Private boat charter
Sorrento
Cast off from Sorrento's marina and follow the Sorrentine Peninsula by sea, where vertical cliffs drop into clear water and Capri sits on the horizon. A private boat with a professional skipper turns the whole coast into your itinerary for the day.
2
boats
7
max guests
€900–2,400
per day
Boats in Sorrento
What is a private boat charter from Sorrento?
Updated June 2026
A private boat charter from Sorrento is a full or half day on the water with your own boat and a professional skipper. Prices run from €900 to €2,400 per day depending on the boat and group size. From Sorrento you can reach Capri and the Blue Grotto, the Bay of Ieranto, Nerano, the Punta Campanella marine reserve and Positano. You book by request: the BlueKeys concierge confirms availability first, with no instant payment required.
Sorrento sits on a tuff cliff at the centre of its own peninsula, which makes it one of the most practical launch points on this coast. Head west and within minutes you are under the town's natural arches and sea caves; carry on and you round Punta Campanella, the tip of land that separates the Bay of Naples from the Amalfi Coast. Turn south-east and the cliffs of Positano open up; point the bow out to sea and Capri is a short crossing away.
A day on board is unhurried and built around the water. The skipper handles navigation, anchoring and the route, so you spend the time swimming off the back of the boat, snorkelling over rocky shallows, taking the boat into bays you cannot reach by road, and stopping to eat at anchor in a quiet cove. Because the boat is private, the plan bends to you: more swimming, an extra grotto, an earlier return for dinner ashore.
Two boats are based in Sorrento. The Fratelli Aprea 7.5 is a classic wooden gozzo for up to 7 guests at €900 a day, ideal for a relaxed coastal cruise. The Pershing 37 is a fast motor yacht for up to 6 guests at €2,400 a day, which makes the crossing to Capri quick and comfortable and leaves more time at the islands.
Reachable from nearby ports
Sorrento ⟷ Capri · Positano · Massa Lubrense
What you can reach by sea
Capri's Faraglioni rocks and, sea conditions permitting, the Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto)
The Bay of Ieranto, a protected horseshoe bay with some of the clearest water on the coast
Nerano and Marina del Cantone, a sheltered fishing bay ideal for a lunch stop at anchor
The Punta Campanella marine reserve, where the Bay of Naples meets the Amalfi Coast
Sorrento's own cliffs, sea caves and natural arches just minutes from the marina
Positano seen from the water, its houses stacked above the sea
A day on the water from Sorrento
New to the area? Here are ready-made days your skipper can follow — or mix and match.
Capri & the Blue Grotto — full day
The classic crossing to Capri, circling the island and its grottoes with swim stops along the way.
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Capri (Grotta Azzurra)
Reach the Blue Grotto early; sea conditions permitting, take a small rowing boat inside to see the famous blue light
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Capri (Faraglioni)
Cruise slowly between the three Faraglioni rocks for the island's signature photo stop
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Capri
Anchor in a sheltered cove off the island for a swim and lunch on board
- 4
Punta Campanella
Round the cape on the way back through the marine reserve, with a final snorkel stop in clear water
Bays & beaches of the peninsula — full day
A quieter day exploring the protected bays and clear water on Sorrento's own side of the coast.
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Sorrento cliffs & natural arches
Start under the town's tuff cliffs and through the natural arches for photos in the morning light
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Punta Campanella marine reserve
Slow cruise and snorkel in protected waters at the tip of the peninsula
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Bay of Ieranto
Anchor in this horseshoe bay to swim in some of the clearest water on the coast
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Nerano / Marina del Cantone
Drop anchor in the sheltered fishing bay for lunch on board before heading back
Sunset cruise to Positano — half day
A relaxed afternoon along the coast toward Positano, timed for the light over the water.
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Sorrento cliffs & sea caves
Leave the marina and slip past the cliffs and sea caves below the town
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Bay of Ieranto
A short swim and snorkel stop in the calm of the protected bay
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Positano
Cruise in front of Positano to see the village rising from the sea, with a swim stop offshore as the light softens
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 in Sorrento?
You book by request. Send your date, group size and the kind of day you want, and the BlueKeys concierge confirms boat availability before anything is finalised. There is no instant payment on the website.
Is a skipper included?
Yes. Every charter includes a professional skipper who handles navigation, anchoring and the route. You do not need any boating licence or experience.
Is fuel included in the price?
It depends on the boat. Fuel policy varies between the Fratelli Aprea 7.5 and the Pershing 37, so the concierge confirms exactly what is included when you request your day.
How many guests can come on board?
The Fratelli Aprea 7.5 takes up to 7 guests and the Pershing 37 up to 6. Tell the concierge your group size and they will match you to the right boat.
Which places can I reach from Sorrento by sea?
From Sorrento you can reach Capri and the Blue Grotto, the Bay of Ieranto, Nerano and Marina del Cantone, the Punta Campanella marine reserve, Sorrento's own cliffs and natural arches, and Positano. The skipper plans the route around sea conditions and your wishes.