SORRENTO CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Day by Sea: Private Positano from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast
A full-day private boat excursion from Sorrento that traces Roman ruins, sea caves and offshore isles, with swimming, onboard lunch and a four-hour stop in Positano — this guide helps you plan what to expect.
A Day by Sea: Private Positano from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast.
Set out from Sorrento at first light for a full day on the water, following the craggy spine of the Amalfi Coast: you’ll pass classical ruins and marina hamlets, anchor for swims around the legend-steeped Galli Islands, and disembark for a generous visit to Positano before returning to Sorrento late afternoon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roman ruins, coastal hamlets and the Galli isles
The itinerary threads past the remains of the Roman villa of Pollio Felice, the marina di Puolo, Massa Lubrense and Mitigliano, the Punta Campanella marine park, Nerano and the Galli Islands — with chances to swim in the clear coastal water.
Onboard fare and refreshments
The tour includes an onboard lunch prepared from seasonal local ingredients and a selection of refreshments (bottled water, soft drinks, beer, sparkling wine and limoncello); alcoholic wines and some drinks may be available for purchase.
A full-day private charter with included gear and transfers
The price covers the boat experience with an English-speaking skipper, fuel, swimming and snorkeling equipment, floating tubes and child armbands, plus free pick-up and drop-off from three locations in Sorrento.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a paced, full-day sea outing: you leave Sorrento in the morning, follow the coastline past historic ruins and small marinas, pause for swims and snorkeling around offshore islets, enjoy a relaxed onboard lunch, disembark for an extended visit to Positano, then sail back to Sorrento in late afternoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring swimwear and personal items; note that swimming and snorkeling gear, floating tubes and child armbands are provided but beach towels and other unspecified items are not supplied.
An onboard lunch and a selection of refreshments are included; some alcoholic beverages may be available for purchase and menu items vary seasonally.
A free pick-up and drop-off shuttle is provided from three locations in Sorrento; check meeting details with the operator before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time does the tour depart?
Departure is at 8:00 AM.
How long is the tour and when do we return?
This is a full-day tour with an expected return to Sorrento in the late afternoon (arrival around 4:00 PM).
Is the Blue Grotto visit included?
No — a visit to Capri’s Blue Grotto is not included in the tour.
Are there additional fees?
There is a disembark fee of €10 per person, payable in cash on board to cover docking, mooring and landing services.
What is included in the price?
Included are the boat tour, onboard lunch, bottled water and selected nonalcoholic refreshments, some alcoholic beverages (specifics vary), English-speaking skipper, fuel and provided swimming/snorkeling gear and safety equipment.
Is there a minimum age to join?
Children from age 3 and older are allowed on the tour.