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The BEST Capri Tours from Positano

Visiting Capri from Positano is a quintessential Italian experience, offering the perfect blend of stunning natural beauty, rich history, and luxurious leisure. This journey promises to be an unforgettable adventure, showcasing some of Italy’s most iconic landscapes and attractions. Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or a luxury seeker, a trip to Capri from Positano has something for everyone. From Positano, you can catch a ferry or a private boat to Capri. The boat ride itself is a highlight, offering panoramic views of the rugged Amalfi coastline and the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea. As you glide over the azure waters, the anticipation builds for the wonders that await on the island of Capri. The sight of Capri's dramatic cliffs and lush greenery from the boat is breathtaking, creating an air of excitement as you approach Marina Grande, the island’s main port. One of the most famous attractions on Capri is the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), a sea cave renowned for its ethereal blue light. To reach the Blue Grotto, you take a small boat from Marina Grande, navigating the waves to the cave’s entrance. The grotto’s magical illumination is caused by sunlight passing through an underwater cavity, creating a dazzling blue reflection that leaves visitors in awe. Visiting the Blue Grotto is a must-do, providing a surreal and unforgettable experience.

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Capri and Sorrento Coast Boat Tour from Positano

Swim, snorkel, relax, and explore colorful caves on your way to Capri with this small group day trip

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Full day Private Capri boat tour from Positano

