Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri by Jeanneau Leader

A private boat turns the Amalfi Coast into a day you can shape for yourself: pass cliffside villages from the water, pause for a swim, then continue toward Capri at your own pace. The Jeanneau Leader has a cabin and bathroom, so this is more comfortable than a basic open boat.

I like two things in particular: the freedom to choose your stops, and the practical comforts onboard, including a shower, refrigerator, towels, and drinks. Antonio is named as a welcoming, skilled captain, and the boat’s sparkling-clean condition is another appealing detail.

The main consideration is the price: $2,042.59 for up to five people, with Capri’s landing fee and the Blue and Emerald Grotto admission tickets extra. You will also need to agree on priorities with the skipper, since seven hours is not enough to give every listed stop a long visit.

• A private outing for up to five: The quoted price is per group, not per person.
• A flexible route: Swim, snorkel, stop for lunch, or go ashore where the schedule allows.
• Useful comforts onboard: Cabin, shower, bathroom, refrigerator, towels, soft drinks, prosecco, and music.
• Capri has extra costs: The landing fee and Blue Grotto ticket are not included; neither is the Emerald Grotto ticket.
• A full day on the water: The trip lasts about seven hours and starts and ends at Amalfi’s port.

Why a private boat changes the day

The coast is famous from the road, but from the sea you see a different side of it: coves beneath steep slopes, beaches tucked below villages, and the coastline opening toward Capri. A private boat makes that view more than a passing panorama. You can stop to swim, take time ashore, or simply keep moving when a place does not appeal.

That flexibility is the main reason to consider this trip. The listed route covers Conca dei Marini, Furore, Praiano, Positano, Li Galli, Tordigliano, Marina del Cantone, and Capri. These are options along a broad coastal itinerary, not a promise that you will spend substantial time at every stop. Several visits are explicitly at your discretion, and travel between places takes time.

Before setting off, tell the skipper what matters most: a longer Capri visit, a relaxed swim, a meal on shore, or a look at the coast’s smaller coves. That conversation is especially useful because the schedule offers many possibilities but only about seven hours in total.

The boat’s amenities make the day more comfortable than a simple transfer. There is a cabin, bathroom, shower, and refrigerator, plus towels, soft drinks, a bottle of prosecco, and music. Those details matter on a long outing, particularly if you plan to swim or want a place to change and freshen up. Fuel and skipper service are included in the price.

From Amalfi to Conca dei Marini and the Emerald Cave

The meeting point is Via Lungomare dei Cavalieri, 7, in Amalfi, and the tour returns there at the end. The first listed coastal stop is Conca dei Marini, where you can admire Marina di Conca’s small fishing village. The planned pause is 15 minutes, so think of it as a brief look from the water rather than a long village visit.

Next comes the Emerald Cave, a sea cavity known for the light in its water and its stalactites and stalagmites. Visiting the cave is optional, and the entrance ticket costs extra. The listed stop is 30 minutes, but that time needs to fit into the day’s wider route. If the cave is high on your list, ask about the visit and fee before departure.

Furore’s fjord is another short stop, listed at 10 minutes. Its narrow inlet and beach make it a striking coastal feature, but the schedule suggests a quick pause to take in the setting rather than a lengthy beach break.

Praiano and Positano: choose your shore time

Around Praiano, the options include Marina di Praia, Gavitella Beach, and Le Praie. The stop is listed at 30 minutes and is left to your preference. That choice is useful if you want a quieter coastal pause, though the itinerary does not specify which beach you will visit or how much time you can spend ashore.

Positano gets a longer allocation of one hour. You can choose to visit Marina Grande beach, Arienzo Beach Club, or the Roman Archaeological Museum. These are quite different ways to spend the time: a beach stop, a club visit, or a cultural visit. If one is important to you, say so early rather than assuming the boat will cover all three.

The hour also puts the day’s flexibility in perspective. Positano is one of the places where you may want to linger, but a longer visit here means less time elsewhere. The boat gives you choices; it does not make the coast smaller or the clock slower.

Swimming at Li Galli and Tordigliano

Li Galli is an archipelago of three named islets: the Long Rooster, the Rotunda, and Castelluccia. The planned 30-minute stop is for a swim in clear water around the islands. Towels are supplied, and the boat has a shower, which makes a swim break easier to manage than one without onboard facilities.

Tordigliano is described as a less obvious beach near Positano, in the municipality of Vico Equense. The scheduled 20-minute stop offers another chance to pause by the water. Its appeal is partly that it is not as straightforward to find from land, but the brief allocation means it is best treated as a quick coastal stop, not a full beach afternoon.

