The 15 Best Boat Trips around the Bay of Naples

1.Boat Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,000 reviews · from $95Our pick

Spend 10 hours at sea and on shore, cruising from Torre del Greco past Mount Vesuvius, Queen Giovanna’s Baths, Punta Campanella, and the Sirenuses. Explore Amalfi and Positano, or add Ravello by minibus. Guides may include Alba, Simone, Nello, Cristina, and Maddalena.

“Absolutely cannot say enough about this incredible tour. After three weeks in Italy, this boat trip was possibly the single best thing that I did. Stunning views between Mt Vesuvius, the coastline, cliffs and castles, and then of course Amalfi, Ravello and Positano. I think I took more pictures this day than the entire rest of my time in Italy. Other reviews mentioned the long time riding on a boat with hard seats (I brought a seat cushion from my Airbnb!), but you don’t mind because what you’re seeing is blowing your mind. For the tour guide part of it, Gennaro was awesome and kept us together on schedule— really…”

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2.Gulf of Naples & Capri Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,384 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $93

Travel from Naples or nearby towns to Capri with organized transfers, a ferry crossing, and a boat tour past the Faraglioni, White and Green Grottos, Punta Carena, and Casa Malaparte. You get 3 to 4 hours on land, with a swim stop available. Guides such as Anastasia and Gaetano offer practical island advice.

“We had an absolutely fantastic time on our recent boat tour! The whole experience was beautiful from start to finish beside la the rain— stunning views and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere on board. Our guide Anastasia was really good — warm, knowledgeable, and full of energy. She made the trip really good sharing local insights, while always making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. Id highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area, and especially if you’re lucky enough to have Anastasia as your guide”

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3.Positano, Amalfi & Ravello Group Tour with Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,976 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Travel from Naples by air-conditioned minibus to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello with an English-speaking driver-guide. You get free time in each town, scenic photo stops, and the option to add a boat ride from Amalfi. Cruise-port pickup and return make this a practical shore excursion.

“We were traveling on a Viking cruise which stopped in Naples, but their excursions did mot include Amalfi Coast. This tour was exactly what we were looking for!! Perfect weather and a great tour guide, Angelo 👏👏. Returning to the cruise shop on time was crucial for us and Angelo did a great job managing the schedule to ensure our time was maximized. Angelo was very punctual and customer focused. The Mercedes ban was clean and comfortable. Angelo’s hospitality experience and lifelong knowledge of the area made him an enthusiastic ambassador of the region, sharing much information along the way. He was as a safe and careful driver along the…”

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4.Positano & Amalfi Boat Tour from Naples with Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $210

Leave Naples by minibus for Piano di Sorrento, then cruise past Roman ruins, caves, Li Galli, Praiano, and Furore Fjord. You get free time in Amalfi and Positano, swimming stops, drinks, a Caprese sandwich, and a limoncello toast. Guides may include Ana, Antonio, or Francesco.

“Great way to spend the day. We stopped for about 2 hours in Amalfi and a little over an hour in Positano, with two swim stops in bays on the way. The kids said it was the best part of the trip. Just know that it's a long day that starts and ends with a ~2 hour bus ride if you start from Naples.”

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5.Positano and Amalfi Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 429 reviews · from $197

Travel from Naples to Piano di Sorrento, then cruise the coast in a small group of up to 12. Swim near quiet coves, enjoy drinks and a caprese sandwich, and explore Amalfi and Positano. Guides such as Francisco, Romualdo, Chiara, and Luca have been praised for lively commentary and warm service.

“What an awesome day! Instructions were easy to follow. The guides on the bus were helpful. When we reached the boat the experience was very special. Gorgeous day on the water. Our guide Ross and his crew were really lovely, knowledgeable, and fun! There was a small child on our boat and they were amazing with her. Clearly made the trip very easy for her family. This was one of the best day trips we have done. Highly recommend.”

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6.Capri Boat Day Trip with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 354 reviews · from $174

Travel from Naples to Piano di Sorrento, then circle Capri by traditional boat with an English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking crew. See the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, and sea caves, swim in clear water, enjoy snacks and drinks, and spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Capri independently.

“Absolutely fantastic day trip to Capri. From getting picked up to the taxi just then into Capri the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommended”

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7.Capri Boat Tour from Naples – Small Group, Swim & Relax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Naples to Capri by small Sorrentine boat with up to 12 people. Circle the island, stop near grottoes and the Faraglioni, swim at Marina Piccola, enjoy a drink and snack, then spend free time on Capri.

