6 Boat Tours in Rome to Build a Day Around

1.Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,511 reviews · from $134Our pick

Travel from Rome to Positano and Amalfi with an English-speaking City Wonders guide, free time in both towns, a limoncello tasting, and a coastal cruise from April to November. Guides such as Angela, Peter, Sara, and Fabrizio are praised for clear stories and careful group management.

“A must do!! It is like three day’s adventure in one day! Rob was an excellent guide. He shared interesting information about the Amalfi coast and Rome cuisine. We had a wonderful day in Positano thanks to Rob. He advised us what to eat and where to go. Rob is like a walking information centre. The bus driver…..we felt safe, the drive was very relaxing. The bus was comfortable and spacious.”

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2.Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip from Rome with Coastal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $65

Leave Rome early for a full day on the Amalfi Coast. Ride an air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, cruise from Salerno to Positano and Amalfi, and enjoy free time in both towns. Guides such as Paola, Marius, and Flavio have led memorable outings, but expect long travel and plenty of walking.

“The Amalfi Coast is absolutely breathtaking! This is the perfect way to get a sneak peak into some of the gem cities of the Amalfi coast! Soni was our tour guide and she was so fun and enlightening. She gave us some great recommendations for food and shopping sights. She also showed us where to take the best pictures of the Amalfi coast. It’s a long drive but the stops are well spaced out. I absolutely adored Sorrento! The lunch with the view of the coast is a must do! Positano was also stunning even though it started raining. The visit to Cassino and Limencello factory were both really neat.…”

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3.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $141Top rated

Travel from your Rome hotel to Civitavecchia cruise port in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Drivers assist with luggage and take you directly to the ship. The ride usually takes about an hour, though Rome traffic can stretch it longer.

“This was an amazing service. Vehicle was clean and very nice. Driver was prompt and courteous. We got to the port in good time to board our ship. Customer service was great at responding.”

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4.Boat-Hopping On The Amalfi Coast & Positano: Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 567 reviews · from $155

Travel from Rome to Sorrento and Positano with an English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport, ferry rides, and lemon granita. You get coastal views, an orientation walk, and free time for lunch, shopping, or the sea. Guides such as Roberta, Eileen, Max, and John Paul have earned special praise.

“Andy was a great guide and very knowledgeable. He shared the historic sites and history along the way. It's a bit unfortunate that it was a rainy day to explore missing the boat experience to appreciate the Amalfi coast but was nice to see the small towns of Sorrento and Positano.”

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5.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Cruise Port Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 367 reviews · from $33Best value

Travel from Civitavecchia to central Rome, then use the Big Bus open-top route to reach landmarks such as the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. You get about four hours in Rome, multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and a return transfer if selected.

“Rome is the worst hop on and hop off experience I have ever had! I am done hop on and hop off in many countries! I won't recommend it to anyone!”

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6.Ponza Island Day Trip with Boat Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · from $191

Leave Rome by air-conditioned minibus, catch the fast ferry to Ponza, then spend five hours swimming, snorkeling, and cruising past cliffs and grottoes. Guides such as Mara, Luca, and Valerio lead the day, while the captain serves pasta, wine, and water aboard.

“It was an absolutely wonderful trip and our kind guide Mara was outstanding as well as the boat crew. Their hospitality was superb!”

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