Private sunset
& aperitivo
Pickup from anywhere on the coast. We collect you in Sorrento, Positano, Nerano, Capri or Naples — wherever you're staying. Just tell us and we'll plan the day around it.
- Italian-licensed, English-speaking crew
- Free cancellation up to 7 days
- Direct booking — no middleman
The hour
everyone chases
The Bay of Naples gets a different kind of light in late afternoon — gold turning to copper on the water, the cliffs of the Sorrentine peninsula picking up the last of the sun. This evening is short, three or four hours, designed entirely around being on the water at exactly that moment.
It works as a celebration. It works after a long day in the heat of Capri. It works as a soft introduction to the area on your first evening in Sorrento.
An Italian aperitivo on board — a few classics, something to nibble, a bottle of crisp wine. The captain finds the right cove for the right ten minutes, and you watch the day go down from the deck.
From past trips
Always on board
- Captain & fuel for the evening route
- Italian aperitivo on board — prosecco, taralli, mozzarella, olives
- Drinks: still & sparkling water, soft drinks, prosecco
- Music on board (your playlist on request)
- Beach towels in case you stop for a swim
On request
- Dinner on board or ashore — we can arrange both
- Optional private chef for an aperitivo–dinner crossover
- A second bottle beyond the included aperitivo
- Mooring fees if you choose to push the evening late
- Gratuity for the captain — entirely at your discretion
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17:00DeparturePick-up from Sorrento Marina Piccola. Brief introduction with the captain, drinks on board, the boat heads out into the bay.
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17:30Slow ride along the Sorrentine cliffsWestward toward Punta Campanella. The light is already starting to turn. Optional stop for a quick swim if you'd like.
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18:30Aperitivo at anchorThe captain picks the spot — a quiet cove past Nerano, or off Li Galli if the conditions are right. Italian aperitivo on board: prosecco, tarallini, mozzarella, the right things.
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19:30Sunset on deckThe hour itself. Capri silhouette in the distance, Vesuvius a shadow to the north, the sea turning copper. You're on deck with a glass.
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20:30Slow ride homeBack to Sorrento as the lights along the coast come on. Aperitivo continues if you'd like, or a quiet ride home in the dusk.
Questions, answered
Which ports can we depart from?
We pick you up wherever you're staying on the coast — Sorrento, Positano, Nerano, Capri or Naples. Just tell us your hotel or marina and we'll arrange it.
What's included?
Your private boat with an Italian-licensed, English-speaking skipper and fuel for the planned route, drinks (water, soft drinks, prosecco), a light Italian aperitivo, towels and snorkelling gear. Lunch ashore, the Blue Grotto entrance fee and an optional private chef are on request.
What if the weather is bad?
Safety comes first. If the sea is unsafe we reschedule to another day or refund you — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
How do we book and pay?
You book directly with us — no middleman. Send your dates by WhatsApp or the form and we reply the same day with a tailored quote and the boat we'd recommend.
How many guests can come?
It depends on the boat — from intimate trips for two on a classic gozzo up to 12 guests on our larger yachts. Tell us your group size and we'll match the right boat.
How long is the day?
A full private day is around 8 hours; routes and timing are flexible and built around you. Shorter sunset cruises of 3–4 hours are also available.
Loved by our guests
"Captains Giuseppe and Alberto were so friendly and knowledgeable — the best excursion we have done while in Italy."
— mid65, TripAdvisor
"Everything felt exclusive and perfectly organized — a perfect day we will never forget."
— Adriana S, TripAdvisor
"Fabrizio was an amazing host — he took us exactly to the places we wanted to see."
— Tim H, TripAdvisor
Reviews from guests of our crews on the Sorrento coast (Charter System), operated by the same company as Bella Coast Charter. See all 138 reviews on TripAdvisor.