Board a traditional gozzo in Amalfi for a seven‑hour coastal loop past grottoes, fjords and cliffside villages. Swim in crystalline coves, lunch in Praiano and spend free time in Positano — all with a small group and an experienced skipper.
Board a traditional gozzo in Amalfi for a seven‑hour coastal loop past grottoes, fjords and cliffside villages. Swim in crystalline coves, lunch in Praiano and spend free time in Positano — all with a small group and an experienced skipper.
The pier in Amalfi breathes sea salt into everything: wooden hulls click against the quay, the skipper calls instructions with the calm of someone who knows every current, and the coastline unspools like a map you can touch.
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Operated by Positano Boats · Amalfi, Campania
The pier in Amalfi breathes sea salt into everything: wooden hulls click against the quay, the skipper calls instructions with the calm of someone who knows every current, and the coastline unspools like a map you can touch.
From the gozzo you slide past Atrani’s marble-sweep falls and the arching cliff faces of Conca dei Marini. The geology is immediate here — layered limestone cliffs carved by millennia of sea and rain — and the fjord at Furore drops a dramatic slit into the coast, the bridge above like a watchful eyebrow. Local culture comes by way of fishermen’s terraces, lemon groves clinging to steep slopes and churches that mark centuries of maritime trade.
History rides the wake too: Amalfi was a maritime republic in the Middle Ages, its white towers and harbor shaped by commerce with the Mediterranean. Onboard, the water dares you to swim; the skipper hands over a ladder and the sea nudges you for a dip in crystalline coves.
Practical details are straightforward. The tour departs Amalfi at 09:30, runs about seven hours, includes a lunch stop at La Gavitella in Praiano and 90 minutes in Positano for wandering and shopping. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a light wind layer, and footwear that grips wet steps. Expect English and Italian spoken by the crew, basic refreshments, prosecco and limoncello, and life jackets available.
Timing matters: early season may close some restaurants, high summer brings crowds and warmer sea temperatures, and weather can reshape the itinerary. For anyone wanting a compact, scenic introduction to the Amalfi coastline, this is a practical, memorable day on the water.
easy.
7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to climb a short ladder to/from the water and manage uneven boat decking.
The tour meets at Amalfi’s Molo Darsena pier for boarding and returns there at the end of the day.
Lunch at La Gavitella is not included; the itinerary includes a 90‑minute stop for lunch or beach time.
Yes — the cruise includes a swim and snorkel stop in clear waters; life jackets are available and the crew assists with boarding.
Yes; boats have life jackets for adults and children and the activity level is easy, but infants must sit on a lap and supervision is required during water stops.
Amalfi was a powerful maritime republic in the 9th–11th centuries; many coastal towers and churches reflect its seafaring past.
Operators encourage reef‑safe products and limit beach impact; stay on board from rocky shorelines unless directed to land to protect fragile coastal habitats.
Positano Boats operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




The pier in Amalfi breathes sea salt into everything: wooden hulls click against the quay, the skipper calls instructions with the calm of someone who knows every current, and the coastline unspools like a map you can touch.
The pier in Amalfi breathes sea salt into everything: wooden hulls click against the quay, the skipper calls instructions with the calm of someone who knows every current, and the coastline unspools like a map you can touch.
From the gozzo you slide past Atrani’s marble-sweep falls and the arching cliff faces of Conca dei Marini. The geology is immediate here — layered limestone cliffs carved by millennia of sea and rain — and the fjord at Furore drops a dramatic slit into the coast, the bridge above like a watchful eyebrow. Local culture comes by way of fishermen’s terraces, lemon groves clinging to steep slopes and churches that mark centuries of maritime trade.
History rides the wake too: Amalfi was a maritime republic in the Middle Ages, its white towers and harbor shaped by commerce with the Mediterranean. Onboard, the water dares you to swim; the skipper hands over a ladder and the sea nudges you for a dip in crystalline coves.
Practical details are straightforward. The tour departs Amalfi at 09:30, runs about seven hours, includes a lunch stop at La Gavitella in Praiano and 90 minutes in Positano for wandering and shopping. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a light wind layer, and footwear that grips wet steps. Expect English and Italian spoken by the crew, basic refreshments, prosecco and limoncello, and life jackets available.
Timing matters: early season may close some restaurants, high summer brings crowds and warmer sea temperatures, and weather can reshape the itinerary. For anyone wanting a compact, scenic introduction to the Amalfi coastline, this is a practical, memorable day on the water.