Private boat tour Amalfi Coast or Capri from Salerno

Seven hours on the water: Emerald Grotto, Li Galli, and the villages between

A private boat tour from Salerno along the Amalfi Coast or to Capri, with a live guide in English or Italian. You choose the route and stops, sailing past the Emerald Grotto's sea-lit cathedral chamber, the Li Galli islets where sirens once lured sailors, and villages like Positano and Amalfi town. Refreshments and drinks are aboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Depart from Salerno
• Pass by Amalfi town
• Pass by ancient fishing village
• Pass by Capri island
• Pass by Li Galli islets
• Pass by UNESCO site trading centre
• Pass by famous suspension bridge
• Pass by Nerano seaside resort
• Pass by Emerald Grotto
• Return to Salerno

The experience

You pick the route when you book: either the Amalfi Coast loop or the full day to Capri. The boat leaves Salerno with an experienced crew, and the guide narrates in English or Italian as you navigate through coves and inlets. The Emerald Grotto is a 30-meter-high cavern partly flooded by the sea. Sunlight filters through the rocks and casts emerald shades on the walls. Li Galli, three islets off Positano, sits where mythology places the sirens who tried to bewitch Ulysses.

The Amalfi Coast route takes in Amalfi town itself (the oldest of the Maritime Republics and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997), and Ravello, perched above the water with its famous 30-meter suspension bridge. Positano is the stop for the narrow streets, art studios and shops tucked into the hillside. If you choose Capri instead, the day extends to the island's mild climate and bright landscape, the destination that drew writers, poets and painters to abandon their lives for its natural beauty. Along either route, small local restaurants are accessible by boat if you want to stop for lunch on your own.

Light refreshments, bottled water, snacks and alcoholic beverages are provided aboard. The seven-hour window gives you time to linger at stops without rushing, and you can customize the itinerary with your crew before departure. A valid passport is required on the day of travel.

What’s included

• Light refreshments and bottled water.
• snacks and alcoholic beverages.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• the boat and crew for seven hours.

Options for this experience

2 options

Amalfi coast tourGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Lasts 7 hours. You can have lunch at one of the finest restaurants serving fresh food; a reservation is required, and the restaurant is not included in the price. Amalfi coast tour: Salerno, Cetara, Pandora cave, Maiori, Marmorata waterfall, Amalfi, Conca Dei Marini, Fiordo di Furore, Positano, Salerno. Boat: Chris Craft Commander.

Capri tourGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Lasts 7 hours, with the return scheduled for 4:00 pm. Lunch can be taken at some of the best restaurants with fresh food; a reservation is required, and the restaurant is not included in the price. Capri tour: Salerno, Li Galli island, Faraglioni of Capri, some caves, a tour of the island from the sea, Nerano, Positano, Salerno. Boat: Chris Craft Commander.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to12h 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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Amalfi Boat Rental

Is this one for you?Choose the Amalfi Coast route if you want the villages, grottoes and dramatic cliffs in one day. Pick Capri if you prefer the island's landscape and the longer crossing from the mainland. Either way, a private boat means you set the pace and stops with your crew, and the customizable itinerary lets you linger where you want instead of following a fixed schedule.

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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 like when you sail into it?

The Emerald Grotto is a 30-meter-high sea cave that looks like a cathedral in the waves when sunlight penetrates the rocks and casts emerald shades on the walls. The boat takes you inside to see the illuminated chamber.

Can I choose between the Amalfi Coast and Capri, or do I have to pick one?

You choose one route at checkout: either the Amalfi Coast tour or the Capri tour. Each is a full-day private boat experience from Salerno with different destinations and stops.

What villages and towns does the Amalfi Coast route include?

The Amalfi Coast route covers Amalfi town, Positano, Ravello, and passes Li Galli islets. Amalfi is the oldest Maritime Republic on the coast; Positano has narrow streets and art studios; Ravello sits high above the water with a famous suspension bridge.

Are meals included, or do I need to arrange lunch separately?

Light refreshments, snacks and beverages are aboard. Small local restaurants are accessible by boat along the way if you want to stop and order lunch on your own.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

Yes, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel.