Kayaking Sorrento: Bay of Jeranto & Hidden Coves
Paddle into sea caves and snorkel in a bay few boats ever reach
Kayak tours from Marina del Cantone near Sorrento take you into the Punta Campanella Marine Reserve, where you paddle to hidden coves, explore caves, and snorkel in clear water. The signature tour reaches the Bay of Jeranto, one of Italy's most picturesque bays, accessible only by kayak or hiking. Tours run 1.5 to 4 hours depending on the route you choose, with a live guide and all safety gear included.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Kayak tour to Bay of Ieranto
- Depart from Marina del Cantone beach
- Paddle to Bay of Ieranto
- Visit spectacular caves around the bay
- Stop for swimming and snorkeling
- Return to Marina del Cantone
The experience
The tours depart from Marina del Cantone beach, 20 km south of Sorrento, where you'll get a dry bag and life jacket before pushing off. You can book a transparent kayak, exclusive to this area, or a standard kayak, depending on which route appeals to you. The transparent hull lets you see straight through to the seafloor as you paddle, adding a dimension most kayakers don't get. A live guide leads the way in English, Spanish or Italian, navigating you past the coastline into the Marine Reserve.
The Bay of Jeranto is the headline: it ranks in Italy's top 3 most picturesque bays and sits inside the protected reserve where very few boats are allowed. Only kayaks and hikers from the village of Nerano can reach it. You'll paddle around the bay, slip into sea caves, and stop to swim and snorkel in water clear enough to spot different species of fish. The route takes in other hidden coves along the way, each one a pocket of the coast most visitors never see.
Tours run between 1.5 and 4 hours depending on which bay and route you pick: Jeranto, Crapolla, or the easier transparent kayak option. The schedule depends on weather. If conditions turn, you can reschedule or get a full refund. Marina del Cantone is a 45-minute bus ride from Sorrento (SITA service runs regularly) or 30 minutes by car, and sits between Positano and Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi if you're moving between those towns.
What’s included
- Dry bag and life jacket for each paddler.
- live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
- access to the Punta Campanella Marine Reserve and its hidden coves and sea caves.
- swimming and snorkeling time in clear water.
Options for this experience
3 optionsBefore you book
Lasts 1h 30m–4h, runs every day at 09:00, 09:30 and 14:30, from € 48 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, in groups of up to 9 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 14 days ago
Operated by Chasing Syrens
Is this one for you?Choose the transparent kayak option if you want to see the seafloor as you paddle. Pick a standard kayak if you prefer the traditional setup or have weight or size concerns. The Bay of Jeranto tour suits paddlers who want the full 360-degree experience and don't mind a longer time on the water, while the easier transparent kayak option works for those who want shorter time out and a gentler pace.
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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 (8 to 12 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.
Can I kayak in a transparent kayak, and what's the difference?
Transparent kayaks are exclusive to this area and let you see the seafloor as you paddle. Each transparent kayak carries a maximum of 180 kilos total weight. If that's a concern, standard kayaks are available instead. Just let the operator know by the day before your tour.
What's the Bay of Jeranto actually like when you get there?
The Bay of Jeranto is one of Italy's top 3 most picturesque bays and sits inside the Punta Campanella Marine Reserve where very few boats are permitted. You'll paddle around it, explore sea caves, and stop to swim and snorkel in clear water where you can see different kinds of fish. The beach itself is only reachable by kayak or by hiking from the village of Nerano.
How long does a kayaking tour take?
Tours run between 1.5 and 4 hours depending on which route you choose: the Jeranto tour, the Crapolla route, or the easier transparent kayak option all have different lengths and pacing.
How do I get to Marina del Cantone from Sorrento?
Marina del Cantone is 20 km from Sorrento and takes about 30 minutes by car or 45 minutes on the SITA bus service that runs regularly from town. It's also 26 km from Positano and 9 km from Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi if you're staying elsewhere on the coast.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?
Tours are subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you can reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.
Kayaking Sorrento: Bay of Jeranto & Hidden Coves
1h 30m–4h · EN · ES · IT
from € 48 per person