Boat Trip from Positano

Every BlueKeys boat trip from Positano includes a professional local skipper who has grown up on this stretch of coast and knows every hidden bay and current. Vessels are traditional gozzo boats or modern open-deck craft, all equipped with a sun awning, cushioned seating, complimentary snorkelling gear with masks and fins, soft towels, a Bluetooth speaker and a cooler stocked with chilled water, soft drinks and prosecco. On private charters you can add an aperitivo platter with bruschetta and buffalo mozzarella, or arrange a seafood lunch at a waterside restaurant in the bay of Nerano. For a romantic touch, choose a sunset departure around 17:00 in summer and watch the coast turn golden as you cruise past Praiano, returning to Positano under the first stars.

Half-day trips of four to five hours cover the stretch from Positano to Amalfi with two swimming stops and are the most popular format. Full-day trips extend across the open water to Capri, where you circumnavigate the island past the legendary Faraglioni rocks and visit the Blue Grotto before returning via the Sorrento coastline. Group tours carry six to ten guests and start from around €55 per person, ideal for solo travellers or couples. Private charters offer exclusive use of the boat, letting you set the pace and route — perfect for families, proposals or milestone celebrations.

The best months for a boat trip from Positano are May through October. June and September hit the sweet spot — sea temperatures reach 22 to 25 degrees, summer crowds have not yet peaked or have already thinned, and the light is warm and golden all afternoon. Pack smart: bring 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. Need a place to stay? Find holiday homes in Positano or explore where to stay on the Amalfi Coast.

All BlueKeys boats are licensed and inspected annually, carrying life jackets for every size, fire extinguishers and first-aid kits. Our skippers follow responsible boating practices — slow speeds near protected coastline, no anchoring on Posidonia seagrass beds and only eco-friendly products on board. Seasickness is rare on these sheltered coastal waters, but take medication thirty minutes before departure if you are prone.