Ischia boat tour from Positano: full day with Aragonese Castle

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Duration7h–8h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · IT

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Soak in Sorgeto's warm mineral springs where the sea meets hot water bubbling from the rocks.

A full-day private boat tour from Positano to Ischia takes you past the Amalfi Coast's cliffs and Roman ruins, then around the island to the Aragonese Castle, thermal bays, and five coastal villages. The boat carries between 6 and 12 passengers depending on which vessel you choose, with an English or Italian-speaking guide, water and drinks throughout the day, and a final glass of homemade Limoncello on the return. Children travel free on an adult's lap or in a stroller, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

7h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day private boat tour to Ischia

Set sail from Positano
Pass by Fornillo beach
Pass by Tordigliano beach
Pass by Crapolla fjord
Pass by Punta Campanella
View Sorrentine coastline and Roman ruins
Admire Mount Vesuvius and Sorrento Coast
Approach Aragonese Castle at Ischia
Sail past San Pietro Beach
Arrive at San Montano Bay
Pass Punta Imperatore headland
Relax at Sorgeto natural hot springs
Visit Sant’Angelo village
Stop at Cartaromana Bay for lunch
Enjoy a swim in Ischia waters
Return sail to Positano
Enjoy Limoncello in Positano

The Experience

The boat leaves Positano in the morning and heads south along the Amalfi Coast for roughly ninety minutes. The route passes Fornillo beach—a small bay tucked between pastel houses and turquoise water—then Tordigliano, a wild stretch of pebbles and sand accessible only by sea. You'll see the Crapolla fjord, a narrow inlet carved between high rock walls, and Punta Campanella, where the lighthouse marks the meeting point of two gulfs. The coastline reveals Roman villa ruins and fishing villages scattered along the cliffs, with Mount Vesuvius visible across the water on clear days.

As you approach Ischia, the Aragonese Castle rises from the sea—a fortress that has stood for centuries and gives the island its most recognizable silhouette. The boat then circles the island, stopping at San Montano Bay, a sheltered cove ringed by green hills, and Sant'Angelo, a village of pastel houses that seem to float on the water. The real draw is Sorgeto Bay, where warm mineral-rich springs bubble directly from the rocks into the sea; you can swim in water that shifts from hot to cool as the thermal flow meets the Mediterranean. Cartaromana Bay comes next, where you can order lunch from waterfront restaurants while staying on deck or swimming nearby.

The boat you board depends on which option you choose at checkout—a 25-foot Gozzo for smaller groups, a 28-foot or 38-foot Gozzo for mid-sized parties, a 45-foot Gozzo for larger ones, or a Lancia 42-foot or 52-foot with stabilizers if you prefer a smoother ride in rougher seas. All carry snacks, water, soft drinks, beer and Prosecco throughout the day, plus beach towels and swimming masks with noodles. The guide speaks English or Italian and narrates the stops and history as you go. You'll have time for a final swim in Ischia's waters before the return journey, which ends back in Positano with a glass of homemade Limoncello.

What’s included

Water, soft drinks, beer and Prosecco throughout the day.
beach towel.
swimming masks and noodles.
snacks.
homemade Limoncello on the return to Positano.
live guide in English or Italian.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Positano Boat Tour

Is this one for you?Pick the Gozzo for tight access to hidden coves, or the Lancia if the forecast shows rough water and you want a steadier ride through the day.