Amalfi Coast boat tour from Sorrento: 7 hours, small group

Seven hours sailing past Roman ruins, mythical islands and two towns you explore on foot

A small-group boat tour from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast, with a professional skipper, stops in the towns of Amalfi and Positano, and time to swim in the Gulf. The tour passes Marina Grande fishing village, ancient Roman ruins near the Baths of Queen Giovanna, the Li Galli islands (legendary home of the Sirens), and the Fjord of Furore. Groups are capped at twelve guests. Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and seasonal fruit are included onboard. You bring your own lunch or buy it in town during the free time ashore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Amalfi Coast

• Meet at Sorrento port
• Sail along Sorrento coastline
• Pass Marina Grande fishing village
• Pass ancient Roman ruins
• Pass marine reserve and Athena temple
• Pass Bay of Ieranto
• Pass Li Galli islands
• Navigate to Amalfi Coast
• Explore Amalfi inlet
• Dock and explore Amalfi town
• Dock and explore Positano town
• Swim in Amalfi Coast waters
• Return to Sorrento and disembark

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento in the morning and heads south along the coast, passing the fishing village of Marina Grande and the 1st-century Roman ruins near the Baths of Queen Giovanna before reaching the open water of the Amalfi Coast. The skipper navigates past Nerano, Praiano and the Fjord of Furore (a narrow inlet carved into the cliffs), and points out the Li Galli archipelago, three small islands where legend places the Sirens who sang to Ulysses. The route is built around what you see from the water: the towns cling to the cliffs, the light hits the rock differently than it does from land, and the scale of the coast becomes clear only when you're floating in front of it.

You dock in Amalfi for about an hour and a half to walk the narrow streets, visit the cathedral and browse the artisan shops. Then the boat heads to Positano, where you have two hours to explore the stacked pastel houses, the beach and the town's restaurants. The operator recommends eating lunch here: either at a beach restaurant or grabbing a sandwich to eat while you wander. Before returning to Sorrento, the boat stops for a swim in the Gulf. Masks are onboard if you want to look below the surface.

The boat carries no more than twelve people, which means it moves without the weight of a full-size tour group and can navigate the smaller inlets along the coast. Onboard there's a restroom, an outdoor shower and a bar stocked with prosecco, beer, soft drinks and seasonal fruit, all included. The skipper is a professional with safety equipment and a life jacket for each passenger. Disembarkation is around 4:30 pm.

What’s included

• Small-group boat tour with a professional skipper and no more than twelve guests.
• prosecco, beer, soft drinks and seasonal fruit onboard.
• scuba masks for swimming.
• restroom and outdoor shower.
• safety equipment and one life jacket per person.
• free time to explore Amalfi and Positano on foot.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private TourGuide in English or Italian · 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Fuel is not included: pay €450.00 for fuel at the meeting point. Follows the same route as the shared tour.

Shared TourGuide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Apr 2027

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 timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Last departure this season: 15 Nov

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AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MBS Blu Charter Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want to split the cost. Choose the private tour if your group prefers to have the boat and the skipper to yourselves for the day. Either way, the small size means the boat can linger at the inlets and islands instead of racing through them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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's the difference between the private tour and the shared tour?

The private tour books the entire boat for your group. The shared tour combines multiple parties on the same boat, both following the same route and stops.

Can I swim during the tour, and do I need to bring my own gear?

Yes, there's a designated stop for swimming in the Gulf. Scuba masks are provided onboard if you want to snorkel. Bring your own fins if you prefer them, though they're not required.

What should I bring for lunch?

Lunch is not included. During the two-hour stop in Positano, you can eat at a beach restaurant or buy a sandwich to take with you. Amalfi also has cafés and shops if you prefer to eat there during the shorter stop.

How long do we actually spend in each town?

Amalfi gets about an hour and a half. Positano gets two hours. The rest of the day is spent sailing, passing landmarks, and swimming in the Gulf.

What happens if the weather is bad?

In case of rough sea conditions, the operator may reschedule or cancel the tour with a full refund for safety reasons.