The 15 Best Boat Trips in Rome

1.Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

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

You’ll travel from Rome to Positano and Amalfi by comfortable coach and coastal transport, with free time for shops, food, beaches, and the Amalfi Cathedral. Guides such as Angela, Peter, Sara, and Jonathan are known for lively stories and careful group management. The cruise runs from April through November, weather permitting.

“It was an excellent trip and the views were absolutely breathtaking. Patricia was our guide and she was a joy!”

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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 Positano and Amalfi by air-conditioned coach and ferry, with about two hours in each town. Choose the coastal cruise option or visit Sorrento by road. Guides such as Paola, Marius, and Flavio keep the long day moving, while a limoncello tasting adds a local touch.

“Wonderful time, lovely weather and amazing views. In planning our trip to Italy, we learned the coast is somewhat closed during the winter months, so having a day trip from Rome was our way of still getting a taste of it. Viviana our guide and Francisco our driver took such good care of us throughout the trip. We learned a lot about the region, got a taste of some of their unique dishes in Sorrento and soaked in the sun on the volcanic beachfront in Positano, a welcome respite from the rainy days we were having in Rome. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Spend about 14 hours traveling from Rome to Sorrento and Positano with an English-speaking guide. Ride a private air-conditioned bus, cruise the Amalfi Coast by ferry when conditions allow, enjoy lemon granita, and explore Positano on your own.

“It was a fantastic day with the high speed train that got us to Salerno in 1.5 hrs from Rome, the ferry ride to Amalfi, the lemon orchard and limoncello tasting, and shopping, followed by another ferry to Positano, for shopping, pizza, and gelato. And I can't say enough about our Walks tour guide, Roberta. She was fantastic, knowledgable, and genuinely fun to be around. She even went out of her way to help me figure out how to buy a train ticket back to my hotel after we returned to Rome. She really made the day enjoyable! I recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire, with back up.…”

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4.Ponza Island Day Trip with Boat Excursion

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

Leave Rome early for Ponza, where a five-hour boat cruise takes you to clear swimming spots, grottoes, and cliff-lined coves. Your captain prepares pasta lunch with wine on deck, while guides such as Mara, Valerio, Luca, and Gina handle the day’s logistics. Ferry tickets cost an extra €60.

“everything was great in this trip. the place was wonderful and the crew were really nice”

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5.Food Tasting and Wine Pairing & Tiber River Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · from $108

Start with a guided food and wine tasting at Cantina Fabullus in Trastevere, where Ginevra may lead you through regional cheeses, cured meats, breads, olives, dessert, and five Italian wines. Add a separate 24-hour Tiber boat ticket for river views of St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo.

“Our guide was super she has so much knowledge and everything was so delicious !!! Thank you for everything”

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6.IoBus&RomeBoat Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat Combo

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 29 reviews · from $51

Use an open-top bus and Tiber River boat to see Rome at your own pace. The bus covers eight stops, while the boat links four river piers. Audio commentary comes in English, Spanish, German, and Italian. Plan around the boat schedule and allow extra time for Rome traffic.

“We were a bit hesitant about this activity beforehand because of the many bad reviews. We did it anyway and everything went really well for us. We found the bus quickly. The lady who checked in was very helpful. The ride was nice, nice route. The boat was a bit small and old, the staff was very nice. The second boat was much bigger and with the same staff. We didn't think it deserved bad reviews. We enjoyed it.”

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7.Villa Borghese Lake tour by boat paddling independently +aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $92

Spend 20 minutes rowing independently on Villa Borghese Lake, with views of the Temple of Aesculapius and its island setting. Then sit at a reserved outdoor table at Casina del Lago for one drink, or Prosecco for two adults, plus Roman snacks. Staff speak Italian, English, and French.

