Private Boat Tour Amalfi CoastPrivate Boat Tour Amalfi Coast from Positano: Piers, Routes and Lengths
A private boat tour Amalfi Coast from Positano starts at the Spiaggia Grande pier and runs from a 90-minute evening cruise to an eight-hour day that reaches Capri. This page compares lengths, costs and routes from Positano, explains the stairs down to the pier and the Praiano alternatives, and sets out what is included and what you pay on top. Start with the private boat tour Amalfi Coast catalog, then use the tables here to pick a length and a direction.
Quick answer Positano prices and lengths
A private boat tour from Positano costs from EUR 300 (about $336) per boat for a 2-hour speedboat up to EUR 2,400 for an 8-hour day with Capri, according to Positano Boats. Half days of 3.5 to 4 hours cover one side of the coast. A seven-hour full day covers both sides. The boat leaves from the Spiaggia Grande pier, reached only on foot.
Key takeaways
- For a short evening, the private sunset cruise with Prosecco runs 1.5 hours from Positano or Praiano from $513.78 per boat.
- For a full day, the seven-hour private gozzo tour from Positano or Praiano is $1,233 per boat for up to 6 with fuel included.
- Compare every figure in the price per boat section of the homepage.
- Staying further west? See the Sorrento departures on private boat tours from Sorrento.
Where the Boat Leaves: Spiaggia Grande and the Praiano Alternatives
Positano has one pier and no road to it. Planning the walk down is part of booking.
The Spiaggia Grande Pier
Boats board at the Spiaggia Grande pier, the only pier in Positano, next to the ferry ticket offices. It closes when seas are rough. There is no road from the pier to the upper town, only stairs, and porters work the pier. Taxis stop at the top of the stairs about 10 to 15 minutes above the beach, and the climb back up takes about twice as long.
Positano Boats asks guests to arrive 15 minutes early and finds its crew at a blue and white stand on the beach. Lucibello boards from its own private pier, with the office at Via del Brigantino 9. On a 09:00 departure with a 15-minute check-in, leave a hillside hotel around 08:20 to 08:30.
Parking is tight: garages on Viale Pasitea charge EUR 4 to 7 per hour (about $4 to $8).
| Point | What to know |
|---|---|
| Spiaggia Grande pier | Only pier, next to ferry ticket offices, porters available |
| Stairs | 10-15 min down from where taxis stop, about twice that up |
| Arrival | 15 minutes early at the Positano Boats stand |
| Rough seas | Pier closes, boats may not sail |
| Alternatives | Marina di Praia or La Gavitella boarding docks in Praiano |
Sources: Positano.com, Positano Boats, Lucibello, amalficoast.boats.
Private Boat Tours from Positano
These catalog listings all leave from Positano or let you board in Positano. Each card shows the price basis, group size, fuel policy and cancellation window. Most are priced per boat, not per person, so the cost per head falls as your group grows.
from $763
Positano 4-hour gozzo
4-Hour Private Gozzo Charter from Positano: Amalfi Coast Highlights
A four-hour private gozzo cruise out of Positano harbour with swim and snorkel stops, drinks and snacks, and the price per group of up to 6. Suits couples and families who want a short, flexible day on the water.
$763 per group of up to 6, all taxes and fees included.
- Departs Positano harbour
- Licensed English-speaking skipper
- Complimentary drinks onboard
- Up to 6 guests
from $537
Positano sunset aperitif
Private Sunset Boat Charter from Positano: 2-Hour Amalfi Coast Evening Tour
A private sunset cruise from Positano past Praiano and the Furore Fjord with beer, prosecco, Aperol Spritz and Limoncello on board, priced per group of up to 4. Suits couples and small groups after a short evening trip.
$537 per group of up to 4, all taxes and fees included. Listed duration is 1.5 hours; the description calls it a 2-hour cruise.
- Departs Positano at sunset
- 2-hour evening cruise
- Dramatic rock formations and sea stacks
- Refreshing drinks included
from $1,233
Positano or Praiano gozzo
Full-Day Private Gozzo Tour from Positano or Praiano: Entire Amalfi Coast
A seven-hour private gozzo day from Positano or Praiano with swim and snorkel stops, a free hour in Positano and a lunch stop at Conca dei Marini. Suits groups of up to 6 who want a flexible full day.
