Private Boat Tour Positano: Swim & Caves on the Amalfi Coast

Pick your own stops and swim whenever the water calls

A private boat tour from Positano takes you along the Amalfi Coast to Praiano, the Emerald Grotto, and Amalfi town over four hours, with multiple swimming and snorkeling stops at your own pace. You choose the boat size (open-air cruiser or cabin), and the guide speaks English or Italian. Snorkeling equipment, towels, drinks and snacks are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Praiano30m
2. Emerald Grotto30m

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Stop for photos of Positano
• Cruise to Praiano and swim
• Visit caves around Praiano
• Photo stop at Fiordo di Furore
• Stop at Emerald Grotto
• Swim in Conca dei Marini
• Stop at natural arch near Amalfi
• Return to Positano

The experience

You start from Positano's pier and head south along the rocky coast toward Praiano, where the boat stops so you can swim in the caves that dot the shoreline. The route continues to the Fiordo di Furore for a photo stop, then to the Emerald Grotto: the limestone cave with water so green it gives the place its name. You can enter on your own (a small ticket applies) or stay on the boat. Either way, the crew waits while you decide how long to linger.

After the grotto, the boat anchors at Conca dei Marini for another swim in clear water, then passes a natural stone arch near Amalfi where you can take one more dip before heading back. The pace is yours: the guide points out what matters, but you're not rushing between stops or sitting through a talk. Snorkeling gear sits ready if you want it, and the boat carries towels, bottled water, sodas and snacks. WiFi and Bluetooth speakers are on board, so the day stays connected if you want it to.

The boat returns to Positano after four hours. Three vessel options are available at checkout (two open-air cruisers of different sizes and one with a cabin), so you can pick based on your group and how much sun you want. The guide speaks English or Italian, and infants travel free on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• beach towels.
• bottled water and soda.
• snacks.
• alcoholic beverages (for guests 18 and over).
• WiFi on board.
• Bluetooth speakers.
• shower facilities.
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

3 options

Open cruise on a 7.80 Fratelli Aprea boatUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Apr 2027

Open cruise on a 7.50 Fratelli Aprea boatUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Apr 2027

32 Seed Cabin on a Fratelli Aprea boatUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Apr 2027

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

Information

Lasts 4h, from € 800 per group, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Apr 20277 departing soon ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to3h before

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 effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Boat Experience Positano

Is this one for you?Choose the open-air cruiser if you want to feel the sun and spray the whole way. Pick the cabin option if your group prefers shade or you're traveling with young children who need a break from heat. All three boats follow the same route, so the choice is about comfort, not what you'll see.

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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 do I have to go inside?

The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave carved into the limestone cliffs near Conca dei Marini, named for the brilliant green color of the water inside. Entry is optional and costs about 10 euros per person if you choose to go in. The boat stops and waits while you decide.

Can I swim at every stop, or are some just for photos?

Most stops include swimming: Praiano, Conca dei Marini and the natural arch near Amalfi all have water time built in. The Fiordo di Furore is a photo stop only, and Positano at the start is a photo overview before you leave the pier.

Is snorkeling equipment included, and what's the water like for swimming?

Snorkeling gear is included and ready to use at any stop. The water is described as crystalline and clear, and you can swim at your own pace: the crew doesn't rush you back to the boat.

What's the difference between the three boat options?

Two are open-air cruisers of different sizes. One has a cabin. You choose at checkout based on group size and how much sun exposure you prefer. All three follow the same route and stops.

Do I need to visit Amalfi town, or can I skip it?

The boat continues toward Amalfi and offers a walk through the ancient Maritime Republic if you want it, but the itinerary is flexible. You set the pace at each stop, so you can spend more time swimming and less in town if you prefer.