Amalfi Coast boat day
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The Amalfi Coast is best seen from the water: the road is narrow and slow, and Positano and Amalfi both face the sea. A boat day runs along the coast from the Sorrento peninsula, drops you in Amalfi for three hours or so and in Positano for one or two, and brings you back before dark.
Prices on GetYourGuide on September 30, 2026: €60 with Cooperativa S. Antonio from Marina del Cantone at Nerano (8 hours, 4.7 from about 3,900 reviews); €119 for a smaller boat with hotel transfer from Sorrento (4.9 from about 5,000 reviews); and €97 for a hydrofoil day from Naples run by WORLDTOURS (9 hours, 4.2 from 941 reviews). Doing it yourself from Sorrento by ferry and bus costs about €27.50.
At a glance
- From Sorrento peninsula
- Cooperativa S. Antonio: €60, 8 hours, from Marina del Cantone (Nerano), with 3–3.5 hours in Amalfi and 1.5–2 hours in Positano. Small-group boat with transfer from Sorrento: €119.
- From Naples
- WORLDTOURS hydrofoil day to Positano and Amalfi: €97, 9 hours, about 3 hours 10 minutes in Amalfi and 2 hours 20 in Positano; meals not included.
- DIY by boat and bus
- From Sorrento: Alilauro ferry to Amalfi €17.50, then SITA buses back with the €10 CostieraSITA 24-hour pass: about €27.50.
- Season
- Alilauro's coast ferries run to November 3, 2026 (Positano route to October 31). SITA buses run all year.
- Weather
- All boats depend on sea conditions and the coast guard.
In this guide
The options compared
| Option | Price | Time ashore | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop S. Antonio, from Nerano | €60 | Amalfi 3–3.5 h, Positano 1.5–2 h | Photo stop at Li Galli islands; optional transfer from Sorrento; food, drinks and grotto visits not included |
| Small-group boat with transfer, from Sorrento | €119 | Positano and Amalfi | 8 hours; 4.9 rating |
| WORLDTOURS hydrofoil day, from Naples | €97 | Amalfi about 3 h 10, Positano about 2 h 20 | Round-trip hydrofoil, staff escort; meeting at Bar Picnic in Naples; meals excluded |
| Ferry package from Naples | €74 | Positano and Amalfi | 10 hours; ferry tickets only; 4.0 rating |
| Ferry package from Sorrento | €53 | Positano and Amalfi | 8 hours; ferry tickets only |
If you want a lap of Capri instead, see our Capri boat tour page. The two "ferry package" listings above sell tickets on the scheduled boats. Check what the operator adds before paying more than the timetable fares below.
Doing it yourself: ferry out, bus back
From Sorrento, the cheapest good day:
- Alilauro ferry Sorrento to Amalfi: €17.50 (to Positano: €19), season to November 3 (Positano to October 31).
- Explore Amalfi, then take the SITA bus to Positano and back to Sorrento. The CostieraSITA pass covers 24 hours of buses for €10. Singles: Sorrento–Positano €2.40, Sorrento–Amalfi €3.40.
Total about €27.50, against €60 for the Nerano boat. You lose the lap along the cliffs on the way back and the Li Galli photo stop; you gain freedom over timing. The coast road is slow, so allow time. SITA's timetable from September 14, 2026 has Sorrento 8:30 a.m., Positano 9:10, Amalfi 10:00.
From Naples, it is a long day either way. The Circumvesuviana to Sorrento takes 69 minutes on the fast trains (€4.60). SITA's direct Naples bus leaves at 9 a.m. on weekdays and reaches Amalfi at 11 (a few afternoon runs follow, none on Sundays); its only returns leave Amalfi at 5:45 and 6:20 a.m., so it is not a day trip. Our Amalfi Coast from Naples itinerary covers the one-day and two-day plans.
What the day is like
- Time ashore is short. Two hours in Positano is time for a walk down to the beach and a drink; three in Amalfi covers the cathedral square and lunch. Ravello, up the hill, does not fit.
