Private Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Positano: Swim & Explore

Cruise hidden coves and swim in turquoise water the tour boats skip.

A private boat tour departing from Positano takes you along the Amalfi Coast for seven hours, stopping to swim at Praiano's pirate grotto, the Emerald Grotto, and Conca dei Marini's natural arch. The boat includes breakfast with prosecco, snorkeling equipment, towels and an on-board guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian or German. You choose how long to spend in Amalfi town itself, visiting the cathedral or tasting limoncello.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Praiano20m
2. Emerald Grotto30m

Private Amalfi Coast Boat Tour

• Enjoy breakfast on board
• Hear history of Roman beach
• Visit Praia and Gavitella beaches
• Swim in Pirate's Cave
• Admire Fiordo and swim
• Explore Conca dei Marini beach
• Optional visit to Emerald Grotto
• Visit Amalfi: Duomo and tasting
• Taste sweets at Sal De Riso
• Swim and enjoy aperitivo on return
• Take photos along the coast

The experience

The boat leaves Positano and works its way along the coast, passing the dramatic cliffs and fishing villages that make the Amalfi Coast famous. You'll stop at Praiano, a small fishing village where you can swim in the pirate grotto and hear the history of the beach. It dates back to the Roman emperor Tiberio. The route takes in a fjord known for world diving championships, where you'll swim and photograph the rock formations.

Conca dei Marini comes next, with its crystalline water and the natural stone arch called the Elephant's Arch, where couples traditionally exchange a kiss. The Emerald Grotto sits nearby. Entry costs five euros extra if you want to go inside. From there, the boat heads to Amalfi town, and you decide how long to stay: long enough to see the cathedral, visit the old paper mill, or taste the local limoncello. On the return journey, there's another swim stop, plus an aperitivo and fresh fruit.

Breakfast arrives on board in the morning: soft drinks, prosecco, water, limoncello, bruschette, taralli crackers, olives and cheese. Snorkeling equipment, towels, WiFi and a restroom are all on the boat. The guide speaks your language and can adjust the pace and stops to what you want. The whole day is yours alone.

What’s included

• Breakfast with soft drinks, prosecco, water and limoncello.
• snorkeling equipment and towels.
• bruschette, taralli crackers, olives and cheese.
• WiFi and on-board restroom.
• aperitivo and fresh fruit on the return journey.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Last departure this season: 9 Nov

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German 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.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Crapolla charter di APREA PIETRO

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Positano itself, so if you're staying in town or nearby without a car, you walk straight to the dock, no transfers needed. Private means the schedule is yours: you set the pace at each stop and decide how long to linger in Amalfi, rather than following a fixed group itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German 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's the pirate grotto at Praiano like for swimming?

Praiano's pirate grotto is a sea cave where you can swim and explore. The boat stops there specifically so you can get in the water and see it from inside.

Can I visit the Emerald Grotto, or is it just a view from the boat?

The Emerald Grotto can be entered for an additional five euros if you choose to. It's optional, so you decide whether to add it to the day.

How much time do I get to spend in Amalfi town itself?

You and your guide decide together how long to stay in Amalfi, so you can spend as much or as little time as you want visiting the cathedral, the paper mill, or tasting limoncello.

What swimming stops are included in the seven hours?

You swim at Praiano's pirate grotto, at the fjord known for diving championships, at Conca dei Marini near the Elephant's Arch, and once more on the return journey to Positano.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included on the boat, along with towels and all the gear you need to use it.