Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Amalfi: Swim & Explore

Seven hours on the water with stops to swim, snorkel and walk ashore.

A private boat tour departing from Amalfi that runs the full length of the Amalfi Coast (Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Amalfi, Praiano and Positano) with your choice of which towns to explore on foot and where to anchor for swimming. The captain and crew tailor the route to your interests, and snorkeling gear is on board for the bathing stops along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Navigate along Amalfi Coast
• Stop to swim in clear waters
• Descend to visit Amalfi or Positano
• Optional lunch at coastal restaurant

The experience

The boat leaves Amalfi and follows the coast for seven hours, passing through villages stacked on cliffs and stopping wherever you want to go in the water. You pick which towns get a descent (most travelers choose Positano or Amalfi itself), so you can walk the narrow streets, find lunch in a waterfront restaurant, or simply sit and watch the light change on the water. The captain knows the accessible spots and the hidden coves, and the crew handles the navigation while you decide the pace.

Between town visits, the boat anchors at bathing stops where you swim in the open sea. Snorkeling equipment is provided and ready. The water is deep and clear enough that you can see down, and the crew keeps watch from the boat. If you want to eat, the captain can arrange a lunch break at one of the restaurants accessible only by water: the kind of place tourists on land never find. Soda, snacks and alcoholic beverages are served on board throughout the day.

The route itself is the draw: you're not watching the coast from a distance or sitting in traffic on a road. You're moving along it by water, close enough to see the detail of the buildings and the terraces, far enough out to see the whole shape of the cliffs. The crew speaks English, Spanish or Italian, and the boat carries a restroom, towels and insurance.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
• soda, snacks and alcoholic beverages.
• professional skipper and hostess.
• on-board restroom and insurance.
• pickup included.

Information

Lasts 7h, from € 1,750 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 20274 departing soon ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Petruccelli Sea Service

Is this one for you?The seven-hour duration means you're on the water most of the day with time to swim, snorkel and walk through at least one town, so book this if you want to move along the coast rather than anchor in one spot. The route is yours to shape. Tell the captain which stops matter to you and the boat adjusts.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish 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.

Can I swim during the Amalfi Coast boat tour?

Yes. The tour includes several bathing stops at sea where you can swim. Snorkeling equipment is provided on board. You can enter the water at any of these anchored stops, and the crew stays with the boat to watch the group.

What towns can I visit on foot during the tour?

Amalfi and Positano are the captain's recommended descent stops, but the tour is fully customizable and you choose which coastal towns to explore. The boat can stop at Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Praiano or Positano depending on where you want to walk and spend time ashore.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but the captain can arrange a break at waterfront restaurants accessible only by boat. You order and pay separately at the restaurant, and the boat waits for you.

How long is the Amalfi Coast private boat tour?

The tour runs for seven hours from departure in Amalfi. The exact timing depends on which towns you visit and how long you spend at each stop, since the route is customizable.

What's included on the boat during the tour?

The tour includes snorkeling equipment, beach towels, soda and snacks, alcoholic beverages (for travelers 21 and older), a professional skipper and hostess, a restroom on board, and insurance. Fuel and the crew are covered in the price.