• Use of SCUBA equipment
• Bottled water
• Soft drinks, alcholic drinks, towels, skipper, fuel.
• Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, towels, skipper and fuel
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• Capri docking fee Blue grotto tickets 18.00€ for person
• Entry/Admission - Blue Grotto
• Positano, Italy
• The meeting point will be at the dock in Positano Spiaggia Grande same as the ferry’s dock.
• Spiaggia di Positano Marina Grande, Via del Brigantino, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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• You'll start at Positano Or, you can also get picked up See departure details
• 1 White Grotta Stop: 10 minutes See details
• 2 Green Grotta Stop: 10 minutes See details Pass by I Faraglioni Punta Carena Lighthouse
• 3 Blue Grotto Stop: 30 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• Sightseer39271590191 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amaizing experience!!! Our experience was amazing!!!! We had an incredible day! We celebrated our daughter's birthday here and it was wonderful, they are responsible, punctual, serious and very kind people!!!! Marcelo is a great person and he took care of every detail and definitely made our day super special. Definitely we will return and repeat this experience with you. Read more Written May 19, 2024
• ledunk 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Communication and Service Although we had to cancel our full day boat tour to Amalfi Coast from Sorrento, Ennio and the Mare Divino company were very professional. They were very patient and answered all our questions and offered a great tour at a competitive price. We will definitely use Mare Divino Charter in our next trip to the Amalfi Coast. Read more Written May 10, 2024
• florindaborriello 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles You can’t skip this boat Tour if you’re in Sorrento! Incredible boat tour from Sorrento to Capri. The grottos are amazing and the tour explanation was perfect! I recommend to book with Mare Divino because they’re the best! We had Italian Prosecco included! 😍😍😍 Read more Written May 9, 2024
• irmae282 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Dreamy tour Wonderful day in Capri! A dream tour with my boyfriend, everything organized to the last detail, very helpful skippers. I highly recommend it! Read more Written May 8, 2024
• saravC2772YS 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best day ever in italy!! We had an incredible experience along the Sorrento Peninsula and Capri Island. From start to finish, everything was impeccable. The skipper was not only highly skilled but also personable, making the journey both safe and enjoyable. And our hostess, Virginia, was an absolute delight. Her charm and knowledge added an extra layer of enjoyment to the trip. Her detailed descriptions of the history surrounding the island's caves were fascinating. We couldn't have asked for a better team to guide us through these beautiful waters. Read more Written May 8, 2024
• Mike M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best day of our lives My wife and I needed to get from Capri to positano for our vacation. We looked at taking a ferry but we also wanted to do a boat tour of Capri, so we decide to splurge and get a private boat to give us a tour and drop us off with our luggage in positano. It turned out to be the best decision we made. We meet our skipper Marcello at the dock in Capri and right off the bat he was amazing. Very welcoming and polite. He asked what we wanted to do and see during our 7 hours of time together before getting dropped off in positano. He ended up giving us a wonderful and very informative tour of Capri island. He took us to all the grottos and nice, safe areas to jump off the boat and have a swim. He took photos of us the whole time so we didn’t have to worry about anything other than enjoying the moment. After the tour of Capri he took us to a beautiful restaurant right on the water in nerano to have lunch before heading to positano. When we arrived to positano he parked the boat for us to have one final swim and to have the most beautiful pictures taken with that positano background. During our trip we had stops in Paris, Capri,positano and London. However, the boat ride with marcello was hands down the best thing we did. I remember when we were driving under the famous Capri arch with champagne in our hands, turning back to skipper marcello and telling him “thank you! Things the best moment of our lives” which his reply was if you’re happy then I’m happy and I will do anything to make sure you guys are happy. I can’t imagine not having done the boat ride without marcello. Do yourself a favor and book with this company and marcello!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read more Written October 14, 2023
• Zaib M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best customer service! I had an incredible experience with Mare Divino Charter! Their team was exceptionally helpful and handled any complaints with professionalism and care. The staff was super friendly, making us feel welcome throughout the entire trip. Our adventure with them was truly amazing, thanks to their excellent service and hospitality. Highly recommended! Read more Written September 30, 2023
• markzC7362XO 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A wonderful day! We went on a full day, private tour with Alfonso, who was terrific! We cruised around the entire island and explored almost all of the caves. We elected to skip the blue grotto because of the long wait but made much better use of the time with a beautiful swim and opportunity to explore an old unfinished house built on the edge of the island. Alfonso supplied masks and snorkels and lifejackets for those who wanted them. He pointed out many of the important landmarks visible from the ocean and also took beautiful drone footage of part of our trip and gave us a free copy of the video. He then gave us an orientation to the town of Capri and waited for us as we explored. He catered the time and order of the trip to fit our schedule and then “floored it” to get us back to Sorrento on time to meet a train, after we overstayed our visit. Alfonso was very nice and very accommodating and we would definitely use him again! Read more Written June 21, 2023
• 481aleh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice Costa Amalfitana Tour! Alex has been a great guide! Nice 8 hour tour around the best views in Costa Amalfitana! Stopping in Amalfi, Positano and Nerano for a joyous lunch in Il Cantuccio! Read more Written June 17, 2023
• U2247JJhelenw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Private charter to Capri Captain Angelo & 1st mate Francesca were excellent! Very skilled & professional, they allowed our group to maximize the boating experience. Stopping for pictures, swimming near the grottos & yachts, dunked under the waterfall. It was a blast. Angelo gave us several options to enjoy our private charter! Prosecco & beers were included. Read more Written June 5, 2023
• danielcH7445DD 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful tour around Capri and Amalfi Coast Fantastic tour around Capri, then on to Positano. Our guides were so enthusiastic in explaining the history and beauty of Capri and the Amalfi Coast. My whole family thought the boat tour was the highlight of our Italian vacation. Thank you! Read more Written May 19, 2023
• wesdlu14 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sorrento Private Boat Rented a boat and sailed around Capri. One of the best days of the trip. Very professional and very nice boat. Highly recommend. Read more Written May 7, 2023
• Bharat K 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Gem in the Almalfi Coast! Amazing day on sea. amazing skipper Francesco. Friendly, kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Wonderful experience. Great boat perfect for 6-8 people. Read more Written April 23, 2023
• maddieja17 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles AMAZING Excellent experience with Francesco & Alfonso. Had an AMAZING time on the tour. Tailored the experience beautifully to our preferences and made sure we had the best time. Would 100% recommend for any group coming to Sorrento. Read more Written April 22, 2023
• samaB4489XS 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The sunset charter was an amazing experience! We ended up booking this charter very last minute and they were so helpful in accommodating our trip. Not only that, but he was very nice and provided drinks and snacks as well. He was also eager to take photos of us and share information about the landscapes. This was an amazing experience and the sunset was beautiful. I would highly recommended this charter! Read more Written March 18, 2023

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6 BEST Capri Boat Tours from Positano [2024]

By: Author Stefania Guglielmi

Posted on Last updated: April 24, 2024

Categories Europe , Italy

Planning a day trip to Capri? Read on to find the very best Capri boat tours from Positano, including options for all interests and budgets. 

One of the most popular day trips from the Amalfi Coast is the charming island of Capri . And it’s certainly not by chance! Located merely an hour from the coast by boat, Capri offers all the elements required for a memorable excursion.

From turquoise waters to fashionable boutiques , restaurants, rock formations, and viewpoints, Capri is full of attractions. And let’s not forget the iconic Piazzetta, the island’s social hotspot!

Spending a few days on the island is a magnificent way of exploring it , and I highly recommend it if you have the time and budget! However, Capri can certainly be visited in a single day from the mainland , and that’s usually the way most people do it.

Planning a perfect day in Capri , therefore, is very important to make the most of your time there. And you’ll be able to do it with this list of the very best Capri boat tours from Positano . 

