Private RIB Charter · Captain Always Included
Sorrento to Positano by Boat
A private crossing along the Amalfi Coast, on your schedule, aboard a single SACS RIB with twin Mercury V10 engines and a captain at the helm.
from €1.500
There is the coast road from Sorrento to Positano, and then there is the sea. By boat the journey becomes the best part of the day: roughly eight nautical miles of cliffs, marine reserves and hidden coves, ending with Positano rising vertically out of the water in front of you. Strider Amalfi runs this stretch as a fully private charter aboard one premium SACS RIB, captain always at the helm, for up to eight guests. No shared shuttle, no fixed timetable, no traffic. Just your group, the open water, and a captain who knows every inlet between the two villages.
At a glance
- Private charter for your group only, never shared, with a professional captain always included
- Around eight nautical miles of open coastline from Sorrento to Positano in about 30 minutes of cruising, or a full unhurried day
- A single SACS RIB powered by twin Mercury V10 400hp engines, with teak deck, sun pads and shade
- Swim stops at Li Galli, Punta Campanella and quiet coves most road travellers never see
- Flexible departure and return times, with optional lunch ashore in Positano or aperitivo at anchor
- Bad-weather days are reschedulable or refundable, so the forecast never costs you the trip
The itinerary
Boarding in Sorrento
Meet your captain at the marina in Sorrento, settle in on the teak deck and run through the plan for the day. Departure time is yours to choose, morning or afternoon.
Along the Sorrento Peninsula
Cruise west past Bagni della Regina Giovanna and the cliffs of the peninsula, slowing wherever the light or the rock formations are worth a closer look.
Punta Campanella & Li Galli
Round the tip of the peninsula by the Punta Campanella marine reserve and reach the Li Galli archipelago, the islands of the Sirens, for the first swim stop in clear, deep water.
The approach to Positano
Turn back along the coast and watch Positano reveal itself from the sea, the pastel houses stacked up the hillside above the beach, a view you simply cannot get from the road.
Lunch ashore or aperitivo at anchor
Drop ashore for lunch at a beachfront restaurant in Positano, or stay aboard and moor offshore for an aperitivo on deck while the village comes alive.
Fornillo & hidden coves
Slip round to Fornillo and the quieter inlets near Positano for a final, more secluded swim away from the busiest stretch of beach.
Golden-hour cruise back to Sorrento
Make the return crossing in the softer afternoon light, with time to pause for photographs before stepping off relaxed and unhurried.
The fastest, most beautiful way between the two villages
In high season the coast road between Sorrento and Positano can take well over an hour, bumper to bumper above the cliffs. By sea the same distance is roughly eight nautical miles around the tip of the Sorrento Peninsula, and aboard Strider it is a smooth, quick crossing of about thirty minutes at cruising speed. The point, though, is rarely to rush. Your captain shapes the pace around you, opening up the twin Mercury V10 engines on the straight stretches and easing off where the coastline deserves a slower look. Treat it as a pure transfer when you have a dinner reservation to keep, or stretch it into a full day of swimming and exploring. Either way you arrive in Positano by water, the way the village was always meant to be seen.
What the route looks like from the water
Leaving Sorrento you first pass Bagni della Regina Giovanna, a natural sea pool framed by Roman ruins, then the dramatic cliffs that drop toward Punta Campanella, the protected headland where the Bay of Naples meets the Amalfi Coast. Just offshore lie Li Galli, the small archipelago once owned by the dancers Léonide Massine and Rudolf Nureyev and long tied to the legend of the Sirens. From there the coast unfolds toward Positano, which appears suddenly between the headlands, its houses cascading down to the sea in ochre, pink and white. This is the classic Amalfi Coast view, and from the deck of a private RIB you have it entirely to yourselves, with the freedom to stop and swim wherever the water looks right.
A private charter, not a shared shuttle
Strider Amalfi operates one boat and one boat only, so when you book the Sorrento to Positano route the entire vessel and its captain are yours. There is no crowd to share a bench with, no fixed circuit and no pressure to keep moving. The SACS RIB is built for comfort as much as performance, with a generous teak deck, leather seating, sun pads at the bow and shade when you want it, and capacity for up to eight guests. Your captain handles everything on the water, suggests the best anchorages for the conditions on the day, and adapts the route in real time, whether you want a brisk point-to-point transfer or a long, lazy afternoon at anchor.
Planning, pricing and weather
A full private day on board starts from €1,500, with a weekend surcharge of €250 and a peak-August supplement of €500. If you are planning several outings during your stay, the seven-trip package at €7,499 brings the per-day cost down considerably, and larger or multi-day arrangements start from €14,998. Every charter includes fuel and your captain. The Sorrento to Positano route can run in either direction and can easily be combined with Amalfi, Capri or a sunset return. If the weather turns, your day is reschedulable or fully refundable, so an uncertain forecast never costs you the experience. To check availability and lock in a date, send us a WhatsApp message or use the booking form and we will reply with options.
What's included
- Private exclusive use of the SACS RIB for your group
- Professional captain at the helm for the whole day
- Fuel for the Sorrento to Positano route and coastal cruising
- Flexible departure and return times
- Swim stops, snorkelling near Li Galli and the coves
- Towels and onboard amenities
- Route advice and live adjustments by your captain
Not included
- Lunch and drinks ashore in Positano
- Food and beverages on board (can be arranged on request)
- Beach club or restaurant reservations
- Optional onboard catering or aperitivo platter
- Gratuities
- Weekend surcharge (+€250) and August supplement (+€500)
Frequently asked
How long does it take to go from Sorrento to Positano by boat?
The crossing is roughly eight nautical miles around the Sorrento Peninsula and takes about 30 minutes at cruising speed aboard our SACS RIB. As a private charter, though, you set the pace, so many guests turn it into a half or full day with swim stops along the way rather than a straight transfer.
Is this a private boat or a shared shuttle from Sorrento to Positano?
It is entirely private. Strider Amalfi runs a single boat, and when you book it is reserved exclusively for your group of up to eight guests, with the captain included. There is no shared seating and no fixed timetable.
How much does the Sorrento to Positano boat charter cost?
A full private day starts from €1,500, including the captain and fuel. A weekend surcharge of €250 and an August supplement of €500 may apply. A seven-trip package is available at €7,499, and larger or multi-day charters start from €14,998.
Can we stop to swim on the way to Positano?
Yes. The route passes Punta Campanella, the Li Galli islands and several quiet coves, all excellent for swimming and snorkelling. Your captain recommends the best anchorages for the day's conditions and adjusts the itinerary to suit you.
What happens if the weather is bad on our chosen day?
If conditions are unsafe or poor, your charter is reschedulable to another date or fully refundable. We never run the route in weather that would spoil the experience, so the forecast does not put your trip at risk.
Can the route run from Positano back to Sorrento, or continue along the Amalfi Coast?
Absolutely. The route works in either direction and can easily be extended to Amalfi, Capri or a sunset return. Let us know what you have in mind and the captain will build the day around it.
How do we book and how many people can come?
The boat carries up to eight guests. To book, send us a WhatsApp message or fill in the form and we will confirm availability and details. We recommend reserving early for summer dates.
Sorrento to Positano by Boat
A private crossing along the Amalfi Coast, on your schedule, aboard a single SACS RIB with twin Mercury V10 engines and a captain at the helm.