From $1,233 per group of up to 6.
- Departs Positano or Praiano
- 7 hours: full coastline covered
- Multiple swim stops in secluded coves
- Traditional wooden gozzo boat
from $1,016.14
Choose your boat size
Amalfi Coast: Private Boat Trip from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi
A six-hour private cruise along the Amalfi Coast with a local skipper, fuel, soft drinks and snorkel masks included, and the boat size picked at checkout. Suits families and couples who want to set the pace of the stops themselves.
From $1,016.14 per boat, not per person.
- Choice of four boat sizes
- Departs Positano, Praiano, Amalfi and other villages
- Fuel, taxes and port fees included
- Private boat, price per boat
from $1,484.24
Seven hours, snorkel gear
Amalfi Coast: Private Luxury Boat Day from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi
A seven-hour private day on a 27-33 ft luxury boat with several swim and snorkel stops, snacks, drinks and towels included. Suits groups who want the longest time on the water and the beaches and grottos told with history.
From $1,484.24 per boat, not per person.
- Rated 5.0 from 256 reviews
- Seven hours on the water
- Snorkeling gear and towels included
- Not recommended with sea sickness
from $513.78
Sunset with limoncello
Positano or Praiano: Private Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
A 90-minute private sunset cruise from Positano or Praiano with a glass of Prosecco, homemade limoncello and snacks. Suits couples and small groups who want a short evening on the water.
From $513.78 per boat, not per person.
- Rated 4.8 from 133 reviews
- 90-minute sunset cruise
- Prosecco and homemade limoncello
- Private boat, price per boat
from $1,244.48
Capri and Li Galli
Amalfi Coast to Capri: Private Full-Day Boat Cruise
A six-hour private cruise from Positano or another village across the Bay of Naples to Capri, passing Li Galli and the Faraglioni with swim stops on the way. Suits groups who want Capri by their own boat and a free hand on time ashore.
From $1,244.48 per boat, not per person.
- Rated 4.8 from 145 reviews
- Capri, Faraglioni and Li Galli
- Choice of four boat sizes
- Capri main port fee EUR 100 only if used
Figures current in Q4 2026.
Private Boat Tours from Positano by Length
Pick the length first, because it decides how far you get.
Half Day or Full Day
A 4-hour half day reaches the Praiano coast or the Li Galli side, but not Capri: the Capri round trip alone uses about 3 of those 4 hours. Seven hours is the standard full day along the whole coast. Capri needs at least 6 hours and is usually sold as its own 7 to 8-hour product.
The catalog prices below are per boat, so per head is the price divided by your group.
| Length | What it covers | Catalog price per boat | Price per head, 6 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hours | Sunset cruise, Positano or Praiano | $513.78 to $537 | not stated, capacity differs |
| 4 hours | Amalfi Coast highlights, swim stops | $763 | about $127.17 |
| 6 hours | Full coast, your pace | $1,016.14 | not stated |
| 7 hours | Entire coast, Positano or Praiano | $1,233 | about $205.50 |
| 6 hours | Capri day with Li Galli and Faraglioni | $1,244.48 | not stated |
| 7 hours | Luxury boat, Positano, Praiano or Amalfi | $1,484.24 | not stated |
How Long Positano to Amalfi, Li Galli and Capri Take
Distances here are crossing times, and the ferry is the honest yardstick.
Crossing Times from Positano
The public ferry makes Positano to Amalfi in 20 to 25 minutes and costs EUR 10 to 14 one way (about $11 to $16). It is transport only, with no cove stops. A private boat covers the same water but adds swim stops and free time.