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8.Capri Mini Cruise and City Sightseeing Day Trip from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Naples to Capri by boat, circling the island past grottoes, Faraglioni, Malaparte Villa, and Punta Carena. You get about four hours on land, with help from English-speaking guides such as Marlene, Eliana, and Anastasia. An optional swimming version is also available.

“Fantastic guides Marlene and Alessandro were so kind and helpful. Really loved the boat tour and swimming around the beautiful island. Would recommend going to Anacapri in the free time”

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9.Group Tour to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi with Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi with an English-speaking host and driver. You’ll have free time in each town, scenic coastal stops, limoncello tasting, bottled water, and the option to add an Amalfi boat ride. Guides such as Luca, Salvatore, Mario, and Adi are praised for local tips and safe driving.

“We had a group of 8 including a mobility challenged person. The guide realized the situation and easily adjusted the tour immediately, which we were all very happy with. Probably the only thing I would have changed is the choice of restaurant (a little pricey but considering the location, understandable) or at least I would have liked to maybe have had a choice, maybe a discussion prior to the tour so we wouldn't have been surprised with the cost. But otherwise, the guide was very knowledgeable about the whole area and his English was superb!”

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10.Capri Island Small Group Boat Tour from Naples with Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $186

Join an English-speaking skipper and a small group of up to 12 people for a full day from Naples to Capri. Cruise past grottos, the Natural Arch, Malaparte’s villa and the Faraglioni, swim from the boat, enjoy a Caprese sandwich, and explore Capri for up to five hours.

“The Capri boat tour was absolutely beautiful and fun filled. This was a wonderful experience from swimming in the beautiful waters to climbing to the top of the island for the magnificent views. Our tour guide made it informative and meaningful. I would do this again!”

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11.Private Coastline Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $34Best value

Set out from central Naples with guide Dario Presutto for a private coastal boat ride past Castel dell'Ovo, Posillipo, Marechiaro, and Gaiola Islet. Depending on your booking, spend 30 minutes to three hours seeing villas, swimming, snorkeling, and hearing local legends.

“Dario was excellent very kind, really funny me and my boyfriend has a really good experience definitely book with him 😁”

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12.Capri Transfer with Island Boat Tour and Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 176 reviews · from $122

Take a ferry from Naples to Capri, join a one-hour guided cruise past the Faraglioni Rocks, sea caves, and Blue Grotto, then enjoy five hours on your own. English and Italian support is provided, with tickets sent by WhatsApp the day before.

“Very enjoyable, easy to fill instructions to find our ferry and tour boat. Thanks!”

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13.Amalfi, Positano and Ravello: Boat Tour from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 166 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $112

Leave Naples by transfer to Torre del Greco, then cruise past Sorrento, Punta Campanella, Li Galli, and the Fjord of Furore. You get three hours in Amalfi, one hour in Positano, and an optional 45-minute Ravello visit. Guides may include Alba, Simone, Gerry, Lucia, or Gaetano.

“We had terrible weather for our visit to the Amalfi wet and stormy. We came from Naples on a small boat, the swell was so bad we couldn’t even dock in Positano. The Amalfi township was quaint, pricing targeted at tourists which was expected. Tour operator didn’t really provide clear instructions, there was no welcome and there was no safety briefing knowing the weather they were expecting. We had to console another traveller who was terrified, the tour guide didn’t even bother to check on her. The crewman though was considerate and attentive.”

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14.Full-Day Amalfi Coast Small-Group Tour with Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Naples to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus. You get free time in each town, English guidance, and the option to add a boat trip in Amalfi. Guides such as Raffaele, Roberto, and Carlo have earned praise for safe driving and warm service.

“Our guide, English was very difficult to understand and his van intercom system was of very poor quality. There was 8 of us in the van, unable to hear or understand”

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15.Myths & Legends Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · from $81

Spend three hours on a vintage lifeboat along the Naples coast with guides such as Nico and Valeria. Hear local myths, swim at two stops near Posillipo, snorkel by Villa Lauro, explore caves, and enjoy an aperitif, cold water, beer, or soft drinks. Small groups keep it personal.

“This was such a fun tour! The guides were very hospitable, knowledgeable, and kind. The views were beautiful! Would definitely recommend!”

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