Private Tour: Amalfi Coast to Capri Cruise

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Positano, Italy

6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Leave the crowds behind and enjoy an intimate experience Capri and the Amalfi Coast on a private boat tour. Led by your captain, travel by boat or a luxury speedboat from Positano to Capri. See the nature reserve of Li Galli, where you can pause for a dip in the water if you wish. Continue to Capri, where you have the option to explore at leisure.

Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you
Tailor the itinerary to your interests on a private tour
Add a visit to the Blue Grotto if you wish at an additional cost
Snorkeling masks, towels, and drinks are available on board for ease

What's Included

Bottled water
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages

Local beer and bottle of Prosecco available
Snacks

Note: Not available on Open Deck Boat (as there is no cabin)
Towels
Local captain
Fuel and taxes
Use of snorkel masks

Lunch (An optional stop with many small local restaurants accessible by boat long the way)
Blue Grotto entrance fee of €18 per person (optional)
Capri charges a €100 fee only if you use the main port, which is optional.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Meet your private captain in Positano and step aboard your wooden or fiberglas boat depending on your selection. Take off along the stunning Amalfi Coast, passing the islands and natural reserve of Li Galli, and soaking up panoramic views of Capri and Positano. Cross the Gulf of Naples over to the island of Capri.

Cruise around the island of Capri, pausing in small coves and lagoons for a quick dip. Travel through the arch of one of the Faraglioni rock formations. You also see the rock formations up close and learn the history behind the island from your captain. Pass the White Grotto, a natural rock formation in the shape of the Virgin Mary; swim under the arc of the Green Grotto; and explore the impressive Blue Grotto, once the private bathhouse of Roman Emperor Tiberius, hopping off to visit if you wish (own expense).

Top off the trip with some optional free time on the island of Capri. Relax with lunch at a local café, walk through the gardens of Villa San Michele, take in the views from Mt. Solaro, or explore the Gardens of Augustus. After some leisure time, reunite with your captain and travel back along the coast, returning to your original departure point in the evening.

Li Galli (Pass By)

Spiaggia di Positano Marina Grande (Pass By)

Blue Grotto (Pass By)

Grotta Verde (Pass By)

Grotta di Matromania (Pass By)

Spiaggia di Marina Piccola (Pass By)

Faraglioni (Pass By)

Villa Malaparte (Pass By)

Punta Carena Lighthouse (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

NOTE: Our experienced captains monitor sea conditions continuously and are solely responsible for deeming them acceptable or not. If necessary, routes or itineraries can be changed by the captain at any time. The boat tour will be refundable only if on the scheduled day the weather is deemed “unsafe” by the boat captain, in which case the provider will offer to either re-schedule or to honor a full refund. If the captain says that the weather and sea conditions are safe to go out, the boat tour is considered firm and non-refundable.
At time of booking, please provide hotel or accommodation name (if applicable) and 2 contact numbers. We will be in touch with you the day before the excursion for any final details or questions.
You MUST contact the representative listed on your voucher the day before your excursion via phone call, text/ WhatsApp message. This is very important!
ATTENTION! At checkout there are different boat categories to choose from (size, open vs. cabin, etc). Please read the descriptions so that you are aware of which category you are booking.
NOTE: Sights are marked "Pass By" simply because you can decide to spend as much or as little time as you would like. Exclusive Cruises will help you plan a relaxed tour custom fit to your travel desires.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Kristen_C

The best day of our trip to Amalfi coast! The team was so helpful leading up to the day, helping make reservations for lunch and coordinating pick up right from the town of Praiano that we stayed in. The day itself was beautiful and Luigi led an amazing tour for us around Capri and the coast. Couldn't recommend this experience more!

Reviews

4.8

based on 145 reviews

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Stellar experience with Francesco!

Dawn_M, Sep 2025

If you're considering a private boat tour, this one is an absolute MUST! And if you can, do it with Francesco. It's not just a boat ride; it's a memory that will stay with you forever. Our family had an out of this world experience, from the tour of the coast and history of the grottos, to the lunch recommendation and flexibility of Francesco. Definitely booking again when we return next year!!

Our skipper, Augusto, was...

Stacy_D, Jun 2025

Our skipper, Augusto, was superb! Friendly and knowledgeable!!! Wonderful itinerary. Cruising is the best way to see the Amalfi Coast!

A very memorable, wonderful day!

Finno, Jun 2025

Our captain Francesco was fantastic! Both Francesco and Flora at Exclusive Cruises communicated very well, given the port at Positano was crowded at our pick up time, etc. Our lunch at La Tonnarella was just magnificent (I recommend the flounder - expensive but worth it). Such a wonderful and memorable day!

Best day ever!

