Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Sorrento: The Complete Guide

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most photographed coastlines on earth, and the best seat in the house is a private boat. Here's how a private Amalfi Coast boat tour works, what it costs, and what to expect on the day.

We start in Sorrento

We're a Sorrento family and our boats are based here, so there are no long transfers — your day starts on the doorstep. We usually leave from Marina Piccola — the departure point can be tailored to you — and follow the coast south as far as Amalfi, keeping the cruising relaxed and leaving more of the day for swimming and the villages.

The route: Positano, Amalfi and the Furore fjord

We cruise past Positano, then continue toward Amalfi and the dramatic fjord of Furore. Along the way we pass the islands of Li Galli, the Conca dei Marini and quiet coves. Your skipper shapes the route around the sea and the light on the day.

Positano from the water

No view of Positano beats the one from a boat offshore: the whole village in one frame. We slow down for photographs, and you can step ashore for a stroll or lunch before we continue along the coast.

How much does a private Amalfi Coast boat tour cost?

Our full-day private Amalfi Coast tour from Sorrento is priced per boat — for the whole group, not per person — all-inclusive: skipper, fuel and VAT, snorkelling gear, welcome prosecco, water, soft drinks and towels. Optional landings and lunch ashore are paid locally.

What's included

• Private boat with bilingual local skipper
• Fuel and VAT
• Port taxes in Sorrento
• Snorkelling gear
• Welcome prosecco, water, soft drinks and beer aboard
• Towels
• A flexible route, shaped around you

Who it's for, and the best time to go

Because the day is fully private, it suits families, couples and small groups equally. We're open from April to October, and every month is a great time to go — warm sea, beautiful light and a calm sea ideal for swimming and the coves.

Book direct — best price, no middlemen

Booking straight with us means dealing with the family who runs the boats, no booking-platform commission, and a day tailored to you. Message us on WhatsApp or send a request and we'll reply quickly with availability.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Amalfi Coast boat tour depart from Sorrento?

Yes. We are based in Sorrento and usually depart from Marina Piccola — the departure point can be tailored to you — then cruise toward Positano and the Amalfi Coast.

How much is a private Amalfi Coast tour?

The price is per boat (not per person) from Sorrento, all-inclusive. Optional landings and lunch ashore are paid locally.

Will we see Positano and can we swim?

Yes to both — we cruise past Positano with the option to stop, and we swim wherever the sea is calm and clear.

Is the tour private and is the skipper English-speaking?

Every tour is fully private, and all our skippers are bilingual locals who guide you in English.