I’ve compiled the absolute best options, so you’re safe to book whichever calls to you the most. Check them out, and prepare for a memorable trip to Italy’s most celebrated island!

Wondering why you should trust me? I’m a native of Bologna, Italy, with a decade of experience in helping millions design their ideal Italian getaways. I’ve honed my skills in selecting the most fitting activities and ensuring you partake in only the best tours that Italy has to offer.

I generally use Viator and Get Your Guide to book tours around the world. I especially recommend them for their great cancellation policy. If your plans change, you can cancel most activities up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund. 

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OUR PICK: The BEST Capri Boat Tour from Positano

The very best tour, in my opinion, is this Boat Excursion Capri Island: Small-Group from Positano . It offers a full day out in the sea with only a handful of other travelers.

You’ll be picked up at a meeting point and taken to the port, from where you’ll set sail to the glorious Bay of Naples and the glamorous island. Skirt around Capri to admire it from every angle, cruising past its famous grottoes and the Faraglioni rocks.

Jump into the crystal-clear waters during swimming stops, and make the most of your free time on the island to check out its landmarks. You can explore both towns, Capri and Anacapri, catch the views from the vantage points, and do some shopping.

Once you return to the boat, you’ll be served snacks and a light lunch to relish as you sail back to Positano.

Why this tour? It offers all the highlights of a trip to Capri wrapped into a single excursion. You’ll have a boat tour around the island, which is one of the best things to do there and stop at prime locations to swim.

The water adventures are combined with free time to explore at your leisure, and a visit to the major natural formations. On top of that, you’ll travel with a small, intimate group and get onboard lunch!

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“An unforgettable day! We had a fantastic captain and skipper. Fun music, stunning views and met great people. A day we will not forget. Highly recommend.” Catherine_K – Read more reviews

This boat tour from Positano to Capri includes : Transfers, a boat trip, snacks, lunch, bottled water, and a professional skipper. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Other Great Capri Tours from Positano

▶️ With the Sorrento Coast & Capri Full-Day Trip by Boat from Positano , you’ll skirt past the Sorrentine Coastline, with its rugged cliffs and colorful seaside villages. Then, the boat will sail toward Capri, and cruise around the island so you get to see its natural attractions.

Admire the grottoes and the Faraglioni rock formations from the water, and swim in the sea before docking at the port in Capri.

You’ll have free time to explore the island on your own with the provided map. Snacks and drinks will help you refuel after your adventures!

This tour includes : Transfers from Positano, a boat trip, a professional skipper, snacks, and drinks. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

▶️ This Capri: Full-Day Boat Trip is one of the most comprehensive tours from Positano. As it reaches the island of Capri, it passes by the Faraglioni rocks, the Natural Arch, and the White Grotto.

You’ll enjoy a swimming stop at Marina Piccola, and get to add an optional visit to the popular Blue Grotto. 

After disembarking in Capri, you’ll have free hours to explore the fashionable island at your own pace. Finally, unwind on the boat with a glass of Prosecco and snacks while sailing back to the mainland. 

This Capri tour from Positano includes : A boat trip, a glass of Prosecco, snacks, soft drinks, towels, onboard showers and toilet, and a guide. ➥ BOOK IT H E RE

Private Boat Tours from Positano to Capri

▶️ This Private Capri Boat Tour Top Seller caters to you and up to 7 of your friends, ensuring a very intimate and personalized experience.

You’ll be struck by the spectacular views of the coastline as you depart from Positano, and escape the crowds by swimming in sheltered coves. 

As you travel from Positano to Capri by boat, cruise past Bagni Regina Giovanna, the Faraglioni rocks, and the beautiful grottoes. The itinerary is fully customizable, though, so you can tweak it to suit your interests!

Snacks and drinks will be provided onboard for an even more enjoyable experience. 

This Positano to Capri private boat tour includes : Boat trip, use of snorkeling equipment, drinks, snacks, and towels. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

▶️ This Capri Private Boat Tour from Positano is the perfect option for big groups, as it accommodates up to 12 passengers. Set sail from Positano, getting unparalleled views of the Amalfi Coast and the Bay of Naples as you leave them behind.

Cruise around the Faraglioni, stop at the striking Blue Grotto (own expense) and wander around Capri and its charming towns for a few hours.

Back onboard you’ll enjoy snacks and drinks, enjoying the scenery as you return to Positano. The boat is equipped with a shower and toilets for your utter convenience.

This boat tour to Capri from Positano includes : Boat trip, snacks, drinks, towels, use of snorkeling gear, and all fees. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

▶️ Hop on a stylish Gozzo Jeranto 950 to enjoy a Private Boat Trip to Capri from Sorrento – Gozzo Jeranto 950 in the uttermost style.

