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Amalfi Coast and Positano from Salerno (Amalfi Coast): ship excursion or on your own?

Quick answer

Booking Amalfi Coast and Positano independently from Salerno (Amalfi Coast) saves about $125 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $237 vs $112 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.

NCL excursion

$237

€212 · 8 options, $99–$592

Independent

$112

median of 5 tours, from $15

Safe to go independent?

5/5

Very safe

What ships sell

NCL: 8 excursions that include Amalfi Coast and Positano, median $237 per adult, e.g. "Wish You Were Here: Amal".

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 Salerno: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello Day Trip · $110 · 4.9★ (255 reviews)
From Salerno Port: A day among the Amalfi Coast's Towns · $112 · 4.9★ (35 reviews)
From Salerno: Amalfi Coast Full-Day Sailboat Trip with Lunch · $155 · 5.0★ (470 reviews)
From Salerno: Amalfi Coast Premium Group Tour by Land & Sea · $123 · 4.9★ (59 reviews)
Amalfi Town: Fast, Traffic-Free Ferry to/from Salerno · $15 · 4.4★ (59 reviews)

See all Amalfi Coast and Positano tours

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 short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.

Questions

How much is the Amalfi Coast and Positano excursion from Salerno (Amalfi Coast) on NCL?

NCL's Amalfi Coast and Positano excursions start at a median of $237 per adult (8 options, $99 to $592), converted from €212.

Can you visit Amalfi Coast and Positano on your own from the Salerno (Amalfi Coast) cruise port?

Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $112 per person (5 tours compared, from $15). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.

Is it cheaper to book Amalfi Coast and Positano independently?

Usually: the gap is about $125 per person, or $500 for a family of four, against NCL's price.

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