Salerno to Amalfi and Positano Private Boat Excursion: A Customized Coastal Adventure

Embark on a customized coastal adventure from Salerno to Amalfi and Positano. Explore the stunning Amalfi Coast on a private boat excursion, swim in crystal-clear waters, and discover hidden grottos.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lungomare di Salerno - Your day begins by meeting your boat and captain at the Salerno tourist port near Piazza della Concordia and the lungomare (waterfront) of Salerno.

  • Vietri sul Mare - Ceramics, ceramics, ceramics! Vietri is the top producer of the famous Amalfi Coast ceramics. It is a colorful town bordering the city of Salerno.

  • Cetara - Cetara is the village where the pirates chose to make their base when invading the Amalfi Coast in the 9th century. The village is most known for its fish dishes, specifically tuna and anchovies, recognized throughout all of Italy and now the world

  • Erchie - Legend says that Erchie was founded by Hercules when he arrived in Italy from Greece. It is a tranquil place to stop for a swim

  • Spiaggia Di Minori - Stop for free time in Minori if you would like to see the ruins of an ancient Roman villa or stop for something sweet from the famous Sal de Riso bakery.

  • Maiori - A large beach and sidewalk, (called “lungomare”, meaning” along the sea” in Italian) full of shops and cafes.

  • Amalfi - The most famous town on the Amalfi Coast, a bustling village with a beautiful cathedral dedicated to St. Andrew and home to five star hotels, shops, restaurants and an old paper mill/museum which produces organic paper.

  • Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto) - Stop for a tour inside this large grotto on the Amalfi Coast known for its emerald green water. (Visiting the grotto is optional and the entrance fee is not included in this excursion.)

  • Fiordo di Furore - If you stop in Amalfi, don’t miss the chance to visit the peaceful Cloister of Paradise in Amalfi’s Duomo di Sant’Andrea.

  • Marina di Praia Beach - See the charming Marina di Praia beach near Praiano, which is also one of the points you can depart from on this excursion.

  • Spiaggia Grande - Stop for free time in Positano if you would like to stroll along the beach, visit the town’s lovely church, or enjoy a bit of shopping.

What's Included
  • Local captain
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Towels
  • Beer and bottle of Prosecco available
  • Use of snorkeling masks
  • Fuel, taxes, and port fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (An optional stop with many small local restaurants accessible by boat long the way)
  • Gratuities
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Emerald Grotto (optional) entrance fee is €7 per person
Additional Information

Cruise ship docking in Salerno? Discover the best of the Amalfi Coast on a private boat excursion. See the coastline through the eyes of a local with your own private boat and captain, swim in the various inlets and bays and check out the natural formations and grottos. These private excursions are customized to suit any itinerary. You can customise by allocating the time you have based on what you are most interested in seeing on the itinerary.

