Private Boat Hire on the Amalfi Coast

The most popular private charter routes from Positano and Sorrento include the full Amalfi Coast day: departing from Sorrento or Positano, heading south past Praiano to the Fiordo di Furore, continuing to Amalfi Town and the Grotta dello Smeraldo, then returning via the Marina di Praia cove. A round trip covering the best of the coast typically takes six to seven hours. Capri day trips by private boat are equally popular: the Blue Grotto, Faraglioni stacks, swimming stops along the northern coast and free time in Capri town take eight to nine hours from Sorrento. Boat models range from the classic wooden gozzo siciliano (ideal for two to four guests wanting the traditional Amalfi look) to modern motorboats with sun loungers and shade canopies (families up to eight) and luxury day cruisers with cabin and kitchen for full-day comfort.

Pricing depends on boat type and duration. Half-day hire (four hours) starts from approximately €250 for a small gozzo and €400 to 600 for a larger motorboat. Full-day hire (seven to eight hours) starts from €400 and rises to €900 to 1,400 for premium vessels. Fuel is usually included; port fees and skipper tip are additional. All skippers hold Italian maritime licences, carry full insurance and standard safety equipment including life jackets in all sizes, first-aid kit and emergency flares. Request a custom quote for your exact party size and dates.

Combining a private boat with a BlueKeys villa stay creates the ultimate Amalfi Coast experience. Wake up in a cliffside villa in Positano, take a private boat to a secluded swimming cove, continue to Capri for lunch and return for sunset cocktails on your terrace. Our concierge team arranges the full package — accommodation, boat, restaurant bookings and airport transfers. Explore holiday villas or contact us to plan a combined stay.

The best months for private boat hire are May, June, September and October — warm seas, manageable crowds and exceptional light, especially in May when the lemon groves are in full bloom. July and August are perfectly viable but book four to six weeks early: private boats sell out first in peak season. Winter charter is possible on calm days, and the coast has an otherworldly quiet quality between November and March.