Positano boat tour: Amalfi Coast with Emerald Grotto and Capri

Cruise past Positano and into the Emerald Grotto, then anchor to swim and snorkel

A half-day private boat tour of the Amalfi Coast departing from Positano aboard the OHAÑA, with stops at the Furore fjord, Emerald Grotto, Praiano and Conca dei Marini, plus aperitif and snorkeling equipment included. The boat carries your group only. A live guide speaks English or Italian. The captain will drop anchor for swimming and can stop in Amalfi town if you ask.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Emerald Grotto50m
2. Praianopass by

Half-day Amalfi Coast boat tour

• Pass by Furore fjord
• Visit Emerald Grotto cave
• Pass by Praiano town
• Pass by Conca dei Marini village
• Stop and explore Amalfi town

The experience

The tour runs four hours total, including navigation time, and moves at the pace of the boat rather than a fixed schedule tied to land. You board in Positano and head along the coast, passing Praiano by water to see it from the perspective most visitors miss. The Furore fjord comes early in the route: a narrow inlet where the coastal road briefly leaves the ridge and hangs over the water, creating what the operator calls one of the most photographed corners of the entire coast. The boat slows so you can take in the geometry of it.

The Emerald Grotto is the named stop, a sea cave open daily from 9am to 3pm (Mondays until 2:30pm) when weather and sea conditions allow. Entry costs 7 euros, paid at the cave entrance, and waiting time typically runs 25 to 50 minutes depending on the day. After the grotto, the route passes Conca dei Marini, a fishing village built into a rocky inlet, and continues toward Amalfi itself. The captain can arrange a stop in Amalfi town if the group wants to walk the village. Otherwise the boat stays on the water. Snorkeling equipment is aboard, and you can anchor to swim in the open sea.

Included are an aperitif and prosecco, beer, bottled water, snacks and noodles. Towels, a shower and bathroom are available on board. A Bluetooth speaker plays music. The boat is private to your group, no strangers join, and the guide speaks live English or Italian throughout the day.

What’s included

• Aperitif, prosecco, beer, bottled water and snacks.
• snorkeling equipment and towels.
• shower and bathroom access on board.
• Bluetooth speaker.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• private boat for your group only.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 7 Apr 2027

Book up to5h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

Paid on site€ 10

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Positano Rental Boats-Dreams on Board

Is this one for you?Four hours on the water leaves the rest of your day free for lunch in Positano or a walk through Amalfi town afterward. The boat is private to your group, so the pace and stops adjust to what you want to see: linger at the Furore fjord or skip Amalfi town if you prefer more time swimming and snorkeling.

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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 24 h before the start.

What is the Emerald Grotto like, and do we have to enter it?

The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave open daily 9am to 3pm (until 2:30pm on Mondays) with entry at 7 euros paid on arrival. Waiting time is typically 25 to 50 minutes. The cave is only accessible when weather and sea conditions are favorable, so entry is not guaranteed on every tour date. You can choose to enter or stay on the boat while others go in.

Can we stop in Amalfi town, or does the boat stay on the water the whole time?

The captain can arrange a stop in Amalfi if your group wants to walk the town. Otherwise the boat stays on the water and passes Amalfi by sea. Let the operator know your preference when you book.

Is snorkeling included, and what happens if we want to swim?

Snorkeling equipment is included on board. The boat can anchor in open water so you can swim and snorkel. The captain chooses the spot based on conditions and the group's interest.