Swimming and snorkeling are among the ways you can use the day, but the supplied details do not specify snorkeling equipment. Ask what is available before you count on using it. The skipper can help you decide how these stops fit alongside the longer visits.

Marina del Cantone and lunch on shore

Marina del Cantone is allotted an hour and is noted for its food. You can request a stop to go to a restaurant on the beach, making it the clearest listed opportunity for a meal ashore. Lunch is not included in the tour price, so budget separately for anything you order.

This stop is a practical counterweight to a day spent moving between viewpoints and swimming spots. If a proper meal matters more than visiting every cove, Marina del Cantone is a sensible place to prioritize. Confirm the plan with the skipper, since taking an hour for lunch affects the time available for Capri and the other stops.

Capri: the big circuit and the extra fees

The itinerary allows two hours for Capri, including a circuit around the island. From the boat, you can see the White Grotto, Villa Malaparte on its narrow rocky promontory, the Faraglioni rock formations, Marina Piccola, the Green Cave, Punta Carena Lighthouse, and Marina Grande. The route gives you a broad look at the island’s coastline without requiring you to disembark.

The Blue Grotto is also mentioned as a possible sight, but its entrance ticket is not included. Entry is an additional cost, and a visit depends on the day’s plan. The same applies to the Emerald Grotto earlier on the route. If either cave is a priority, ask about ticket costs and timing before the boat leaves.

Going ashore in Capri brings another charge: the landing fee is not included. The listed two hours may sound generous, but it has to cover the island circuit and any time you choose to spend on land. Decide whether you want to focus on the coastline from the boat or pay to disembark, then make that preference clear.

Is $2,042.59 good value for your group?

The price is $2,042.59 for a private group of up to five. At full capacity, that works out to about $409 per person. For a smaller group, the per-person cost rises, so this outing makes the most financial sense if you can share the boat with four companions.

You are paying for privacy, a skipper, fuel, and a full day’s use of a boat with a cabin, bathroom, shower, refrigerator, and music. Soft drinks, prosecco, and towels are included, too. You are not paying only for transport from Amalfi to Capri; the value is having control over the pace and the chance to stop at coastal places along the way.

Still, the extra expenses matter. Capri’s landing fee and the Blue and Emerald Grotto tickets are excluded, and lunch is not listed as included. Those costs can add up, especially if your plan includes caves, a meal, and time ashore. Ask for current admission and landing charges when planning, since no amounts are provided here.

Timing, weather, and practical details

The cruise lasts about seven hours and begins and ends at the Amalfi meeting point. The operating dates provided list daily departures from April 22 through October 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A separate date, December 19, 2025, is shown with hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the date you want when booking, since availability can vary.

The activity is private, offered in English, and confirmation is provided at booking. It is described as suitable for most participants, but the information does not give specific accessibility details. If you have mobility needs or concerns about getting on and off the boat, ask the operator directly.

Good weather is required. If poor weather cancels the trip, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time; changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The experience is booked, on average, about 25 days ahead, so leaving plans until the last minute may limit your choice of date.

Who should book this Amalfi and Capri cruise?

This outing suits a family or small group that values privacy, wants time on the water, and is comfortable paying for a private boat rather than joining a shared excursion. It is especially appealing if your ideal day mixes coastal sightseeing with swims and a meal on shore. The amenities also make it a more comfortable choice for a long day than a boat with no cabin or bathroom.

It is less suited to anyone who wants a low-cost way to reach Capri, or who expects a fixed schedule that guarantees a long visit at every stop. There are many places on the proposed route, and choosing some means shortening or skipping others. You should also be ready to pay extra for cave entry, Capri landing, and lunch.

I would book it if the freedom to set the pace matters more to you than keeping costs down. Before confirming, settle on your top priorities with the operator, ask which stops can realistically fit, and clarify the additional fees. With those expectations set, this private cruise offers a comfortable way to see the coast from the water and make the day your own.

FAQ

How long is the boat tour?

The tour lasts about seven hours.

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at Via Lungomare dei Cavalieri, 7, in Amalfi, and ends back at the same meeting point.

How many people can join?

The boat is private for your group, with a maximum of five people.

Is a skipper included?

Yes. Skipper service is included.

What is included onboard?

The tour includes fuel, a cabin, shower, bathroom, refrigerator, towels, music, soft drinks, and a bottle of prosecco.

Are the Blue Grotto and Emerald Grotto tickets included?

No. Admission to both caves is extra.

Is the Capri landing fee included?

No. The landing fee in Capri is not included.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You are offered a different date or a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather.