Marine · Italy
Private Yacht Charter, Amalfi Coast and Capri
A crewed day charter from Positano along the Amalfi coastline and across to Capri, on a classic Italian gozzo or a Riva-style open cruiser. The skipper sets the route by the morning sea state: grottoes and swim stops on a calm day, sheltered Sorrentine coves when the maestrale blows. Lunch is either cooked aboard or at a table we hold ashore in Nerano.
- Positano
- Capri
- Faraglioni
- Blue Grotto
- Nerano
- Crewed charter
The stops on a classic Amalfi and Capri day
A full day covers four or five of these. Your skipper confirms the order on the morning, based on sea and light.
- 01
Positano to Praiano coastline
The vertical village seen from the water, then the Fiordo di Furore fjord and the Emerald Grotto at Conca dei Marini.
- 02
Li Galli islands
Rudolf Nureyev's former private archipelago, and the best mid-morning swim stop on the coast.
- 03
Capri's Faraglioni
Passing under the arch of the middle stack, the traditional good-luck kiss included.
- 04
Blue Grotto and White Grotto
Entry by rowing boat when the swell allows; the White and Green grottoes are the reliable alternatives.
- 05
Marina del Cantone, Nerano
Lunch ashore for spaghetti alla Nerano at a family trattoria, or served on deck at anchor.
What's included
- Crewed yacht with skipper and deckhand for eight hours
- Fuel, port fees and mooring charges
- Snorkelling equipment, paddleboard and towels
- Soft drinks, water, prosecco and an on-board aperitivo
- Lunch reservation ashore or a light lunch cooked on board
- Hotel or dock transfers in Positano, Amalfi or Sorrento
How it works
- 1
Board in Positano
Meet the crew at the private dock at around 9:30am; tender pickup from the beach if the swell is up.
- 2
Coastal cruising
Grottoes, the Li Galli swim stop and the crossing to Capri, with the route set to the sea state.
- 3
Lunch and anchoring
Two hours at Nerano or at anchor off Capri, with swimming and paddleboarding.
- 4
Golden-hour return
Aperitivo on deck as the cliffs turn amber, back at the dock by 5:30pm.
When to go
May to early October. July and August are hottest and busiest; late May, June and September have the calmest seas and best prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is lunch included in the charter price?+
An on-board aperitivo and soft drinks are included. A restaurant lunch ashore is reserved for you and billed on the day; a cooked on-board lunch can be added for a fixed supplement.
How many guests can the boat take?+
A classic gozzo takes up to eight, a 14-metre cruiser up to twelve. Larger motor yachts for sixteen or more are quoted individually.
Can we visit the Blue Grotto?+
Only when the swell allows and the rowing-boat operators are running, which is roughly two days in three from May to September. Entry tickets are paid at the grotto.
What if the sea is rough?+
The skipper reroutes to the sheltered Sorrentine side. If the port authority closes the harbour, we reschedule or refund in full.
Is it suitable for children and non-swimmers?+
Yes. Child life jackets are aboard and the swim stops are optional. There is shade and a marine toilet on every boat we use.
Can we start from Capri, Amalfi or Sorrento instead?+
Yes — any of those, and Salerno or Naples with a repositioning fee.
Is the skipper English-speaking?+
Yes, on every charter. Hindi-speaking hosts can be arranged in July and August with notice.
How far ahead should we book?+
Four to six weeks in high season. August weekends on the better boats go three months out.
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