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Praiano

Campania, 84010

The Basics

In addition to its charm and the churches of San Gennaro and San Luca (the latter is home to a precious silver icon of St. Luke), Praiano is known for its beautiful coastline and beaches. The Marina di Praia beach, guarded by the historic Torre a Mare watchtower, has clear blue water perfect for diving and other water sports. Praiano’s other beach, La Gavitella, is one of the Amalfi Coast’s only west-facing beaches overlooking the Li Galli islets and the island of Capri, home of the famous Blue Grotto. The best way to visit Praiano is by booking a private boat tour from Sorrento or other nearby coastal towns.

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Amalfi Coast Boat Excursion from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori or Maiori
Amalfi Coast Boat Excursion from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori or Maiori
$914.98 per adult
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Unforgettable!
Francesco was an absolute legend!! This was the highlight of our honeymoon. Amazing day on the med seeing all the towns the coastline. We loved seeing all the hotels & beach clubs, as well as each town from a Birds Eye perspective. We also did some amazing swims and rock jumps. Our captain Francesco was amazing, spoke great English, and made us feel very comfortable & taken care of. Would 100% do this again!!
Jeff_H, Oct 2022

Recent reviews from experiences in Sorrento

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Amazing cities of the Amalfi Coast!
Kevin_G, Oct 2022
Amalfi Coast day trip by Beautiful boat from Positano or Praiano
Our capitan, Luigi, was a great wealth of information and patience. His ability to navigate the small spaces was impeccable! The views and the waters were beautiful, although the water was a bit chilly (it was invigorating! ). Would do another outing with him any time!
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Boat tour
gamillers, Oct 2022
Amalfi Coast day trip by Beautiful boat from Positano or Praiano
Excellent service, beautiful scenery. Great way to spend the day. Our captain was very knowledgeable and went over and above to make our day very special. He noticed we were out of ice, immediately made a phone call and a dingy showed up port side with a bucket of ice in a matter of minutes! Highly recommend!
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Amalfi Coast Private Boat
Michael_P, Oct 2022
Amalfi Coast Boat Excursion from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori or Maiori
This was a great way to see the Amalfi Coast. FYI, the boat we hired had no seats. Also, the captain did not speak english, which made it hard to communicate what we wanted to do. But still a great experience.
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INCREDIBLE TOUR!
Todd_F, Oct 2022
Amalfi Coast Boat Excursion from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori or Maiori
AMAZING! Our captain Salvatore was incredible. He was very kind and knowledgeable, took a genuine interest in our family, it was clear he was very passionate about his job. HIGHLY recommend this tour!!
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Excellent day! Amazing...
Denyse_W, Oct 2022
Amalfi Coast day trip by Beautiful boat from Positano or Praiano
Excellent day! Amazing views of the coast. Driver friendly and knowledgeable. Boat alway under control.
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The best way to see the Amalfi Coast.
Matt_C, Aug 2022
Amalfi Coast Full Day Private Boat Excursion from Praiano
The Amalfi Coast is as beautiful as advertised and best viewed from the water. Sergio was a fantastic tour guide/boat captain. This was a highlight of our entire trip to Italy.
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Great tour!
Luke_S, Oct 2022
Amalfi Coast Boat Excursion from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori or Maiori
My wife and I stayed in Positano for a week, visiting towns around the coast and this was by far our favorite part of the trip. The guys were very nice, knowledgeable about historical sites, and knew every spot to stop along the way to swim. 100% would recommend!
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There was a little bit of...
Cindy_N, Jul 2022
Amalfi Coast Full Day Private Boat Excursion from Praiano
There was a little bit of a mixup at the very beginning of my booking, and they upgraded my boat. They made my whole trip amazing! I had a wonderful time in my boat captain was friendly & made all my request come true!
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Awesome Day, Don’t Miss This !!
Melanie_M, Jul 2022
Amalfi Coast day trip by Beautiful boat from Positano or Praiano
My teenage daughter and I had a really awesome day on this boat trip ! Boat is spacious enough to spread out a bit, it’s super clean and very comfortable. Meeting spot on Positano beach was super easy, especially considering how overwhelming this port can be. Driver, Christian was awesome. I am so happy that we did this and I would do it again if I had more time here! This was by far the highlight of our trip !
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Great Day Trip to Amalfi!
Lauren_K, Oct 2022
Amalfi Coast day trip by Beautiful boat from Positano or Praiano
We did this day trip during our time in Positano. The booking and pickup were so easy! We checked in at the main pier in Positano and were advised where we would pick up the boat. Our capitan, Emilio, was great! As we sailed along the coast to the town of Amalfi, he pointed out various points of interest and gave us information about what we were seeing. We stopped once on the way there for a swim stop, which was so nice! We were let off in Amalfi around lunch time. It was a perfect amount of time to walk around a bit and grab lunch. On the way back, we had another swim stop. We also had a prosecco toast at sunset! The boat was stocked with waters and beers also for the day. Our group was small (about 10 other people) and we quickly made friends with each other! It was really a great day. Would highly recommend this if you're in the Positano or Praiano area. It is also a great value given that it is a full day activity. We would definitely do this again!
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Must Do Amalfi Coast Boat Ride
Trudi_B, Sep 2022
Amalfi Coast Boat Excursion from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori or Maiori
The communication the day of was excellent, and Giovanni our skipper was Fantastic! This is a MUST DO
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AMAZING !
Jacquelyn_S, Sep 2022
Amalfi Coast Boat Excursion from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori or Maiori
We had Umberto he was absolutely amazing easy to communicate with he handled speaking to our taxi the whole time ❤️ Amazing experience and amazing views he brought us to all the important areas !
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • A private shuttle boat runs between Gavitella beach and both Marina di Praia and Positano’s Marina Grande, free for clients of the seaside restaurant on Gavitella.

  • Don’t forget a hat, sunblock, and plenty of water to stave off Italy’s summer heat.

  • Neither the town of Praiano nor its beaches are accessible to strollers or wheelchair users. Tour boat passengers must be agile enough to board and disembark the boat, so travelers with limited mobility should confirm accessibility before booking.

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How to Get There

Praiano is located along Campania’s Amalfi Coast. To reach Praiano by land, you must take the train from Naples to Sorrento, then transfer to a SITA bus. Because this is the only public transportation available, most visitors arrive via boat tour.

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When to Get There

Praiano, like all of the Amalfi Coast, is busiest during the summer months when the coastline teems with shore excursion crowds, and is closed for business during the low-season winter months. The best times to visit are spring and fall, when the weather is mild enough for a boat trip but the area is not yet overcrowded.

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The Quiet Coast

If you want to visit the Amalfi Coast but don’t love crowds, consider trips to the quieter villages. In addition to Praiano, the lesser-known Ravello on the cliff top or Minori and Maiori along the water boast all the beauty of the Amalfi Coast, but see far fewer visitors.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What are the nearest attractions to Praiano?
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What else should I know about attractions in Sorrento?
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As well as visiting the Praiano, check out these trip ideas to make the most of your visit: