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Small-Group Amalfi Coast Day Cruise from Positano
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Small-Group Amalfi Coast Day Cruise from Positano

By Blue Star Boat Tours
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Enjoy a day on the water and on land during this Amalfi Coast cruise, a stress-free way to see some of Italy's beautiful landscapes. Not only do you not need to worry about renting snorkeling equipment, but your guide also takes you to a secluded cave that would be difficult to find alone. Plus, spend time visiting Ravello or Amalfi at your own pace without your group holding you back during free time.
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English, Italian
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Highlights
  • Book online ahead of time to guarantee a spot on this Amalfi Coast cruise 
  • Enjoy one drink on board as a captain tells you facts about the area 
  • No need to drag snorkeling equipment along—it’s provided
  • A guide takes you to a secluded cave past Maiori for a swim
  • Choose to explore Ravello or Amalfi at your own pace

  • Professional skipper
  • Transport by boat
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • 1 drink on board (soda or mineral water)
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Admission to Emerald Grotto (approx. 10 euros)
  • Entrance fees and activities
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto)

For this Amalfi Coast cruise, make your own way to the Positano port. Hop aboard your boat, and get ready for an exciting day of swimming, snorkeling, and exploring. Cruise by Conca dei Marini, the Emerald Grotto, the whitewashed houses of Praiano, and the Furore fjord. Your guide knows the best hidden coves to go to. Stop in a cave, and take a dip in the fresh spring water. Afterward, your boat docks at Amalfi. You can either explore Amalfi on your own or opt to go to the resort town of Ravello by bus. Either way, you can enjoy your free time without being rushed. Once it’s time to meet up with your group, get back on your boat. If there’s enough time, your tour stops at another secluded cave for a dip in the water. Your tour ends back the Positano port.

Start:
  • Via Grado, 14, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
    Our Info desk "Bluestar Boat Tours" is opposite the Restaurant Chez Black - Main Beach Positano Spiaggia Grande
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6439AMALFI

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • The minimum age to drink alcohol in Italy is 16 years; ID may be required
    • It is recommended that you bring along a towel and appropriate clothing (shorts, sunscreen, swimwear, etc.)
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Not recommended for travelers with sea sickness issues
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6439AMALFI

