Biagio Giudice Boat Rental in Salerno: A Licence-Free Self-Drive Day on the Amalfi Coast
Quick answer
Rent a Boat di Biagio Giudice hires out a boat from Salerno for $191 per group of up to 6, valid for 1 day (24 hours).
It is sold as licence-free, you steer after a briefing, and GetYourGuide rates it 5.0/5 from 32 reviews.
RENT A BOAT DI BIAGIO GIUDICE
Boat Rental for Amalfi Coast (License-Free).
5.0 (32) · from $191
The Biagio Giudice boat rental is a self-drive day on the water: you collect a small motorboat in Salerno, listen to a briefing, and then run the Amalfi Coast at your own pace. The listing prices it at $191 for the whole boat, so the cost per head drops with every friend you bring, up to six people.
The detail that changes the decision is who actually drives.
The includes list names a skipper and fuel, but nine of the ten reviews I can read describe guests steering themselves, and one says fuel was settled at the end. I treat this as a self-drive boat with an optional guide, and I would confirm both points before paying. It is one of two such rentals on my page for boat rental on the Amalfi Coast.
| Operator | Rent a Boat di Biagio Giudice, Salerno |
|---|---|
| Boat type and capacity | Small motorboat with awning, cushions, shower, stereo and swim ladder; up to 6 people (the engine size is not stated) |
| Price | $191 per group of up to 6 (about €170 at 0.88865 EUR per USD, 2026-10-16); the listing shows $213 crossed out |
| Duration | Valid 1 day (24 hours); start and return times appear after you pick a date |
| Departure point | Salerno; the listing gives a map pin but no pier name - Listing pin on Google Maps |
| Route | Open choice: Amalfi, Positano and the Li Galli islands are named as ideas |
| Food and drink | Ice is supplied; no meal is listed, so bring your own |
| Languages | Not stated on the listing; reviewers write in English and German and report friendly staff |
| Not suitable for | Wheelchair users and drivers under 18 |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before the start |
| Rating | 5.0/5 from 32 reviews on GetYourGuide (value for money 4.8/5) |
What do you get with the Biagio Giudice boat rental?
You get a whole boat for one day, a safety kit, a short lesson on handling it, and comfort gear for a day of swimming. There is no shared deck: the booking is for your own group of up to six.
- Comfort: an awning for shade, full cushions, a shower, a stereo and a ladder for climbing back aboard.
- Safety: life jackets and other safety equipment are listed; one reviewer was handed life jackets and a cooler with ice at the start.
- Instruction: a briefing on how to run the boat, which reviewers say covers anchoring and parking at the coast.
- Back-up: a WhatsApp number to call if you get stuck, and GPS tracking, according to one reviewer.
Is the Biagio Giudice boat rental really licence-free?
It can be, but only for a boat that stays inside the limits of Italian law, and the listing does not publish the engine size, so I cannot confirm this boat meets them. The relevant rule is article 39 of the Italian nautical code, Decreto Legislativo 171/2005, as published on Normattiva.
| Point | What the code says |
|---|---|
| Distance | Within six nautical miles of the coast; beyond that a licence is always required |
| Engine | A licence is needed once the engine passes the displacement limits (for example 1,000 cc for a four-stroke outboard) and also exceeds 30 kW or 40.8 hp |
| Minimum age | 18 for a boat (imbarcazione), 16 for a smaller craft (natante) |
| Jet skis | Always need a licence |
The listing says no licence is required and bars drivers under 18, which fits the age rule. It does not say how far you may go, so treat six miles from shore as the ceiling and ask the operator for the exact boundary on your boat.
Who steers, and is a skipper included?
The includes list says skipper, but the listing text and the reviews point to self-drive with an optional guide. The description presents the day as either independent or with an expert guide, which reads as a choice rather than a standard crew.
| Item | Listing | Reviewers |
|---|---|---|
| Skipper | Listed under includes; description offers a guide as an option | Guests describe driving themselves after a short briefing |
| Fuel | Listed under includes | Tank full at handover and topped up on return; one guest needed about 35 litres in a day and paid for it |
I trust the reviewers on how the day runs and the listing on the price, so I read this as "fuel is likely charged by use". Ask which applies to your date and whether a guide costs extra.
Where do you collect the boat?
The boat starts in Salerno, and the listing gives a map pin in the western part of the harbour area but no pier name. Open the listing pin on Google Maps and compare it with the voucher you receive after booking.
Check-in time and meeting detail appear only once you choose a date, so I will not guess them. If you are arriving by train, search for Salerno station on the same map, then follow the voucher; I could not verify a walking time, so I have given no estimate.
Where can you take the boat in one day?