- Swimming: the Nerano listing includes "access to swimming"; bring a towel.
- Food: none of the options include lunch. Budget for it, or carry a picnic from a Sorrento bakery.
- Seasickness: the Naples listing warns it is unsuitable for people prone to it. Sit at the back, low down, and look at the horizon.
Weather and season
Every option depends on the sea. The Naples listing says the tour is subject to sea conditions and coast guard approval. Alilauro's scheduled coast ferries are sold only to November 3, 2026, and the Positano route to October 31. If you are here from November to March, the SITA bus is the only way, and our Amalfi Coast page covers it.
Tickets and tours you can book
From Naples: Boat Tour of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello
Pickup 7:40 at Starhotels Terminus (8:15 at Ercolano Scavi station). Free time is 1 hour in Positano and 3.5 hours in Amalfi, less with Ravello or in winter. Food and entry fees extra; timings depend on the sea.
Rating as shown on GetYourGuide
From Sorrento: Positano & Amalfi Coast Boat Tour with Pick Up
The €10 docking fee for Positano and Amalfi is extra. Pickup in Sorrento is one option; others meet at Marina della Lobra, Cassano, Sorrento or Marina del Cantone.
Rating as shown on Viator
Small Group Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Naples with Light Lunch
Meets 8:45 at Starhotels Terminus; back around 7:30 to 8 pm. €10 destination fee paid on the spot; snorkel gear not included.
Rating as shown on Viator
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Frequently asked questions
How much is an Amalfi Coast boat tour?
On GetYourGuide on September 30, 2026: €60 from Nerano on the Sorrento peninsula, €119 for a small group with transfer from Sorrento, €97 for a hydrofoil day from Naples.
Is it cheaper to take the ferry to Amalfi?
Yes. Alilauro's Sorrento–Amalfi ferry is €17.50, and a 24-hour SITA bus pass is €10, so a DIY day costs about €27.50.
How long do you get in Positano and Amalfi on a boat tour?
On the Nerano boat, 3–3.5 hours in Amalfi and 1.5–2 hours in Positano. The Naples hydrofoil day allows about 3 hours 10 in Amalfi and 2 hours 20 in Positano.
Can I do the Amalfi Coast by boat from Naples in a day?
Yes, with a package such as WORLDTOURS' €97 hydrofoil day (9 hours). It is a long day; basing yourself in Sorrento makes it easier.
Do Amalfi Coast boats run in winter?
Alilauro's scheduled coast ferries run until early November 2026. Outside the season, use SITA buses.
Further reading
Official sources
- GetYourGuide - Sorrento/Nerano Amalfi and Positano boat tour (Cooperativa S. Antonio) – €60; 8 h; Marina del Cantone; Li Galli stop; Amalfi 3-3.5 h, Positano 1.5-2 h; exclusions; 4.7 from 3,879 reviews; checked September 30, 2026
- GetYourGuide - From Naples: boat day to Positano and Amalfi (WORLDTOURS) – €97; 9 h; Bar Picnic; time ashore; round-trip hydrofoil; meals excluded; sea conditions; 4.2 from 941 reviews
- GetYourGuide - Sorrento boat tours (German locale) – Positano and Amalfi boat with transfer €119 (4.9, 5,055 reviews); ferry ticket package from Sorrento €53
- GetYourGuide - Naples boat tours (German locale) – Naples ferry package to Amalfi and Positano €74, 10 h, 4.0
- Alilauro, SITA and EAV fares via our day-trip facts (alilauro.it, sitasudtrasporti.it, unicocampania.it) – Sorrento-Amalfi ferry €17.50 (to Nov 3), Sorrento-Positano €19 (to Oct 31); CostieraSITA 24 h €10; SITA singles; SITA timetable from Sept 14, 2026; Circumvesuviana to Sorrento €4.60, 69 min
