Boat tour, Amalfi Coast

Experiences · Boat & Sea

Boat Tours

The Amalfi Coast from the sea is a different world: grottos unreachable by land, hidden coves and the Faraglioni of Capri rising above your head. From budget group tours to full private charters.

At a glance

4-6 h

average tour duration

Full Coast and Capri tours; shorter options (1-2h) for the Faraglioni only.

€50-80

group tour, per person

Private charters from €400/day. Blue Grotto rowboat ~€15 plus €14 entry.

4

main departure ports

Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento and Marina Grande di Capri. Pick by location.

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Insider notes

Tips for choosing the right tour

01

For the Blue Grotto in Capri: arrive before 10:00. The afternoon queue can be 2 hours.

02

Group tours from Positano are great for solo travellers: meet people, see the Coast, spend less.

03

With family (children): choose 3-4h max tours and avoid speedboats/RIBs (more rolling).

04

The Emerald Grotto from Amalfi is also walkable (€5 entry): you don't need a tour if you have transport.

05

Book online at least 1-2 days ahead in July-August: spots sell out fast.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How much does a boat tour on the Amalfi Coast cost?
A group boat tour on the Amalfi Coast (4-6 hours) costs €50-€80 per person. Private boat hire (without skipper) starts from €200/day for small vessels; with skipper from €400-800/day. In Capri, rowboat trips to the Blue Grotto cost ~€15.
Where do boat tours depart from?
Boat tours depart mainly from: Positano (for the Coast and Capri), Amalfi (for the Coast and grottos), Sorrento (for Capri and the Coast), Marina Grande di Capri (for Faraglioni and Blue Grotto). In summer, book 1-2 days in advance.
Are boat tours cancelled in bad weather?
Yes, all boat tours are cancelled in rough seas (waves above 0.8-1m) or strong winds. Cancellations are frequent in April, October and with tramontana wind. Always check sea conditions the day before at windguru.cz or windy.com.