Private boat charter
Positano
Step off the Positano shingle and onto your own boat: a full day on the water with a local skipper at the helm, the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast on one side and the open Tyrrhenian on the other. Swim where the road can't reach, anchor over clear water, and set your own pace.
4
boats
16
max guests
€3,960–11,100
per day
What is a private boat charter from Positano?
Updated June 2026
A private boat charter from Positano is a full day on the water with a professional skipper included. Boats range from €3,960 to €11,100 per day depending on size, carrying up to 16 guests. From Positano you can reach Capri and its Faraglioni and Blue Grotto, the Li Galli islands, the Nerano bay, and the Amalfi coastline with the Emerald Grotto. You book by request: our concierge confirms availability and price first, with no instant online payment.
Positano sits at the western end of the Amalfi Coast, which makes it one of the best places to start a day by sea. Within minutes of leaving the bay you are running below the vertical town, past Fornillo and Arienzo beaches, with the Li Galli archipelago a short hop to the west and the island of Capri sitting on the horizon. The water here drops off quickly to deep blue, so you swim straight from the boat rather than from a crowded beach.
A typical charter is the skipper's day, not yours to drive. You tell them what you want — quiet swimming, the famous sights, snorkelling, a long lunch at anchor — and they read the wind and the swell to build the route around it. The skipper handles the boat and knows where the morning light hits the cliffs, where the sea stays flat in an afternoon breeze, and which bays empty out once the day-trip ferries leave.
The fleet at Positano runs from an 8-guest Riva Rivarama 44 up to a 16-guest Princess 81, so a couple, a family, or a larger group all fit. Prices reflect the boat, from €3,960 to €11,100 for the day, skipper included. You don't pay online on the spot: send your date and group size, and the concierge comes back with the right boat, the real price, and confirmed availability before anything is charged.
Reachable from nearby ports
Positano ⟷ Amalfi · Capri · Sorrento
What you can reach by sea
Capri up close: the Faraglioni rock stacks, Marina Piccola and the Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto)
The Li Galli archipelago, the small islands just west of Positano
Fornillo and Arienzo beaches, reachable by sea right below the town
Nerano and the Marina del Cantone bay for calm, clear-water swimming
The Amalfi and Conca dei Marini coastline by boat
The Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto) along the Amalfi cliffs
A day on the water from Positano
New to the area? Here are ready-made days your skipper can follow — or mix and match.
Capri & the Blue Grotto — full day
Cross to Capri for its famous rock stacks, sea caves and a swim in Marina Piccola.
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Li Galli archipelago
First stop after leaving Positano: slow cruise around the islands and a photo break before the open crossing.
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Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto), Capri
Arrive early to see the cave glow blue; you transfer to a small local rowboat to go inside, conditions permitting.
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Faraglioni, Capri
Cruise through the gap in the rock stacks and stop for photos under the cliffs.
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Marina Piccola, Capri
Anchor for a swim and snorkel in clear water, with lunch served on board at anchor.
Amalfi Coast & the Emerald Grotto — full day
Run east along the coast under the cliffs, visit a sea cave and swim in quiet coves.
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Fornillo & Arienzo beaches
Warm-up cruise right under Positano for a first swim before heading east.
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Conca dei Marini coastline
Cruise beneath the cliffs and stop in a quiet bay for a lunch at anchor.
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Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto)
Photo stop at the sea cave near Conca dei Marini, where the water glows green.
- 4
Amalfi seafront
Slow pass in front of the town from the water, with a swim stop on the way back.
Relaxed swim & snorkel — half day
An easy afternoon close to home: nearby beaches, the Li Galli islands and a calm bay.
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Li Galli archipelago
Short cruise west to the islands for the first swim of the day.
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Nerano / Marina del Cantone bay
Anchor in the sheltered bay for snorkelling in calm, clear water.
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Fornillo & Arienzo beaches
Final swim back under Positano with the town lit up behind you.
Concierge
Plan your day on the water
Tell us your date, group size and the coves you want to see — our concierge replies with the best boat and a fixed quote. No payment until availability is confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a private boat from Positano?
You book by request. Send us your date, group size and what you'd like to do, and our concierge confirms the right boat, the real price and availability. There is no instant online payment — nothing is charged until everything is confirmed.
Is a skipper included in the price?
Yes. Every charter includes a professional skipper who runs the boat and plans the route around the weather and what you want to see. You don't need any boating experience and no licence is required.
Is fuel included in the daily price?
Fuel is not always included in the day rate; it depends on the boat and the route you choose. The concierge tells you exactly how fuel is handled for your boat before you confirm.
How many guests can come on board?
It depends on the boat. The fleet at Positano ranges from up to 8 guests on the Riva Rivarama 44 to up to 16 guests on the Princess 81, so we can match a couple, a family or a larger group.
Where can we go by sea from Positano?
In a full day you can reach Capri with its Faraglioni and Blue Grotto, the Li Galli islands, the Nerano and Marina del Cantone bay, and the Amalfi coastline with the Emerald Grotto. Your skipper builds the route to suit the conditions.