“Brilliant experience, the guide went above and beyond to make our experience the best. great value for money. would highly recommend”

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8.The one and only Roma Gondola tours on the lake!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · from $39

At Laghetto dell’EUR, board a real Venetian gondola for a private 30-minute ride with an Italian-speaking guide. Expect calm lake views, local stories, possible songs and photos, with an optional aperitif from €8 per person.

“Guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the surrounding area. We had a great time.”

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9.Guided Walking Tour and River Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Join an English-speaking guide for a compact introduction to Rome. You’ll taste cured ham and cheese at Trastevere’s market, visit Santa Maria, ride the Tiber from Tiber Island to Sant’Angelo Bridge, then walk through Navona Square, the Pantheon area, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps.

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10.Rome Squares and Fountains Tour & River Boat Hop On Hop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 2.5 days · from $73

Meet your licensed guide at Trinità dei Monti for a 2.5-hour walk through Rome’s grand squares, ancient monuments, and quiet lanes. The Full Experience adds a 24-hour Tiber River boat pass. Guides speak English or Italian, and Sabrina Vispi has earned especially warm praise for her lively storytelling.

“Good morning, I would like to thank you very much for the wonderful tour of Rome of course especially our Guide Ms. Sabrina Vispi! It was an unforgettable trip and we learned a lot of interesting things from Ms. Sabrina. Regards Krzysztof”

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11.VIP Yacht Escape from Rome to Naples Island Gems Ischia & Procida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,213Top rated

Leave Rome at 7:30 am on a business-class train, meet your English-speaking skipper in Naples, and spend seven hours aboard a private Tornado 38 yacht around Procida and Ischia. You set the pace, swim from quiet coves, and stop for lunch as you choose.

“Lucy was fabulous! She was very informative and had so much knowledge! She even took the time to show us something special that made the tour extra special!”

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12.High Speed Train Transfer and Boat Tour of Capri

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $350

You’ll leave Rome by high-speed train, meet your driver near Napoli Centrale, and continue to Piano di Sorrento for a Capri boat trip. Expect grotto stops, Faraglioni views, swimming time, snacks, drinks, 3 to 5 hours on Capri, and limoncello on the way back.

“The trip was wonderful. My tour guides are very friendly and tried their best to cater for all our needs. Excellent working attitude. The island was beautiful, good scenery and excellent food and souvenir. The reasons I didn’t give a 5 star review… from Napoli to serrento was two hours drive and from serrento to their warehouse was only a 5 mins drive. They made us switch bus in between and it took a long wait. Should be more organised. The disclaimer form they made me sign for snorkelling was all in Spanish when I joined English tour I didn’t understand a word but had to sign it. When heading…”

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13.30-minute boat tour to Laghetto dell’Eur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $15Best value

You’ll take a 30-minute boat ride around Laghetto dell’Eur, a calm lake in Rome’s EUR district. Departures run every 30 minutes from 5pm to 11pm. Expect nature, turtles, swans, ducks, and views of the Japan Walk waterfalls. An aperitivo is available for an extra fee.

“Very very suggestive and relaxing, to be repeated absolutely”

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14.Ara Pacis Museum and Hop-on Hop-off River Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · from $46

Pair the Ara Pacis Museum with a one-day Tiber River boat pass. See Augustus’s finely carved peace altar, then ride between Isola Tiberina, Ponte Sisto, Ponte Sant’Angelo, and Piazza del Popolo. You get no guide, food, or hotel pickup, and ticket details arrive by email the day before.

“There was no reservation to enter Ara Pacis, it was not found”

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15.Capri and Anacapri Guided Tour and Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $327

Travel from Rome to Capri via Naples, then see the island from two angles. Your guide leads you through Capri and Anacapri, while a boat ride visits grottoes, the Faraglioni, Punta Carena, and the Arch of Love. Expect hills, steps, free time, and a long 12-hour day.

“Marco was a fantastic guide, he was knowledgeable and friendly. I was glad I was prepared for the hills and steps because I wasn’t aware! The boat ride was fantastic. Wish it had been longer.”

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