You and up to 11 friends will get to sunbathe on the deck as you sip on a drink and munch on snacks, passing by some of the most spectacular sceneries in the region. 

Sail past the Faraglioni rocks, the Marina Piccola, and the famous grottoes – which you can choose to visit – before stopping on the island so you can explore it at your leisure.

The best part is that you’ll get to customize the itinerary, including all the stops you want and skipping the ones you’re not interested in. 

Benefit from your skipper’s knowledge of the area to enjoy the best swimming and snorkeling spots. Then, relax on the boat as you sail back to Positano. 

This tour includes : Hotel transfers, a boat trip, a skipper, drinks, snacks, bottled water, and towels.  ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Stefania Guglielmi is the founder of Every Steph. Originally from Bologna, Italy, she's been traveling full-time since 2016 and has visited over 50 countries across 6 continents. She believes sustainable travel and luxury travel can go hand in hand and has been advocating for responsible tourism since 2014. Stefania's advice and travel experiences have been featured in important publications such as Business Insider, Refinery29, and Yahoo Money.

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2024 Hydrofoil and Ferry Timetables Positano - Capri

Here are all the ferry timetables from positano to capri and back. check the updated timetables and book your ferry tickets.

From mid-April to mid-October the hydrofoils to Capri fill up easily and there can be long lines at the departure ports. We recommend booking tickets in advance.

Quick links

The hydrofoils and ferries that connect the port of Positano and other towns of the Amalfi Coast in Campania with the island of Capri (the port of Marina Grande) are active in high season from early April to the end of October. During the winter the ferry companies offer occasional ferry trips (usually on Saturdays and Sundays) but the ferry routes only run when good weather conditions permit.

Important information Ferry trips on the Positano - Capri ferry route are always in high demand. We highly recommend booking in advance for travel from May to October. The port of Positano isn’t an actual port but rather just a pier used to embark and disembark. Due to this, real-time ferry schedules can vary and ferry service may be suspended in the event of rough seas. In high season the Positano dock can be very chaotic and crowded. The dock in Positano has many stairs, so you cannot arrive directly to the pier with a taxi or other vehicle. However, if you need assistance with your luggage, there is a porter service.

Helpful information on hydrofoils and ferries from Positano

The port of positano.

In Positano, ferries and hydrofoils always leave from the Spiaggia Grande pier . The dock is located to the right of the beach as you face the sea. The ticket offices of the various ferry companies as well as companies that rent private boats are also located there. You can reach the pier only on foot, given that Positano is built on a slope with lots of stairs down to the sea. The closest point to the dock that you can get to by car or bus is Piazza dei Mulini, about 350 meters away (ten minutes on foot). The route is downhill coming from the center of Positano towards the sea and there are numerous steps and stairways. The pier is close to most hotels and beaches in Positano.

Timetables and real-time ferry schedules

On this page you can consult the timetable for the current week. Hydrofoils operate from April to the end of October. The ferry companies generally release their summer timetables in February. There are usually always a couple of ferry trips in the morning with round trips returning in the afternoon, allowing you to take a day trip to Capri. You can catch a glimpse of the iconic Faraglioni rock formations from your high-speed ferry as you travel to the port of Capri, to disembark and explore the island’s famous sights, such as the Piazzetta.

There are ferries for Salerno from Positano all year round, weather permitting.

Ticket prices

The rates indicated in the table refer to a single one-way ferry trip, not a round-trip ticket. Children up to three years old travel for free. Discounted ticket prices are available for children up to 12 years old.

Luggage and pets

One piece of hand luggage is included in the ticket. If you are traveling with bulkier luggage there is a supplement of around 2 euros for each piece of luggage. For an additional fee you may also transport animals, provided they travel in a carrier or, in the case of dogs, with a leash and muzzle. At the port in Positano there is a porter service for assistance with luggage transport.

Travel time

The Positano-Capri ferry takes approximately 40 minutes. These are high-speed ferries that only carry passengers. The last ferry is usually around six in the afternoon.

Booking online

We strongly recommend booking in advance for trips to the port of Capri, especially during high season. However, please note that even online purchases require that you go to the ticket office in person to collect your tickets. Alternatively, you can purchase ferry tickets directly at the port.

Ferry companies

Nlg - navigazione libera del golfo.

