Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento: All-Inclusive

A full day on the water with your own captain and no fixed schedule.

A full-day private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast departing from Sorrento, with a captain who tailors the route to your interests, stopping at the Baths of Queen Giovanna, Li Galli islands, Positano and Nerano. The boat includes snorkeling gear, towels, all drinks and snacks, and lunch is optional at a waterfront restaurant in Nerano. You choose the pace (more time at one beach, a longer swim, or a detour the captain suggests), because the day is yours alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Baths of Queen Giovanna1h
2. Li Galli1h

Full-day private Amalfi Coast cruise

• Cruise to Baths of Queen Giovanna
• Sail past Punta Campanella lighthouse
• Snorkel at Li Galli islands
• Swim and snorkel at beautiful beach
• Cruise below cliff town and explore ashore
• Stop at fishing village for lunch and swim

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento and heads straight to the Baths of Queen Giovanna, an ancient site where the ruins of a Roman villa still stand at the water's edge. From there, you cruise past Punta Campanella, the rocky point where the Sorrento coast meets the Amalfi, and the captain points out the lighthouse marking the boundary between the Bay of Naples and the Bay of Salerno. The route unfolds as a series of stops where you decide how long to stay: the Li Galli islands, where you jump in for snorkeling; a long beach stretch for another hour in the water; then Positano, the cliff town you photograph from the boat before going ashore to walk its narrow streets and shops for a couple of hours.

Swimming and snorkeling happen throughout the day. The captain brings you to clear water, hands you the gear, and you're in. Nerano, a working fishing village further along the coast, is where many travelers stop for lunch at a waterfront restaurant, though it's optional. You can eat on the boat or skip it entirely. The captain speaks English, Spanish or Italian, shares local history as you cruise, and adjusts the itinerary based on weather, your interests or how the day feels. Port fees, fuel, all soft drinks and beer, towels and snorkeling equipment are included. There are no hidden charges.

The full day runs seven to eight hours total, which includes travel time between stops. You can depart from Sorrento or from Capri if that suits your itinerary better. The boat is yours alone: no other passengers, no group schedule, no compromise on where the captain takes you or how long you stay.

What’s included

• Private captain fluent in English, Spanish or Italian.
• snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
• all soft drinks, beer and water.
• port fees and fuel.
• insurance.
• optional lunch stop in Nerano at a waterfront restaurant (paid separately).

Options for this experience

2 options

Departure from SorrentoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30 and 10:00

Departure from CapriGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30 and 10:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amalfi Coast Dream - Sorrento Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Sorrento or Capri and want a full day on the water without a set itinerary: the captain builds the day around what you want to see and how long you want to stay at each stop. It's also the right choice if you want to swim and snorkel multiple times without the constraint of a group schedule or fixed timing.

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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.

What exactly are the Baths of Queen Giovanna?

The Baths of Queen Giovanna is an ancient Roman site where the ruins of a villa still stand right at the water's edge on the Sorrento coast. It's the first stop on the tour, and you can swim in the clear water near the ruins.

Can I actually swim and snorkel every day, or does it depend on the weather?

Swimming and snorkeling are built into the itinerary at multiple stops (Li Galli islands, a dedicated beach stretch, and Nerano), so there are plenty of chances. The captain adjusts based on conditions and what you want, but the water access is the core of the day.

Is lunch included, or do I have to pay extra in Nerano?

Lunch is optional. You can eat at a waterfront restaurant in Nerano and pay separately, eat on the boat, or skip it entirely. The choice is yours, and the captain will take you ashore if you want to go.

How much time do I get in Positano to walk around?

You have a couple of hours ashore in Positano to explore the town, shop, and wander its streets at your own pace. The captain drops you off and picks you up at an agreed time.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes the captain, snorkeling equipment, beach towels, all soft drinks and beer, port fees, fuel and insurance. Lunch in Nerano is optional and paid separately. Gratuity is not included.

Can I choose to depart from Capri instead of Sorrento?

Yes, you can book a departure from Capri or from Sorrento, depending on where you're staying or what works best for your schedule.