Sea and Beaches
Boat Tours from Sorrento: Itineraries and 2026 Prices
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The two main companies at Sorrento harbour, NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo) and Alilauro Gruson, run organised day tours to Capri, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Here are the itineraries with indicative times and prices for the 2026 season.
The tours below are the operators’ current 2026 programmes, taken from the official NLG and Alilauro websites (schedules valid through autumn 2026). Prices are per person, round trip, and do not include the Capri landing tax (see below). Times and days can still change with the season, so confirm when you book.
NLG day tours
NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo) runs a full programme of day excursions from Sorrento harbour to Positano, Amalfi and Capri, with free time in the villages. They run daily through the season (roughly April to early November 2026). Book on nlg.it or at the Sorrento ticket office (+39 081 807 1812).
| Tour | Route and timing | Adult / child |
|---|---|---|
| Tour 1 — Amalfi and Positano | Sorrento 09:30 → Amalfi 10:40 (≈3h) → Positano 14:00 (≈3h) → Sorrento 18:20 | €46.50 / €41.50 |
| Tour 2 — Positano and Amalfi | Sorrento 09:30 → Positano 10:05 (≈3h) → Amalfi 13:30 (≈3h) → Sorrento 18:20 | €46.50 / €41.50 |
| Tour 3 — Capri and Positano | Sorrento 09:00 → Capri 09:25 (≈6h) → Positano 16:20 (≈1.5h) → Sorrento 18:20 | €57.50 / €37.50 |
| Tour 4 — Positano and Amalfi | Sorrento 11:00 → Positano 11:35 (≈2h) → Amalfi 13:30 (≈3h) → Sorrento 18:20 | €65 / €43 |
| Tour 5 — Amalfi and Positano | Sorrento 09:30 → Amalfi 10:40 (≈3h) → Positano 14:00 (≈2.5h) → Sorrento 16:50 | €46.50 / €41.50 |
| Blue Tour — Capri island tour | Sorrento 09:40 → Capri 10:05 → ≈1h boat tour of the island, then free time → Capri 17:40 → Sorrento 18:10 | €70 / €50 |
The Capri tours (Tour 3 and the Blue Tour) also carry the €5 Capri landing tax in summer. Group rates are usually available for larger parties.
Alilauro (Gescab) excursions
Alilauro (Gescab) runs daily excursions from Sorrento to Capri and the Amalfi Coast, from spring to autumn. The Capri tour includes a boat trip around the island (passing the Faraglioni and the Blue Grotto from the sea) plus free time; the Amalfi Coast tour includes entrance to the Emerald Grotto.
| Excursion | When and what | Adult / child |
|---|---|---|
| Capri Tour | Daily · departs 09:55 or 10:45 · ≈1.5h boat tour around the island (Blue Grotto from outside) and free time | €65 / €40 |
| Positano and Amalfi Tour | Daily · departs 09:15 · Positano (≈1h15) and Amalfi (≈3h), with entrance to the Emerald Grotto | €66.50 / €40 |
| Gold Cruise (Positano and Amalfi) | Daily · departs 09:15 or 10:30 · flexible Positano and Amalfi combinations, self-guided | €50 / €35 |
Remember the Capri landing tax — €5 per person in summer (1 April–31 October) — is added on top of any fare to Capri. Prefer to go independently or hire your own boat? See our boat tours: day trips and rentals guide for private skippers and self-drive dinghies.
Starting your day by sea is easiest when you’re staying close to the harbour. Our apartments put you within a short walk of central Sorrento and the port.
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