The listing names three ideas: the cliffs and caves of the coast, the towns of Amalfi and Positano, and snorkelling at the Li Galli islands. These are suggestions, not a fixed itinerary, and the 24-hour validity does not tell you the number of hours at the helm.
| Idea | What the listing says | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Amalfi | Visit the town from the water | Amalfi |
| Positano | Visit the town from the water | Positano |
| Li Galli islands | Snorkelling in clear water | Li Galli |
| Caves and cliffs | Look at the rock faces from sea level | Emerald Grotto |
The listing gives no distances or sailing times between these places, so I will not estimate them. Plan a loop that leaves slack for the return, because a reviewer who anchored and sunbathed said the time was completely sufficient but not generous.
15 municipalities sit inside the 11,231 hectares of the Costiera Amalfitana World Heritage property, so the coast is long and varied.
One marine park to know is Punta Campanella.
Its own rules limit motor boats to 5 knots within 300 metres of the coast and ban anchoring within 100 metres of beaches, with stricter zones inside. Its page does not map the rental route, so ask the operator whether your plan crosses the park; the rules are on the Punta Campanella park site.
What is included and what do you pay for on top?
The boat, safety gear and comfort fittings are in the price; food, drinks and probably fuel burned on the day are the questions. I sorted the list by what the sources agree on.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Boat for the day | Included |
| Briefing on running the boat | Included |
| Safety equipment, life jackets | Included |
| Awning, cushions, shower, stereo, ladder | Included |
| Ice | Included |
| Skipper or guide | Listed, but described as optional - confirm |
| Fuel | Listed, but reviewers paid for fuel used - confirm |
| Food and drink, restaurant stops | Not included |
Bring a passport or ID card, which the listing asks for, plus cash for fuel in case it is settled on return.
What does the Biagio Giudice boat rental cost per person?
The Biagio Giudice boat rental is priced per boat, so the cost per person equals $191 divided by the number aboard: $96 for two, $48 for four and $32 for six. In euros that is about €85, €42 and €28 at the 2026-10-16 rate.
| People | Per person (USD) | Per person (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $96 | €85 |
| 3 | $64 | €57 |
| 4 | $48 | €42 |
| 6 | $32 | €28 |
Shared boat trips on this coast cost between $77 and $156 per person on GetYourGuide, so a group of four or more pays well under the shared price before fuel.
How does the Biagio Giudice boat rental compare with similar options?
It matches the price of the other Salerno rental in my list and costs far less than the skippered private boats, but it asks you to do the driving.
| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Who drives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent a Boat di Biagio Giudice, Salerno | $191 per group of 6 | 1 day | 5.0 (32) | You, after a briefing |
| Angel boat rental, Salerno | $191 | 9 hours | 4.8 (150) | Rental |
| Positano Dama Charter | $842 per group of 5 | 4 - 7 hours | 5.0 (29) | Skipper |
| Sea Boat & You Charter | $763 | 4 hours | 4.8 (39) | Skipper |
The Angel listing costs the same but states 9 hours, while this one states only "1 day", so the Angel rental is clearer about time. For a crew, see the private boat tours on the Amalfi Coast and the full Amalfi Coast boat tour hub.
Is the Biagio Giudice boat rental worth it against a shared boat trip?
It is worth it for a group of three to six who want to choose their own bays and swim when they like; it is not worth it if you want commentary, lunch and no navigation.
A shared snorkelling trip at about $100 gives a crew and drinks for four to eight hours, but you follow its route. This rental gives you the whole boat for a day at a fraction of the per-head price for six, and the review sample says guests felt the staff made it easy.
- Worth it: friends or a family with teenagers who want to anchor, swim and sunbathe at their own pace.
- Weigh up: fuel, food and the unstated start time.
- Look elsewhere: if nobody wants to steer, pick a skippered boat from the private boat tour page.
Is a licence-free boat hire from Salerno worth it for the Amalfi Coast?
Salerno is the quieter end of the coast, and a self-drive boat from here puts you close to Amalfi and Positano without a long drive on the coast road. I cannot give you the sailing time, because the listing does not state it, so ask the operator for a realistic range with a small engine.
| Factor | Self-drive (this rental) | Skippered private boat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $191 per boat for a day | $763 - $842 per boat for 4 - 7 hours |
| Navigation | You steer and anchor | The captain does it |
| Drinks and snacks | Bring your own | Often included |
| Licence question | Applies to the driver | Not applicable |
When is the best time for the Biagio Giudice boat rental?
