Kayak Tour on the Amalfi Coast

Highlights of a typical guided kayak tour include the Fiordo di Furore — a dramatic narrow fjord carved into the cliff where a waterfall meets the sea — and the sea caves between Praiano and Positano that glow an unearthly blue when the sun is at the right angle. Guides lead groups of 4–8 paddlers and take care of all equipment; no previous kayak experience is required for the beginner-friendly routes.

For more experienced paddlers, BlueKeys also arranges half-day and full-day kayaking expeditions covering greater distances along the coast, including sections accessible only in calm conditions. These tours typically include a packed lunch at a hidden beach, snorkelling in protected marine areas and sections of paddle that reveal the coastline from perspectives unavailable even from a boat. Explore all our guided tours.

Kayaking is an excellent complement to other activities on the Amalfi Coast. Combine a morning kayak tour with an afternoon boat trip to Capri or a sunset cruise from Positano for a perfect full day on the water. After the kayak, the gelaterie and trattorias of Positano's main beach are the ideal reward. Find accommodation near Positano.

What to bring: a swimsuit, sunscreen (reef-safe, please), water shoes if you have them, sunglasses with a strap, and a waterproof phone pouch. All guides provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets and wetsuits if required. Water and snacks are included. The best months for kayaking are May–June and September–October when seas are calmer and temperatures are comfortable.

Safety is paramount on BlueKeys kayak tours. All guides are certified sea kayaking instructors with first aid training. Before departure you receive a safety briefing and paddling technique coaching. Tours are cancelled or rerouted in poor sea conditions — the Amalfi Coast's weather is generally reliable in summer but afternoon winds can strengthen. Morning departures are recommended.

BlueKeys kayak operators are committed to leaving the coast as they find it: no collecting of marine life, no touching of coral or cave formations and paddle paths that respect nesting birds on cliff ledges. We believe that the privilege of accessing these extraordinary places comes with the responsibility to protect them for the generations after us.