Naples to Amalfi & Positano: Ferry Day Trip with Lemon Granita

Two Towns, Two Ferries, One Day on the Amalfi Coast

You board a hydrofoil in Naples and spend the day island-hopping by sea to Amalfi and Positano, with a local guide, ferry tickets, and a lemon granita tasting included. Two and a half hours in Amalfi lets you explore the Cathedral and medieval squares. Two hours in Positano covers the colored buildings and beaches. You're back in Naples by evening, having seen the Amalfi Coast from the water instead of from behind a windshield.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amalfi and Positano day trip by sea

• Meet tour leader at Molo Beverello
• Ferry ride from Naples to Amalfi
• Explore Amalfi and taste lemon granita
• Ferry ride from Amalfi to Positano
• Discover Positano and visit beaches
• Ferry ride back to Naples

The experience

The ferry leaves at a time that sounds early until you realize you'll be watching the coast unfold from the water instead of sitting in a minibus. You meet your guide outside Caffè Beverello at Molo Beverello seaport in Naples, and within minutes you're on the hydrofoil heading south. The ride to Amalfi takes about an hour, and your guide talks through the history as the cliffs get taller: the Duchy of Amalfi, the medieval trade routes, the way the towns cling to the ravines. It's the kind of detail that makes the view make sense instead of just being pretty.

Amalfi arrives at 10:30am, and the first thing your guide does is hand you a lemon granita. The local thing, sharp and cold and nothing like what you'd expect from the name. Then you have two and a half hours loose in the town. The Cathedral is there if you want it, the public squares are small and walkable, and the shops sell the same linen and ceramics everywhere, but somehow it doesn't feel rushed. You're not being herded through. You're just let go to wander. Some people sit by the water. Some climb into the narrow streets. Most people take photos of the pastel buildings and the way the light hits the cliffs.

The ferry to Positano is thirty minutes and even shorter than the first one, but the view shifts: the buildings get more colorful, the beaches appear, and the whole thing feels less medieval and more like a postcard you'd actually want to keep. Two hours in Positano, and you can hit Marina Grande beach if the water's calm, or walk up to Fornillo or Arienzo if you want to stay on the rocks and watch other people swim. The town is small enough that you won't get lost and crowded enough that you don't feel alone. Your guide gives you the lay of the land and then steps back. By the time you're heading back to Naples on the final ferry, you've been on the water three times and seen two towns without ever getting into a car.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup is not mentioned.
• You meet your guide at Molo Beverello seaport in Naples.
• All hydrofoil tickets from Naples to Amalfi, Positano, and back to Naples are included, along with a local guide who speaks Italian, English, and Spanish.
• You also get a lemon granita tasting in Amalfi.
• The rest of the day (meals, shopping, beach time, Cathedral entry) is on your own during the free time in each town.

Information

Lasts 9h 30m, runs every day at 10:00, from € 105 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 25

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 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

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

Operated by Napoli Official Tour

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see both Amalfi and Positano in one day without renting a car or navigating the coastal road. The ferry is the main event here. You spend as much time on the water as in the towns, which is what makes the whole Amalfi Coast visible instead of just two stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 time does the ferry leave Naples?

You meet your guide at Molo Beverello seaport in the morning. The exact departure time is confirmed when you book.

How long is the ferry ride to Amalfi?

About one hour on the hydrofoil from Naples to Amalfi.

Is the lemon granita tasting included?

Yes, your guide gives you a lemon granita when you arrive in Amalfi.

How much free time do you get in each town?

Two and a half hours in Amalfi, and about two hours in Positano, after your guide's introduction.

Are ferry tickets included in the price?

Yes, all hydrofoil tickets for the Naples–Amalfi–Positano–Naples route are included.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the ferry rides.

What time do you return to Naples?

You return to Naples in the evening after the final ferry ride from Positano. The exact time depends on the ferry schedule.