The Li Galli islets sit about 6 km southwest of Positano. Capri is further: about 40 minutes by fast ferry and around 50 minutes by private motorboat.
| Trip | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Positano to Amalfi, ferry | 20-25 min | EUR 10-14 one way (about $11-16) |
| Positano to Amalfi, private half day | 4-5 h with a 9:30 start, 3 h ashore on some tours | see the prices section |
| Positano to Li Galli | about 6 km southwest | no fare, swimming restricted in reserve zones |
| Positano to Capri, ferry | about 40 min | from EUR 27.50-30 one way |
| Positano to Capri, private boat | about 50 min | from EUR 1,780 for an 8 h day (about $1,994) |
Sources: Positano.com, Wikipedia, Capri.com, Bluekeys.
West or East: Li Galli and Nerano, or Praiano and Amalfi
Positano sits in the middle, so you choose a direction each day.
West to Li Galli and Nerano
The Li Galli islets lie about 6 km southwest of Positano, between Positano and Capri. They sit inside the Punta Campanella marine reserve: anchoring is banned in Zone B around the islets, and swimming is only allowed there with authorisation. Zone A around the Vetara rock bans access entirely.
Nerano and Marina del Cantone lie beyond, on the Sorrento side, and are a lunch stop with swim coves on the way.
- Three main islets: Gallo Lungo, Castelluccia, Rotonda
- Reserve zones apply, so follow the skipper on anchoring and swimming
- Pairs naturally with a Capri day on the same heading
East to Praiano, Furore and Amalfi
East of Positano the coast runs through Praiano, the Furore fjord, Conca dei Marini and on to Amalfi, Maiori and Vietri. A 2-hour speedboat from Positano reaches Praiano, the Tras e Iesc caves, the Africana grotto and Furore. Full days add Amalfi free time: Lucibello's 7-hour Amalfi day includes 3 hours in Amalfi and two swim stops.
The Emerald Grotto at Conca dei Marini charges an entry of about EUR 5 to 10 per person (about $6 to $11), not included in the boat price.
Sources: Wikipedia, Massa Lubrense tourism, Positano Boats, Lucibello.
Sunset from Positano
The short evening cruise is Positano's most affordable private trip.
What a Sunset Cruise Costs
Sunset cruises from Positano last 1.5 to 3 hours. Prices on operator pages run from EUR 300 (about $336) for a 90-minute trip for up to 6 with Luxury Boats Positano, through EUR 350 for Positano Boats' 1.5-hour cruise for up to 12, to EUR 450 for the Luxury Boats Positano Amalfi Coast sunset. Two catalog options run from Positano or Praiano, both with drinks on board.
- Sunset cruises run May to September
| Option | Length | Price per boat |
|---|---|---|
| Private sunset cruise with Prosecco | 1.5 hours | $513.78 |
| Private sunset charter from Positano | 1.5 hours | $537 |
| Positano Boats sunset | 1.5 hours | EUR 350 (about $392) |
| Luxury Boats Positano sunset | 1.5 hours | from EUR 450 (about $504) |
| Luxury Boats 90-minute experience | 1.5 hours | from EUR 300 (about $336), max 6 |
What It Costs from Positano
Positano departure prices, per boat unless stated, from operator pages and the catalog.
Costs by Trip
The cheapest private option from Positano is a 2-hour speedboat from EUR 300 per boat (about $336) with Positano Boats. Full days run from EUR 1,500 to 2,400 depending on whether Capri is included. Blue Star Positano and Boat Experience Positano publish no prices, so you enquire directly. positano.com quotes private charters from EUR 500 (about $560).
The full coast-wide ladder sits on the Amalfi Coast private boat prices page.
| Operator | Trip | Price per boat |
|---|---|---|
| Positano Boats | 2 h speedboat, max 4 | from EUR 300 (about $336) |
| Positano Boats | 4 h half day, max 12 | EUR 1,000 (about $1,120) |
| Positano Boats | 7 h Amalfi Coast, max 12 | EUR 1,500 (about $1,680) |
| Positano Boats | 8 h Amalfi Coast and Capri, max 12 | EUR 2,400 (about $2,688) |
| Luxury Boats Positano | 4 h half day Amalfi, max 12 | from EUR 1,200 (about $1,344) |
| Luxury Boats Positano | 7 h full day, max 12 | from EUR 1,500 (about $1,680) |
| amalficoast.boats | Positano 4 h | EUR 680 (about $762) |
| 4-Hour Private Gozzo Charter from Positano | 4 h gozzo, up to 6 | $763 |
| Full-Day Private Gozzo Tour from Positano or Praiano | 7 h gozzo, up to 6 | $1,233 |
Sources: Positano Boats, Luxury Boats Positano, amalficoast.boats, positano.com.
