Snorkeling Amalfi Coast from Praiano: Private boat, 6 guests max

Swim in sea caves, drift through an emerald grotto, snorkel in fjord water

A private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast departing from Praiano, carrying a maximum of six guests to snorkel at multiple stops including the Emerald Grotto and Pandora Cave, with swimming breaks at hidden beaches and coastal landmarks. The boat includes prosecco, beer, limoncello and snacks. Lunch is available at a waterfront restaurant in Conca dei Marini. Strong wind or high swell may prevent access to the Emerald Grotto.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Amalfi Coast boat tour

• Cruise along Amalfi Coast attractions
• Stop for swimming and snorkelling
• Visit Furore Fjord and admire views
• Visit Amalfi town and cathedral
• Explore Pandora Grotto and swim
• Stop in Positano town for visit
• Lunch at waterfront restaurant
• Visit Emerald Grotto if conditions allow

The experience

You board a 26-foot Gozzo boat in Praiano for a full day cruising the Amalfi Coast. The boat carries only your group, a maximum of six people, so the pace and stops are yours to shape. The morning unfolds along the coastline: you'll pass defensive towers built in the Middle Ages, hidden beaches tucked into the rock, and the Furore Fjord, a river inlet where fishermen's houses cling to the cliffs. The boat has a canopy for shade and a separate toilet. Bottled water, sodas and snacks stay cold in the onboard fridge.

Snorkeling happens at several stops. The Pandora Grotto, the largest cave on the coast, lets you swim and snorkel inside its blue water. The Emerald Grotto (discovered in 1932 by a local fisherman) gets its name from the way sunlight bounces off the rocky walls and turns the water shades of cobalt, light blue and emerald green. Accessibility depends on wind and swell conditions. Between swims you can visit Positano or Amalfi town if you want to walk the narrow streets and see the ancient cathedral, or skip the towns and stay on the water. A lunch break at a waterfront restaurant in Conca dei Marini gives you time to eat and watch the colorful houses stacked on the rocks across the bay.

The afternoon brings another snorkeling session in a cool spot before the boat returns to Praiano. Prosecco, beer, limoncello and Aperol Spritz are available throughout the day. A beach towel is provided for each person. The boat was built in 2023 or 2025, so the equipment is new.

What’s included

• Prosecco, beer, limoncello and Aperol Spritz kept cold on the boat.
• bottled water, sodas and dry snacks.
• beach towel for each person.
• snorkeling at multiple stops including Emerald Grotto and Pandora Cave.
• swimming breaks at hidden beaches and coastal sites.
• canopy shade and toilet onboard.
• a private 26-foot Gozzo boat for your group only.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “On the pier in "La Praia" beach, where all private boats approach.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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€ 7

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Positano Boat Trips

Is this one for you?The boat moves steadily along the coast with multiple water entries, so you're comfortable with getting in and out of the sea several times through the day. A flexible itinerary means you can linger at a snorkeling spot or skip a town visit if the water is calling.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish 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.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes. The tour includes several stops for snorkeling in calm, clear water, and the guide can show you how to use the equipment. The boat stays in shallow areas near the caves and beaches, so you can build confidence at your own pace.

What is the Emerald Grotto actually like when you get there?

The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave where sunlight entering through the water creates shifting reflections (cobalt blue, light blue and emerald green) across the rocky walls and the water itself. You swim and snorkel inside the cave. Access is not guaranteed if there is strong wind or high swell.

Will we have time to visit Positano or Amalfi town?

Both towns are optional stops on the itinerary. You can ask the guide to include one or skip them entirely to spend more time snorkeling and swimming. The choice is yours.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included, but the boat stops at a waterfront restaurant in Conca dei Marini where you can order and eat. Prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, water, sodas and snacks are provided on the boat.

How many people will be on the boat?

This is a private tour for your group only, with a maximum of six passengers. No other groups join you.

What should I bring?

Bring a copy of the main traveler's passport, swimwear and sunscreen. Beach towels are provided. The boat has shade and a toilet onboard.