Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Salerno – No Crowds

Praiano, Positano, and hidden coves only a private boat reaches

A private boat tour of the Amalfi Coast with your own skipper, departing from Salerno, Positano or Maiori and running 7 to 8 hours. You swim at least three times in turquoise water, visit Pandora's Cave and Dead Horse Beach, and taste an Italian aperitif with Prosecco and local snacks aboard. The entire boat is yours alone: no other groups, no fixed itinerary, and the captain adjusts the route based on weather and your preferences.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Board motorboat from Amalfi Coast
• Explore beaches and coastal towns
• Swim in turquoise waters
• Visit Pandora's Cave and swim inside
• Stop at Dead Horse Beach for aperitif
• See Marmorata waterfalls
• View natural arch near Amalfi cliffs
• Pass Castiglione beach in Ravello
• Lunch stop at Conca de Marini (optional)
• Admire landscapes from the sea
• Pass Praiano village and Li Galli Island
• Pass famous Amalfi Coast villages

The experience

The boat leaves from Salerno, Positano or Maiori with a skipper who knows the coast and the sea conditions that change it. You get the whole vessel to yourself: no crowds, no strangers, no schedule that doesn't bend. The captain steers toward Praiano, Positano, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Atrani, Amalfi and Furore: the stops shift depending on what the day allows and what you want to see. Snorkeling gear is on board, towels and changing cabins included, and there's a hot shower if you want one.

Pandora's Cave is reachable only by boat, a massive cavern where the water runs so deep and blue you can swim inside it if conditions hold. Dead Horse Beach, a secluded bay in Maiori with a cliff wall rising from the shore, is where the aperitif happens: Prosecco, beer, limoncello, mixed appetizers and local brunch specialties. The Marmorata waterfalls drop cold water from the Canneto river; the natural arch near Amalfi frames the cliffs; Conca de Marini has seaside restaurants accessible only by water. At least three swim stops break up the cruising, and you choose whether to add lunch at one of the boat-accessible restaurants or head back to your hotel. Pickup and drop-off along the coast are included, and if you book early enough, the meeting point can be arranged in Salerno, a 15-minute walk from the train station.

The captain is the only one who decides if conditions are safe to go out. If weather turns rough, you reschedule or get a full refund. If the captain says it's safe, the tour runs and is non-refundable. Contact the supplier the day before by phone, SMS or WhatsApp to confirm your exact pickup location and any final details.

What’s included

• Entire private boat with skipper.
• water, beer, Prosecco and limoncello.
• Italian aperitif with mixed appetizers and local brunch specialties.
• snorkeling masks and fins.
• beach towels.
• changing cabins with hot shower.
• sunshade bimini.
• device charging stations.
• fuel, port charges, taxes and fees.
• pickup and drop-off along the coast.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English, Spanish or Italian09:00 and 10:00

Guide in English, Spanish or Italian10:00

Guide in English, Spanish or Italian10:00

Guide in English, Spanish or Italian09:00 and 10:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

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

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BoatVibe Amalfi

Is this one for you?Book the 50-foot yacht if your group is larger or you want maximum space and comfort. Choose the 45-foot yacht for a smaller party or a more intimate setting. Either way, the private boat means you set the pace (swim longer at one cove, skip another, linger over the aperitif) without waiting for other groups or following a rigid schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 24h before the start.

What's the difference between the boat options when I book?

You choose between a 50-foot luxury yacht or a 45-foot luxury yacht. Both are private, fully equipped with bathroom, shower and cabin space, and the itinerary and inclusions stay the same across both. The 50-foot boat offers more room and amenities if your group is larger or you want extra comfort.

Can I swim at Pandora's Cave, or is it just a viewing stop?

Pandora's Cave allows swimming inside the cavern when conditions permit. The water is very deep and intensely blue. The captain decides on the day whether it's safe to enter. If not, you still see it from the boat.

How many swim stops does the tour include?

At least three swim stops are built into the 7 to 8 hour cruise, plus snorkeling gear and fins are provided on board so you can explore the water at each one.

Is lunch included, or do I pay extra at the restaurants?

Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price. If you want to eat, the captain can bring you to one of the exclusive seaside restaurants reachable only by boat in Conca de Marini, and you pay the restaurant directly for your meal.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The captain monitors sea and weather conditions continuously and is the only one who can judge if they're safe. If conditions are unsafe, you can reschedule for another date or receive a full refund. If the captain deems conditions safe, the tour operates and is non-refundable.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the boat, or is pickup included?

Pickup and drop-off along the coast are included in the tour. When you book, provide your hotel or accommodation name and two phone numbers. The supplier will contact you the day before to confirm your exact pickup location, which can be arranged in Salerno if you book early.