Amalfi & Positano: 4-Hour Boat Tour, Caves & Snorkeling

A Wooden Gozzo Cuts Through Turquoise Water, Cliffs Towering Above

You board a traditional wooden boat in either Amalfi or Positano and spend four hours cruising past natural arches, hidden coves, and cliff-side villages. You swim and snorkel twice in turquoise water, use provided equipment and towels, and drink prosecco or limoncello between stops. The boat holds a maximum of 10 people, which is why it can slip into narrow fjords and secret beaches larger tours can't reach. Return to your departure port by late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amalfi Coast boat tour and swimming

• Board boat and safety briefing
• Sail past Santa Croce Beach and Lovers' Arch
• Cruise to Conca dei Marini and swim
• View Fiordo di Furore fjord
• Pass Praiano and swim/snorkel at Cala della Gavitella
• Approach Positano and take photos
• See Atrani village from the boat

The experience

The boat leaves the harbor and the Amalfi Coast opens up in front of you: whitewashed homes stacked against vertical cliffs, lemon groves spilling down the rock face, and water so clear you can see the seabed drop away beneath the hull. This 4-hour small-group tour runs on a traditional wooden gozzo with a maximum of 10 guests, which means the boat moves at a human pace and stops where larger vessels can't fit. You pick your departure point when you book (either Amalfi or Positano), and the tour returns to the same port by late afternoon.

The route takes you past Sant'Andrea Grotto, the Lovers' Arch (a natural stone opening carved by centuries of waves, and yes, there's a legend about two young lovers sheltering beneath it), Conca dei Marini with its white-domed church perched on a rocky ledge, and the Furore Fjord: Italy's only fjord, a narrow cut of water between sheer cliffs that feels like sailing into another world. The skipper and hostess know the coast by heart. They'll point out Saracen watchtowers built to watch for pirates, fishermen's homes carved into the rock, and the small village of Atrani, which is technically Italy's smallest town and looks like someone stacked pastel houses between two cliffs and called it done. You'll also pass Praiano, where the majolica dome of San Gennaro Church catches the sun, and Positano itself: the one everyone photographs, with its cascade of colored buildings tumbling toward the water.

There are several swim and snorkel stops in crystal-clear coves accessible only by boat. The crew hands you snorkeling equipment (included), towels, and a choice of prosecco, limoncello, beer, or soft drinks. You float in water so transparent it feels like swimming in air, then climb back aboard, dry off, and move to the next stop. The boat has a toilet on board, sunshade, and safety equipment: life jackets are there if you need them, and the skipper is trained to read the sea. If conditions turn unsafe on the day, the captain makes the call to reschedule or refund. If he says it's safe, the tour runs and is non-refundable.

One practical thing: contact the operator the day before via SMS or WhatsApp. They'll confirm final details and any last-minute changes. If you're arriving by cruise ship, have your ship name, docking time, and boarding time ready when you book. The tour works for all fitness levels, and infants can sit on a lap or travel in a stroller until boarding.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and towels.
• prosecco, limoncello, beer, soft drinks, and snacks.
• sunshade on deck.
• toilet on board.
• swimming noodles.
• skipper and hostess.
• safety equipment including life jackets.
• port taxes and fuel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish 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 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by LUXURY CRUISE AMALFI COAST

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Amalfi Coast's most dramatic stretches (the fjord, the hidden coves, the cliff villages) without renting a boat or arranging your own transport and timing. The small group size and wooden gozzo are what make it possible to slip into places bigger tours can't go.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).

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.

Can I choose between Amalfi and Positano as my starting point?

Yes. You select your departure port when booking, and the tour returns to the same port at the end.

What's included in the boat tour?

Snorkeling equipment, towels, prosecco, limoncello, beer, soft drinks, snacks, sunshade, and a skipper and hostess. Port taxes and fuel are included.

How many people go on the boat?

Maximum 10 guests per tour, which keeps the group small and allows the boat to access narrow coves and fjords.

Are there swimming stops?

Yes, there are several stops where you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water. Snorkeling equipment is provided.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The captain monitors sea conditions and decides if it's safe to go out. If conditions are unsafe, the operator will reschedule or refund. If the captain says it's safe, the tour runs and is non-refundable.

Is there a toilet on the boat?

Yes, there is a toilet on board.

Can infants travel on this tour?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, or travel in a pram or stroller until boarding.

Do I need to contact the operator before the tour?

Yes. Contact the representative the day before via SMS or WhatsApp to confirm final details. This is important for any last-minute changes or questions.