixed group schedule — the private boat and your choice of stops mean you linger where the water is calmest or the village appeals to you, and skip the rest. The seven-hour window is long enough to visit all seven villages or to anchor offshore for extended swimming and snorkeling without rushing between stops.