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Positano: Amalfi Coast Small-Group Boat Tour with Swim and Drinks

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Positano, Italy
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  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Briana_C ·
Jun 2026
Most amazing experience!! We had a great day!! Captain Sebastian was very nice and funny! He made the day even better! We got to swim in the ocean which was amazing, and explore amalfi!!
· Ava_M ·
Jun 2026
Sebastian was the best!!! The boat tour was perfect, we had so much fun! Perfect amount of time and the restaurant we stopped at for lunch was delicious. I highly recommend this tour.

Overview

Discover the highlights of the Amalfi Coast by water when you embark on this intimate, full-day boat tour. Meet in the morning in Positano or Praiano, and set sail via private vessel. From there, enjoy a rare perspective on the region’s top attractions, from the Marina di Praia Beach and the cliffs of Fiordo di Furore to the Emerald Grotto (entry own expense). In Amalfi you will have 1.5 hours to spend to discover the city and even go for a swim.
  • Round-trip transit from Positano and Praiano is provided
  • Enjoy a new perspective on the Amalfi Coast when you explore by boat
  • A small-group tour makes for an intimate way to explore the scenery
  • Disembark to explore Amalfi with its alleys, do some shopping and enjoy the historical monuments.

What's Included

  • Includes fuel, mooring fees, taxes, and 1 hour of free time in Amalfi.
  • Water, Soft Drinks, Prosecco, Limoncello, snacks, fruits, towels, music, shower, and restroom..
  • Full use of snorkeling equipment and life jackets for all ages and sizes.
  • Seaside restaurant lunch fee and Emerald Grotto entrance tickets are not included.
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off and public transport tickets are the guest's responsibility.
  • Professional guided tours during free time in Amalfi are not provided.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Positano Boats
    Spiaggia Grande, 84017 Positano SA, Italy

    Positano Boats is located on the main Beach of Positano called Spiaggia Grande. It is where you could find us under our blue and white gazebo. The meeting point will be at 9:30 am. Please, come to the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

1

Positano

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Positano Spiaggia Di Laurito (Pass By)

Marina di Praia Beach (Pass By)

2

Fiordo di Furore

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Grotta dello Smeraldo

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Conca dei Marini (Pass By)

4

Amalfi

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Atrani (Pass By)

5

La Gavitella - Restaurant & Beach

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

6

Positano

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking.
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
  • Check-in at our stand, easily recognizable by the “Positano Boats” sign, is required 10 minutes before departure. The tour is scheduled to depart from Positano at 9:30 AM.
  • To take with you: sunscreen, bathing suit, sunglasses, hat, jacket, flip-flops
  • Restaurant information: Please note that the restaurant option is available from May 14th to October 4th at La Gavitella. The lunch is not included in the tour price. The cost typically ranges between €35 and €50 per person. Payments can be made directly at the restaurant by card (including American Express) or in cash. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are also available. During periods when the restaurant is not available, the stop in Amalfi will last approximately 3 hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy lunch in town at your leisure.
  • Emerald Grotto information: Please note that the entrance ticket is not included in the tour price (approximately €10 per person), and the visit to the Emerald Grotto is optional, giving you the freedom to decide whether to explore its stunning interior. The grotto is not managed by our company but by an independent organization, Azienda Autonoma Soggiorno e Turismo di Amalfi. Tickets can be purchased directly on site, and the price may vary at their discretion. Guests who do not wish to visit the grotto can remain comfortably on board during the stop. During high season, waiting times may be longer, typically around 20–30 minutes or more. For this reason, the decision to visit the grotto is made collectively with all guests on board.
  • If you have any specific allergies, please note them during the booking process.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 204 reviews
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Must-Do Experience while on the Amalfi Coast

