Positano Dama Private Tour: A Skippered Gozzo Day from Positano to Amalfi
Quick answer
Positano Dama Charter runs a private gozzo boat from Positano for $842 per group of up to 5, lasting 4 to 7 hours with a skipper, drinks and swim stops.
Lunch and hotel pickup are not included, and GetYourGuide rates the tour 5.0/5 from 29 reviews.
POSITANO DAMA CHARTER
Private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (29) · from $842
The Positano Dama private tour is a skippered day on a traditional Italian gozzo boat that sails from Positano along the coast to Amalfi and back. You book the whole boat, so nobody joins your group, and the captain plans the route with you around the swim stops and the weather.
The detail that changes the decision is how the listing describes the length.
The text calls it both a half-day and a full-day tour, while the data says 4 to 7 hours, so the real time depends on how long you stay in Amalfi. I would agree the hours with the captain first. It sits beside two other skippered boats on my page for private boat tours on the Amalfi Coast.
| Operator | Positano Dama Charter (Captain Angelo is named by most reviewers) |
|---|---|
| Boat type and capacity | Gozzo motorboat with shade, shower, toilet and Bluetooth speakers; up to 5 people |
| Price | $842 per group of up to 5 (about €748 at 0.88865 EUR per USD, 2026-10-16) |
| Duration | 4 to 7 hours; start times appear after you pick a date |
| Departure point | Private pier in Positano, or Praiano depending on the option you choose - Positano on Google Maps |
| Route | Positano, the Emerald Grotto, the Furore Fjord and Amalfi, with swim and photo stops |
| Food and drink | Drinks, snacks, fruit and a limoncello tasting; lunch is not included |
| Languages | English, Italian |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before the start |
| Rating | 5.0/5 from 29 reviews on GetYourGuide (value for money 4.8/5, guide 5.0/5) |
What do you get with the Positano Dama private tour?
You get a whole boat and its skipper for one group, with drinks, snacks, snorkelling masks and a limoncello tasting included. It is the most hands-off way to see the coast on this page, because the captain handles navigation, mooring and the choice of swim spots.
- Boat: a gozzo with shade, a shower, a toilet, Bluetooth speakers and Wi-Fi, according to the listing.
- Crew: an English-speaking skipper; one reviewer says he also took photos and videos of the group.
- Safety and comfort: life jackets and beach towels.
- Taste: alcoholic and soft drinks, snacks, fruit and a limoncello tasting on the way back.
Where does the Positano Dama private tour start?
The listing says the captain greets you at a private pier in Positano, and a second meeting point exists for the Praiano option. Open Positano on Google Maps and use the voucher to see which point applies to your date.
Positano is built up a steep hillside, so the walk down to the sea is easy and the walk back is not. I could not verify walking times from the bus stop or the pier, so I give none; ask the captain to message you the exact pin and his phone number.
What is the route, stop by stop?
The route runs east from Positano to Amalfi with three named stops on the way, and the captain adapts it to sea conditions. The listing describes it as a sail towards Amalfi, a swim and photo stop, a visit to the Emerald Grotto, a pass by the Furore Fjord, and free time in Amalfi.
| Stop | What the listing says | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Positano private pier | Skipper greets you; prosecco and snacks on board | Positano |
| Swim and photo stop | If the weather allows | on the way |
| Emerald Grotto | Optional visit, entrance fee discussed below | Emerald Grotto |
| Furore Fjord | Photo stop | Furore Fjord |
| Amalfi | Free time; Sant'Andrea Cathedral and lunch at a local restaurant | Amalfi Cathedral |
| Return | Back to the pick-up point with limoncello | Amalfi harbour |
The listing gives no sailing times between stops and no hour count for the Amalfi break, so I will not estimate them. A 2024 reviewer on the 4-hour version counted four swim stops, which suggests the short option is mostly time on the water.
1997 is the year UNESCO inscribed the Costiera Amalfitana, which covers 11,231 hectares and 15 municipalities.
Is the Emerald Grotto fee included?
The includes list says the Emerald Grotto entrance fee is covered, but the description says the visit is "payable on the spot", so the listing contradicts itself. I would ask Positano Dama Charter whether you will pay at the grotto before you go.
| Point | Includes list | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Grotto entrance | Included | Payable on the spot |
| Length | 4 to 7 hours | Called both a half-day and a full-day tour |
| Other entrance fees | Not included | Not mentioned |
I could not open an official fee page for the grotto in this run, so I show no price. Take a small amount of cash in case the answer is that you pay at the entrance.
