Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks
ID: GYG992276-1538424
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
A half-day boat tour aboard the traditional Fratelli Aprea 750 gozzo, from Amalfi to Positano, featuring snorkeling, stops for swimming, and an aperitif on board with Prosecco and local appetizers.
Setting off from the pier at the Amalfi Darsena (or any of the chosen meeting point) after a brief briefing you’ll set sail westward toward Positano.
The route follows the most spectacular beaches of the Amalfi Coast, skirting ancient watchtowers and passing under rock arches and sea caves.
Just outside Amalfi, you’ll pass by the Grotta di Sant’Andrea, a sea cave rich in stalactites dedicated to the city’s patron saint. The tour continues past the beaches of Duoglio and Santa Croce to the Arco degli Amanti, a natural arch shaped by the sea whose outline resembles two elephants kissing. Sailing past Conca dei Marini, you’ll admire luxury villas (including Sophia Loren’s) and the monastery of Santa Rosa. Once inside Conca’s western bay, the view sweeps over the villages of Furore and Praiano, the Li Galli islands, and the Faraglioni. A stop is planned at the Grotta del Runghetiello, a natural cave with walls veined with red and green minerals where you can snorkel or take a dip.
Next, you’ll reach the Fiordo di Furore, Italy’s only natural fjord and the site of the “MarMeeting” diving competition from a 28-meter-high bridge. Sailing past Praiano, you’ll pass by the Grotta Africana, famous for its deep blue water caused by light refraction, then skirt Capo Sottile and arrive in Positano with a stop for snorkeling at the secluded beach of La Porta. The return to Amalfi offers a different yet equally spectacular view of the coast.
Highlights
- Cruise the Amalfi Coast aboard a classic Fratelli Aprea gozzo in a small group
- Discover the Arch of Lovers, a natural rock arch carved by the sea
- Navigate through the Furore Fjord, a breathtaking crack in the limestone cliffs
- Drop anchor near Praiano and snorkel in a secluded cove accessible only by sea
- Sip Prosecco and enjoy artisan bruschette on board as Positano comes into view
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Private Fratelli Aprea 750 boat
- Experienced local skipper
- kitchen onboard
- bathroom & hot shower onboard
- Storage
- Inflatables
- Drinks, Prosecco and aperitif on board
- Snacks and finger food (bruschettas with tomatos/ butter & anchiovies)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Fuel
- Insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- slippers or flip-flops
- swimsuit
- Hotel transfers to/from the departure point
- Tips (optional, but always appreciated)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.