Sorrento · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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In July and August the good cruises & boat tours go early. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in a date before they are gone.
Small-boat cruise from Sorrento to Capri with snorkeling, 4 hours ashore, and an optional Blue Grotto timed to reduce waiting.
“Really nice experience! The captain and the rest of the crew were really nice and explained everything so that we could make the most of it. Grazie mille”
Shared boat tour from Nerano visits Amalfi and Positano with scenic stops, Li Galli views, and real time in both towns.
“Shuttle picked us up in Sorrento exactly on time, and the boat left right on time. The added commentary from the guide was a nice plus! Overall extremely organized, plenty of time in the towns (2-3.5 hours). My only piece of advice is, go to the boat quickly and be the first one so you get a seat on the good side, for photos!”
Small-group boat day from Sorrento to Capri with early Blue Grotto timing, grottos and Faraglioni views, plus snorkeling and free time on Capri.
“Our skipper was attentive and showed us some lovely places by the coastline. He made sure we had drinks and some lovely fruit. I would say though that the Grotto was a rip off, I would not do it again (not the skippers fault of course!) What really bothered us though was the constant reminders from the skipper and the boats at the Grotto to tip them. We are always happy to tip (and we did tip everyone!) but to be told every hour or so to tip, tip, tip and then the expectation when we were arriving that we should be tipping the skipper 20 euro per person (!)…”
Small-group Capri boat day from Sorrento with grottos, swimming, drinks, lunch, and hotel pickup. Blue Grotto ticket extra.
“We had such a great time on our trip! We didn't get to see the Blue Grotto due to high tides, but our boat captains made up for it. They took us to another inlet which had beautiful turquoise water. The drinks flowed, the music was great and the company was fantastic. We also had an amazing time on Capri. I highly suggest eating at Billy's Bar. The views are amazing and the food was delicious. I would 100% do this excursion again in the future!”
Small-group Capri speedboat day from Sorrento with swimming, snorkeling, and a best-chance Blue Grotto visit (weather dependent).
“Our trip was led by Vincenzo and Elena. They were absolutely amazing from start to finish, we couldn’t have asked for better hosts! Elena gave the factual information in a fun manner, so it didn’t feel like a history lesson and really made all on the boat feel warm and welcome. We have been on another boat tour during our trip to Sorrento, and this has definitely been the best experience. Thank you so much- we couldn’t have asked for more!”
Full-day small-group boat trip from Sorrento with stops in Amalfi and Positano, swim breaks, prosecco, snacks, and limoncello.
“Italo was funny and informative - enjoyed spending time both on and off the boat! The to and from transportation was highly valued and convenient from my perspective”
8-hour motorboat day cruise from Sorrento to Positano and Amalfi. Two self-guided stops with classic Amalfi Coast views for $62.
“The crew were fabulous. Very easy access in all the ports. Be aware that other visitors can be very rude when it comes to queuing and seating on the boat.”
Capri by small-group boat from Sorrento with grottos, Faraglioni views, a swim stop, and 3 to 4 hours on the island.
“The boat trip and crew were very good. The organization and transferring us before we got to boat was horrible. No one said anything to us it introduced them selves. If we didn’t see them walking in one direction we would not have known where to go. Not one word from anyone.”
Full-day boat trip from Sorrento to Amalfi and Positano with light lunch, swimming and snorkeling, plus free time in both towns.
“Thank you to our guides on the boat. Had a great time. The very best part was drinking Prosecco whilst swimming off Positanos. Thank you”
Small-group Capri boat day from Sorrento with hotel pickup, cave-and-views cruise, a swim stop, and hours on Capri for Piazzetta wandering.
“100% would recommend! The staff was fun and learned a lot throughout our stops. I did not realize they would stop at the blue grotto as it said it was optional but they do stop and it is just not included in the price at the time of booking if you want to do it. I would recommend planning your time on the island ahead of time since some of that time is taken up by getting up to where you wanna go and back down to the marina.”
Full-day boat tour from Sorrento to Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello with sea views, guided stops, and flexible town time.
“Fabulous! Maybe a little longer in Positano - split the time 2.5 hrs in Amalfi and 1.5hrs in Positano. Stunning coastline, great crew, Simon, our guide was brilliant. Had a fantastic day”
Private Capri boat tour from Sorrento, Positano, or Capri with snorkeling gear, cave stops, Faraglioni, and emerald-water swim time.
“We had an absolutely amazing day out on the boat with Lorenzo. He is the epitome of Italian hospitality! He took us all the way around Capri by boat, showed us a great place for lunch and then waited while we toured a little bit of Capri. He was very knowledgeable, and friendly, and an absolutely skilled captain. Would highly recommend this excursion!”
Small-group boat day from Sorrento to Amalfi and Positano with drinks, snorkel gear, and calm coastline cruising for about 8 hours.
“It was easy to find our tour group and they were friendly and helpful. We had a great time on the boat with Francesco - he’s super personable and took good care of us. He served us beverages( beer, prosecco, water) and fresh cut fruit. We spent an hour in Amalfi and 2 hours in Positano, then stopped to swim on the way back. We enjoyed our trip.”
Small-group Capri boat tour from Sorrento with swims, grottos, and 4 hours on land. Optional Blue Grotto if conditions allow.
“Small boat with only 8 people. So if it rains even then enough room under shelter. Very helpful and polite people.”
Small-group Capri boat day from Sorrento with grotto stops, a swim, and about 4 hours on Capri, plus drinks and masks.
“This was the best excursion of our trip to Italy. The crew made the trip fun and exiting. The way they showed joy for each and every landmark of Capri made the trip even better.”