Call center: Tel. +39 081 5520763 Info-Booking Sorrento: +39 081 8071812

Lucibello (Positano Jet)

Positano: Tel. +39 089 875032

Call center: Tel. +39 081 18966690

Snav (Gescab)

Call center: Tel. +39 081 4285555

Alilauro (Gescab)

Call center: Tel. +39 081 4972238 Customer service: Tel. +39 081 4972206

Alicost (Gescab)

Call center: Tel. +39 081 7041921

Grassi Junior

Tel. +39 089 811605

Call center: Tel. +39 089 872950

Capitan Morgan

Naples: Tel. +39 081 4972201 Ischia: Tel. +39 328 4405206

Rumore Marittima

Ischia: Tel. +39 081 983636

How long is the ferry trip from Capri to Positano?

The journey from Capri to Positano takes about 30 minutes.

Where does the ferry arrive on Capri?

The port of arrival is Marina Grande. Capri boat tours depart from the port of Marina Grande. These tours go around the island as well as stopping at the Blue Grotto. You can also take the funicular to get to the Piazzetta, the center of Capri, or the bus to Anacapri.

Does the ferry have outdoor seating?

Most boats used on this route have outdoor seating. However, you won’t be able to know for sure at the time of booking because the ferry companies don’t always use the same vessels at the same times.

Could I get stuck on Capri because of cancelled ferry trips due to rough seas?

It’s unlikely that you would get stuck on Capri due to a canceled ferry. The ferry companies will generally advise you when you book if they expect conditions to worsen in the afternoon. In that case they will recommend that you book your return trip before the last run of the day. If bad weather arrives without warning, you can return to Sorrento or Naples and travel on to Positano from there.

Is there a bathroom on board?

Yes, there are toilets and a snack bar on board.

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The most stylish Amalfi Coast hotels for 2024

Soak up la dolce vita at these hotels on Italy's most romantic coastline

When life gives you lemons, make sure they’re Amalfi Coast ones. La dolce vita doesn’t get sweeter than with the southern peninsula’s supersize citrus fruit and its stylish (in that effortlessly Italian way) stays, which we've rounded up in our list of luxury Amalfi Coast hotels.

Drive the winding coastal roads, touring the lemon-scented towns that dot the precipitous cliffs: Ravello, and its terraced gardens and historic villas; the lesser-visited former fishing village of Praiano; and Positano, whose heritage hotels and other colourful buildings tumble down the cliff-face to clear turquoise waters and quiet coves.

Discover Amalfi’s history as a maritime republic, and the namesake town's medieval architecture and Byzantine cathedral, and call in at limoncello-homeland Sorrento (technically on a different peninsula, but crowned the unofficial gateway to the glitzy coastline on the other side of the mountains).

Though gritty in contrast, Naples is also an excellent starting point for a tour of the Amalfi Coast, especially if you love pizza – the capital of the south is the birthplace of Italy's most famous export. A pitstop at Pompeii is also a must, and the Roman ruins at Herculaneum are equally fascinating (and likely far less busy).

Our edit of stylish Amalfi Coast hotels includes storied John Steinbeck favourite Le Sirenuse , the cliff-edge former monastery Monastero Santa Rosa , and Villa Cimbrone , once the Ravello residence of an English aristocrat. We've also hand-picked our favourite hotels over on that most glamorous of isles, Capri .

Read on for the Bazaar edit of the best Amalfi Coast hotels to check in to this summer…

Le Sirenuse, Positano

Once frequented by John Steinbeck, who wasn’t lying when he wrote that "Positano cuts deep", Le Sirenuse is one of the most famous hotels in the world, family-owned and tended to by the Sersales since they opened their home to the world in 1951. The hotel is one of the most iconic destinations in all of the Amalfi Coast, so photogenic that people clamour to come here even if their budget only extends to a cocktail on the terrace (which will no doubt be unforgettable). It shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that it's a popular place for marriage proposals.

Positano is affectionately viewed by locals as a vertical town – the only way is up or down – and that’s evident at Le Sirenuse, whose colourful buildings cling to the cliffs and whose terraces offer some of the best views in town. Steinbeck continued: "It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone." Luckily for guests, Le Sirenuse really does exist.

Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi

At the classic Hotel Santa Caterina near Amalfi, sunloungers are stretched along the shore at the bottom of the towering cliffs, ready for dips in the sparkling sea. Or, if you'd rather swim in the heated saltwater pool at the hotel's beach club, it can be reached either via some precipitous steps or by the lifts carved into the face of the rock.

The 19th-century villa, built in Liberty style (the Italian take on art nouveau), has all the regional horticulture you’d hope for covered: bougainvillea drapes the buildings, and orchards and olive groves line the grounds. The timeless seaside residence has a Michelin-starred restaurant inside, a terrace for languorous lunches and rooms with four-poster beds, hand-painted majolica floors and sea-showcasing balconies.

