Private Boat Tour from Salerno to Amalfi Coast: 7 Hours

Seven hours on the water from ship to village, with time to swim and explore ashore

A private boat tour for cruise passengers departing Salerno, sailing the Amalfi Coast to Amalfi with stops for swimming and a chance to walk the village. The 10-meter boat holds up to 12 people and departs at 9am, returning by 4pm to match cruise ship schedules. Snorkeling gear, towels, drinks and snacks are included. Lunch at a waterfront restaurant is available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Board boat near Salerno terminal
• Sail along Amalfi Coast
• Swim in Amalfi waters
• Visit Amalfi village independently
• Optional lunch at seaside restaurant
• Return to Salerno terminal

The experience

You board a few steps from the Salerno cruise terminal at 9am and spend the morning sailing past Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori and Atrani before reaching Amalfi. The boat is small enough to anchor in coves where the water is clear, and you can swim or use the snorkeling equipment included in the tour. A professional skipper and hostess run the boat, and the crew speaks English and Italian.

At Amalfi, you have a choice: stay aboard for another swim in the Santa Croce waters, or go ashore and walk the village on your own. The narrow streets lead to the waterfront and the cathedral. There is time to browse the shops, sit at a café or simply sit by the water. If you want lunch, the crew can arrange a stop at a restaurant reachable only by boat, a detail that sets the meal apart from the usual port-town tourist meal.

The boat departs Amalfi in time to return to the cruise terminal by 4pm, matching the schedules of the major cruise lines. Fuel is included in the price, as are beach towels, bottled water, soft drinks, snacks and beer or wine for adults. A restroom is on board, and the boat carries insurance.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• beach towel.
• bottled water.
• soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
• snacks.
• professional skipper and hostess.
• onboard restroom.
• fuel.
• insurance.
• guaranteed return to the cruise terminal on time.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Petruccelli Sea Service

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are arriving by cruise ship and want to see the Amalfi Coast without leaving the group or worrying about getting back to the terminal on time. The small boat and fixed return schedule are built around cruise passenger schedules, so you get a full morning and afternoon on the water without the stress of coordinating your own transport back to the ship.

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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 time does the boat leave Salerno and when do we get back?

Departure is at 9am from the cruise terminal, and the boat returns by 4pm, timed to the main cruise ship departure schedules.

Can we swim during the tour?

Yes, swimming stops are included at multiple points along the coast, and snorkeling equipment is provided for free.

Do we have to visit Amalfi village or can we stay on the boat?

You choose: stay aboard for another swim in the Santa Croce area, or go ashore to walk Amalfi village independently for as long as you want before the boat returns to Salerno.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but the crew can arrange a meal stop at a waterfront restaurant accessible only by boat if you request it when booking.

How many people fit on the boat?

The private boat holds up to 12 people, so small groups and families travel together without strangers.