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    • Via Grado, 14, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
      Our Info desk "Bluestar Boat Tours" is opposite the Restaurant Chez Black - Main Beach Positano Spiaggia Grande
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    • Blue Star Boat Tours
      1,434
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    • dorothyr941
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best boat tour we’ve ever taken
      This was hands down the best day trip and boat tour we have ever taken in many places around the world. Our skipper Carlos and first mate Skye were spectacular in every way, making us feel welcome, comfortable and offering a convivial fun experience throughout the day. We recommend only staying in Amalfi for one hour and opting for the special lunch experience at a beachside restaurant. Our late October excursion still afforded beautiful weather and swimmable waters. We also opted for the Emerald Grotto tour. A special encore was a school of dolphins escorting us home. Gracie Mille to Skye and Carlos for a perfect day!
      Written October 22, 2024
    • N4670RFallend
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best trip in Italy
      What an amazing trip. The crew was gracious, on time, lots of Prosecco and other drinks the entire trip. It was the highlight of the Italy trip. The entire trip had amazing scenery. Would do it again tomorrow.
      Written September 29, 2024
    • fdfieldfam
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Phenomenal sunset boat trip!
      Bluestar is the best! We had a full day trip planned, but unfortunately the weather turned very bad that day and it was cancelled. Elizabeth stayed in touch with us continuously and we were able to rebook a sunset cruise a few days later that was the highlight of our two week Italian vacation! Carlo was our captain, and he made the trip so much fun and so memorable! He showed us several beautiful spots along the coast, and then headed back to watch the sunset over Positano. He told us stories and shared history of the area. It was simply breathtaking! Book with Bluestar!
      Written September 22, 2024
    • Roam59859537799
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amalfi Coast an experience of a lifetime.
      Pasquale was a real gentleman. Wonderful host. Lunch was great. Very special memory. Will do it again. Saw all the beautiful sites on Amalfi coast.
      Written September 17, 2024
    • O8539MPpatriciat
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful views and escape from the heat!
      The staff were friendly and responsive. The snacks and drinks offered onboard were much appreciated. The trip was relaxing and it was great to be out on the water away from the heat and the crowds. I would recommend Blue Star Boat Tours!
      Written September 11, 2024
    • ziting z
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day at sea
      We did half day + sunset tour from positano to amalfi coast. This is absolutely highlight of our trip! The water is crystal clear and warm. The entire boat ride we had scenic views. Our skipper Giofranco is the best. He’s very nice and welcoming. He showed us a lot of good scenic views and made a few stops for swimming. The trip was customized to our interests. Totally love it! Highly recommend
      Written September 3, 2024
    • Brian T
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exactly what we were hoping for
      Our captain was very kind and accommodating. The coast was stunning. Would highly recommend this boat tour in Positano!
      Written September 2, 2024
    • 469alexx
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The highlight of our trip to Italy.
      We spent a full day cruising the Amalfi Coast with our captain Gianfranco which was truly spectacular and has definitely been the highlight of our Italy trip. Our captain was very knowledgeable about the area and nothing was too much trouble and recommended a fantastic restaurant for lunch….I can highly recommend Blue Star boat tours as the only way to see the Amalfi Coast.
      Written August 3, 2024
    • anniemN4620VJ
      0 contributions
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      Carlo was the best driver! 10/10 Experience
      Absolutely amazing experience with Blue Star! We were gonna be a little late due to traffic but they were so accommodating and understanding. We had the BEST boat driver, Carlo! He was so passionate about what he was showing us which made it even more special to experience. They stock you with prosecco, aperol, beer and even provide snacks! This was one of our favorite excursions our entire Italy trip!
      Written July 14, 2024
    • christiemongi
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highlight of our trip!
      We had the most amazing day with a private half day tour. Our captain, Vincenzo, brought us to a few different places along the coast and took the time to point out different sites/towns. The boat was stunning as well. Elisabeth was very responsive and helpful with our question in advance, and we ended up getting a larger boat than we originally booked. This was definitely one of the highlights of our Italy trip and we would highly recommend Blue Star!
      Written June 24, 2024
    • leahbK4649NS
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dolphins, drinks, and views- a MUST DO!
      This is an absolute MUST DO! It was a perfect way to spend a couple hours. The views and sipping drinks was perfect. Dolphins even came and played around our boat. Highly recommend!
      Written June 23, 2024
    • nanndahl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boat tour of the Amalfi coast
      We had a great trip with our captain, Franco! Not only was he an excellente guide and captain, he was also a great DJ 🥰 Thank you!
      Written June 16, 2024
    • Passenger66878755988
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best tour ever!!
      We did a 7 hour tour on a private boat. Our captain Gianfranco was the best. He took us to all the sites on the coast and he couldn’t try any harder to please us. He said it’s your day your decisions. And that’s exactly what we did.
      Written June 10, 2024
    • Lisa I
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      Best experience in Positano!
      This was the highlight of our trip!! The people running this business were awesome to work with! So helpful and kind! We loved our boat captain Nicola! He was great, attentive, and very skilled! He showed us all the best places and made us feel so comfortable! I highly recommend using this company for your experience!!! Julie and Elisabeth were just awesome!!!
      Written June 10, 2024
    • anthonymH3471VG
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      Best day of the trip!
      Beautiful tour! Our captain, Gian Franco, was fun, personable, and knew the ins and outs of the coast in great detail. Highly recommend!
      Written May 29, 2024
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    Amanda C
    Miami, FL11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022 • Couples
    This day trip was the HIGHLIGHT from our 4 night stay in Positano. We were so BLESSED to have Mario as our boat captain! He showed us the best swimming spots that included a small grotto prior to our stop in Amalfi. We opted to stay in Amalfi for one hour (def recommend) and then proceeded to a lovely beach restaurant we could only arrive via boat, enjoying some delicious fresh seafood pasta. We stopped in an additional spot to swim on our way back. Throughout our trip he shared the beautiful history and music of Amalfi with his voice and wife (accordion) and treated us at the end with his mother's fresh Limoncello 🥹🍋✨ truly a magical time!
    Written July 21, 2022
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    CoastalMassGuy
    Cape Cod, MA20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    We had such a wonderful day on our boat tour with Blue Star! We took a seven hour tour during our stay in Positano in July, and our trip couldn’t have been better! Our tour guide, Mario, was charismatic and fun, and he made sure we had the best day on the water! As we cruised along the coast, Mario shared the history or significance of the houses and coves as we went by. He had a packed cooler with drinks to take as we wanted, and we stopped a few times to swim on our way towards Amalfi. Towels, along with snorkels and pool noodles were waiting for us as we swam into the caves, surrounded by boats and the beautiful cliffs. We had enough time to explore Amalfi and have some lunch before we made our way back. We stopped again to swim, then Mario wowed us with his accordion, playing us 4 or 5 songs as we drank his mom’s limoncello. Blue Star makes you feel welcome right from check in, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again. Thank you for the wonderful memories!
    Written July 30, 2021
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    bellie_15
    Vancouver, British Columbia9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022 • Couples
    The check-in process, boarding and disembarking all went smoothly. Our guide Luigi was friendly and we could tell he was very experienced: he could maneuver the boat up close (very close we could touch the rock) to caves, forwards and backwards, without a scratch or a bump! Since our group wasn’t interested in queuing for the Emerald Grotto, we decided to go for a swim in a nearby spot instead. Wish we had more swim spots like at the amazing Fiordo di Fiore but at least the boat went into the area. We had a leisurely boat ride to Amalfi, plenty of time once there (3 hrs) and had a speedy boat ride back to Positano. It was a very comfortable and enjoyable trip on a very nice boat that I’d book again! Great value too!
    Written May 21, 2022
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    Thank you so much for your lovely review and thank you especially for your kind words for our Captain Luigi. As mentioned the Fjord of Furore is World UNESCO heritage - therefore it is protected area - this means is controlled by the Coast Guard. Through Instagram the spot got very hyped - to get the perfect shot people need to take the bus and walk the stairs down. Your feedback is very important for us as we realized that we need to make a better description of the Fjord and its limits. Have a wonderful day, Elisabeth + Peppe
    Written May 22, 2022
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    Allison S
    27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    One of my other favorite days of the trip! This full day boat cruise of the Amalfi Coast was amazing and so fun! We did have a group of 12 people, but the group was great and the boat did not feel crowded at all. On the way out, you cruise slowly, close to the coast line, and the boat driver / tour guide filled us in on lots of the beautiful places up in the cliffs as we passed. We stopped a couple of times to swim, the boat had noodles to float with and googles for seeing all the fish, which was fun! There were plenty of snacks and drinks on board, and we even had a bottle of champagne! In Amalfi, you can spend one hour there and then go to a restaurant or stay in Amalfi for three hours. You don’t really have time to make it up to Ravello also in that time period, which was my original plan. But the buses getting up there are all packed and you would have to wait in line both ways so we decided not to risk that. So we spent an hour exploring Amalfi (which is really all you need), then went with most the group to the lunch place, which was fine but nothing special. The annoying part is they make you spend 2 hours at the restaurant before we headed back to pick up the rest of the group that stayed in Amalfi. N the way back we stopped one more time to swim then headed back to Positano at a faster pace than the way out.
    Written January 7, 2024
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    Beth R
    Spring, TX3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    Do yourself a favor and book the "Explore the Amalfi Coast - Full Day shared tour with a small group" boat tour with Saulo as your Captain! He is so very nice and very knowledge as he grew up in Positano. It is a family business. The boat was very clean and spacious. We had 10 or 12 people on the boat and we had plenty of room. They passed out water, cold drinks, beer, and Prosecco which was very refreshing! There was a toilet on the boat. They had goggles, pool noodles to float with and towels for us to use. We were dropped off in Amalfi after a couple of stops to jump in the water. We were in Amalfi for three hours around noon time to eat, shop and sightsee. After we were picked up from Amalfi, we had another jump in the water on the way back to Positano. Very relaxing day! It is definitely worth it! The coastline was amazing!
    Written June 2, 2022
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    Cecilia M
    Essex Fells, NJ7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    Amazing professional company. They taught us about the history and culture of the area, took us to amazing swimming areas and a lovely beach restaurant. I accidently twisted my ankle transferring to a smaller boat, and Pepe the tour guide and boat driver was amazing in getting me comfortably seated, bringing me an ice pack. He went arranged for me to get a taxi back to my AirBNB once we were back on land. I can't say enough wonderful things about this company.
    Written July 7, 2022
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    Brooke W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our tour was fabulous, 10/10. Nicola did a fantastic job navigating and took us to two places to swim, the emerald grotto (10€/person and honestly wasn’t worth it, 25 mins riding in a boat in circles in a small cave), Amalfi to explore for an hour,
    (You definitely don’t need more than an hour, it’s so packed and crowded, we got the lemon sorbet in an actual lemon and then got tiramisu to go at cafe Pansa which would definitely do again) and a lovely spot for lunch that’s only accessible by boat (the risotto and lobster linguini are chefs kiss). This is a beautiful boat and we met so many amazing friends! Would definitely recommend this to anyone on a trip in the Amalfi coast, it was definitely both of our favorite day on the trip! Not worth doing a private cruise when you have this as an incredible option.
    Written October 9, 2023
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    Jamil Alexander
    Oslo, Norway47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This company knows how to treat people right and ensure they have a fantastic time enjoying the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.

