Private Boat Tour Positano to Atrani: Emerald Grotto & Swimming

Swim in caves and crystalline water, then walk through villages the boat alone reaches

A 7-hour private boat tour from Positano sails the Amalfi Coast to Praiano, the Emerald Grotto, Conca dei Marini, Amalfi and Atrani, with stops to swim in caves and open water. You get snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks and towels on board. The guide speaks English or Italian and the boat holds your group alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Praiano1h
2. Emerald Grotto30m

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Stop for photos of Positano
• Cruise to Praiano and swim
• Visit caves near Praiano
• Photo stop at Fiordo di Furore
• Stop at Emerald Grotto
• Swim in Conca dei Marini
• Swim at natural arch near Amalfi
• Admire seaside village of Atrani
• Lunch break
• Walk in Amalfi area
• Return to Positano

The experience

The boat leaves Positano's pier and heads south along the coast, stopping first for photographs of Positano's cliffside before moving toward Praiano. There you swim in the suggestive caves that ring the shoreline, then continue to the Fiordo di Furore for a photo stop at the dramatic fjord. The Emerald Grotto comes next: a sea cave you enter by boat, its water lit green by light filtering through an underwater opening (the entrance ticket is separate). After that, you swim in the crystalline water off Conca dei Marini and stop at a natural arch for another dip before sailing toward Amalfi.

In Amalfi, you leave the boat for a walk through the ancient Maritime Republic, exploring the town on foot before returning to the water. Lunch and drinks happen on board (soda, water, alcohol and snacks are all included) along with a shower if you want one. The route ends in the small seaside village of Atrani, then turns back to Positano. The boat carries only your group, and snorkeling equipment, beach towels, WiFi and Bluetooth speakers are on board for the full seven hours.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• beach towels.
• soda and bottled water.
• alcoholic beverages.
• snacks.
• shower on board.
• WiFi.
• Bluetooth speakers.
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

3 options

Open cruise on the 7.80 m Fratelli ApreaUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Apr 2027

Open cruise on the 7.50 m Fratelli ApreaUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 09:00

32-seat cabin on the Fratelli ApreaUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 09:00

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 timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h 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.

Paid on site€ 10

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Boat Experience Positano

Is this one for you?Book the boat that fits your group size at checkout (the three models range from smaller open boats to a cabin cruiser), so everyone travels together without sharing the deck with strangers, and the guide can adjust the pace to your group's swimming and walking preferences.

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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 exactly is the Emerald Grotto and how do we see it?

The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave on the Amalfi Coast where seawater glows bright green because sunlight enters through an underwater opening and reflects off the limestone. The boat takes you inside so you can see the effect from the water. Entry to the grotto costs approximately 10 euros per person, paid separately on the day.

Can we swim at every stop, or just some of them?

You swim at three stops: in the caves around Praiano, in the open water at Conca dei Marini, and at the natural arch between Conca dei Marini and Amalfi. The stops at Positano, the Fiordo di Furore and Atrani are for photographs and walking, not swimming.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, though you can arrange it separately. The boat provides soda, water, alcoholic beverages and snacks throughout the day.

How many people can fit on the boat?

Three boat models are available (the 7.50 Open Cruis, the 32 Seed Cabin and the 7.80 Open Cruis), and your group books one boat privately, so only your party travels on it. The specific capacity depends on which model you choose at checkout.