  • You MUST contact your local provider the day before your excursion! Use the telephone number listed on your voucher and get in touch via WhatsApp, text or phone call. This is very important!
  • At time of booking, please provide hotel or accommodation name (if applicable) and 2 contact numbers. We will be in touch with you the day before the excursion for any final details or questions.
  • Cruise ship passengers MUST include the following information: ship name, docking time, and re-boarding time.
  • If you are coming in on a cruise, you will be docked at the cruise ship port. A car can be set up to take you to the Piazza della Corcordia port where the boat excursion departs. Just let us know at the time of booking, or you can simply take a taxi, as the ports are roughly a distance of 5 minutes.
  • NOTE: Our experienced captains monitor sea conditions continuously and are solely responsible for deeming them acceptable or not. If necessary, routes or itineraries can be changed by the captain at any time. The boat tour will be refundable only if on the scheduled day the weather is deemed “unsafe” by the boat captain, in which case the provider will offer to either re-schedule or to honor a full refund. If the captain says that the weather and sea conditions are safe to go out, the boat tour is considered firm and non-refundable.
  • NOTE: Sights are marked “Pass By” simply because you can decide to spend as much or as little time as you would like. Exclusive Cruises will help you plan a relaxed tour custom fit to your travel desires.
  • ATTENTION! At checkout there are different boat categories to choose from (size, open vs. cabin, etc). Please read the descriptions so that you are aware of which category you are booking. We are not responsable if you book a boat category thinking you are booking a different one. The boat category you book is what you will have on the day of the excursion.
Location
Piazza della Concordia
Departure from the port at Piazza Della Concordia, which is not far from where cruise ships arrive. Once you exit the cruise ship, take a taxi to the neighboring port (aprox. 5 minutes) or walk (aprox. 20 minutes). Walk to the end of the pier.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reneess3328oe
Jul 21, 2024
Spectacular ! Do not miss these views - Amazing day and tour along Amalfi. Boat was beautiful and captain Enzo was so nice and enjoyable. Stopped for several swims and an amazing lunch spot recommended by captain. This is a relaxing yet unbelievable way to see Amalfi. Would highly recommend !!
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Sachin_p
Jul 7, 2024
Highly recommended! - 5 stars, highly recommended! Our driver Enzo was waiting for us on time with a cooler full of cold drinks (water, sodas, white wine). He tailored our day to our preferences. We wanted to stop in Amalfi and have lunch there. He suggested an amazing local bakery that had the best lemon cake I ever had. We then did a stop in Positano which was super crowded but it was great to have our own boat so we could leave when we wanted to. During the boat ride, Enzo pointed out many interesting points of view around the coast including a grotto he took us in! All in all, I highly recommend doing this!
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Rebecca_r
May 2, 2024
Amazing experience! Must do in Amalfi - Serena and Salvatore were amazing, boat was beautiful, and view was breath taking. Tour was 6 hours exploring caves / coast. We stopped for a delicious lunch. Could have stayed on that boat 6 more hours! 10/10
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Jfoleyroc
Oct 4, 2023
Best way to experience the Amalfi coast - This is the way to see the Amalfi coast. We got off the cruise boat and they met us at the next dock. Beautiful boat compared to all the other ones available. Booking a cattle boat was nearly just as expensive and this was a luxury experience, Champaign, private captain and host. Went anywhere we wanted though we deferred to their experience.
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Dee-dee
Aug 11, 2023
Djhammmm - Flavio made our trip wonderful!!! Great communication ! Highly recommend. Met expectations! The only thing I would change is the lunch restaurant, they need a new place ( bad service) but he apologized and was genuinely concerned! Great tour
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Richard_k
Jul 17, 2023
Best time - The entire trip was incredible. The boat Chevalier was a perfect size, Marco the skipper was amazing and the day was incredible.
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Nicksi5508ng
Jul 11, 2023
Absolutely amazing - Thank you so much for today. Really was perfect… Marco was phenomenal literally made our day with the effort he went into😁😁 memory I’ll never forget thank you guys 😃😃
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Heydendavis
Jun 19, 2023
An amazing day on the water - We happened upon Exclusive Cruises as we were planning a multi-generational family trip to Italy. The communication in advance of the trip was wonderful. We had "booked" a private boat cruise from Sorrento to Capri...but as we got closer we realized that Salerno would be much closer to where we were staying. The team at Exclusive Cruises coordinated taxis to pick us up and bring us to the marina. Our hostess, Carmen, and our captain were incredibly friendly and accommodating. We were enjoying seeing the Amalfi coast and really wanted to go somewhere for a leisurely lunch and swim. So they pivoted and rearranged the schedule. We got to see a beautiful grotto and swim in some gorgeous areas...and experienced one of the most delightful meals ever. They provided us interesting facts about the area and really made the experience feel very special. We would absolutely do this again!
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G6564poanthonyp
Jun 17, 2023
Great day along the Amalfi coast from Salerno to Positano - Let me tell you, this trip was the highlight of our family trip. Francesco was the best captain/tour guide we could have hoped for. His knowledge of each small village and great places to take a dip in the water were exceptional. I would not look anywhere else if you want a private boat tour from Salerno to Positano with a stop for lunch at Ristorante La'Tonnarella. Ask for Francesco and have a great day. Anthony & Kat
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Mary_b
Jun 26, 2023
The coast line gorgeous. ... - The coast line gorgeous. . The boat was new and beautiful. Missing the proactive service and normal amenities that you’d expect at this price point. Such as still water snd ice …. They do have towels but you have to ask.
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