Self Drive Boat Hire
Overview
You can rent this boat without a captain (no license required) as long as you have experience in driving boats, make sure you have previous experience otherwise you will be denied and we won't be able to give you the boat.
You will be able to enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi and Sorrento coast as well as the island of Capri, managing your tour between the coast and the islands in complete freedom.
You can choose your own stops and manage your times, reaching the most beautiful beaches of the Amalfi Coast, swimming or being on board to sunbathe.
You will be shown in the morning how the boat works as well as how to navigate the coastline using maps that are provided on each boat.
What's Included
- Port Fees in Sorrento
- Empty Cooler
- Life Jackets
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Safety Equipment
- Fuel
- Captain
- Port fees in Capri & Amalfi Coast
Meeting Location
Via Marina Piccola
80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You can rent this boat without a captain (no licence required) as long as you have experience in driving boats, make sure you have previous experience otherwise you will be denied and we won't be able to give you the boat. Depending on the season, it's possible to get our self drive fibreglass boat as well.
You will be shown in the morning how the boat works as well as how to navigate the coastline using maps that are provided on each boat.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Our tours are not recommended for guests with mobility issues, due to the nature of the embarkation and disembarkation process.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-307449P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Port Fees in Sorrento.
- Empty Cooler.
- Life Jackets.
- Snorkeling Equipment.
- Safety Equipment.
- Fuel.
- Captain.
- Port fees in Capri & Amalfi Coast.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self Drive Boat Hire is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Our tours are not recommended for guests with mobility issues, due to the nature of the embarkation and disembarkation process.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self Drive Boat Hire will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Port Fees in Sorrento
- Empty Cooler
- Life Jackets
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Safety Equipment
- Fuel
- Captain
- Port fees in Capri & Amalfi Coast
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Our tours are not recommended for guests with mobility issues, due to the nature of the embarkation and disembarkation process.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
