Positano-Amalfi boat tour: 60km of coast, caves and beaches

The caves and inlets most people miss are the ones between the towns.

A private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast starting from Marina di Praia, with stops in Amalfi (1 hour) and Positano (2 hours) and a full afternoon sightseeing the coastline in between. The tour covers 60km of water, passing Punta Campanella, the Marciano caves, the Baths of Giovanna and smaller inlets and beaches along the way. Pickup is included; snorkeling equipment, drinks, snacks and coffee are on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Coastal tour from Amalfi to Positano

• Head to Amalfi
• Stop in Amalfi for one hour
• Sail along coast to Positano
• Stop in Positano for two hours
• Depart along coast admiring sights
• Pass Punta Campanella and caves
• Pass Baths of Giovanna
• Return to start point

The Experience

The boat leaves from Marina di Praia and heads straight to Amalfi, where you have an hour to walk the town, swim or sit at a waterfront café. From there the route turns toward Positano and stays on the water long enough to show you the coastline most visitors only see from the road—the caves carved into the cliffs, the small beaches tucked into inlets, the rock formations that have no names because they are too small to map. You stop in Positano for two hours, which is enough time to climb into the town or stay on Fornillo Beach.

The return journey follows the same stretch of coast but slower, so you see the details the outbound trip set up. Punta Campanella, the Marciano caves, the Baths of Giovanna and a dozen smaller points come into view as the boat moves. Snorkeling gear is on board if the water calls you; coffee, tea, sodas and snacks are available throughout. The whole day runs six to seven hours.

Pickup is handled before the tour starts, so you do not need a car or a taxi to reach the marina. That matters on the Amalfi Coast, where the road is narrow and parking is scarce—the boat becomes the easier way to see both towns and the water between them in a single afternoon.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• coffee, tea, sodas and snacks.
• restroom on board.
• pickup to Marina di Praia.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Coast to coast experience

Is this one for you?If you are arriving without a car or staying in one of the coastal towns, pickup solves the logistics of reaching the marina—the boat becomes the simpler way to see Amalfi and Positano and the water between them in a single afternoon.

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Top questions

What is there to do during the hour stop in Amalfi?

Amalfi gives you an hour to explore the town on foot, swim in the water or rest at a café—the choice is yours depending on how much walking you want to do.

How much time do I get in Positano?

Positano has a two-hour stop, which is long enough to climb into the town center or spend the time on Fornillo Beach without feeling rushed.

Is snorkeling included, and do I need my own gear?

Snorkeling equipment is on board and included in the tour—you do not need to bring your own or arrange it separately.

What happens if I do not want to go ashore in Amalfi or Positano?

You can stay on the boat during either stop; the tour continues whether you go ashore or remain on board to rest or swim from the boat.

Does the tour go past any caves or landmarks?

The route passes Punta Campanella, the Marciano caves, the Baths of Giovanna and several smaller inlets and beaches along the 60km of coastline—most are visible from the water during the outbound and return journey.

How do I get to Marina di Praia if I do not have a car?

Pickup is included with the tour, so the boat operator arranges your arrival at the marina—you do not need to arrange separate transport.