Is boating experience required?

No prior boating experience is needed as a professional skipper handles navigation and safety.

Local delicacies and refreshments are provided aboard, but you can bring additional snacks if preferred.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes, stops in secluded bays and the Blue Grotto allow for swimming in crystal-clear waters.

What’s the best time of year for this tour?

Spring through early fall offers the best weather and sea conditions for a comfortable trip.

How many guests per boat?

This private tour typically accommodates up to 6 guests for a personalized experience.

Are there restroom facilities on board?

Yes, boats are equipped with restrooms for guest comfort during the day.

Private Boat Tour to Capri & Positano from Sorrento | Boat Tour | Private

Set along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, the Capri & Positano private boat tour from Sorrento offers an intimate day at sea surrounded by iconic Mediterranean beauty. Departing from Piano di Sorrento, this 8-hour voyage brings travelers face-to-face with the remarkable Faraglioni Rocks—unmistakable jagged sea stacks rising out of cobalt waters that are a landmark of Capri. This standout boat tour is more than a scenic cruise; it’s a full sensory experience weaving azure bays, sun-drenched cliffs, and quaint fishing villages into a memorable itinerary. Stopping at the Blue Grotto, a sea cave famed for its surreal blue illumination created by sunlight passing through an underwater cavity, participants can swim in crystal-clear waters or take in the grotto’s magic from the boat. Along the way, the skipper navigates you through secluded coves perfect for refreshing dips, while offering local insights and refreshments to keep spirits high. The tour also includes time to admire the pastel-hued charm of Positano, towering buildings suspended on steep cliffs and narrow cobbled streets alive with Mediterranean vibrancy. Sampling local delicacies on board complements the visual feast, rounding out a uniquely personal experience that feels removed from busy tourist crowds. This private tour’s mixture of natural wonders, cultural highlights, and personalized attention makes it a must for visitors wanting an authentic Amalfi Coast adventure with the luxury of exclusivity. Near the boat’s departure point, Sorrento serves as the closest major city hub filled with historic charm and amenities, perfect for pre- or post-trip stays.

Difficulty

moderate.

Duration

8 hours.

Fitness level

Participants should be comfortable on a boat and able to handle occasional climbs aboard or onshore. Moderate stamina is recommended for swimming and walking in Positano.

Wildlife

Mediterranean monk seals (rare)
Audouin’s gulls circling the coastline

History

Capri’s Blue Grotto was a favorite bathing spot of Roman Emperor Tiberius around 26 AD, adding ancient allure to its natural splendor.

Conservation

The tour emphasizes reef-safe products and responsible swimming to protect fragile marine environments along the Amalfi Coast.

POLLIO FAMILY : RESTARTBOAT is a private boat operator based in Piano di Sorrento, Campania. The business specializes in skippered and self-drive private boat experiences across the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, offering routes to Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ischia and Procida. Tours range from half-day excursions to full eight-hour itineraries and include themed options such as sunset cruises, honeymoon trips, and marriage proposals by boat. The fleet and services support a variety of traveler preferences. Options include professional skippers and fully catered charters, self-drive rubber boat rentals (18ft and 22ft), snorkeling gear, onboard refreshments and flexible itineraries that visit highlights like the Faraglioni, Blue Grotto, Li Galli Isles, Nerano and the historic harbors of Capri and Positano. Departure points include Piano di Sorrento, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Praiano and Naples, enabling bespoke pick-ups for different routes. POLLIO FAMILY : RESTARTBOAT presents clear, experience-focused offerings suitable for couples, families and small groups seeking private sea time along the Campania coastline. Trip listings identify departure locations and core highlights so guests can select full-day or half-day formats, sunset experiences, island circuits to Ischia and Procida, or specialized services like proposal and honeymoon voyages. All descriptions are presented in third person and reflect the operator’s published itinerary options and service types.

Base locationSorrento, Campania

Tours offered42+

Specialtywater-activities

StewardshipLeave No Trace