Boat Tour from Positano

Every Positano boat tour includes a professional local skipper who shares stories about the coast, a sun awning for comfortable shade, cushioned seating, complimentary snorkelling gear with masks and fins, soft beach towels, a Bluetooth speaker for your playlist and a cooler stocked with chilled water, soft drinks, prosecco and seasonal fruit. During the voyage the skipper selects one or two sheltered coves for swimming stops in crystal-clear water where the seabed is visible far below. These hidden bays are accessible only by boat and offer perfect conditions for snorkelling among Mediterranean fish, sea urchins and rocky formations. On private charters, you can add an aperitivo platter with bruschetta and local mozzarella, or arrange a lunch reservation at a seaside restaurant in the bay of Nerano, famous for its zucchini pasta.

Route highlights from Positano include the Li Galli archipelago, the Furore Fjord, the cliffside watchtower at Praiano, the Emerald Grotto, and the panoramic approach to Amalfi town with its medieval cathedral. On the full-day Capri extension, you will pass through the natural arch of the Faraglioni rocks — a tradition said to bring good luck — and have free time to explore Capri's Piazzetta, the Gardens of Augustus or the chairlift to Monte Solaro. A sunset cruise makes the perfect complement, letting you watch the coastline glow gold and amber as the sun drops behind the Lattari Mountains.

The best time of year for a Positano boat tour is May through October. June and September are the sweet spot — the sea temperature reaches 22–25 °C, summer crowds have not yet surged or have already eased, and the light is warm and golden throughout the afternoon. July and August deliver the hottest water for swimming but bring busier harbours and higher demand, so advance booking is advisable. Early-morning departures in peak season allow you to enjoy swimming coves and grottoes before the midday rush.

Booking with BlueKeys is simple: choose your preferred date and tour format on our website, receive instant confirmation and a digital voucher with meeting-point details at Spiaggia Grande. Arrive fifteen minutes before departure wearing a swimsuit under light clothing. Pack high-SPF reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, polarised sunglasses, a waterproof phone pouch and a light windbreaker for the return leg when the breeze picks up. Rubber-soled shoes or sandals make boarding from the beach easier. Seasickness is rare on these sheltered coastal waters, but take medication thirty minutes before departure if you are prone. For a complete holiday, combine your tour with a stay in Positano or a transfer from Naples airport.