Private Boat Tour Amalfi Coast & Capri: Emerald Grotto & Swimming

The boat is yours alone for the full day, with a skipper and hostess steering the route.

A private boat tour departing from Positano covers the Amalfi Coast and Capri over seven to eight hours, with a skipper and hostess aboard. You swim and snorkel at multiple stops, visit the Emerald Grotto, and explore Positano and Amalfi on foot. Aperitif, brunch with local specialties, prosecco, and all snorkeling gear are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Marina di Praia10m
2. Emerald Grotto1h 15m

Amalfi Coast and Capri boat tour

• Board private luxury boat
• Cruise along Amalfi Coast
• Swim and snorkel in clear waters
• Enjoy aperitifs and prosecco onboard
• Visit Regina Giovanna Baths in Sorrento
• Explore Cala di Puolo bay
• Experience Cascatella waterfall shower
• Stop at Mitigliano bay beach
• Visit Nerano coastal village
• Discover Dream Cove fjord
• Enter Grotta d'O Pertuso cave
• Visit Crapolla fjord and chapel
• Swim near Le Sireneuse islands
• Relax at Tordigliano beach
• Swim at Fornillo Beach near Positano
• Walk through Positano village
• Admire Marina di Praia beach in Praiano
• Explore Furore Fjord and bridge
• Visit Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto)
• Walk in Amalfi town center
• Discover Atrani village
• View Ravello from the sea

The experience

Positano is the starting point for a full day on the water that moves at your pace. The boat carries only your group, so the skipper adjusts stops and timing to what you want to see and how long you want to linger. You'll pass Marina di Praia, where cliffs over 100 meters high frame a narrow beach, and pull in at the Emerald Grotto, a sea cave discovered in 1932 whose walls glow green when sunlight filters through the opening above. The water inside is clear enough to see the bottom, and you can swim or snorkel right there.

Swimming and snorkeling happen at multiple stops along the route: the itinerary names Tordigliano, Fornillo Beach near Positano, and the waters around the Li Galli islands, where legend says sirens once sang to passing sailors. A hostess serves aperitif and brunch with local food specialties as you cruise, along with prosecco, beer, water, and limoncello. The boat has a restroom on board and carries all the snorkeling equipment you need.

You'll have time to walk through Positano, called the Vertical City for the way it cascades down the cliffs, and through Amalfi, the oldest city on the coast, where the Cathedral and narrow alleys are worth an hour on foot. The Emerald Grotto and the stops for swimming are the anchors of the day, but the route can shift if weather or your interests pull it another way. The tour runs seven to eight hours total, including travel time, and ends with a return to your starting point by private dock or pier.

What’s included

• Beach towels.
• snorkeling equipment and floatings.
• aperitif and brunch with local specialties.
• prosecco, beer, water, soda, limoncello, and spritz.
• skipper and hostess service.
• safety equipment.
• restroom on board.
• assisted pickup and drop-off by private dock or pier.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2h 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Charter Coast Luxury

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group wants the flexibility to set its own pace and timing along the coast. The private boat means no fixed schedule and no other passengers, so you decide how long to stay at each stop and which towns to explore on foot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 and why is it worth visiting?

The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave on the Amalfi Coast discovered in 1932, accessible only by boat. The cave's walls shine with emerald green from the way sunlight reflects off the water through an opening in the ceiling, and you can swim and snorkel inside the clear water.

Can I walk around Positano and Amalfi during the tour?

Yes, the tour includes time to disembark and explore both towns on foot. Positano is known for its hand-made shops and steep streets, while Amalfi has the Cathedral and narrow alleys worth wandering.

What swimming and snorkeling stops are included?

The boat stops at multiple spots along the Amalfi Coast for swimming and snorkeling, including Tordigliano, Fornillo Beach, and the waters near the Li Galli islands. All snorkeling equipment is provided.

What food and drinks are served on the boat?

A hostess serves an aperitif and brunch with local food specialties, along with prosecco, beer, water, soda, limoncello, and spritz throughout the day.

How does the private boat change the experience compared to a group tour?

Because the boat is yours alone, the skipper can adjust the route, timing, and stops to match what you want to see and how long you want to stay at each place, rather than following a fixed schedule.