Boat Rental on the Amalfi Coast

How much does it cost to rent a boat on the Amalfi Coast?

Private boat rental on the Amalfi Coast starts from €380/day for a sporty RIB (2–6 guests), €450/day for a traditional gozzo (4–8 guests), €600/day for a sailing boat (6–10 guests), and €1,200/day for a luxury yacht (up to 12 guests). All boats come with a professional local skipper, snorkelling gear, sun canopy, cool box and drinks. The most popular route is the full-day Capri circumnavigation with stops at the Blue Grotto and Faraglioni rocks (from €550). Half-day coastal tours from Amalfi to Positano start from €380. Sunset aperitivo cruises cost from €280 for 2–3 hours. Departures are available from Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Praiano, Maiori and Salerno. Best months: May–October, with June and September offering the best value.

Renting a private boat is the single best way to discover the Amalfi Coast. Seen from the water, the coastline reveals sea caves, hidden coves and beaches accessible only by boat -- the Emerald Grotto in Amalfi, the tiny inlets of Conca dei Marini, Recommone beach below Positano and the dramatic Fjord of Furore. These are experiences you simply cannot have from the promenade or the SS163 road. Sailing along the coast also gives you the most spectacular perspective on the cliff-side villages, from the pastel-coloured houses of Positano to the Norman watchtower at Praiano.

The BlueKeys fleet covers every need: traditional gozzo boats (7-9 m, ideal for 4-8 guests, from €450/day), sporty RIBs (6-8 m, perfect for couples or small groups, from €380/day), sailing yachts (10-14 m, for the full sailing experience, from €600/day) and luxury motor yachts (15-20 m, every comfort included, from €1,200/day). Every boat comes with a sun canopy, cooler box, snorkelling gear and a local skipper who knows every inch of the coastline. See the full fleet and check availability for your dates.

The most popular itineraries for a boat rental on the Amalfi Coast include: a full-day circumnavigation of Capri with stops at the Blue Grotto and the Faraglioni rocks (from €550), a half-day mini-cruise from Amalfi to Positano with swimming stops at hidden coves (from €380), a panoramic sunset cruise with aperitivo on board (2-3 hours, from €280) and a full-day Amalfi Coast plus Capri trip with lunch at a beach restaurant accessible only from the sea (from €650). Every route is fully customisable: your skipper knows dozens of secret stops and will adapt the course to the sea conditions and your wishes.

Departures are available from all the main harbours along the coast: Amalfi (tourist port), Positano (Spiaggia Grande), Sorrento (Marina Piccola), Praiano (Marina di Praia), Maiori and Salerno. The most convenient departure point depends on where you are staying: if you are in Positano you leave from the beach, in Ravello or Amalfi from Amalfi harbour, in Sorrento you can combine your boat rental with a private transfer to the dock.

The ideal season for boat rental on the Amalfi Coast runs from May through October. June and September offer the best value: warm sea, fewer crowds and lower rates than July and August. For the ultimate premium experience, we recommend a yacht charter with lunch on board prepared by an on-board chef for a day of total luxury. For the more adventurous, a sporty RIB lets you explore narrow grottoes and shallow inlets that larger boats cannot reach.

How to book: choose your boat, date and preferred itinerary on our website. You will receive an instant confirmation with your skipper's details and meeting point. Payment is online, secure and with no hidden costs. For large groups, special occasions (birthdays, hen parties, marriage proposals at sea) or custom requests, contact us directly. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. View all available boats or read our complete guide to Amalfi Coast boat tours.

There is a reason the Amalfi Coast draws millions of visitors every year, and the view from a boat explains it better than any photograph. Limestone cliffs soaring 300 metres above the Tyrrhenian Sea, lemon terraces catching the afternoon light, tiny fishing harbours tucked into impossibly narrow ravines -- all of it gliding past as your skipper points out the next hidden cove for a swim. Whether you have half a day or a full day, getting on the water transforms a holiday from good to unforgettable. Book a private boat and see the coast the way it was meant to be seen.