The 13 Tiber Cruises & Boat Tours in Rome That Earn the Price

1.Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

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

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Positano and Amalfi, with free time in both towns and a coastal cruise from April to November when conditions allow. An English-speaking guide handles the day’s moving parts. Guides on past departures have included Angela, Sara, Peter, and Jonathan. Bring comfortable shoes, lunch money, and patience for a full day on the road.

“Transportation and ferry arrangement were done superbly. Guide Peter was excellent and had wonderful sense of humour. Really had a great time listening to him. Great trip overall. However given the experience, trip cost seemed to be a bit in higher side. Rest everything was good.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip from Rome with Coastal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $65

Leave Rome by air-conditioned coach for a long day on the Amalfi Coast, with free time in Positano and either Amalfi by ferry or Sorrento by road. You’ll have a guide, a limoncello tasting, and limited time to explore each stop. The tour costs $65.17 per person and returns to Piazza del Popolo in the evening.

“Overall an excellent trip. Gave 4 stars because limoncello factory and Positano visits were rushed. The time should be adjusted to accommodate those visits. We had plenty of time in Almalfi Coast.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $141Top rated

Travel from your Rome hotel to the Civitavecchia cruise terminal in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Your driver meets you at the hotel, helps with luggage and takes you to the ship. The ride is about an hour, though traffic can stretch it closer to 90 minutes. Drivers including Eduardo, Ali and Melissa have been praised for smooth, friendly service.

“We booked a car transfer from our hotel in Rome to the port in Civitavecchia, and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Edward was amazing—an excellent driver who was professional, courteous, and got us to the cruise ship right on time. The ride was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Travel from Rome to the Amalfi Coast with an English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned bus, and ferry tickets. The planned day includes Sorrento, a lemon granita, and free time in Positano. Ferry schedules, weather, and seasonal boat service can change the route, so check your departure details before you go.

“This was the highlight of our trip!! It’s a long day, but so very worth it! Our guide Roberta was wonderful and gave us lots of time to explore Amalfi and Positano. It’s just amazing seeing the sights from the ferry. Do not hesitate to book this!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Cruise Port Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 367 reviews · from $33

Pair a Big Bus open-top tour of Rome with an optional round-trip shuttle from Civitavecchia Cruise Port. You get multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and about four hours in the city to visit sights such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain. The port shuttle checks in from 9:15 AM and returns around 5:30 PM.

“Excellent trip, from pick up at the port and then the transfer to Rome, very busy day but we saw everything we wanted to on the Hop on Bus, so pleased we did this trip with you.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Ponza Island Day Trip with Boat Excursion

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

Leave Rome by air-conditioned vehicle and fast ferry for a five-hour boat trip around Ponza. Swim at grottoes and coves, hear island stories from your guide and captain, and eat a simple pasta lunch with wine on board. Guides have included Mara, Valerio and Luca. Expect a full 13-hour day, with ferry tickets charged separately.

“It was an absolutely wonderful trip and our kind guide Mara was outstanding as well as the boat crew. Their hospitality was superb!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Ponza, boat trip on board the Zannone 1954

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about five to nine hours exploring Ponza aboard the Zannone 1954, a restored family boat captained by Claudio. Your private group of up to 12 meets at Carabinieri Pier on Ponza, then circles the island for coastal views, caves, and swimming stops. The pace can flex with the sea and your appetite for a swim.

“This was a perfect dream. Claudio was fabulous. Despite the swell, he was able to calmly and safely navigate us away from the rougher waters and took us to some of the most beautiful and quiet swimming areas. He was patient and happy to let us swim or float for however long we desired. He kindly offered Prosecco, some light snacks, and even showed us a tasty place to pick up our lunch before we climbed aboard. He even met us and dropped us off right at the port which was extremely helpful. His boat is picturesque and meticulously cared for, having been in his family for decades. He clearly…”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Ponza/Palmarola boat tour with lunch on board

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 122 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Spend six hours aboard an 18-meter motorboat, sailing from Ponza to Palmarola with the crew of Arcobaleno Noleggio e Tour in Barca Ponza. Expect views of Pilate’s Caves, four or five swim stops chosen for sea conditions, rock-cut homes at Palmarola’s marina, and pasta, bruschetta, water, wine and coffee served on board.

“Gita meravigliosa! Tutto benissimo. Molto simpatica, gentile e professionale anche la nostra guida, che ha reso la gita ancora più piacevole!”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Ponza: Palmarola & Ponza Island Cruise with Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 117 reviews · from $41

From Molo Musco, an Italian-speaking guide takes you along Ponza’s caves and cliffs, across to Palmarola, then around both islands by boat. Expect a planned swim stop at O’ Francese, time for a pasta lunch with wine, water, and coffee, and views of landmarks including the Faraglioni and Spaccapolpi. One guide, Vincenzo, is a native of Ponza.

“Very beautiful trip. The guide was very friendly and the food was delicious! Highly recommended”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

In Trastevere, host Ginevra leads a one-hour tasting of Italian cheeses, cured meats, breads, olive oil, and other regional specialties, paired with prosecco and four wines. The package also includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off Tiber cruise, which runs separately from the tasting and has four stops.

“So wonderful!!! Did this for my sister’s birthday and we loved it!!! Beautifully put together and wine and food was excellent. Host was amazing!!! Would recommend for anyone for a fabulous time!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Ponza Island 5-Hour Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · from $67

Meet an English-speaking guide at Ponza’s main port for a boat trip around the island’s 42-mile coastline, weather permitting. Expect four or five swim stops, caves and volcanic rock formations, stories of Roman remains and earlier inhabitants, and fresh pasta cooked by the captain. Ricardo has led the trip, though the guide may vary.

“The English was a little hard to understand here and there, but in general, it was great. The spots are beautiful and fishes were pretty :D”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.High Speed Train Transfer and Boat Tour of Capri

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $350

Ride from Rome to Naples by high-speed train, then transfer to Piano di Sorrento for a boat trip around Capri. See grottoes, the Faraglioni rocks, and Punta Carena Lighthouse, with time to swim, snack, and explore Capri on your own. The small-group tour includes a guide, snacks, drinks, and a limoncello tasting.

“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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.30-minute boat tour to Laghetto dell’Eur

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

Spend 30 minutes on the Laghetto dell’Eur, exploring Rome’s EUR district from the water and passing vegetation, turtles, swans and ducks. Departures run every half-hour from 5pm to 11pm. The Italian-language tour is operated by La Barcheria; an aperitif is available for an extra fee.

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

Check availability →Read our full review