The hotel has been run by the Gambardella family for more than four generations. They recently acquired the neighbouring seaside residence of the Ville della Marchesa, with suites here now available to book. This wing can also be hired out as a whole, making it perfect for families or groups of friends.

Monastero Santa Rosa, Conca dei Marini

Monastero Santa Rosa is perhaps best described as a wellness palace in the sky. The 17th-century former Dominican monastery dominates the craggy Amalfi shoreline and is envied by hoteliers across the coast for its knockout terraced grounds featuring an infinity pool that looks out onto the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Despite its gargantuan size, it’s home to just 20 rooms, split over two storied floors. The best of the bunch come with terraces and are all decked out in a mish-mash of collectibles, curios, antiques and art pieces amassed by the hotel’s well-travelled American owner. Michelin dining on the terrace (order the sea-bass ravioli) is a must, as is a wander through the very polished gardens, but it’s the grandiose and unforgettable spa that pulls out all the stops. Think grottos oozing natural light, stained glass galore and an ice cave packed with gorgeous Santa Maria Novella products. Luke Abrahams

Hotel Villa Cimbrone, Ravello

With a name conjuring Italy’s most fabled estates, the Villa Cimbrone in Ravello has a heritage to match: it was once the home of Lord Grimthorpe, the horologist behind Big Ben. The turreted medieval building has also hosted politicians, artists and members of the Bloomsbury Group. These days, it has lost none of its charm, with its painted vaulted ceilings, elaborate fireplaces and majolica-tiled floors all perfectly preserved.

The gardens – redesigned by Vita Sackville-West in the early 20th century, and considered an important example of English landscaping and botany in southern Europe – are still home to the famous series of busts, set along the edge of the cliffs.

The hotel's restaurant Il Flauto di Pan serves Michelin-starred meals, with plenty of super-fresh seafood and some organic ingredients plucked straight from the villa's gardens.

Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Ravello

Like most who visit Belmond’s Caruso hotel, you’ll instantly be blown away by the majesty of its picture-postcard infinity pool. The original ivy-clad building dates all the way back to the 11th century but it didn’t become a hotel until the late 1800s, when Pantaleone Caruso ran it as a pensione , drawing in the likes of Virginia Woolf and later Jackie Kennedy, Humphrey Bogart and Greta Garbo.

Almost all of the rooms have private terraces or gardens, and the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings add to the feeling of absolute Renaissance splendour. Enjoy your food set against the achingly amorous sunset vistas: expect fresh fish, complex pasta and lobster, plus excellent wines. Speaking of booze, aperitivo hour at Il Loggiato for cocktails and inspiring panoramas is non-negotiable. LA

Palazzo Avino, Ravello

Another mediaeval villa built for nobility several centuries ago and now a hotel for lucky modern guests, Palazzo Alvino is high on the cliffs of hilltop Ravello with a vantage point of the coast’s prettiest fishing villages.

As befitting the holiday playground of the rich and famous, the hotel, not content with just a Michelin-starred restaurant, also has a lobster and martini bar, where no fewer than 100 takes on James Bond’s favourite drink are served. No self-respecting Amalfi Coast hotel would be without a breathtaking terrace and at Terrazza Belvedere, the amazing views of the coastline come with superb small bites and fresh pasta.

The five-star retreat, which has been a hotel since 1997, also has a beach club that's free of charge for guests, and a shuttle to whisk you back and forth (it's a short drive away in the coastal hamlet of Marmorata).

Casa Angelina, Praiano

If you’re looking for heart-stopping views, this is the place you want to go and be seen in. The dazzling-white, 1970s cubic structure that makes up Casa Angelina enjoys one of the most fabulous locations in Praiano, with views up the coast all the way to the stone fortresses of Capri.

The inside is just as impressive: the sheer all-white rooms come complete with unusual Murano-glass sculptures; the heated hardwood floors will inspire your next great big home makeover; and the bedrooms are scented with homemade fragrances made with local citrus fruits and sandalwood. For absolute privacy and the feeling of exclusivity, book one of the four Eaudesea Experience rooms, which are in renovated fishermen's cottages, 250 steps down, just above La Gavitella Beach. LA

Punta Tragara, Capri

It’s a hotel classic, lofting so high above the iconic Faraglioni pinnacles that you can almost reach out and touch them. The five-star Punta Tragara is a masterpiece of million-dollar views and effortless 1920s art deco sophistication. Italian engineer Enrico Vismara chose this spot atop a rock to build the once-private villa and asked renowned French-Swiss architect Le Corbusier to draw up the plans. The result? A modernist wonder that exemplifies an era marked by aristocratic opulence and total island glamour.