RicardoRickards, Jul 2026
Such a great experience! The views of the Amalfi Coast from the boat were unreal, and stopping to swim in the crystal-clear water was definitely a highlight. The drinks were a nice bonus, and the small group made it feel relaxed instead of crowded. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was phenomenal! delicious food with an incredible view. It ended up being one of the best meals of our trip. The Captian was awesome—friendly, fun, and made sure everyone had a great time. The other people on the tour were so much fun- which made the whole experience even better. If you’re in Positano or any town on the Amalfi Coast, don’t skip this tour. We’d definitely do it again!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the breathtaking views, the swimming stops, and the relaxed atmosphere on board. We're also happy that the restaurant was one of the highlights of your trip! We'll be sure to share your kind words with our captain. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day on the Amalfi Coast! - Positano Boats Team

Amazing boat tour of the Amalfi coast

Jessica_L, Jul 2026
What a beautiful way to explore the Amalfi coast from Positano to Amalfi. It’s a good 7 hours so be prepared to be out a while! Our captain, Michel, was great. He stopped three times for us to swim, took us to the Emerald Grotto, and we got off twice - once in Amalfi and once in Priore where he had reserved tables for our small group at a famous restaurant. Highly recommend this small group tour. There were only 6 of us, it was very comfortable and drinks and snacks were provided.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the Amalfi Coast with us and that our captain helped make your day so special. We’re glad you enjoyed the swimming stops, the visit to the Emerald Grotto, and the time in Amalfi and Praiano. Thank you for recommending our small-group tour, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! - Positano Boats Team

Most amazing experience!!...

Briana_C, Jun 2026
Most amazing experience!! We had a great day!! Captain Sebastian was very nice and funny! He made the day even better! We got to swim in the ocean which was amazing, and explore amalfi!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing day exploring the Amalfi Coast and enjoyed the swimming experience. A special thank you for your kind words about Captain Sebastian—we’ll be sure to share them with him. He’ll be very happy to know he helped make your day even better. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! - Positano Boats Team

Fantastic boat tour!

Megan_W, Jun 2026
This boat tour with Captain Maximo and Sebastian (from Naples) was absolutely amazing. They timed everything so perfectly. We saw the Amalfi Coast and they were very knowledgeable about different sites to see on the coast. There were multiple swim stops built-in and somehow each one was planned for exactly when your brain started to think “dang I really wish I could get in the water”. One hour was plenty in Amalfi as it was very crowded. Overall, the boat was very comfortable and it was a great day.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience on the Amalfi Coast boat tour with Captain Maximo and Sebastian. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the timing of the stops, the swim breaks, and the time spent in Amalfi, as well as the comfort of the boat. We truly appreciate your kind words about the team and their knowledge of the area. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future for another unforgettable day at sea! - Positano Boats Team

Best part of our trip to the Amalfi Coast!

Ava_M, Jun 2026
Sebastian was the best!!! The boat tour was perfect, we had so much fun! Perfect amount of time and the restaurant we stopped at for lunch was delicious. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great time on the boat tour and that everything was perfect for you. It’s also great to know you enjoyed the lunch stop. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience on the Amalfi Coast! - Positano Boats Team

Amalfi coast experience

Kristin_M, May 2026
Amazing experience with Donaldo! One of the best days of my life…beach history and amazing views of the coast

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your tour was such a memorable experience and that you enjoyed learning about the history of the coastline while taking in the breathtaking views. Knowing it was one of the best days of your life truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure along the Amalfi Coast! - Positano Boats Team

Great way to see the coast

Samantha_B, Apr 2026
This is a great way to see the Amalfi coast! This special excursion stops in Amalfi and the emerald grove (which was so cool). The ocean is too murky to snorkel in April but we will still loved the opportunity to swim! Francesco was the perfect Italian sea captain for our day on the sea!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the Amalfi Coast and that you appreciated the stops in Amalfi and the Emerald Grotto. We’re also happy you had a chance to swim and enjoy your time at sea, even in April conditions. A special thank you for your kind words about Captain Francesco—we’ll be sure to share them with him. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! - Positano Boats Team

Great experience ! All should do this trip. Great view

Richard_M, Oct 2025
Got to see the Amalfi from the sea. Very impressive and a great day on the water. Guide was a great driver and made things smooth

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re glad you enjoyed seeing the Amalfi Coast from the sea! It’s wonderful to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable day on the water. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic experience. - Positano Boats Team

Great time with Angelo ....

