Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast: Hidden Coves & Praiano

Eight hours of hidden coves, sea caves and coastal villages at your own pace

A private boat tour of the Amalfi Coast departing from various ports, where you set the stops and the pace across eight hours. The captain steers you to Praiano, Positano, Cetara, Majors and Minors, Amalfi and the Fjord of Furore: each one a chance to swim, snorkel or simply sit in the water. Flexible itinerary means you choose how long to linger at each village and which secluded spots to visit. The captain handles navigation and knows the caves and coves larger tours skip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast by private boat

• Depart from port
• Swim and admire Cetara coast
• Visit Pandora Cave and swim inside
• Pass by smallest town marina and waterfall
• Explore Amalfi village and swim
• Visit Praiano and Fjord of Furore
• Swim and refresh in Positano
• Return to port

The experience

You're on a free afternoon or a full day with no fixed schedule, and you want to see the Amalfi Coast without the crowds of a shared boat. A private tour means the captain adjusts the route to what you actually want to do: linger in Positano's pastel-colored marina, swim inside Pandora Cave on the largest sea cavity on the coast, or drift in the crystal-clear water off Praiano while the Fjord of Furore's suspension bridge hangs above you. The boat departs from various ports, so you pick the one closest to where you're staying.

The day unfolds across six main stops. You begin at Cetara, a working fishing village famous for anchovies, where you swim and take in the lemon-scented cliffs and smaller coves like Erchie. Next comes Majors and Minors, twin villages where the captain takes you inside Pandora Cave itself, the largest on the coast, and into the sea cavity for those who want to swim through it. Furore is the smallest town in Italy, tucked between cliffs with the Marmorata waterfall spilling straight into the sea. Amalfi, the symbolic heart of the coast, offers natural arches and bright caves you explore from the water before swimming in its legendary blue. Praiano sits between two mountains, and nearby the Fjord of Furore reveals a hidden beach inside a narrow canal beneath a suspension bridge. The final stop is Positano, the most famous village on the coast, where you swim, admire the pastel houses and the crew offers a small refreshment on board before heading back.

The boat carries snorkeling equipment, a cool box, bottled water and snacks throughout the day. Prosecco is served before the return journey. Your captain speaks English and Italian and knows which spots work best depending on the sea and the light. Because this is private, you're not racing through stops or waiting for a group to board and leave. You swim as long as you want, skip a village if the water is too rough, or spend an extra hour in one cove. The eight hours includes all navigation time, so you're not counting travel against your day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and cool box.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• prosecco served before return.
• expert captain speaking English and Italian.
• flexible itinerary so you set the pace and choose which stops to linger at.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 25 Oct

Book up to6h 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 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Paid on site€ 150

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Get Boat

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a full day free and want to control the stops and timing rather than follow a fixed schedule with other passengers. The private boat and flexible route work best for groups who know which villages matter most to them, whether that's time in Positano, exploring Pandora Cave, or finding quiet water away from the main beaches.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 24h before the start.

What's inside Pandora Cave and can I actually swim in it?

Pandora Cave is the largest sea cavity on the Amalfi Coast, carved by the sea into the cliff face. Your captain takes the boat inside so you can see the cave itself, and if you're comfortable swimming, you can enter the sea cavity from the water. It's optional, not required.

How many people fit on the boat and is it just my group?

This is a private tour, so it's your group only. The boat size accommodates your party, and the captain adjusts the route and stops based on what you want to do that day.

What's the Fjord of Furore and why is it worth a stop?

The Fjord of Furore is a narrow canal cut into the cliffs near Praiano, with a suspension bridge spanning the opening above. Inside is a hidden beach and a surreal landscape of rock and water. The boat takes you into the canal so you can see the bridge from below and the secret beach tucked inside.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer or have snorkeling experience?

The tour suits all fitness levels. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and you choose whether and where to enter the water. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the boat stops in calm coves where swimming is safe.

What if I want to spend more time in one village and skip another?

Because the itinerary is flexible, you tell the captain which stops matter most to you. If Positano is your priority, you can spend longer there and skip or shorten another village. The eight-hour window is yours to shape.

What's included in the price and what should I bring?

Bottled water, snacks, prosecco, snorkeling equipment, a cool box and fuel are all included. Bring sunscreen, a towel, swimwear and a light layer for the boat ride, as the sea breeze can cool you even on a warm day.