Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Sorrento: Li Galli & Positano

A full day on the water: Roman ruins, legendary islands, and swimming stops along the coast

A private full-day boat tour from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast on a 40 hp open boat with an English-speaking captain. You depart from Sorrento, sail past Roman villa ruins and fishing villages, stop at Queen Giovanna's Baths and Li Galli (the mythical siren islands), pass the Emerald Grotto and Fiordo di Furore, and visit Positano and Amalfi. The boat carries no cabin—it is built for couples seeking intimacy and authentic sea time. Towels, water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco, Limoncello and snacks are included; pickup and drop-off from your hotel are arranged.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Amalfi Coast boat tour

• Depart from Sorrento along coastline
• Pass Queen Giovanna’s Baths
• Pass Marina della Lobra village
• Pass Li Galli archipelago
• Arrive in Amalfi, explore streets and cathedral
• Visit Conca dei Marini and Emerald Grotto views
• Visit Fiordo di Furore fjord in Praiano
• Stop in Positano, admire cliffside town
• Swim at Tordigliano cove
• Return to Sorrento with coastal views

The Experience

The boat leaves Sorrento at dawn and hugs the coastline for seven to eight hours, stopping where the captain chooses based on water and weather. You'll pass the ruins of Roman villas carved into the cliffs, then reach Queen Giovanna's Baths—ancient stone pools where legend says the queen herself once bathed, now filled with crystal water and ringed by rock. The open design means you sit close to the sea the whole way; there is no cabin to retreat into, which is the point. The captain speaks English and knows the coast intimately.

The route takes you to Li Galli, the small archipelago where mythology places the sirens who sang to Ulysses. You'll sail past Marina della Lobra in Massa Lubrense, a village of colorful houses meeting clear water, then toward Amalfi itself, where the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea rises above the main square. Along the way you pass Conca dei Marini and the Emerald Grotto—light filters through the cave mouth and turns the water inside a shade of green—and the Fiordo di Furore near Praiano, a fjord carved into the cliffs with turquoise water and steep rocky walls. Positano comes next, the vertical town of pastel buildings stacked on the hillside above the sea. A swim stop at Tordigliano, a small rocky cove with clear water, breaks up the day before the return to Sorrento.

Towels, water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco, Limoncello and dry snacks are on board. The captain picks you up and drops you off at your hotel or a designated meeting point. The boat holds a small group—it is private, meaning no strangers share the day. Masks and noodles (flotation aids) are provided if you want them in the water.

What’s included

• An English-speaking captain and private boat.
• pickup and drop-off from your hotel or meeting point.
• towels, water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco, Limoncello and dry snacks.
• masks and noodles for swimming.

Good to know

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

Operated by Restart boat

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you and your companions have the boat and the captain's attention to yourselves—no shared departures, no strangers on board. Choose it if you want the Amalfi Coast without a crowd, and if you prefer an open boat where you stay close to the water rather than watching it through windows.

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Top questions

What is Li Galli and why do we stop there?

Li Galli is a small archipelago off the Amalfi Coast, legendary in Greek mythology as the home of the sirens who enchanted Ulysses with their song. The boat sails close to the islands so you can see the dramatic rocky formations and crystal-clear water surrounding them.

Can we swim during the tour?

Yes. The tour includes a swim stop at Tordigliano, a peaceful rocky cove with clear water on the Amalfi Coast. Masks and noodles (flotation aids) are provided on board if you want them.

What is Queen Giovanna's Baths?

Queen Giovanna's Baths are ancient stone pools built into the rocks along the coast, filled with seawater and surrounded by breathtaking coastal views. Local legend says the queen herself once bathed there; the boat stops so you can see them from the water.

Is the boat covered or open?

The boat is a 40 hp open boat with no cabin. You sit exposed to the sea and sky the entire day, which is what makes it ideal for couples seeking intimacy and authentic Mediterranean sea time.

What drinks and food are included?

Water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco, Limoncello and dry snacks are included on board throughout the day.

How long is the tour and when does it start?

The tour runs seven to eight hours. The captain picks you up from your hotel or a designated meeting point in Sorrento in the morning and returns you at the end of the day.