Boat rental Amalfi Coast: Steer your own 40hp inflatable

You're at the helm, choosing where to anchor and which hidden coves to explore.

Rent a 40hp inflatable boat on the Amalfi Coast or Capri for a full day without a skipper or boating license required. You navigate the boat yourself, set your own pace and route, and stop wherever the water and coastline appeal to you. The operator briefs you on the boat's controls and safe departure and mooring before you leave the dock.

The experience

You arrive at one of five departure points (Praiano, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, or Salerno), and meet the operator's staff at the dock. They walk you through the 40hp inflatable boat's functions and controls, then show you how to leave safely and moor when you want to stop. No boating license is required. The boat is yours to steer for the full eight-hour rental window. The Amalfi Coast's villages, hidden beaches and clear water are there to explore at your own speed, and Capri is within reach if you want to make the crossing.

The boat comes equipped with an icebox for food and drinks and an awning to shade you from the sun during the day. You choose the route: follow the shoreline, anchor in a quiet bay, pull into a beach cove, or head out toward Capri. The freedom to change course mid-morning or spend an extra hour at one spot is the whole point of renting without a skipper.

What’s included

• An icebox for food and drinks.
• an awning for shade.
• operator briefing on boat controls and safe departure and mooring.

Options for this experience

4 options

Option 1No fixed time

Option 2No fixed time

Option 3No fixed time

Option 4No fixed time

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amalficoast Lovers

Is this one for you?Choose your pickup location based on where you're staying on the coast: Praiano and Positano suit the central Amalfi stretch, while Sorrento and Salerno work better if you're further south or east. The eight-hour window gives you enough time to explore the shoreline thoroughly or make a day trip to Capri and back.

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Top questions

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.

Do I need a boating license to rent the 40hp inflatable boat?

No license is required. The operator's staff will brief you on the boat's controls and how to navigate safely before you depart.

How long can I keep the boat for?

The rental period is eight hours, giving you a full day to explore the Amalfi Coast or make the trip to Capri.

What's included with the boat rental?

An icebox for food and drinks and an awning for shade are included. You bring your own provisions and decide where to stop.

Can I rent from different locations along the coast?

Yes, you can pick up the boat in Praiano, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, or Salerno, depending on where you're staying.

What happens if I've never steered a boat before?

The operator's staff board with you for a few minutes to explain the boat's functions, how to leave the dock safely, and how to moor. They'll make sure you're comfortable before you take over.