Private Sunset Cruise Amalfi Coast: Prosecco and Praiano views

An evening on the water: vertical cliffs, a fishing village, and drinks that taste like the place

A private sunset cruise along the Amalfi Coast departs from either Positano or Praiano and runs 90 minutes, with a live guide in English or Italian. You watch the coast light up from the boat while sipping Prosecco and homemade Limoncello, with snacks and soft drinks included. The boat is yours alone — no shared departures, no crowds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset cruise with drinks

• Board the boat in Sorrento
• Enjoy Prosecco and Limoncello onboard
• View the vertical city from the boat
• See the fishing village of Praiano
• Relax and watch the sunset

The Experience

You arrive at the dock and board a private boat with only the people in your party. The guide points out the vertical architecture of the coast as you move along the water, then positions the boat to face Praiano, a small fishing village built into the cliffs. The light shifts as the sun drops, and you hold a glass of Prosecco while the guide describes what you're looking at. Homemade Limoncello and snacks come around; soft drinks and water are available throughout.

The 90-minute cruise is timed to catch the sunset itself, not the hour before or after. Because the boat is private, the guide adjusts the pace and the stops to what your group wants to linger on — if the light is extraordinary over one stretch of coast, you stay. If someone wants to know the history of Praiano, there is time for it. The guide speaks English or Italian depending on your group.

You'll need to choose your departure point at checkout: Positano or Praiano. Both are on the Amalfi Coast and both give you the same stretch of water and the same sunset; the choice is which town you're staying in or passing through. Public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving, and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels — infants and small children can come along.

What’s included

• A glass of Prosecco.
• homemade Limoncello.
• snacks.
• soft drinks and water.
• beach towels.
• a live guide in English or Italian.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by PLAGHIA CHARTER

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying on the Amalfi Coast and have a free evening — the private boat means you set the mood, the guide adjusts to your pace, and the Prosecco and Limoncello are already waiting when you board.

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Top questions

What's included in the private sunset cruise?

The cruise includes a glass of Prosecco, homemade Limoncello, snacks, soft drinks and water, plus beach towels. The live guide in English or Italian is part of the booking; gratuities are separate.

How long is the sunset cruise and when does it depart?

The cruise runs 90 minutes and departs timed to catch the sunset itself. You'll choose your departure point — Positano or Praiano — at checkout, and the operator will confirm the exact departure time based on the sunset that day.

Is the boat shared with other groups or private to my party?

The boat is private to your group only. No other parties join you, so the guide can adjust the route and pacing to what your group wants to see and linger on.

What is Praiano and why do you pass it on the cruise?

Praiano is a small fishing village built vertically into the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. The boat positions itself to give you a full view of the village and the surrounding coastline as the light changes during the sunset.

Can I bring infants or very young children on the cruise?

Yes, infants and small children can come along. They can ride in a pram or stroller, and the cruise is suitable for all fitness levels.

Do I need a car to get to the boat, or is there public transportation?

Public transportation options are available near both departure points in Positano and Praiano. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you'll arrange your own transport to the dock.