Editor Pick
Blue Mini Cruise
- March 10, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Parradise from Palo Alto, California
This is a great way to tour the Sorrento Peninsula by water. We enjoyed a lazy day on the water while taking in the beautiful coast of the peninsula. The boat departs from the main port in Sorrento, and includes a stop at the coast of Capri for a dip in the water, an optional excursion to Positano (extra charge), and a stop in Amalfi, before returning to Sorrento. All of this for €22. To reserve, talk to your hotel or find a flyer at the port.
I highly recommend bringing a backpack, and packing light. We wore our swimsuits underneath our clothes and brought towels, sunscreen, and a change of clothes just in case we got wet. We packed a little too much stuff, because it made it a bit cumbersome when we were exploring and site seeing.
A bus came and picked us up and whisked us away to the port of Sorrento. We waited there for 20-30 minutes. Remember this is Sorrento time, it's a bit more relaxed out here. We were quickly herded onto a boat. When you get on the boat head straight up to the top of the boat and find a sun lounge chair because they go quickly. Sun Bathe, relax, and enjoy.
The boat skirted the coast of Sorrento, and stopped off the shore of a less populated side of Capri. We didn't go into the port. Instead the boat stopped in the middle of the water so that we could take a dip into the water. Now ocean swimming is very different from your average dip in the pool. We were in Italy in June and the water was tolerable. Being used to staying in the shallow end of a pool, this was quite an experience since there is not bottom. After a 30 minute stay in the water, we climbed back on the boat and showered to rinse off the salt water. The shower stalls were really nice, and the water pressure was great.
Lunch was served as we made our way to Positano. The lunch menu gives you a choice of a garden salad with ham and cheese, or spaghetti bolognaise for a very overpriced €11. My husband and I passed. The boat stopped off the shore of Positano to allow those who want to take the excursion for an additional cost of €6 per person (don't quote me on this because I didn't hear quite clearly over the bull horn). These people will be picked back up on the return trip. The downside is they won't get to see Amalfi.
We stayed on the boat and headed to Amalfi. For more about Amalfi, check out my other review.
We were given about 2 hours to explore Amalfi. However, we chose not to return to Sorrento by boat. We took the infamous Blue SITA bus ride back to Sorrento (80 minutes) along the cliffs. Sit on the sea side (right side) of the bus for the best view.
From journal Touring the Sorrento Peninsula