Best Boat Tours from Sorrento: Capri & Amalfi Coast Guide

There are six main types of boat tours from Sorrento:

• 1-hour Sorrento Coast cruise with Cooperativa Azzurra – €30 per adult
• 2-hour Sorrento sunset boat tour with Cooperativa Azzurra – €95 per adult
• Group boat tour to Capri with Cooperativa Marina della Lobra – €65 per person
• Group boat tour to Amalfi and Positano with Cooperativa Marina della Lobra – €65 per person
• Semi-private boat tours to Capri or the Amalfi Coast with Vervece Charter – from €109/€139 depending on destination and season
• Self-drive boat rental from Sorrento with Cooperativa Azzurra – from €250 per boat per day (excluding fuel)
• Private boat tour with skipper with Cooperativa Azzurra – from €650 for Capri or €750 for the Amalfi Coast, depending on the type fo boat.

The best option depends on whether you want a short experience at sea, a full sightseeing day or complete privacy.

Yes. You don't need to spend an entire day at sea to enjoy a boat trip from Sorrento.

Cooperativa Azzurra offers a one-hour Sorrento Coast boat tour from Marina Grande for €30 per adult and €15 for children aged 4–10.

The tour sails past highlights including the Bagni della Regina Giovanna and Cala di Puolo, with a possible swimming stop depending on sea conditions. Water, snorkeling masks and limoncello tasting for adults are included.

Best for: first-time visitors, families and travellers with limited time.

Price: €30 adult
Duration: about 1 hour
Departure: Marina Grande, Sorrento

Yes. Cooperativa Azzurra operates a two-hour sunset boat tour from Sorrento in a small group.

The experience follows the Sorrento coastline at sunset and includes prosecco, soft drinks, snacks and music, with views across the Gulf of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius.

There may also be time for a swim depending on conditions.

Departure times change throughout the season to match sunset.

Best for: couples, honeymoons, anniversaries and anyone looking for a romantic experience in Sorrento.

Price: €95 adult / €50 child
Duration: about 2 hours
Departure: Marina Grande, Sorrento

For travellers looking for an affordable Capri boat tour from Sorrento, Cooperativa Marina della Lobra offers a classic shared excursion for €65 per person.

The Capri tour includes a panoramic cruise around the island followed by around five to six hours of free time in Capri.

The same company also operates an Amalfi and Positano boat tour for €65 per person, with stops and free time in both towns.

These are larger shared boats, carrying considerably more passengers than semi-private tours.

Hotel pick-up from locations around the Sorrento Peninsula is included.

Best for: budget-conscious travellers who want to visit Capri, Positano or Amalfi without paying for a small-group boat.

Price: €65 per person
Duration: about 8 hours
Departure: Marina della Lobra, Massa Lubrense (with pick up from hotel/other accommodation)

Definitely! And it might be one of the best options to see the island and enjoy a swim, without breaking the bank. The tour includes a cruise around Capri, a swimming stop and around four hours of free time on the island.

Prices vary by season:

• March and November: €109 adult
• April, May and October: €129 adult
• June–September: €149 adult

Amalfi Coast semi-private boat tour

The Amalfi Coast tour includes the coastline, swimming opportunities and free time in both Amalfi and Positano.

Prices are:

• April: €139 adult
• May and October: €154 adult
• June–September: €169 adult

Transfers, drinks, prosecco and snacks are included.

Best for: couples and families who want a smaller boat, more time at sea and fewer passengers without paying for a private charter.

Yes. Self-drive boat rental in Sorrento is available from Marina Grande through Revolution Sorrento, in partnership with Cooperativa Azzurra.

Prices currently start from €250 per boat for a full day.

The boats can be driven without a boating licence and allow you to explore the Sorrento Coast, Capri, Positano or the Amalfi Coast independently.

You receive a safety briefing before leaving the harbour, but you should still be comfortable operating a small motorboat and always follow advice about weather and sea conditions.

Check whether fuel is included when booking.

Best for: independent travellers and small groups who are confident handling a boat.

Price: from €250 per boat/day (excluding fuel)
Departure: Marina Grande, Sorrento

A private boat tour from Sorrento offers the most flexibility.

Cooperativa Azzurra's full-day private Capri boat tour starts from €650 per boat and lasts around seven hours.

A full-day Amalfi Coast private boat tour starts from €750 per boat and lasts around eight hours.

Both include a professional skipper, fuel for the planned itinerary, drinks, snacks, towels and snorkeling equipment.

The itinerary can be adapted around swimming, sightseeing and stops on land. This makes private boats particularly useful for families and groups who don't want to follow a fixed schedule.

Additional costs can apply for certain landing or mooring fees.

Best for: families, groups, special occasions and travellers who want complete flexibility.

Capri: from €650 per boat
Amalfi Coast: from €750 per boat