Private Boat Tour Amalfi Coast: Emerald Grotto & Positano

Sail past Positano's stacked houses, dive into the Emerald Grotto, and swim in hidden coves

A private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast departing from Amalfi, with stops at Furore Fjord, Positano, the Emerald Grotto and smaller beaches for swimming and snorkeling. The boat carries a maximum of six passengers, and the itinerary is flexible. You choose which towns to visit and where to stop for lunch at a waterfront restaurant. Prosecco, beer, limoncello and snorkel equipment are included. The Emerald Grotto may be inaccessible in rough seas or high winds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Amalfi Coast boat tour

• Sail along Amalfi Coast
• Admire Furore Fjord and tiny beach
• Visit Positano town center
• Explore Pandora Cave and swim
• Lunch at waterfront restaurant
• Optional visit to Emerald Grotto
• Swim and snorkel at Tordigliano beach

The experience

The boat is a traditional Gozzo, newly built in 2023 or 2025, 26 feet long, with a canopy for shade and a separate toilet. You'll sail past the old defensive towers and fishermen's houses of Furore Fjord, a natural inlet carved into the coast, then approach Positano: the vertical town whose colorful houses stack up the cliffside. The crew can drop you ashore to walk the narrow streets and the town center, or you can stay on the water and take in the view from the boat.

Swimming and snorkeling happen at several stops along the way: the Pandora Cave, where you can plunge into crystalline water; Tordigliano Beach, known for clarity and calm; and the Emerald Grotto if conditions allow. The grotto, discovered by a local fisherman in 1932, glows green when sunlight filters through underwater openings and refracts off the cave walls, but strong wind or high swell can make entry impossible, so it is not guaranteed. Snorkel gear, towels and a canopy shelter are on board. The tour runs seven to eight hours and includes prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, soft drinks and snacks. You arrange lunch separately at one of the waterfront restaurants the crew recommends along the coast.

Because the itinerary is flexible, you decide which towns to visit and how long to linger at each stop. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian. The boat is private to your group alone, and the crew adjusts the day around what you want to see and do.

What’s included

• Prosecco, beer, limoncello and Aperol Spritz kept cold in a fridge.
• soft drinks and bottled water.
• snorkel equipment and beach towels for each passenger.
• a canopy for shade and a separate toilet on board.
• the traditional Gozzo boat itself, newly built in 2023 or 2025.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and FridayDeparts at 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “On the Pier "La Darsena" in Amalfi port, where all private boats approach.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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€ 7

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Positano Boat Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the flexibility to shape the day around what interests you most (which towns to visit, where to swim, how long to linger) rather than following a fixed schedule. The private boat and small group size make that adjustment possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish 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 24h before the start.

What is the Emerald Grotto like when you get there?

The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave where sunlight enters through underwater openings and turns the water an intense emerald green, casting sparkling reflections across the cave walls. Access depends on weather: strong wind or high swell can make entry unsafe, so it is not guaranteed on every tour.

Can I visit Positano town during the tour?

Yes, you can ask the crew to stop and drop you ashore in Positano so you can walk the town center and the characteristic narrow streets with shops and the cathedral. Staying on the boat to admire the pyramid of colorful houses from the water is also an option.

How many people fit on the boat?

The boat holds a maximum of six passengers, so your group travels privately without other travelers joining.

What swimming and snorkeling spots are included?

The tour stops at several spots: the Pandora Cave for diving into crystalline water, Tordigliano Beach for its clear water and calm conditions, and the Emerald Grotto if weather permits. Snorkel gear and towels are provided on board.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but the crew can stop at a typical waterfront restaurant along the coast where you can order and pay separately for meals.