    The boat was comfortable and captain was lovely. We liked how the different activities were accessible for all and if you wanted to stay in Amalfi town longer (for example), it wouldn’t be an issue.

    The cruise itself was gorgeous and highlight of my trip to Positano. Worth every penny.

    In terms of Covid-19 measures. This company took the temperatures of all passengers and their contact information. We were very reassured.

    Thanks again for an amazing day.
    Written July 24, 2020
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    Paula R
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023
    Our shared boat tour was fantastic. Twelve guests on board and there was plenty of room for everyone in either sun or shade. Towels and water provided. As well as a small glass of Prosecco on the way over and a limoncello on the way back. We stopped twice to swim and even though it wasn’t a very warm day some of us went in anyway. The Emerald Grotto was an option and was 10 euro per person. Our skipper was Mario and he cranked the music up on our way back which was fun. Elisabeth was great with communication and everything went smoothly. 5 star - loved it!
    Written May 7, 2023
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    Kristen T
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you’re traveling to Positano and have any desire to be on the water for the day and explore more of the coast, I HIGHLY recommend this tour! My best friend and I just took a trip to Italy and we both agreed our boat tour was one of our favorite things we did. We had Skye and Nicolino as our captain and guide and they were wonderful!!! We got to swim a couple times, stop at Amalfi to shop in the city and went to lunch at a restaurant you can only get to by boat. 10/10 experience!!! 🤍🤍🤍
    Written October 27, 2024
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