Salerno Boat Tours

Among the best things to do in Salerno are boat trips along the Amalfi Coast, where you can explore the Gulf, the towns of Amalfi and Positano, and the islands of Li Galli and Capri, which, in addition to their paradisiacal beaches, are famous for the Blue Grotto, an underground sea cave that is not to be missed.

One of the best things to do in Salerno is to book a boat trip along the Amalfi Coast. This type of excursion includes a visit to Positano and Amalfi, which are the main towns accessible from the Tyrrhenian Sea, so you can visit not only the Gulf, but also the main towns of the Italian Campania.

From the Tyrrhenian Sea you can see Amalfi and its romantic landscapes and Positano, which is the pearl of the coast, with its narrow streets and local markets, although from the sea you can recognise its colourful figure and the cliffs. You will also sail through the coastal villages of Maiori, Minori, Atrani, Conca dei Marini and Praiano.

Interesting details

• Price: from €154.
• Duration: between 6 and 7 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: you will get to know the main sites of the Amalfi Coast, which is one of the most visited destinations in Italy.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: it includes a tour of the main villages of the Amalfi Coast, but does not include stops for a swim.

Capri is one of the top destinations in the Tyrrhenian Sea and booking a boat trip to Capri gives you the chance to sail around the Gulf of Salerno area and around the island. These tours include free time for swimming and even snorkelling.

In addition, you can save time and money by seeing two of the region's main sites in one tour, the Gulf of Salerno from the sea and the island of Capri.

Details of interest

• Price: 176 euros.
• Duration: 7 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: you will be able to combine two of the main tourist attractions of the region in one tour.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: although they include a stop and free time in Capri, they do not include a visit to the Blue Grotto, which is one of the main attractions of the island.

The most famous site of the Amalfi Coast is Amalfi, which owes much of its recognition to the surrounding villages that determine the beauty of the Gulf of Salerno, one of the most visited destinations in Italy. On these private boat tours you can take a trip along the coast and choose the stops with free visiting time.

In addition to Amalfi, you can visit Ravello, which is known for its Arab buildings and Villa Rufolo, the picturesque garden built as a balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, which every year is chosen as the venue for the most important music festival in Italy.

Interesting details

• Price: 890 euros for a group of up to 6 people.
• Duration: 12 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: you can choose the stops and also the time at each destination.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: the price is much more expensive and you will have to bring your own equipment (towel, food and drink, snorkelling equipment).

If you want to enjoy one of the best sunsets in Italy or you are looking for a romantic plan, you can opt for these sunset boat tours around the Gulf of Salerno and the Amalfi Coast with dinner included, in a complete tour that starts in the afternoon and ends at midnight at the starting point.

On these excursions, you will be able to watch the sunsets and if you plan to visit Salerno during the summer months, you can take a swim during one of the stops at the main harbours of the Amalfi Coast. Once the sunset is over, you can enjoy a dinner prepared on the spot by the crew, which usually includes the catch of the day, Chianti wine and a traditional Italian dessert.

Interesting details

• Price: 115 euros.
• Duration: 4 to 5 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: you will be able to visit the Amalfi Coast on a leisurely excursion.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: you will not have too much free time to visit the sites of the Amalfi Coast, but only 30 minutes free for a swim in the summer season.

If you want the most complete tour of Capri and the nearby islands of Li Galli, as well as the Gulf of Salerno, you can opt for this excursion which includes an in-depth tour of the island areas of the Tyrrhenian Sea and also a visit to the Blue Grotto, which is an underground sea cave famous for its crystal clear waters of a deep blue colour and because legend has it that it was the favourite site of the goddess Aphrodite.

During the tour of the paradisiacal islands of Li Galli, you can stop for a swim, to visit the spas and beaches and to eat at extra cost in the restaurants and bars of each of the sites, many of which are part of the most emblematic tourist circuit of the Sorrento peninsula.

Useful details

• Price: 189 euros.
• Duration: 8 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: you will be able to get to know the island of Capri in depth, including its main attractions, such as the Blue Grotto.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: at Li Galli you will have little free time to take a swim during the summer, as the main purpose of these excursions is to discover Capri.

You can either book the tours in advance online or book them once you are in town. If you are planning to visit Salerno in August or during the summer months, I recommend that you book tours in advance to avoid being sold out.

In addition, some tour providers offer discounts for pre-booking online, so in addition to securing your spot on your chosen date, you can also save money on visits that are usually not cheap, such as Capri or the islands of Li Galli, which can only be reached by sea.

The answer will depend on the excursion you choose, although in general you will be able to see the silhouette of Salerno from the Tyrrhenian Sea and also the towns of the Amalfi Coast, many of which stand out for their cliffs or for their Arab villas built on balconies overlooking the sea, as is the case of Ravello.

You can also visit some of the most beautiful islands of the Sorrento peninsula, such as Capro or the Li Galli islands, which are only accessible by sea, making them very difficult to reach in other conditions.

Many of these excursions also include dinner or lunch and other tastings of local products, so you can not only combine a tour of the Gulf of Salerno and its surroundings, but also a visit to the Amalfi Coast and a gastronomic tour, where you can taste fresh local fish, regional wines and also some of the typical dishes of Campania, in the peaceful south of Italy.

If you are planning to travel to Salerno in high season, it is ideal to book your boat trip along the Amalfi Coast in advance to avoid last-minute price increases and to secure your place. You should also organise a proper, neat and effective itinerary, which will ultimately be crucial to getting the most out of your boat trip.

If you are planning a short stay in the city, I would also advise you to choose a tour that is not a full-day excursion, so that you can also see other sites such as the Salerno Cathedral or have enough time to take a walk around the city, which is very interesting.

If you plan to travel during the summer you can enjoy some free time for a swim, so during the summer season these excursions make more sense, especially as you can combine a pleasant boat trip around the Gulf of Salerno and nearby sites with a visit to the best beaches in the region.

Salerno is essentially a coastal city, so many of the activities will have to do with the sea. Moreover, its proximity to the Amalfi Coast means that it has some of the best boat trips in Italy and Europe, which will allow you to discover paradisiacal landscapes.

Moreover, from the coast, you can get to know a different profile of Salerno and the villages of the region, which are built on the cliffs and stand out for their colours and figures, as is the case of Positano or Amalfi, which is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Italy.

Hiring a boat trip along the Amalfi coast is definitely one of the best experiences you can have on your trip to Amalfi.

Booking a boat trip along the Amalfi Coast has many advantages:

• All boat trips are guided, as you will be driven by the crew and they will also be your guide during the trip.
• You will be able to discover places you had not originally planned to visit.
• You will learn more about the most important places in the region.
• You will get to know a different profile of each place, because you will see them from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
• You will save time and money, as the guides will take you along the best paths, tell you the stories of each place and you will be able to get the most out of your tour.