Boats and What Is Included
Gozzo or speedboat, and the two things to ask before you pay.
Gozzo or Speedboat
A gozzo is a traditional Sorrentine wooden-hulled boat, 7 to 10 m long, carrying about 6 to 12 passengers. Speedboats are smaller and faster. The practical difference: most boats have a restroom, but smaller gozzi and speedboats may not, and only cabin boats have luggage storage.
Ask about both when you book.
- Fuel is usually included on skippered private tours, but not always, so ask in writing
- Emerald Grotto entry runs about EUR 5-10 per person (about $6-11) on top
- The Blue Grotto is about EUR 18-19 per person (about $20-21) in cash, entered by rowboat only
What Comes as Standard
On the catalog Positano listings, skipper, fuel, towels, drinks and snorkel gear appear on most cards. Food is usually limited to snacks and drinks, with lunch ashore extra at roughly EUR 25 to 50 per person (about $28 to $56). Tips are not obligatory in Italy, and a suggested amount is 5 to 10 percent of the fare in cash.
Sources: positano.com, amalficoast.boats, Capri.com, Bluekeys.
Booking, Weather and Cancellation
When to book, what time to sail and what happens in a rough sea.
Lead Times and Slots
Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead, and 4 or more weeks for August. Positano Boats runs departures at 09:00 or 14:00 from Spiaggia Grande. Morning is the better slot: seas are calmer, and the afternoon north-westerly breeze makes the open leg toward Capri uncomfortable.
If the pier closes or conditions are dangerous, boats do not sail, and operators such as Kiss from Italy and Positano Boats refund in full or offer a reschedule at the captain's discretion.
- Positano Boats cancellation window: 7 or more days full refund, 3 to 6 days 50 percent, 2 days or less none
- Catalog listings carry free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Confirm fuel, grotto tickets and mooring fees in writing before paying the balance
Shared or Private
Shared boat tours from Positano cost about EUR 95 per person (about $106), and the break-even against a private boat comes at roughly 8 guests. Below that, a private charter wins on route freedom and swim stops. The price per boat section of the homepage has the arithmetic.
Sources: Positano Boats, amalficoast.boats, Bluekeys.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a boat ride from Positano to Amalfi?
The public ferry takes 20 to 25 minutes and costs EUR 10 to 14 one way (about $11 to $16). A private half day makes the same run with swim stops and about 3 hours in Amalfi on some tours. See the timing section.
What is the best way to get from Positano to Amalfi?
For transport alone, the ferry is fastest at 20 to 25 minutes for EUR 10 to 14. For a day out with swimming and coves, a private boat from about EUR 300 for 2 hours (about $336) is the comparison to make on the prices page.
Which pier does a private boat leave from in Positano?
The Spiaggia Grande pier, the town's only pier, next to the ferry ticket offices, reached by stairs with no road access. Some operators also board at Marina di Praia or La Gavitella in Praiano. Details in the pier section.
How much is a private boat tour from Positano?
From EUR 300 per boat (about $336) for a 2-hour speedboat to EUR 2,400 for an 8-hour day with Capri, with half days around EUR 680 to 1,200. Full figures in the prices section.
Can a 4-hour private boat tour from Positano reach Capri?
No. The Capri round trip uses about 3 of those 4 hours, so a half day covers either the Li Galli side or the Praiano and Amalfi side. Capri needs its own 6 to 8-hour day, such as the private Capri cruise from Positano.
Can I board a private boat in Praiano instead of Positano?
Yes. Positano Boats also boards at Marina di Praia and La Gavitella in Praiano, which skips the stairs down to the Positano pier. Details are in the pier section.