Kristen_C, Apr 2025

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words—I am thrilled to hear that your day with us was the highlight of your Amalfi Coast trip! It was a pleasure organizing everything from your pickup in Praiano to the lunch reservations, and I am so glad everything came together seamlessly. Luigi will be especially happy to hear your praise—he loves sharing the beauty and history of Capri and the coastline. Your recommendation means the world to us, and I hope to welcome you back aboard on your next visit! Warm regards, Valeria

Poor weather ruined a great Program

claytonajahn, Oct 2024

We had terrible weather and didn’t get to swim. The captain idled to fill the day but this allowed the boat to bob up and down the whole time. Any throttle would have planed us but they are just filling time so going a mile an hour faster or two doesn’t serve them well and I get that. On a nice day this would be a great experience, they don’t make the weather. The Ferry’s were cancelled everyday except that day and it was rough. We didn’t go to Capri and I had no desire as we wanted to fully utilize the boat time. Staff and boat are excellent.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your thoughtful review, and we truly appreciate your understanding of the weather conditions. We completely agree...on a sunny, calm day, the experience would have been a lot more enjoyable. We're glad to hear you found the staff and the boat to be excellent, even though the weather didn’t cooperate. We always strive to make the most of every trip, and we hope you'll consider joining us again on a better day for a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Thank you for your patience, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!

Beautiful tour!!

Rachel_C, Jun 2024

Giuseppe was wonderful!! The trip was beautiful and he was able to give us interesting information about the area. Would definitely rebook and request him.

Magical Day!

Melinda_M, Apr 2024

Ivan and Luigi were amazing. It was the most magical day. They helped determine the best agenda for us but it was still so fun and casual and relaxing. The most beautiful day!

The best day!

Cortni_H, Aug 2023

This was our favorite day on our entire honeymoon. Francesco was so accommodating and even let us stay on the boat longer than our tour time if we’d like to. We choose to do the tour of the coast rather than go to Capri to avoid all the crowds and it was the way to go 100%. We got to do a ton of swim stops, had lunch a a nice restaurant that was boat access only and even walked around the city of Amalfi for awhile.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

I am so happy to hear that you had such a great day. (The Amalfi Coast is also my favorite excursion vs. Capri, a very authentic and relaxed atmosphere). Come back again soon!

An Amalfi Coast MUST do tour

vicgo14, Jul 2023

A fun relaxing day exploring the Amalfi Coast. Luigi was an exceptional captain-attentive to all of our needs and very polite and knowledgeable. We discovered caves and special swimming spots with breathtaking views. Our lunch was arranged at the Lido degli Artisti beach club only accessible by boat- and the fresh fish & ambiance was amazing. We highly recommend this experience!

Favourite part of our trip!

Stephanie_D, Jul 2023

My husband and I had an amazing day trip on this cruise. The company were so accomodating, checked in with us before we left and were so easy to find on the day. Luigi or captain was amazing, we looked after us so well, we had the best time. Highly recommend!

Amazing way to spend a day

Karyn_G, Jul 2023

My niece and I were in Positano for a week to celebrate her birthday. We did this private boat tour so we could see the coast from the water and tour around Capri. It was such an amazing and relaxing way to spend a day after many other tours where we were constantly on the go. The views are breathtaking and our guide, Sergio, took us to so many wonderful swimming spots. We loved our day on the water with Sergio on the Sea Spritz! Thank you for such a perfect day and amazing memories, we loved every minute of it!

Fun and relaxing

Jennifer_K, Jul 2023

Excellent tour with Luigi. We all had a great time. Just the right amount of swimming and relaxing. Very comfortable boat

Amazing experience!

Austin_B, Jul 2023

My partner and I couldn’t recommend this tour enough. Andrea our skipper was super informative and made sure we had the greatest experience. He was very accommodating and ensured we got to see/ swim in the most gorgeous spots on the Amalfi Coast.

Great fun cruising around Capri island

Patricia_M, Jul 2023

The guides were very friendly and they took us to some nice and secret area for a good swim . The whole experience was fantastic and unforgettable

Perfect day

Janette_S, Jul 2023

What a beautiful boat and perfect day we had! Andrea our captain was great at showing us some sites and letting us be involved in how long we spent swimming or sight seeing. Perfect day! He “let” my grandson who is 8, be the captain. He made his day!

Day Cruise filled with family memories

Jack_M, Jun 2023

The view of Positano and Capri from the water. The Captain Francesco was great, knew how to avoid the crowds but get us to all the right places. Especially the restaurant for lunch Cena.

If you want to truly see the Amalfi Coast you must see it by boat!

Stephanie_S, May 2023

The captain was so friendly! We were late which was no problem. We changed our plans and it was no problem. He showed us some great sights you can only see from the water. If you are going to the Amalfi Coast I highly recommend a boat tour with Ronato!!!