Guests lounge around the two freshwater pools by day and, come nightfall, head to the hotel’s Michelin-starred Mammà in Capri town, suited and booted in their finest. Rooms and suites are scattered across a charming labyrinth on three levels. No two are alike: some have imperial marble bathrooms and others have the most incredible views you can imagine – but thankfully all come with balconies, terraces or patios, facing the gardens or the deep blue sea. LA

Il San Pietro di Positano, Positano

Another of the Amalfi Coast's most famous luxury hotels, Il San Pietro is in the holiday playground that is Positano. Restaurants at the hotel include the Michelin-starred Zass and the breezy beachside terrace Carlino, both of which make use of the organic produce from the gardens, which cover half of the estate and are set across 10 tiers – and the bounty is so good that the chef has been happily tending to it for two decades.

If you're not one to forego your workout routine on holiday, the fitness facilities at Il San Pietro will please you: part of the gym is outside underneath a lemon grove, and yoga and Pilates classes take place on a lawn overlooking the sea.

The Positano hotel has direct access to a private cove, reached by entering the lift in the lobby that’s been handily carved from the cliffs. The beach club is for the sole use of hotel guests – and you'll probably want to keep it a secret.

Bellevue Syrene, Sorrento

Though strictly speaking part of the Sorrentine Peninsula, Sorrento is an honorary member of the Amalfi Coast’s favourite towns, and it’s definitely worth a visit to stockpile everything from limoncello to lace.

One of the most luxurious hotels in Sorrento is Bellevue Syrene , where marble hallways, vaulted ceilings, Murano glassware and ceramics (yet another thing to shop for in this charming coastal town) all feature. Its bright white interiors also have sea-framing windows that create a calm, cooling sanctuary – and it has a jetty to jump off for equally refreshing dips in the sea.

Built on the remains of a Roman villa, the current residence was constructed in 1750, opening as a hotel in 1820 and serving dreamy dinners with a view of Vesuvius ever since. There are suites with alfresco hot tubs, perfectly positioned for a glimpse of the Gulf of Naples as you soak.

The terrace is yet another impossibly romantic spot along this honeymoon-haven coastline, with tables set out beneath a leafy pergola and a mesmerising view of the water.

Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi

The relative newbie kid on the Amalfi block has been causing quite the stir. Not because it was the first hotel to open swanky new polished doors in 15 years, but because of its novel uniqueness: a cuboid modern fortress perched 90 metres above an ancient castello that plunges into the deep blue sea. Masterminded by the very charismatic Ischian Maurizio Orlacchio, the 29-room, 16-suite hotel comes complete with three regional-first restaurants courtesy of executive chef Crescenzo Scott; a swish bar terrace; a rocky pool; and, unusually for the Amalfi Coast, access to its very own private beach.

Other wow moments come courtesy of the sea-view spa, decked out with a sensory shower and an outdoor panoramic terrace overlooking Conca dei Marini. A celebration of Italian design takes centre stage, especially in all of the communal hangouts, where everyone from artisans Rubelli to custom-made furniture design emporiums Tosconova and Lisar stun under Venetian glass lamps, alongside coffee tables stacked with every Assouline title under the sun. The best rooms to book? The suites with sunrise-ready pools. LA

Capri Tiberio Palace, Capri

If you’re in search of a little Capri glamour, Tiberio Palace has it all: colourful vintage armchairs, pop art, eclectic curios and piles of out-there coffee-table books. It’s removed from the hustle and bustle, but not too far from where all the action takes place on Capri’s boutique-lined Via Botteghe. The secluded location also comes with added perks, from the luxury of feeling that little bit more exclusive to peaceful mornings spent far from the crowds.

The Gianpiero Panepinto-designed bedrooms have been beautifully curated. No two are the same and each comes with vintage tomes, photos of Hollywood starlets, sculptural lamps and ornaments hand-picked from across the world. Shades of white and blue dominate, and if you’re lucky enough to be staying in a suite, large terraces are kitted out with exquisite Italianate tiles, hammocks, verdure and sunloungers. Elsewhere, the plush spa has a sauna, steam-room and multi-sensory showers, and the hotel restaurant is a good spot to tuck into some local favourites, from a cuttlefish black-ink pasta to pork fillets, cooked Capri-style. LA

Villa Treville, Positano

You’re never far from some incredible history in Italy and Villa Treville in Positano is a case in point. The seaside residence, which is one of the oldest buildings in the town, was once the home of the opera and film director Franco Zeffirelli, who invited guests such as Laurence Olivier, Elizabeth Taylor and Maria Callas to stay. The all-Italian decor is a trip through Italy’s heritage, too, with Murano glass, Vietri tiles and Neapolitan furniture.

