The 11 Best Positano Boat Trips

1.Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about seven hours on a private Blue Star boat from Positano, Praiano, or Amalfi. Your skipper guides you past cliffs, beaches, the Emerald Grotto, Fiordo di Furore, and Amalfi, with time to swim and snorkel. Towels, water, snacks, beverages, and a shower are included. Lunch and grotto admission cost extra.

“Best part of our trip to Italy (which was amazing on every I’m level). We experienced the beautiful views, two wonderful dips in the water, drinks and snacks plus our own time in Amalfi at our leisure. Don’t hesitate! I would definitely do this again when I come back with my adult children. Thank you to Saulo!”

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2.Small Group Tour to Positano by Boat at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Set out from Positano with up to 12 passengers for a 90-minute sunset cruise past Praiano, hidden coves, and the Fjord of Furore. Expect prosecco, soft drinks, snacks, music, Wi-Fi, and photo stops. Captains such as Salvatore, Pepe, Ben, and Vincenzo have helped make this a relaxed, picture-friendly evening on the water.

“We had the best time! Went in May and booked the 6:30 cruise. Weather was perfect, music was perfect, we were provided with snacks and 2 bottles of prosecco, our guide took amazing photos of us, and only one other couple showed up so it was very intimate. The boat was also very nice with a little couch on the front and back of the boat”

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3.Positano: Shared Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $82Best value

Cruise from Positano toward Praiano and the Fiordo di Furore aboard a comfortable shared boat. Your captain points out coastal sights while you take photos, listen to music, and enjoy prosecco, soft drinks, chips, and peanuts. Captains including Vincenzo, Antonio, Enzo, and Jason have earned praise for friendly service and helpful local commentary.

“We loved our sunset tour! Our captain was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful ride down the coastline on a beautiful boat! It was a perfect excursion before dinner!”

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4.Shared Sunset Cruise from Positano with Drinks & Snacks 1.5-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Cruise from Positano along the Amalfi Coast in a small group of up to 12. You’ll pass Gavitella Beach, Marina di Praia, and possibly Fiordo di Furore, with prosecco, beer, soft drinks, music, and coastal views. Skippers such as Ollie have been praised for taking photos and explaining the sights.

“No snacks provided, only drinks and cut 15 minutes short. Didn't eat a big dinner anticipating snacks and none was offered.”

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5.All-Inclusive Capri Boat Tour with City Visit from Positano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $337

Sail from Positano to Capri with a small shared group, stopping at sea caves, the Faraglioni, Punta Carena, and swimming coves. You get about four hours on Capri, plus snacks, prosecco, limoncello, and soft drinks onboard. Crew members may include Antonio, Andrea, Valerio, Enrico, Martin, or Ory.

“This was the best trip with the best people. The service was outstanding and we would recommend this to everyone who has a choice.”

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6.Capri Boat tour from Positano with Light Lunch, Drinks & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $186

Travel from Positano to Piano di Sorrento, then circle Capri by boat with an English-speaking skipper, swimming stops, grotto views, snacks, drinks, a Caprese sandwich, and limoncello. You also get 3 to 4 hours on Capri. Guides may include Antonio, Luca, Ross, or Francesco, depending on the departure.

“Great communication. Great staff the boat was lovely. Very attentive and knowledgeable we were a family with adult children and they all enjoyed the experience”

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7.Private Sunset Cruise with Prosecco Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll leave Positano at 6 pm on a private boat for up to four people, cruising past Positano’s cliffside buildings and Praiano’s fishing village as the sun drops. Captains such as Emilio, Luigi, Fabio, and Antonio provide local commentary, photos, Prosecco, snacks, soft drinks, water, and homemade limoncello. Hotel pickup is not included.

“Fantastic experience. He was the nicest tour guide and was so kind and warm energy. Definitely would recommend. Beautiful boat as well”

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8.Private Boat Tour To Capri Departing From Positano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Positano with an English-speaking skipper for a full day around Capri. You’ll see Tordigliano, Punta Campanella, the Blue and Green Grottoes, Marina Piccola, the Faraglioni, and Li Galli. The private boat carries up to five people, with towels, drinks, snacks, and limoncello included. Sea conditions may change the route.

“This was an amazing experience. Private journey to Capri with an excellent captain Antonio. Lots of local knowledge, great boating skills and very personable. Loved every minute of it.”

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9.Capri Private Boat Tour from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours on a private 36-foot boat from Positano, Praiano, or Amalfi to Capri. Your captain may include the Faraglioni, Blue Grotto, sea caves, swimming stops, and Punta Campanella. Drinks, snacks, towels, and snorkeling gear are provided. Capri food, land activities, and the Blue Grotto fee cost extra.

“Hermes was a fun and entertaining Captain. From Amalfi to Capri. Although it was cool and windy, with huge swells, the 10 of us were spread all over the boat. Hermes tried to get to all of us to point out the best points of interest. The beer and prosecco flowed liberally.... the boat was in great shape. We went to Capri with my wife and me, our adult kids, my daughter's fiancé and his family. 2 days later we enjoyed a wedding in Ravello. However, the cruise, visit and shopping in Capri, and surrounding beauty was surely one of many highlights. So glad we went this route.”

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10.From Praiano or Positano: Full-Day Boat Tour to Amalfi Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · from $152

Spend seven hours on a small-group boat from Positano or Praiano, cruising past Furore, Conca dei Marini, and Amalfi. Stop twice to swim, enjoy drinks and snacks, and spend about 2.5 hours exploring Amalfi on foot. Captains such as Luigi, Giuseppe, Peppi, and Antonio provide the navigation and commentary in English or Italian.

“We had a great trip on the Amalfi Coast. about 12 people on our boat which was so nice. We had 3 hours docked in Amalfi to explore the town. Highly recommend this trip!”

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11.Full Day Private Boat Tour to Capri from Positano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours on a private 26-foot boat from Positano to Capri, with captains such as Giuseppe, Simon, or Simone at the helm. You’ll cruise past Punta Campanella, visit sea caves, swim near the Green Grotto and Tordigliano, photograph the Faraglioni, and have about three hours for lunch and Capri’s inland sights.

“LOVED LOVED LOVED!! We annoy say enough about this experience. It was so much fun and our boat driver was amazing. We did the tour from Positano to Capris and we had plenty of time to walk about Capris. The boat was so clean and we got to swim and see great things. We also learned a lot as well’”

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