Snorkeling Positano and Amalfi: Private Boat with Captain

Positano's waters and hidden coves, reached by private boat instead of crowded group tours.

A private boat snorkeling trip along the Amalfi Coast, departing from Positano and visiting Li Galli marine reserve, Positano, Amalfi and a working fishing village. You stop for snorkeling and swimming at spots the captain recommends, walk through the towns, and customize the itinerary to your preferences. The boat carries safety equipment, towels and refreshments. Lunch at a seaside restaurant is your choice. Duration runs 7 to 8 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast by boat

• Pass Li Galli marine reserve
• Visit Positano town and take photos
• See the Italian fjord
• Lunch and swim at fishermen village
• Visit Amalfi town and S.Andrea cathedral

The experience

Positano sits as a colorful pyramidal town on the coast, and this private boat lets you see it from the water before walking its traditional alleys. The captain (English-speaking and experienced) picks snorkeling spots based on conditions and what you want to do that day. You'll pass Li Galli, a marine reserve with its own character, and reach Amalfi, one of Italy's four historic marine republics, where the Byzantine cathedral and the town's narrow streets are worth an hour on foot. A working fishing village sits between them, the kind of place where locals bring the day's catch to beach restaurants and the water stays calm enough for a swim.

The boat itself is equipped with every comfort: a restroom on board, towels, bottled water and soft drinks included. A bottle of Prosecco comes with it. You're not anchored to a fixed schedule: the captain works with you to spend time where it matters, whether that's an extra hour in Positano, a longer snorkel at a particular cove, or a detour to somewhere else along the coast. Lunch at a seaside restaurant is available if you want it, and the flexibility to adjust stops and timing is built into the booking.

The boat is private to your group, which means no strangers, no set departure times dictated by a company schedule, and no waiting for other groups to finish. Safety equipment comes with the booking. Pickup and drop-off happen at designated meeting points on the coast.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking captain.
• private boat equipped with restroom and storage.
• safety equipment.
• beach towels.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• bottle of Prosecco.
• fuel surcharge.
• pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points.
• maximum flexibility to customize stops and timing based on your preferences.

Options for this experience

5 options

Amalfi coastUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeAmalfi coast, 8 hours, with Prosecco, snacks and soft drinks, on a 28ft Gozzo

Amalfi coast privateUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeAmalfi coast, 8 hours, with Prosecco, soft drinks and snacks, on a 32ft boat

Amalfi coast cruiseUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeFrom Sorrento, Amalfi coast, 8 hours, with Prosecco, snacks and soft drinks, on a 38ft Gozzo

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Positano and AmalfiUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeFrom Sorrento, Amalfi coast, 8 hours, with Prosecco, snacks and soft drinks, on the new 2024 35ft Apreamare

Luxury yacht cruise along the Amalfi CoastUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeFrom Sorrento, Amalfi coast, 8 hours, with Prosecco, snacks and soft drinks, on a luxury Princess V55

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 5 Nov

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Sunrise Sorrento

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel and swim at spots a captain knows rather than follow a fixed itinerary, or if your group wants a boat to itself without sharing with strangers. The private boat and flexible schedule let you linger in Positano or Amalfi as long as you want, and the captain adjusts snorkeling stops based on conditions and what appeals to you that day.

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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 Li Galli and why does the boat stop there?

Li Galli is a marine reserve near Positano, and the boat passes it as part of the route along the coast. It's one of the named stops where the captain can arrange snorkeling if conditions and your interest align.

Can I customize where we stop and how long we spend at each place?

Yes. The captain works with you before and during the day to arrange the itinerary around your preferences. The duration at individual stops and the overall route can shift based on what you want to do and sea conditions.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included, but the boat stops at a fishing village and other coastal towns where seaside restaurants are available if you want to eat. You can arrange it with the captain.

What's included in the boat and what do I need to bring?

The boat includes safety equipment, towels, bottled water, soft drinks and a bottle of Prosecco. A restroom is on board. Bring sunscreen, a swimsuit and any personal items you want for the day. The boat has storage for bags.

How long does the snorkeling trip take and what time does it start?

The trip runs 7 to 8 hours total. Specific start times are arranged with the captain at your designated meeting point on the coast.

What is Amalfi like, and how much time do we spend there?

Amalfi is the heart of the coast and one of Italy's four historic marine republics. It has a Byzantine cathedral and a town center with narrow streets worth exploring on foot. The captain can adjust how long you spend there based on your interest.