Jessica_H, Sep 2025
Great time with Angelo . He is very knowledgeable about the area. We had a beautiful day and loved the lunch stop.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a beautiful day, enjoyed the lunch stop, and appreciated the knowledge shared about the area. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be thrilled to welcome you back for another memorable experience on the water! - Positano Boats Team

See the Almalfi Coast from the sea!

Edmund_B, Sep 2025
Angelo, our Captain, was wonderful! He was knowledgeable and proficient but also had a great sense of fun. He kept us on schedule while making sure that we experienced all great aspects of the tour.

Amazing boat ride

Sandi_M, Sep 2025
This was the most Amazing tour! Our Captain was spectacular. He took us along the beautiful Amalfi coast and pointed out all the interesting sites. We stopped to swim twice. We ate lunch at an amazing restaurant. I highly recommend this tour for Everyone visiting Positano!

Relaxing Boat Trip on the Almafi Coast

Donnie_C, Sep 2025
This was a great day. Very relaxing - time to swim for those who wanted to - just the right amount of time in Almafi. Great lunch at a seaside restaurant. Highly recommend! Angelo - our guide was great and a lot of fun!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable day on the Amalfi Coast, with the right balance between swimming, exploring Amalfi, and enjoying a seaside lunch. We’re also happy to know that your guide helped make the experience fun and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board soon for another unforgettable day at sea! —Positano Boats Team

Great time!

Bradley_C, Sep 2025
Was our favorite activity in positano! Blended taking photos, seeing the sights, learning from locals and enjoying the water and food!

Amalfi boat day!

Anna_K, Aug 2025
Absolutely favorite day of our trip! Small group tour was perfect as it still felt very private and luxurious, but we also got to meet other people! Our captain Angelo offered amazing service, he played great music, and took plenty of great photos of us. We enjoyed stunning views and many swim spots all day long. Amalfi was a great stop to walk around. Lunch at La Gavitella was pricey but the view was unbeatable. This tour was definitely worth it and we would recommend to anyone!

Amazing Tour

Sandra_V, Aug 2025
Its was an amazing day our guide Angelo was outstanding. I cant say enough good things about him and the tour. It was worth every penny and I would do it again.

Dream Tour!!!

Edwin_D, Jul 2025
The best Amalfi boat tour. Angelo was great very knowledgeable of the area. The Boat was very nice. Only 10 ppl group and plenty of space. Highly recommended

Must book !! Magical & Memorable day

Tonimarie_G, Jul 2025
This was hands down our most magical memorable day in the Amalfi coast ! Worth every penny , the most value as well ! Angelo was our guide and captain of our boat, he was fantastic serving us drinks ,fruit Prosecco, guiding us with information at stops or passing by , taking photos of us and was just so prepared with so much on the boat ! The emerald grotto is better than the blue grotto(capri) in my opinion it was beyond stunning , we had Ernesto as our guide , he was the cutest , best personality , full of information and humor ! We ate at La Gavitella and it was def the most captivating and stunning view of Amalfi and top 3 restaurants in all of Amalfi coast ! I will highly recommend Positano boat tours & captain Angelo to everyone I know and we will def be back ! Thank you for an unforgettable day !

Just do it!

Gina_E, Jul 2025
It was a great experience! Our tour guide Angelo was amazing!!!! From Positano you sail away with amazing views of the coast, we stopped for swimming 3 time which was amazing!!!! We headed over to amalfi spent some time exploring then on the way back stopped for lunch at a restaurant at one fire beach club. All in all a great experience and stunning views. Had snacks drinks, towels provided and even limoncello and procecco! Thank you Angelo for a great day!

One of our favorite days!