Do not hesitate

Charles_R, May 2023

This changes everything! The price is high but the pay off is even higher. Worth every penny. Your boat transforms into a sanctuary in which you can take in this amazing place with out the hustle and bustle of the land. We had Andrea who was not only extremely handsome he was also amazing steering us in the right direction while still allowing us room to make the trip our own. Couldn’t recommend more.

Great tour

Kara_L, May 2023

Great tour. Team was very flexible and adapted the tour based on the weather. Michele was great and took us to a fabulous restaurant.

MUST DO!

Jordan_C, Apr 2023

This tour was FANTASTIC! Our boat captain was Gianluca and he was great. He was so friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. He was very accommodating and let us decide where we wanted to go. He provided snacks and Prosecco. We saw lots of cool places and stopped at the blue grotto so we could go in. We told him we wanted to stop on Capri for lunch and shopping. He called ahead and made a reservation for us - our table had a fantastic view - and even told the waiter it was my sister's birthday so they brought her cake and sang to her. He gave us plenty of free time on Capri and told us how to get around the island. On the way back, he stopped so we could jump into the water. He took plenty of pictures for us and was an amazing captain. I'd highly recommend it.

AMAZING

nikhil_p, Apr 2023

Absolutely amazing, out hosts were extremely nice. Would recommend this 100% We'll be back again next time, see you soon!!

Great experience!

Anthon_C, Apr 2023

Lovely boat. Awesome crew (Giuseppe and Ugo). They worked hard to make this a great experience for our family of 5. The day you go does matter, however! The seas were stormy and it was cold, windy and rainy. Totally out of their control. Nevertheless, the views of the Amalfi Coast and Capri Island were amazing despite the challenging weather conditions. And again, the crew were really nice and did a great job navigating the rough seas and making it a really positive experience.

Best experience in Positano!

Isabel_S, Oct 2022

Rafaelle was an amazing captain for the day! He was incredibly patient and showed us all the great spots along the Amalfi Coast. We highly recommend this as a must do on your trip to Positano, the views are amazing and it was a nice day to spend with family.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hello! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! I am so happy that you had a wonderful day, come back soon!

Couldn’t have asked for a...

LOGAN_C, Sep 2022

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Highly recommend this company. Our captain Luigi was very friendly and took us to all the best spots. He made reservations for lunch and made sure we had a great time.

NO SHOW

Jose_V, Sep 2022

We planned this trip several months in advance to celebrate my birthday on the Amalfi Coast with my family. We flew more than 15 hours from Florida, USA to get to Amalfi. Our reservation with Aviator was for a private boat along the Amalfi Coast and visiting the island of Capri was scheduled for Saturday, September 3 at 9:30 am. The price was $975 and it had already been charged to our credit card. As they did not show up at the indicated time, we called them on the phone and they told us that although they had registered with the service for that day, they had not made the appropriate arrangements and they had no one who could offer us the tour service. The person who attended us promised to be able to solve us in some way but in the end she could not and our plans that had been scheduled so far in advance did not happen. Unfortunately, my birthday celebration was ruined!

FANTASTIC

Heather_R, Sep 2022

Adolfo, our captain, was fantastic! Amazing how he kept the boat so steady- no sea sickness or discomfort. Showed us amazing things! We asked for swimming and he took us to great locations intermittently throughout the day. FANTASTIC! Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hi! Wow, thank you for this review! Come back soon!

Wonderful!

Katie_S, Aug 2022

We loved this tour, highlight of going to the amalfi coast! Valeria was very kind, responsive and helpful. She even moved our tour to a day with better weather. Our captain (Luigi I believe) was incredibly kind and knowledgeable! The place he stopped for lunch was delicious. He also brought us homemade limoncello from his family! A wonderful experience!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

I am so glad that we were able to move the tour to a better day and that it was the highlight of your time here. We hope to have you back soon!

Amazing experience, worth every penny!!

Christina_H, Aug 2022

Best day!! My partner and I opted for the smallest boat for just the 2 of us, and it was perfection. Our guide, Antonio, was the nicest, and was super knowledgeable and experienced on the Amalfi coast. We had the perfect amount of room onboard, and could choose between the shaded area and full sun on the front of the boat to relax. with towels, drinks, and snorkeling masks, we had everything we needed. we opted to swim a lot, which was my favorite part. The water was gorgeous, and we were able to explore sea caves and shallow areas teaming with fish and other sea life! Antonio even made us a lunch reservation halfway through at a wonderful spot right on the coast. 10/10 highly recommend this experience!!

Perfect Boat Day

Allison_S, Aug 2022

The day was unbelievable and Adolfo was an amazing skipper. The tour was a magical experience and one of the best days of the entire trip.

Amalfi coast speed boat

Kim_M, Jul 2022

It was an memory making day on a speed boat on the Amalfi coast. Michele was an excellent captain, courteous, informative and unobtrusive. The booking process was smooth and efficient, communications prior to the trip were consistent and clear. Thank you for a great experience!