Private Amalfi Coast boat tour from Salerno: Caves and Positano

A full day on the water: caves, hidden beaches and three coastal towns

This private boat tour departs Salerno each morning and follows the Amalfi Coast for nine hours, stopping at sea caves for swimming and snorkeling, anchoring near Conca dei Marini for lunch, and giving you time ashore in Amalfi to visit the Duomo, then the Fjord of Furore and Positano. The 10-metre gozzo carries up to 11 people and includes a cabin with a full bathroom, a bow for sunbathing, water, snacks and towels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast by boat

• Depart from Salerno at 9 am
• Discover caves and swim near Pandora cave
• Visit freshwater waterfalls and snorkel
• Arrive in Amalfi and visit cathedral
• Lunch stop at Conca dei Marini or onboard
• Visit Fjord of Furore and swim
• Explore Praiano coastline and caves
• Arrive in Positano for shopping and diving
• Return to Salerno by 6 pm

The experience

You leave Salerno at 9 am on a 10-metre gozzo, a boat built for comfort and speed. The cabin has a full-height bathroom, the bow is wide enough to lie down and sunbathe, and the skipper knows every cave, cove and current along this stretch of coast. As you motor slowly east, he points out the history woven into the cliffs (legend and fact mixed together), while you settle in with a drink or snack. The first hours are about the water itself: the skipper stops at caves like Pandora, il Salto delle Vergini and grotta Africana, and you swim, snorkel or simply float and take pictures. The water changes color and temperature as you approach small freshwater waterfalls that pour down the rocks, places most visitors never see because they are only reachable from the sea.

Around midday the boat anchors near Conca dei Marini, a fishing village accessible only by water. You can eat on board (sandwiches available for €5 per person, ordered in advance) or wade ashore to a restaurant on the beach and order fresh fish at your own expense. After lunch, you continue at an easy pace toward Amalfi, where you go ashore to walk around the cathedral, the Duomo, and explore the town on foot. The afternoon takes you to the Fjord of Furore, a narrow beach wedged between rocks that rise 250 metres above the water (the whole thing carved out over centuries by a torrent), then to Praiano, where the sea is clear and the rock formations are unlike anywhere else on the coast. The day ends in Positano, a town of color and flowers where you can shop and walk the streets, or stay on board for final swims near small beaches only the boat can reach.

The boat is approved for 11 passengers, which keeps the group small and the pace unhurried. Bottled water, snacks and a towel are included. The skipper speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on the group. You return to Salerno at 6 pm.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• snacks.
• towel.
• on-board restroom.
• fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Audio guideGerman

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Noleggio Barche Salerno

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a full day free and want to see the Amalfi Coast from the water rather than from the road. The small group size and private boat mean you stop where the skipper knows the best caves and swimming spots, and the 9 am departure gives you time to reach Salerno from nearby towns the night before.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French 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 can I do in the caves along the Amalfi Coast on this tour?

The skipper stops the gozzo at caves like Pandora, il Salto delle Vergini and grotta Africana, where you can swim, snorkel, take photographs or simply float in the water. You can also see small freshwater waterfalls that flow down the rocks and change color as you approach them.

Do I get time to explore Amalfi town itself?

Yes. The boat reaches Amalfi in the late morning, and you go ashore to visit the Duomo and walk around the town. You can also eat at a restaurant there or return to the boat, depending on how much time you want to spend on land.

What is the Fjord of Furore?

The Fjord of Furore is a narrow stretch of beach set between towering rocks that rise 250 metres above the water. It was formed over centuries by erosion from the Schiato torrent and is one of the distinctive stops on the afternoon route toward Positano.

Where can I eat lunch on this tour?

Around midday the boat anchors near Conca dei Marini, a small fishing village reachable only by sea. You can order sandwiches on board for €5 per person (book in advance), or wade ashore to a beach restaurant and order fresh fish at your own expense.

How many people fit on the boat?

The 10-metre gozzo is approved for 11 passengers, keeping the group small. It has a spacious cabin with a full bathroom, a large bow for sunbathing, and enough room to move around comfortably throughout the day.