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Amalfi: Amalfi Coast Sunset Small-Group Boat Tour
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- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Enjoy an authentic experience led by certified and enthusiastic local captains
- Escape tourist traps by joining a boat tour limited to just a few participants
- Marvel at breathtaking sights and attractions inaccessible by any other means
Activity location
- Positano
- Positano, Campania, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Molo, Darsena, 84011 Amalfi SA, Italy | Meeting point is in Amalfi town center at Darsena pier, the one in front of Hotel Residence in Piazza Flavio Gioia (the pier where small private boats dock, not the one for the ferries). Once at the pier, you'll recognize the crew wearing orange t-shirts and hats or holding an orange umbrella.
- Amalfi, Campania, Italy
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Amalfi: Amalfi Coast Sunset Small-Group Boat Tour
- 2h
- English
What's included, what's not
- English and Italian-speaking local captains and guides
- Toilet on board
- Shower on board
- Canopy for shade
- Snorkelling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Life jackets (on request)
- Floating devices (pool noodles)
- Italian prosecco, Amalfi Coast limoncello, beer, soft drinks, water
- Salty snacks or fresh fruit
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Baby buggies, Luggage or large bags, Oversize luggage, Pets
What you can expect
Experience the enchantment of Italy with a boat tour of the stunning maritime landscape of the Amalfi Coast as the sun sets over the horizon. Marvel at the ancient rock formations, hidden beaches, and secret coves that adorn the coast from Amalfi to Praiano.
Once everybody has jumped on board and had a little briefing about how we're going to spend the sunset hours, we will be ready to set off to the west towards Praiano.
The route will take us along Amalfi Coast’s finest beaches as well as close to natural rock arches and into fjords, giving us the opportunity to admire the old watch towers that dot the entire length of this coast.
We visit beaches reachable only by sea and have time to go swimming in crystal-clear waters.
Not too far from the starting point, right after leaving the centre of Amalfi, we will get close to the Saint Andrew Grotto, a huge natural sea cave full of stalactites named after the patron saint of Amalfi (Andrea).
Then, once passed Duoglio and Santa Croce beaches, we will stop by the “Arc of Lovers”, a natural rock arch created millions of years ago by the erosion of the sea whose shape recalls two elephants in the act of kissing. Up to not too long ago young couples used to get married on the top of it.
A little later we will cruise in front of the ancient fishermen village of Conca dei Marini, passing near the villa of Sophia Loren and seeing the historic hotel “Il Saraceno” located on La Vite Beach.
From here we will also have a stunning view of the Santa Rosa Monastery, a former convent now converted into a luxury hotel, once home of the Dominican nuns.
It's right in the kitchens of this monastery that the delicious “Sfogliatella Santa Rosa” was born, a shell-shaped pastry filled with ricotta cheese-based cream and little dried fruit pieces, typical of the local culinary tradition (don't forget to taste it before leaving!).
Once past the seaside of Conca dei Marini we will enter its western basin, where we will have a breathtaking view of Furore and Praiano villages and the islands of Li Galli and Capri, together with the well-known Faraglioni Rocks.
We will reach then the famous Furore Fjord, the only natural fjord we have in Italy and location of the international diving competition “MarMeeting”: every year in July, professional divers from around the world compete by jumping from the top of the bridge which is 28 metres high.
Finally we will go round the cape of Praiano, where we will stop for a break and to go swimming as the warm hues that light up the sky reflect off the shimmering waters.
The return trip to Amalfi will give us a different but equally remarkable view of both sea and land.
Please note: this tour is mainly about enjoying the sunset hours while relaxing with drinks and good music rather than snorkelling. If you are looking for a tour more focused on snorkelling you might be interested in our other tours.
Location
Activity location
- Positano
- Positano, Campania, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Molo, Darsena, 84011 Amalfi SA, Italy | Meeting point is in Amalfi town center at Darsena pier, the one in front of Hotel Residence in Piazza Flavio Gioia (the pier where small private boats dock, not the one for the ferries). Once at the pier, you'll recognize the crew wearing orange t-shirts and hats or holding an orange umbrella.
- Amalfi, Campania, Italy