The Bianca Bar ensures the old-school glamour is alive and well, and there’s a classic wooden boat to whisk guests along the Amalfi Coast in style, to sister site Laurito Beach Club. At the restaurant, Maestro’s, set on a vine-draped terrace overlooking the water, ingredients from the hotel’s organic farm are put to good use. There’s also a spa, with treatments taking place in an elegant art nouveau greenhouse.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento

This year, Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento is marking its 190th anniversary. Two centuries may seem relatively young in Italy, but when it’s commemorating almost 200 years of this Sorrento grande dam e we’re talking about, it’s a cause for celebration. This opulent hotel has been providing refined refuge to lucky travellers since 1834, offering an extravagant breakfast room (complete with frescoes, painted columns and arches), five acres of olive, lemon and orange groves, and views of Mount Vesuvius. The decades have ticked on, but it's been in the same family for six generations, with nonna Lidia still overseeing her son Giudo Fiorentino and her grandsons. Unsurprisingly, since this is Italy, its history does extend further into antiquity – it was built on the ancient foundations of a villa created for the Emperor Augustus. The ruined city of Pompeii is also easily reached from this supremely luxurious base.

Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, Amalfi

There are lots of images of the Amalfi Coast that make you want to pack your suitcase and head there right away, and the sight of this 13th-century convent, clinging to the cliffs near Amalfi, is one of them. Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel was once the home of Capuchin monks (with one, Fra Marcus, still in residence), and the former refectory is now a rather grand suite. Other rooms overlook the cloisters, some have hot tubs and one has a frescoed ceiling that was painted in 1800. Helpfully for anyone hoping to avoid the crowds and visit out of season, it’s the only five-star hotel on the Amalfi Coast that stays open for Christmas. We’d wager that it’s even more magical at that time of year.

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«Sono completamente addolorata e devastata per avervi deluso». È iniziato con le parole di Jennifer Lopez a suoi fans per annullare il tour previsto per il 26 giugno il tam tam che ha fatto il giro del mondo e che ha confermato le voci su uno stop sussurrato da tempo dall'entourage della cantante statunitense originaria del Bronx. Una crisi personale e forse matrimoniale che, secondo indiscrezioni, porterebbe la diva newyorkese ad organizzare entro agosto una vacanza tra Capri e Positano . La cancellazione dunque dei concerti fissati tra la Florida e Houston fino al 31 agosto, che avrebbero tenuto lontano da casa l'artista già impegnata da mesi sui set cinematografici per portare sul grande schermo e su una delle piattaforme streaming pellicole come “Un matrimonio esplosivo”, “The Mother” e “Atlas”, per citarne alcuni. 

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Capri, Positano, Amalfi Full-Day Private Boat Tour

A real tour of wonders that will take you to three spectacular locations in the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast in just one day. Avoid all the lines, rush, and tourist crowds and enjoy your very own private boat tour of Capri, Positano and Amalfi.

• Local captain at the helm
• Fuel included!
• Free drinks on board

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This experience is exclusively reserved for you and your travel partners

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You can depart from Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Piano di Sorrento

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Up to 5 days in advance

• Departure from the port of embarkation
• Full day tour by private speedboat with expert skipper (speaks English)
• Tour of the island of Capri by boat (sea caves, Faraglioni, Salto di Tiberio, Natural Arch, Casa Malaparte, and more)
• Possibility to visit the Blue Grotto
• Free time (optional) for a walk in the center of Capri
• Customizable itinerary along the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast:
• Baths of Queen Giovanna, Saracen Towers, Natural Waterfall, Ieranto Bay, Nerano, Conca del Sogno, Tordigliano Bay, Li Galli Islands, Furore Fjord, Emerald Grotto
• Free time in both Positano and Amalfi for sightseeing and shopping
• Stops for swimming from the boat in the most beautiful bays
• Return to the port of departure
• Water, soft drinks, and beer
• Snorkeling masks

Not included

• Ground transport
• Lunch, snacks and alcoholic drinks, available upon request
• Entrance ticket to the Blue Grotto (payable on the spot), to museums and other paid sites
• Port taxes, if due
• Disembarkation/embarkation fee in Capri, payable only if you disembark at the port of Capri
• Towels (upon request)
• Tips and extras

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• From 1 May 2024 to 31 October 2024 (All days)

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You can customize your tour however you like, for example by adding lunch in a restaurant or other extra services. Our captain can suggest the best places to eat! The amount of free time you spend exploring on land can also be customized according to your needs. Don't forget your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen!

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Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi Coast. On a boat.

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