Amalfi Coast boat tour: which one to choose

  • 3cruises compared
  • €95lowest price
  • 8 htime on the water
  • 3boarding points

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Amalfi Coast boat trip from Sorrento

8 h · from €185 · 9.1/10 (229)

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Updated 29 October 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

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The Amalfi Coast boat tours we compare are all full-day trips, and they differ mostly in where they start and how much of the day you spend on land. One leaves from Sorrento on a small boat for at most 12 people, with snorkelling stops and a limoncello tasting; one adds a minibus visit to Ravello; and one leaves from the port of Salerno and gives you 4.5 hours in Amalfi.

The cheapest is the Salerno cruise, from €95, which scores 5.9 from only 14 reviews. The best rated is the Sorrento small-boat trip, from €185, with 9.1 from 229 reviews, but it is non-refundable. In between is the Ravello day from €120, scoring 8 from 111 reviews. Prices and rules below come from the Civitatis listings checked on 29 October 2026.

Boat trips in Amalfi Coast compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Amalfi Coast boat trip from SorrentoSightseeingOur pick 8 h Not stated Drinks or snacks from €185 9.1/10 (229)
Amalfi, Positano and Ravello day trip by boatSightseeing 8 h Not stated No food from €120 8.0/10 (111)
Amalfi and Positano day trip by boat from SalernoSightseeing 10 h Not stated No food from €95 5.9/10 (14)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Amalfi Coast boat trip from Sorrento

An eight-hour trip on a boat for at most 12 people, from Massa Lubrense along the coast, with snorkelling stops, an hour in Positano, an hour in Amalfi and a limoncello tasting on the way back.

from €185

9.1/10 from 229 reviews on Civitatis

  • 8 h
  • Not stated
  • Drinks or snacks
  • Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro, Via Correale, Sorrento
  • Non-refundable

Who it suitsPeople who want a small group and time in the water as well as in the towns: 9.1 from 229 reviews is the best score of the three. Children aged 3 to 9 have their own price.

Pick something else ifSkip it if your plans might change, since there is no refund at any point. It is also the most expensive of the three, from €185, and the listing says it is not wheelchair accessible.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro, Via Correale, Sorrento. Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro, Via Correale, Sorrento. The group goes together to the port of Massa Lubrense, where the boat leaves. Arrive at least 15 minutes early. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing gives the maximum capacity as 12 people and does not describe the boat.
Commentary
A professional English-speaking skipper on board. There is no audio guide.
Included
  • Professional English-speaking skipper
  • Snack and water
  • Limoncello tasting
  • Snorkelling equipment
Not included
  • Entry to any monuments or attractions
  • Meals and drinks during the stops in Positano and Amalfi
Cancellation
Not refundable, and the listing says the booking cannot be modified.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Amalfi, Positano and Ravello day trip by boat

An eight-hour day from Sorrento: a boat along the coast past Li Galli and Furore, an hour in Amalfi, a minibus to Ravello for an hour, then by boat to Positano for an hour.

from €120

8.0/10 from 111 reviews on Civitatis

  • 8 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Sorrento, pickup point agreed with the provider
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsVisitors who want Ravello and Villa Rufolo in the same day as Amalfi and Positano, with one free hour in each town and free cancellation. It scores 8 from 111 reviews and costs from €120.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want to be in the water: it lists no swim or snorkel stops. The listing also says it is not wheelchair accessible.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Sorrento, pickup point agreed with the provider. A pickup point agreed with the local provider after booking. The listing names five in Sorrento with times from 8:00 to 8:25 am, among them Hotel Ascot, Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto and the Achille Lauro public parking. Meet 15 minutes before.
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat. It includes a minibus transfer from Amalfi to Ravello.
Commentary
An English-speaking skipper, according to the listing. There is no audio guide.
Included
  • Transport by boat
  • English-speaking skipper
  • Transport by minibus to Ravello
Not included
  • Food and drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Amalfi and Positano day trip by boat from Salerno

A ten-hour day from the port of Salerno: a cruise to Amalfi in about 20 minutes, 4.5 hours of free time there, then Positano with a lemon sorbet and two hours free.

from €95

5.9/10 from 14 reviews on Civitatis

  • 10 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Molo Manfredi, Salerno port
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople staying in Salerno who want the cheapest way onto the water, from €95, and a long stop in Amalfi: 4.5 hours is the longest of the three.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you are a cruise ship passenger, as the listing says the return time can vary with weather or port traffic. Its score of 5.9 comes from only 14 reviews, well below the Sorrento trips, and it is not wheelchair accessible.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Molo Manfredi, Salerno port. Molo Manfredi, Via Molo Manfredi, Salerno port. The listing says the boat leaves 30 minutes before the indicated time, so you must arrive earlier to register. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat. The group is capped at 16 people and needs at least 6 to run.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide during the boat ride when the group has six or more. With fewer than six, the listing says the tour is run with an audio guide.
Included
  • Transport by boat
  • English-speaking guide during the boat ride
  • Lemon sorbet tasting in Positano
Not included
  • Lunch and drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

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Questions about boat trips in Amalfi Coast

Which Amalfi Coast boat tour is best?

On scores, the small-boat trip from Sorrento, from €185, with 9.1 from 229 reviews. For free cancellation and Ravello, the Sorrento day from €120.

How much does an Amalfi Coast boat tour cost?

From €95 for the Salerno cruise, from €120 for the Ravello day and from €185 for the small-boat trip from Sorrento.

How long do the Amalfi Coast boat tours last?

Eight hours for the two Sorrento trips and ten hours for the Salerno cruise, including time ashore.

Is there a snorkelling stop on the Amalfi Coast?

Only on the small-boat trip from Sorrento, which includes snorkelling equipment and swimming stops.

Can I cancel an Amalfi Coast boat tour?

The Ravello day and the Salerno cruise allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The small-boat trip is not refundable.

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