Kayaking from Marina Grande Sorrento: Bagni della Regina Giovanna

Paddle from Sorrento's main harbor to a natural sea pool with ancient Roman ruins

Rent a kayak directly from Marina Grande in Sorrento and paddle the Amalfi Coast on your own schedule. The rental includes a dry bag and storage for your belongings at the office. Within minutes you reach Bagni della Regina Giovanna, a natural sea pool ringed by the remains of a Roman villa, or continue paddling toward the fishing village of Marina di Puolo. Book the first hour online. Additional hours cost €15 per person and are paid on return.

The experience

You launch straight from Marina Grande, Sorrento's main harbor, so there's no long paddle before the coast opens up. The staff gives you a safety briefing and route suggestions before you push off, and a dry bag goes with you so you can carry essentials (phone, sunscreen, a light layer) without worry. Your personal belongings stay secure in the office while you're on the water.

Bagni della Regina Giovanna sits close enough that you can reach it in a short paddle. The site is a natural sea pool carved into the rocks, with the crumbled walls of an ancient Roman villa rising behind it: a place to stop, swim, and take photos without fighting currents or distance. If you want to keep going, Marina di Puolo is a working fishing village with clear water and a quiet beach, far enough to feel like a real journey but still within reach in a morning or afternoon.

The rental works on your terms: you pay for the first hour when you book online, then decide on the water whether you want to stay longer. Extra hours are €15 per person, charged when you return the kayak. No pressure to rush back, no hidden fees, and no need to commit to a full day if you're not sure how long you'll want to paddle.

What’s included

• Kayak rental (single or double kayak.
• price per person).
• dry bag for carrying essentials on the water.
• safety briefing and route suggestions from staff.
• storage for personal belongings at the office during your paddle.

Before you book

Lasts 1h, from € 15 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Revolution Sorrento

Is this one for you?Solo travelers and couples will find the flexible hourly rate suits a free afternoon without committing to a full day. Small groups or families with children from age 8 can split a double kayak or rent singles and paddle together at your own pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How far is it from Marina Grande to Bagni della Regina Giovanna?

Bagni della Regina Giovanna is within a short paddle from Marina Grande, reachable in minutes rather than hours. The natural sea pool and Roman villa ruins make it the most popular stop on this stretch of coast.

What happens if I want to stay out on the water longer than an hour?

You can paddle as long as you like. When you return the kayak, you pay €15 per person for each extra hour beyond the first one you booked online. There's no need to decide in advance.

Where do I leave my phone, wallet and other things while I'm paddling?

The rental office stores your personal belongings safely while you're on the water. A dry bag is included with the kayak so you can bring essentials like sunscreen or a light layer with you.

Can I paddle to Marina di Puolo from Marina Grande?

Yes. Marina di Puolo is a fishing village you can reach by continuing past Bagni della Regina Giovanna. It's farther than the first stop, but still paddleable in a half-day rental if you want to explore both places.

What's included in the kayak rental?

The rental includes the kayak (single or double), a dry bag for essentials, a safety briefing from staff, storage for your belongings at the office, and route suggestions. You pay per person. The price is the same whether you rent a single or double kayak.