Private boat charter
Salerno
Set off from the port of Salerno with a professional skipper at the helm. Cruise past Vietri sul Mare and Cetara, follow the Amalfi Coast to Amalfi and Positano or go all the way to Capri: you choose the stops, the skipper takes care of the rest.
1
boats
8
max guests
€1,001
per day
How does a private boat charter from Salerno work?
Updated June 2026
A private boat charter from Salerno is a boat trip with a professional skipper reserved for your group only, departing from the city's port at the eastern start of the Amalfi Coast. You send a request, the operator confirms availability, then you secure the date with a small online deposit and pay the balance to the skipper on board. Trips start from €1,001. By sea, Vietri sul Mare is about 1–2 nautical miles away, Amalfi about 8 and Capri about 25.
Salerno is the city where the Amalfi Coast begins. The Lungomare Trieste runs for more than a kilometre under palms and plane trees along the gulf, the old town climbs towards the Cathedral of San Matteo, and up on the hill the Arechi Castle overlooks the city and the sea. Ferries leave the port for the coast every day: on a private boat you see the same coastline at your own pace and away from the crowds.
If you arrive by train, by car or through Salerno airport, this is a convenient starting point and a quieter one than Amalfi or Positano. Boats leave from the city's marinas, from Masuccio Salernitano near the centre to Marina d'Arechi to the east: the operator confirms the exact meeting point after booking.
Just outside the harbour you reach Vietri sul Mare, the ceramics town with the majolica dome of San Giovanni Battista, and the Due Fratelli rocks; a little further on is Cetara, the fishing village of colatura di alici. Amalfi is about 8 nautical miles away, a good half hour at sea; Positano about 13 miles and Capri about 25, for a full-day trip.
Every trip is private and skippered, so no boating licence is needed. You book by sending a request on BlueKeys: once the operator confirms the date, you pay a small deposit online and the balance to the skipper on board. Prices, guests and durations depend on the boat and are shown on each listing.
Salerno in pictures
Reachable from nearby ports
Salerno ⟷ Cetara · Amalfi · Positano
What you can reach by sea
Salerno's seafront and the Arechi Castle seen from the sea
Vietri sul Mare, the ceramics town, and the Due Fratelli rocks
Cetara, the fishing village of colatura di alici
Capo d'Orso and the coves towards Erchie and Maiori
Amalfi, the Emerald Grotto and Positano on full-day trips
Capri and the Faraglioni for the longest day out
A day on the water from Salerno
New to the area? Here are ready-made days your skipper can follow — or mix and match.
Vietri sul Mare and Cetara
The first stretch of the Amalfi Coast, minutes from the port: ceramics, sea stacks and a fishing village.
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Due Fratelli rocks
The two sea stacks off the Marina di Vietri
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Marina di Vietri
The beach below the ceramics town, with the majolica dome above
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Cetara
The fishing harbour and the Torre Vicereale, then back to Salerno
Amalfi, the Emerald Grotto and Positano
West along the whole coast, with swims in the coves and the most famous stops.
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Cetara
The fishing village seen from the sea
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Capo d'Orso
The rocky headland with its lighthouse, between Erchie and Maiori
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Amalfi
The seafront and the Cathedral seen from the water
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Emerald Grotto
The sea cave of Conca dei Marini, when the sea allows
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Positano
The pastel village from the sea, a swim before heading back
Capri from Salerno
The longest trip: across the gulf along the coast to the island and its Faraglioni.
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Amalfi
Passing the town on the way west
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Li Galli
The small archipelago off Positano
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Faraglioni of Capri
The island's three famous sea stacks, up close
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Marina Piccola, Capri
A swim below the Faraglioni before the long way back
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. You secure the date with an online deposit and pay the balance to the skipper.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a private boat from Salerno?
Choose the boat and the date on BlueKeys and send a request. The operator confirms availability; then you secure the date with a small online deposit and pay the balance to the skipper on board.
Is the skipper included?
Yes. Every boat comes with a professional skipper who handles navigation and mooring, so no boating licence is needed.
How much does a private boat from Salerno cost?
The price depends on the boat and the length of the trip and is shown on each listing. Trips start from €1,001.
How long does it take to reach Amalfi, Positano and Capri?
Amalfi is about 8 nautical miles away, a good half hour at sea; Positano about 13 miles and Capri about 25, so Capri is a full-day trip. Times depend on the boat and the sea.
Where do boats leave from in Salerno?
From the city's marinas, such as Masuccio Salernitano near the centre or Marina d'Arechi to the east. The operator confirms the exact meeting point after booking.
Why start from Salerno rather than Amalfi or Positano?
Salerno is easy to reach by train, by car and from Salerno airport, and its marinas are less crowded than those on the coast. A few minutes at sea take you to Vietri sul Mare and Cetara, and from there you can follow the whole Amalfi Coast.