Amalfi Coast: Sunset Boat Tour with Fruit & Drinks | Small Group
Description
You will never see the Amalfi Coast like this! You will discover the Amalfi Coast’s hidden delights and breathtaking views from a typical Amalfitan Gozzo boat as the sun sets over the horizon, thanks to the comprehensive experience and knowledge of local captains and in a very small group (max 10 participants)! The route to Praiano will take us along Amalfi’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 will visit beaches reachable only by sea and have time to go swimming in crystal-clear waters. Please note: - This tour focuses mainly on enjoying the sunset hours while relaxing with drinks and good music rather than snorkeling. - Our boats are 8 to 10 meters (26.2 to 32.8 ft) Amalfi Coast "Gozzo", a very evocative and spacious type of boat original of this area. - All boats have a little bathroom that can be used in case of necessity during the breaks.
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Itinerary
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 into sea caves. Not too far from the starting point, right after leaving the center 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.
Conca dei Marini used to be an ancient fishermen village. Here we will have a beautiful view of Furore and Praiano villages and the islands of Li Galli and Capri, together with the well-known Faraglioni Rocks. We will also get the chance to admire 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!).
Right after leaving Conca dei Marini village, 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 meters 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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(69)
Wonderful experience! Guides were very nice and knowledge. Drinks were great (and limencello near the end)! Small group, relaxed atomsphere, beautiful sunset. Perfecto!
The cruise goes from Amalfi to Praiano and returns. At various points it stops to point out natural and celebrity attractions (such as Sophia Loren's vacation home). The longest stop is around Praiano, where, theoretically, there is an opportunity to jump in the water (and possibly snorkel--but I didn't see any snorkeling gear on the boat)--only one person in my group of ten did so. Worth pointing out that a stop in Positano is not in the itinerary. In fact, it is only seen from a distance, and shrouded in darkness due to the sun being completely behind it. So the bright view of Positano that is presented in the marketing of this cruise is false. By contrast, Praiano is seen very well--one face of it is well-illuminated by the setting sun. Fruits, prosecco, and sodas of various kinds are offered. The captain of the boat, in accented English, provided humorous commentary.
Fabulous sunset boat trip along the coast from Amalfi. Knowledgeable and friendly captain and guide. Swim stop topped off with lovely Prosecco and limoncello. Perfect end of day. Highlight of our Amalfi stay. Definitely recommended
Amazing boat trip, brilliant views and the guides were very interactive, knowledgeable and fun! The sunset scenes were beautiful and getting in the sea was a blast l! Highly recommend!
This was such a great trip, it was a little rough but the Captain was very good at keeping us as stable as possible whilst refreshing dinks, being tour guide and DJ at the same time, best time of day if full sun is not your thing and 2 hours was perfect. Came back fully satisfied and very happy.
We had an amazing time, the meeting location was central and easy to find, Nick the driver/guide was friendly and knowledgeable, boat was clean, food/wine was lovely and the music was good. We would thoroughly recommend this tour.
It was a very good experience that allowed us to explore the area with a small group of people and see a wonderful sunset.
We had a great time, the captain was knowledgeable and entertaining and the scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend
It was amazing! The perfect amount of time, not too long and not too short. I’d definitely do it again!
Had a great! Our captain was funny and knowledgeable. Provided us with three different drinks on the tour. Took us to some nice sights and viewed the coast with a sunset. Jumped into the ocean for a swim which was fun! Would do it again!
