About this tour
Pilot your own 6.2-metre rubber boat along the Amalfi Coast for up to eight and a half hours, departing from Salerno. No licence required for this nimble 40–70 hp vessel that accommodates six people. If you'd rather not take the helm, hire a skipper (€100) to navigate you past sea caves, hidden beaches and waterfalls while you swim and explore coves accessible only by water. Stop for lunch at clifftop restaurants or anchor wherever appeals.
Highlights
- Steer your own motorboat without needing a boating licence
- Access hidden beaches and grottos unreachable by land
- Snorkel gear and safety kit included; skipper optional
- Visit Amalfi and Positano at your own pace
- Swim and anchor wherever the coast calls
- Six-person capacity with shower and sun canopy
- Depart 9am, return by 6pm from Salerno
What to expect
You'll collect the boat and either take command or brief your hired skipper on your route. The boat handles smoothly in Mediterranean swells, though steering requires basic boat-handling confidence—hence the skipper option. Expect to spend time motoring between points, with frequent stops for swimming, snorkelling in clear water, and exploring accessible caves. Lunch typically happens at a waterfront trattoria where the boat ties up. The return journey mirrors the outbound run; fuel costs are separate and can mount if you roam far.
Good to know
Fuel is not included and charged separately—budget accordingly if you plan extensive cruising. A €200 refundable deposit is required. Life jackets, snorkelling kit and a climbing ladder come with the boat. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Not suitable for those with spinal conditions. Public transport reaches the departure point in Salerno.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.