This Praiano boat tour departs from Praiano or Positano and spends 7 hours tracing the coastline past the Fiordo di Furore and the Emerald Grotto before docking in Amalfi, with swimming stops and prosecco on board throughout, from EUR 139 per person with L'Uomo e il Mare.

What makes this Praiano boat tour worth it?

Praiano sits roughly midway along the coast between Positano and Amalfi, which puts this tour's route through some of the most dramatic scenery on the whole Amalfi Coast without the longer sail that a Sorrento or Salerno departure needs. The Fiordo di Furore, a narrow fjord cut into the limestone cliffs, and the Emerald Grotto, a sea cave known for the green light that filters through its water, both sit along this stretch, making it a strong choice if those two landmarks are on your list.

What happens during the day on board?

The crew hands out diving masks and foam pool noodles before the first swimming stop, with beach towels provided so you are not stuck drying off in the sun. A glass of prosecco and a glass of homemade limoncello are served along the way, alongside water, soft drinks, beer and snacks. The boat passes close to the Emerald Grotto and the Fiordo di Furore for photos, stops to swim near Conca dei Marini, then continues on to Amalfi for free time ashore before the return sail.

Is this tour better from Praiano or from Positano?

Hotel pickup is only available for guests staying in Praiano, on request and subject to availability, which makes the Praiano option more convenient if that is where you are based. Travelers staying in Positano can still join without pickup, but should factor in getting themselves to the departure point. If you are staying further away in Sorrento or Salerno, the flexible-port Amalfi Coast boat tour or the Salerno boat cruise may fit your location better.

What should you know before boarding?

The dress code is smart casual, meaning swimwear, shorts and a hat rather than regular clothes, and guests are asked to remove their shoes before stepping on board. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and the trip runs subject to weather conditions; if the captain cancels for rough seas, you will be offered a refund or a chance to reschedule rather than the tour going ahead in unsafe conditions.

What does the price include?

EUR 139 covers the skipper and guide, diving masks, foam pool noodles, beach towels, a glass of prosecco and a glass of homemade limoncello, plus water, soft drinks, beer and snacks throughout the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included only for the Praiano option, on request and depending on availability. Lunch beyond the onboard snacks is not included.

Who should book this tour?

This suits travelers staying in Praiano or Positano who want to see the Fiordo di Furore and the Emerald Grotto up close, rather than glimpsing them from a passing car on the coastal road. It is not the right choice for anyone needing step-free boarding, given the no-shoes, climb-aboard setup typical of the smaller charter boats used on this route.

Insider tips for this tour

Bring flip-flops you can easily slip off rather than lace-up shoes, since you will be barefoot on deck for most of the day. Confirm your Praiano hotel pickup in writing after booking, since it depends on availability and is not guaranteed the way a standard transfer would be.

How does this compare to other Amalfi Coast boat tours?

For a similar swim-and-sightsee day with a flexible choice of departure port, see the Amalfi Coast boat tour. If you would rather have the whole boat to your group, the private Amalfi Coast charter covers a shorter stretch of the same coastline. Compare every option on the Amalfi Coast boat tours homepage.

Planning the rest of your visit

Praiano itself is worth an evening stroll if you have time before or after this tour, with a quieter pace than Positano or Amalfi and some of the best sunset views on the coast from its clifftop terraces.