Amalfi Coast boat tour: 7 hrs, Emerald Grotto & Li Galli
Seven hours from Positano to Amalfi: Emerald Grotto, hidden fjords, and ten named stops only the boat reaches
A private luxury boat tour along the Amalfi Coast runs seven to eight hours with a local captain guiding you past Positano, Praiano, the Emerald Grotto, Li Galli Islands, and Crapolla Fjord: ten named stops accessible only by sea. The yacht includes a private bathroom, hot shower, and changing cabin; brunch with local specialties and Prosecco; snorkel gear and towels; and pickup and drop-off at private docks. Bad weather may require rescheduling or a full refund. The captain speaks English, Spanish, or Italian.
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Step-by-step itinerary
- Li Galli30m
- Praiano15m
- Emerald Grotto15m
Private boat tour along Amalfi Coast
- Depart from Sorrento or nearby port
- Visit Nerano for swimming and optional lunch
- Swim in Recommone Bay and explore Grotta del Pertuso
- Swim or snorkel near Scoglio dell’Isca islets
- Explore Crapolla Fjord and swim
- Admire and swim near Li Galli Islands
- Swim at Tordigliano Bay
- Approach and swim near Positano
- Pass Praiano and swim in quiet coves
- Visit Furore Fjord and swim
- Enter Emerald Grotto sea cave
- Cruise past Conca dei Marini
- Stop at Amalfi for sightseeing and swim
- Return to departure point
The experience
Seven to eight hours means you leave the dock in the morning and return by late afternoon, with the captain tailoring the route to the day's conditions and your interests. The boat is yours alone: no other passengers, no schedule negotiation. Pickup happens at a private pier rather than a public beach, and the same applies to drop-off, which saves the logistics of finding your way back to town.
The route strings together ten named stops, each one reachable only by water. You swim at Nerano's turquoise bay, glide into Recommone Bay and the Grotta del Pertuso, circle the Scoglio dell'Isca where the water shifts between sapphire and emerald, and drift into Crapolla Fjord: a narrow inlet carved between limestone walls with the ruins of a Roman landing site at its base. Li Galli Islands, the three privately owned islets between Positano and Capri, come next. The waters around them are transparent enough to see the seabed, and the captain shares the history of Rudolf Nureyev's retreat there. Tordigliano Bay, a long crescent beach with no road access, offers a swim framed by dramatic rock formations. Then Positano itself, the cascade of pastel houses on the mountainside, where you can go ashore if you want. Praiano follows: quieter, with ancient watchtowers and hidden coves carved into the cliffs. The Furore Fjord, with its iconic stone bridge arching between the cliffs, is one of the coast's most photographed spots and worth the time to take it in. The Emerald Grotto, tucked beneath towering cliffs, glows with an otherworldly jade-green light as sunlight filters through an underwater opening, and stalactites hang from the ceiling. Finally, Conca dei Marini and Amalfi itself, the historic heart, where the cathedral and waterfront are visible from the boat and accessible if you choose to step ashore.
Brunch arrives mid-morning: mixed appetizers and local specialties, with Prosecco, beer, Spritz, Limoncello, water and soda available throughout the day. Snorkel masks and fins are on board, along with beach towels and changing cabins with a hot shower. The yacht has a private bathroom and a sunshade bimini to keep you out of the midday heat. All fuel, port charges, taxes and fees are included in the price. Nothing extra appears at the end. The captain speaks English, Spanish, or Italian and shares local stories and insider details about each stop. If bad weather arrives, you reschedule to another date or receive a full refund.
What’s included
- Private luxury yacht with bathroom, changing cabin, hot shower and sunshade bimini.
- seven to eight hours with a local captain speaking English, Spanish or Italian.
- ten named stops including Emerald Grotto, Li Galli Islands, Crapolla Fjord, Positano, Praiano and Amalfi.
- swimming and snorkeling at multiple bays and coves.
- snorkel masks, fins and beach towels.
- brunch with local specialties.
- Prosecco, beer, Spritz, Limoncello, water and soda throughout the day.
- pickup and drop-off at private docks.
- all fuel, port charges, taxes and fees.
Options for this experience
2 optionsBefore you book
Lasts 7h–8h, from € 1,990 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
Operated by Sail & Fun
Is this one for you?Book the full-day tour if you want to see the entire coast from Positano to Amalfi with time to swim at each stop and explore ashore. The half-day option works better if you have limited time or prefer a shorter morning or afternoon on the water. Either way, the private boat means the captain adjusts the route to the day's conditions and your pace, so you're not locked into a fixed schedule or a shared itinerary.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.
What is the Emerald Grotto and why does the water glow green inside it?
The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave tucked beneath towering cliffs on the Amalfi Coast, famous for its extraordinary emerald-green light. Sunlight filters through an underwater opening in the rock, illuminating the water beneath you in vibrant jade, while stalactites hang from the ceiling like delicate sculptures. The effect is most vivid when you enter from the boat on a clear day.
Can I swim and snorkel during the tour, or is it just sightseeing from the boat?
You swim and snorkel at multiple stops throughout the day. The tour includes snorkel masks, fins, and beach towels, and the captain chooses calm coves and bays where the water is clear and safe. Stops like Nerano, Recommone Bay, Li Galli Islands, Tordigliano Bay, and the waters off Positano and Amalfi are all swimming spots, depending on conditions and your preference.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?
Bad weather may require adjusting the itinerary to ensure safety and quality, or in some cases, the tour may be cancelled. If cancelled, you can reschedule to a different date or receive a full refund. The captain will make the call based on sea conditions on the morning of your departure.
Is this tour shared with other passengers, or is the boat private to my group?
The boat is private to your group alone. No other passengers join you, and the captain tailors the route and pace to your interests and the day's conditions. You choose whether to spend time swimming at each stop, go ashore in Positano or Amalfi, or move on to the next location.
What's included in the brunch, and are drinks available all day?
Brunch features mixed appetizers and a selection of local specialties, served mid-morning. Throughout the day, you have access to water, soda, beer, Prosecco, Limoncello, and Spritz. All beverages and food are included in the tour price. There are no hidden costs or extras to pay on site.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the boat, or is pickup included?
Pickup and drop-off at private docks or piers are included in the tour. The captain or crew will assist you, so you don't need to navigate to a public beach or arrange separate transport to meet the boat.
Amalfi Coast boat tour: 7 hrs, Emerald Grotto & Li Galli
7h–8h · EN · ES · IT · at your hotel
from € 1,990 per group