Positano & Amalfi Private from Sorrento or Positano - 18ft boat

Below is a suggested itinerary highlighting some of the key attractions. As this is a private excursion, it can be fully customized to suit your preferences. Choose your preferred departure time and location: the boat can depart from Sorrento or Positano.

Navigate to Li Galli, a legendary archipelago that, according to mythology, was home to the sirens who enchanted Ulysses.

Arrive in Amalfi, a town that feels like an open-air museum, where narrow medieval streets unfold toward the lively main square. Towering above it all is the majestic Cathedral of Sant’Andrea (Duomo di Amalfi), a striking blend of Arab-Norman, Byzantine, and Baroque styles. Its grand staircase and ornate façade immediately catch the eye, while inside lie the relics of Saint Andrew the Apostle, making it an important pilgrimage site.

Amalfi was once a powerful Maritime Republic, rivaling Venice and Genoa, and its legacy is still visible in the town’s architecture and traditions. Just steps away from the square, you’ll find hidden alleys, historic paper mills—Amalfi was famous for producing handmade paper as early as the 13th century—and small cafés where the scent of lemon delights fills the air, a tribute to the region’s iconic sfusato amalfitano lemons.

Pass by some of the most breathtaking views along the coast, including the picturesque village of Conca dei Marini, perched between sea and sky. This small fishing hamlet is home to the famous Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo), a natural sea cave discovered in the 1930s, renowned for its extraordinary emerald-green glow. Sunlight filters through an underwater opening, illuminating the crystal-clear water and creating magical reflections on the cave’s stalactites. Inside, you’ll even find a submerged ceramic nativity scene, a unique and unexpected detail that adds to the grotto’s charm and mystique.

Sail towards the Fiordo di Furore in Praiano, a dramatic fjord carved into the Amalfi Coast cliffs, where turquoise waters meet steep rocky walls. This hidden natural wonder is famous for its striking beauty and the charming small beach at its base.

Arrive in Positano, you can enjoy a brief stop to admire the vertical and a picturesque cliffside town on the Amalfi Coast, famous for its colorful houses, narrow winding streets, and stunning views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. A perfect blend of charm, culture, and seaside beauty.

Take a swim near the charming cove of Tordigliano, a peaceful seaside spot on the Amalfi Coast, perfect for a relaxing stop. Its small rocky beach and crystal-clear waters invite visitors to take a refreshing swim while enjoying the stunning coastal views.

Return back to Sorrento - or Positano - , which reveals its breathtaking panorama of cliffs, colorful buildings, and sparkling waters.