How long is the tour and when does it sail?
The listing states 4 to 7 hours and offers no fixed departure time: you choose a date and the available start times appear at checkout. The length depends mostly on whether you stop for lunch in Amalfi.
- Short version: about 4 hours, mostly on the water with several swims, as described by a 2024 reviewer.
- Long version: up to 7 hours with a lunch break in Amalfi, which is not included in the price.
- Sunset: the sun sets at 6:23 PM on 15 October and 4:45 PM on 15 November, so a long tour must start early in the cooler months.
What is included and what is not?
The skipper, fuel for the planned route, taxes, drinks, snacks and snorkelling gear are in the price; lunch, hotel transfers and any entrance fee other than the grotto are not. The includes list on the page mixes inclusions and exclusions together, so I separated them using the description.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Boat, English-speaking skipper, fuel and taxes for the planned route | Included |
| Life jackets, beach towels, snorkelling masks, shower, toilet, speakers | Included |
| Alcoholic and soft drinks, snacks, fruit, limoncello tasting | Included |
| Emerald Grotto entrance | Listed as included, described as payable - ask |
| Lunch in Amalfi | Not included |
| Hotel pickup | Not included |
| Other entrance fees | Not included |
The listing also bars pets, oversize luggage and large bags, so travel light to the pier.
What does the Positano Dama private tour cost per person?
The Positano Dama private tour costs $842 per boat, so the price per person is $421 for two, $281 for three, $211 for four and $168 for five. In euros the boat is about €748 at the 2026-10-16 rate.
| People | Per person (USD) | Per person (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $421 | €374 |
| 3 | $281 | €249 |
| 4 | $211 | €187 |
| 5 | $168 | €150 |
The shared small-group trips on this coast cost $77 to $156 per person. A full boat of five pays more than the shared price, in return for the private schedule.
How does the Positano Dama private tour compare with other private boats?
It costs more than the two other skippered boats in my list, which are the Amalfi Cruises 6-hour trip and the 4-hour Sea Boat & You tour, but it starts from Positano rather than Amalfi.
| Boat | Price | Duration | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positano Dama Charter | $842 | 4 - 7 hours | 5.0 (29) |
| Amalfi Cruises, prosecco and snorkelling | $802 | 6 hours | 5.0 (38) |
| Sea Boat & You Charter | $763 | 4 hours | 4.8 (39) |
If the budget matters more than privacy, a shared trip such as the Positano caves and prosecco boat costs $101 per person. See all of them on the Amalfi Coast boat tour hub.
Is the Positano Dama private tour worth it against a shared boat trip?
It is worth it for a couple, a small family or a group of friends who want a flexible plan and a captain who adapts to them; it is not worth it if you only want a swim and a drink at the lowest price.
At five people the boat costs $168 each, about 1.6 times the $101 shared trip with a similar stop list. For that premium you get your own schedule, no other guests, and a captain who, according to reviewers, will change the plan to suit a request.
- Worth it: a honeymoon or anniversary, as one 2025 reviewer described it, or a group that wants to choose the swim stops.
- Weigh up: lunch and the grotto fee are extra.
- Look elsewhere: for a budget day, pick a shared snorkelling boat.
Is a private boat tour from Positano worth $842?
A private boat tour from Positano is worth the price when the group is four or five, because the cost drops under $211 each and you control the pace. For two people it is $421 each, which is hard to justify unless the privacy is the point.
| Factor | Private (Positano Dama) | Shared trip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $842 per boat of up to 5 | $77 - $156 per person |
| Schedule | Agreed with the skipper | Fixed by the operator |
| Group | Only your party | Strangers on board |
| Lunch | Not included | Usually not included |
When is the best time for the Positano Dama private tour?