June, July and August are the driest months at 4.8 to 6.7 rain days, with average highs of 27.7 to 30.7 degrees Celsius, while November has 16 rain days and sunset at about 4:45 PM.
| Month | Avg high | Rain days | Sunset | Small-boat advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.8 °C | 13.8 | 5:00 PM | Cool and wet; a small open boat is a poor idea |
| Feb | 14.2 °C | 10.9 | 5:37 PM | Cool and wet; a small open boat is a poor idea |
| Mar | 15.6 °C | 13.1 | 6:09 PM | Cool and wet; a small open boat is a poor idea |
| Apr | 18.7 °C | 11.5 | 7:41 PM | Mild; showers possible, check the forecast the night before |
| May | 22.0 °C | 12.6 | 8:12 PM | Warm with moderate rain risk; good for a first-time skipper |
| Jun | 27.7 °C | 5.4 | 8:35 PM | Driest and hottest; shade under the awning, swim often |
| Jul | 30.5 °C | 4.8 | 8:33 PM | Driest and hottest; shade under the awning, swim often |
| Aug | 30.7 °C | 6.7 | 8:01 PM | Driest and hottest; shade under the awning, swim often |
| Sep | 26.4 °C | 9.7 | 7:12 PM | Warm with moderate rain risk; good for a first-time skipper |
| Oct | 22.3 °C | 10.6 | 6:23 PM | Mild; showers possible, check the forecast the night before |
| Nov | 17.7 °C | 16.0 | 4:45 PM | Cool and wet; a small open boat is a poor idea |
| Dec | 14.5 °C | 11.6 | 4:36 PM | Cool and wet; a small open boat is a poor idea |
The sea off Salerno is 22.6 degrees Celsius today with waves of 0.14 metres, which is a calm October day for a small boat. Italy's public holidays on 1 November and 8 December (Nager.Date) fall in the low season, so I expect fewer boats then, though I have no booking data to prove it.
What do guests say about the Biagio Giudice boat rental?
All ten reviews I can read are five stars, so the sample is positive-only, and I treat the patterns rather than the score.
- Staff and briefing: nine of the ten praise the staff or the explanation of how to run the boat.
- Freedom: two say they chose where to stop and for how long.
- Boat condition: three mention a well-kept boat or good equipment.
- Fuel: two mention it, one with a figure of about 35 litres in a day.
- Nerves: a first-time guest felt scared at first, then relaxed while keeping to the coast.
The reviews are dated from June to September 2026, so none covers October or the changed hours of winter.
Who should skip the Biagio Giudice boat rental?
Skip it if anyone in the group uses a wheelchair, if the driver is under 18, or if you want a crew. The Amalfi Coast boat tour hub lists skippered trips instead.
- Wheelchair users: the listing marks the boat unsuitable.
- Rough days: cancel free up to 24 hours before if the forecast turns.
- No driver: a nervous group should pick the guided option or another operator.
How do you book the Biagio Giudice boat rental?
A self-drive boat from Salerno for up to 6 people, $191 per boat (about €170), valid for a full day with a briefing and safety gear.
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- Pick your date and read the start time shown at checkout.
- Message the operator about the engine power, the distance limit, fuel and the guide option.
- Bring ID and cash for fuel, ice and lunch.
- Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a licence for the Salerno boat rental?
The listing says no licence is needed. Italian law allows licence-free boats only within six miles of the coast and under set engine limits, so ask the operator for this boat's engine power.
How much is the boat rental?
It costs $191 per group of up to 6, about €170, and is valid for 1 day.
Is fuel included in the Biagio Giudice boat rental?
The listing says yes, but a reviewer refuelled and paid for about 35 litres. Ask which applies to your date.
Is a skipper included?
The includes list names one, yet reviewers describe driving themselves. Ask whether a guide is optional and priced separately.
How old must the driver be?
The listing bars drivers under 18, which matches the Italian minimum age of 18 for a boat.
Where does the boat leave from?
It leaves from Salerno. The listing gives a map pin but no pier name, so use the voucher after booking.
Can you reach Positano and Amalfi?
Both are named as ideas, along with the Li Galli islands. The listing gives no travel times, so ask the operator how far your boat can go.
What should I bring?
A passport or ID card, sun protection, swimwear, food and drink, and cash for fuel.
Is the rental good for first-time drivers?
Reviewers say yes: the staff explained controls and anchoring and could see boats by GPS. All ten sampled reviews are five stars.
What if the weather is bad?
You can cancel free up to 24 hours before the start. Check the forecast the evening before.
How many people fit on the boat?
The price is per group of up to 6 people.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 801279 (price, includes, reviews, checked 2026-10-17); Normattiva, D.Lgs. 171/2005 art. 39; Punta Campanella marine protected area; UNESCO World Heritage Centre; Open-Meteo climate and marine data; Nager.Date holidays; Frankfurter exchange rate; sunrise-sunset.org.