Nicole_K, Jul 2025
Amazing boat tour! We loved it - was one of our favorite days. Not sure why there are negative reviews on here. We had an amazing captain, Raul! Who made the day fantastic. He spoke a little English, but clearly these guides are from Italy so that should not be a reason to leave a negative review. We were able to understand what we needed to. Our tour guide was so accommodating and gave us plenty of opportunities to stop, take pictures, take in the sights, and swim! We had 1 hour in Amalfi less then expected but I’m sure it has to do with boat traffic on the water & getting in and out of ports as there is a lot of boat traffic and tourist on the water just like us. We had such a fun group with us which made the tour even more enjoyable. The last stop at the lunch spot was a private beach club and we loved it! Food was great and going in the water there was a great end to the day. Raul gave us prosecco, fruit & limoncello on the ride back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun chill boat day to see a few different spots around Positano!

Great fun!

Kelly_D, Jul 2025
The boat trip was the perfect way to experience the Amalfi Coast. Angelo, the captain was great and everyone had a blast!

Great day, lots of very...

Ben_A, Jun 2025
Great day, lots of very good swim spots and amazing views! So glad we booked it. The lunch in Praiano was beautiful and delicious!

Everything is extra.

Amy_T, Jun 2025
While the boat ride was great, the excursion didnt include anything but a piece of cantaloupe, a glads of prosecco and non-alcoholic drinks. First you stop at this cave where you have to pay 10euro to get in. What a scam. You load about 20 people into this small boat to ride around a litfle circle and have someone point out shapes in the stalagmites.. Then you spend one hour in Amalfi. Then they almost force you to this beach club to have a very expensive lunch, even if you’re not hungry. The boat had a busted speaker so the music sounded horrible. The driver didnt soeak English well so he couldn’t explain the sites as we were cruising.

The boat trip was one of...

Jakob_M, Jun 2025
The boat trip was one of the best days on our holiday. Angelo was such a kind and fun host. We saw almost the entire stretch of the amalfi coast with insane views.

Beautiful boat ride along...

Christine_D, Jun 2025
Beautiful boat ride along the Amalfi Coast. 3 opportunities for swimming, stopped in Amalfi, and had a great lunch on our way back. Our guides were great and very accommodating, highly recommend!!

Best tour with Angelo!!

Alex_F, Jun 2025
Angelo was amazing! Best tour we’ve ever been on I would recommend it to anyone visiting the amalfi coast! We swam at several amazing places and had a wonderful lunch! We are staying in Praiano and getting a water taxi over was very easy too!

It was a fun time!...

Victoria_N, Jun 2025
It was a fun time! Smaller group so we have space to lay in the sun after swimming. Overall we’d do it again

The boat ride and views...

Michael_W, Jun 2025
The boat ride and views from the water were very enjoyable. Amalfi was quite charming. Our tour guide and boat captain were outstanding and made every effort to ensure we had a great time. The stop for lunch was bad. The food at the restaurant, La Gavitella, was not good!! After talking with others on our tour, no one liked it. I think the restaurant is owned by the same company who does the boat tours. So at the end of the tour, they stop you at their restaurant and expect you to drop another 100 Euros on bad food. I’m rating the tour 3 stars - although the boat ride and crew deserved high marks, the stop for bad food at a place the tour company owns deserves no stars. If you can find another tour that doesn’t include the stop at La Gavitella restaurant, do that instead. Or just order a drink at the restaurant and skip the food.

It was absolutely...

Bryan_J, May 2025
It was absolutely amazing. Would definitely do again. 10/10 experience. The tour guide was super friendly.

Angelo was a great guide!...

Lauren_G, May 2025
Angelo was a great guide! Loved the small boat group experience- seats on the boat were wonderful, the views were unbelievable, lunch was delicious, and we had plenty of time to swim and visit the grotto.

Our captain, Angelo, was...

Claudia_W, May 2025
Our captain, Angelo, was incredible and the day was all planned out perfectly. Definitely the highlight of our Positano trip!
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