Amalfi Coast and Positano from Naples: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Amalfi Coast and Positano independently from Naples saves about $397 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $462 vs $66 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 3/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- NCL: 3 excursions that include Amalfi Coast and Positano, median $462 per adult, e.g. "Accessible Highlights Of".
Ship excursions that include Amalfi Coast and Positano often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Amalfi Coast and Positano tours we compared
- From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Premium Tour · $60 · 4.8★ (19,182 reviews)
- Naples Official Tour: Amalfi Positano Sorrento & boat ride · $66 · 4.8★ (2,338 reviews)
- From Naples: Exclusive Tour of Amalfi Coast · $51 · 4.8★ (6,341 reviews)
- Amalfi Coast Tour from Naples Port: Ideal for Cruise Guests · $189 · 5.0★ (5 reviews)
- From Naples: Boat Tour of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello · $94 · 4.5★ (5,607 reviews)
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Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- Amalfi Coast and Positano is a long transfer from the Naples cruise port, so traffic or a late ferry eats directly into your buffer.
Questions
How much is the Amalfi Coast and Positano excursion from Naples on NCL?
NCL's Amalfi Coast and Positano excursions start at a median of $462 per adult (3 options, $275 to $462), converted from €414.
Can you visit Amalfi Coast and Positano on your own from the Naples cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $66 per person (5 tours compared, from $51). It is a long transfer, so book a tour that starts at the cruise port and finishes at least 60 minutes before departure.
Is it cheaper to book Amalfi Coast and Positano independently?
Usually: the gap is about $397 per person, or $1,586 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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