June to August is the driest, with 4.8 to 6.7 rain days a month and highs of 27.7 to 30.7 degrees Celsius, while November has 16 rain days and the earliest sunsets.
| Month | Avg high | Rain days | Sunset | For this tour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.8 °C | 13.8 | 5:00 PM | Cold and wet; expect cancellations and no swim stops |
| Feb | 14.2 °C | 10.9 | 5:37 PM | Cold and wet; expect cancellations and no swim stops |
| Mar | 15.6 °C | 13.1 | 6:09 PM | Cold and wet; expect cancellations and no swim stops |
| Apr | 18.7 °C | 11.5 | 7:41 PM | Swims are brisk; bring a layer for the crossing |
| May | 22.0 °C | 12.6 | 8:12 PM | Warm sea and light crowds; a good balance for a private day |
| Jun | 27.7 °C | 5.4 | 8:35 PM | Best swim weather; low rain risk, plan the Amalfi stop before midday heat |
| Jul | 30.5 °C | 4.8 | 8:33 PM | Best swim weather; low rain risk, plan the Amalfi stop before midday heat |
| Aug | 30.7 °C | 6.7 | 8:01 PM | Best swim weather; low rain risk, plan the Amalfi stop before midday heat |
| Sep | 26.4 °C | 9.7 | 7:12 PM | Warm sea and light crowds; a good balance for a private day |
| Oct | 22.3 °C | 10.6 | 6:23 PM | Swims are brisk; bring a layer for the crossing |
| Nov | 17.7 °C | 16.0 | 4:45 PM | Cold and wet; expect cancellations and no swim stops |
| Dec | 14.5 °C | 11.6 | 4:36 PM | Cold and wet; expect cancellations and no swim stops |
The sea in the Gulf of Salerno is 22.6 degrees Celsius today with waves of 0.14 metres. Italy's public holidays on 1 November and 8 December (Nager.Date) mean busier lunches in Amalfi, though I have no booking data to prove it.
What do passengers say about this Positano charter?
All twelve reviews I can read are five stars, spanning August 2024 to September 2026, so the sample is positive-only and I read it for patterns.
- The captain: most reviews name Angelo, praising his seamanship in waves and his local knowledge.
- Swimming: several mention a swim stop, one counted four.
- Drinks: prosecco and snacks appear in reviews of couples and honeymooners.
- Flexibility: reviewers say the route was adapted to their requests.
- Boat condition: two call the boat spotless or in pristine condition.
No review in the sample complains, so I cannot report a recurring negative.
Who should skip this private boat tour?
Skip it if you travel with more than five people, need a hotel pickup, or want a full lunch served on board. The Amalfi Coast boat tour hub shows larger and cheaper boats.
- Groups over five: the price is for up to five passengers.
- Tight budgets: a shared boat costs a fraction per head.
- Rough seas: a small boat in swell is uncomfortable; reviewers praised the captain's handling of waves, but the sea decides.
How do you book the Positano Dama private tour?
A private gozzo for up to 5 people from Positano, $842 per boat (about €748), with a skipper, drinks, snacks and swim stops.
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- Pick your date and the meeting point (Positano or Praiano).
- Ask the captain about total hours, the grotto fee and where lunch fits.
- Bring cash for lunch in Amalfi and a layer for the water.
- Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Positano Dama private tour?
It costs $842 per group of up to 5, about €748, for a trip of 4 to 7 hours.
Where does the Positano Dama private tour start?
It starts at a private pier in Positano, with a second meeting point for the Praiano option. The voucher shows which applies.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is not included, but the listing includes drinks, snacks, fruit and a limoncello tasting.
Is the Emerald Grotto entrance included?
The includes list says yes, while the description says it is payable on the spot. Ask the operator before you go.
How many people can come?
The price is for a private group of up to 5 people.
How long does the tour last?
The listing states 4 to 7 hours. The length depends on your time in Amalfi and the swim stops you choose.
Is there a toilet on the boat?
Yes. The listing mentions a toilet and a shower on board.
Can the captain change the route?
Yes. The listing sells it as personalised in agreement with the skipper, and reviewers say he accommodated requests.
Do I need to bring snorkelling gear?
No. Snorkelling masks are included, and so are life jackets and beach towels.
Can I bring a pet or large bags?
No. The listing lists pets, oversize luggage and large bags as not allowed.
What if the weather is bad?
You can cancel free up to 24 hours before the start. The captain can also shorten swim stops if the sea is rough.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 688480 (price, includes, reviews, checked 2026-10-17); UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Costiera Amalfitana; Punta Campanella marine protected area; Open-Meteo climate and marine data; Nager.Date holidays; Frankfurter exchange rate; sunrise-sunset.org.
