Boat tour Amalfi Coast: 4 hours with snorkeling

Cruise past sea caves and villas, then jump in to swim at three stops

A 4-hour boat tour of the Amalfi Coast departing from Amalfi in a Gozzo Sorrentino (max six passengers) with a live guide in English or Italian. The route passes the Natural Arch, Sofia Loren Villa, Conca dei Marini, Fiordo di Furore, Praiano and Positano, with three designated swimming stops and snorkeling equipment provided. Gasoline and alcoholic beverages are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Depart from Amalfi Molo darsena
• Visit Natural Arch and Sofia Loren Villa
• Pass Conca dei Marini and Fiordo di Furore
• Swim at Runghitiello cave
• See Praiano and Devil cave
• Explore Sailor cave and Positano
• Swim near Positano
• Pass Atrani and Waterfall of Marmorata
• Swim at Waterfall of Marmorata
• Continue to Minori and Maiori
• Visit Grotta Pandora
• Lunch at a coastal restaurant (not included)

The experience

The boat leaves Amalfi's Molo darsena and hugs the coastline for four hours, passing limestone cliffs, hidden caves and the villas that cling to the rock face. You'll pass the Natural Arch, Sofia Loren Villa and the Fiordo di Furore (a narrow fjord carved into the cliff) before reaching Praiano and Positano. The guide points out the Runghitiello cave, the Devil cave and the Sailor cave as you motor past, and at three stops along the way you get in the water to swim and snorkel with the equipment on board.

The boat holds a maximum of six passengers, so the group stays small and the captain can adjust the route based on conditions and what the group wants to linger on. Stops include the Waterfall of Marmorata, where you can swim beneath the cascade, and Atrani, the smallest municipality on the coast. A live guide narrates in English or Italian throughout the tour. Gasoline and drinks are included in the price.

Lunch is not part of the booking, though the itinerary notes restaurants along the coast where you can eat if you want to extend the day. The boat departs from Amalfi's main dock, and the full circuit takes four hours.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• gasoline.
• alcoholic beverages.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• pickup from Amalfi's Molo darsena.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Molo Darsena”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Amalfi Sea Service

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so book the language that matches your comfort level. The small group size and flexible stops suit travelers who want to swim and explore caves without a rigid schedule, though the four-hour duration means you'll cover the coast briskly rather than linger in one place.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English 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 24h before the start.

What exactly happens at the swimming stops?

At three designated points (Runghitiello cave, Positano and the Waterfall of Marmorata) the boat stops and you're free to jump in and swim or snorkel using the equipment provided on board. The captain chooses the stops based on sea conditions and the group's preference.

Is the guide commentary in English the whole time?

The guide speaks either English or Italian depending on the booking you choose at checkout. The commentary runs throughout the four-hour tour as the boat passes each landmark and cave.

How many people fit on the boat?

The Gozzo Sorrentino holds a maximum of six passengers per booking, keeping the group intimate and allowing the captain flexibility with timing and stops.

What's included in the price?

Snorkeling equipment, gasoline and alcoholic beverages are included. Lunch is not. You can eat at restaurants along the coast if you want to add that to your day.

Where does the boat pick up?

Pickup is at Molo darsena in Amalfi, the main dock in the town center. The boat departs from there and returns to the same spot after four hours.