Is Li Galli boat tour worth it?
Worth it if…Lives up to the hype · +37Boat trip from Positano's beach to swim off the private Li Galli islets, the legendary Sirens' isles
Worth it, with conditions. 4.8 on Google (41 reviews) and consistent praise for the water clarity; the islands are a view, not a visit.
Hype21How famous and hyped it is
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A swim in clear water off the Sirens' islands is a classic Positano splurge.
Why Reality is 58
Lives up to its fame4/54.8 on Google (41 reviews) and consistent praise for the water clarity; the islands are a view, not a visit.
Value for money2/5€140+ per person on shared tours (more for private) for a view and swim stop at islands you can't land on.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5Li Galli can only be seen up close by boat and is the signature sea excursion from Positano.
Easy to do3/5Many operators on the main beach and easy booking, but weather cancellations and itinerary differences need checking.
What people loved
Crystal-clear water for swimming off the islets, the highlight in most reviewsBest way to see Positano and the coast from the seaMythology appeal: the islands are linked to the Sirens of legendMany operators right on the main beach, from shared gozzo boats to private chartersWhat wore them down
Expensive: shared tours that include Li Galli start around €140 per person, private boats far moreYou can't land; it's a swim stop and a look from the waterSome Capri tours only pass Li Galli without stopping to swim — check the itinerarySea conditions can cancel or shorten trips, especially outside summerParking & getting there
Don’t driveDon't drive: tours leave from Spiaggia Grande and a half/full-day trip in a valet garage at a reported €8–10/hour gets expensive.
- Parcheggio Russogarage · about 114 min walk · ★ 4 (204)Price not publishedMap
- Garage Parking Di Gennarogarage · about 114 min walk · ★ 2.8 (286)Price not publishedMap
- Parking Garage Mandaragarage · about 114 min walk · ★ 3.1 (670)Price not publishedMap
- Private garages are valet-style (you leave the keys) and charge by the full hour; reviewers report about €8–10/hour in summer, but no operator price list could be verified maps.google.com
- Blue-line street meters are scarce and almost never free in summer; white-and-yellow lines are residents only positano.com
- Alternating number-plate scheme (odd/even last digit) on the SS163 Vietri–Positano 10:00–18:00 on designated dates (2026: e.g. 30 Mar–6 Apr, 24 Apr–2 May; October weekends/holidays; none from 1 Nov); exemptions include residents, guests with a coast hotel booking, taxis/NCC, motorbikes positano.com
- Check current SS163 alternating-plate dates on ANAS / news before driving in season napolike.it
Without a car: SITA bus along the SS163 from Sorrento or Amalfi (year-round) and walk down Via dei Mulini; or ferry (roughly April–October) to the pier on Spiaggia Grande
Driving rules in Positano
Avoid driving on the Amalfi Coast from spring to autumn: the SS163 is narrow and congested, plate restrictions apply on peak dates, and Positano's parking is private, expensive and full by mid-morning. Ferries and SITA buses are the better choice. A car only helps for out-of-season trips or trailheads such as Pontone or Agerola.
- Alternating number plates on the SS163 Amalfitana. Anas ordinance 340/19 restricts non-resident cars on the coast road by last plate digit (odd plates barred on odd dates, even on even dates) from 10:00 to 18:00 on designated dates. 2026 dates reported: 30 Mar–6 Apr and 24 Apr–2 May, with October weekends and holidays also listed by positano.com, and none from 1 November. It covers 14 municipalities, from Vietri sul Mare to Positano, including Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano, Furore and Conca dei Marini. Exempt (with documents): residents, guests with a confirmed coast booking, taxis and NCC, disabled-badge vehicles, workers and homeowners. Motorbikes are also exempt per positano.com. Check current dates with Anas or the Comune before driving. napolike.it
- Anas ordinance (legal basis). Permanent Anas ordinance 340/19 sets the alternating-plate restrictions on the SS163 each year from 1 April to 30 September, in set time bands. stradeanas.it
- Positano ZTL for large vehicles. Via Pasitea, Piazza dei Mulini and Via C. Colombo are a ZTL for vehicles with more than 5 seats (€5 per trip). Paying does not allow stopping or parking. positano.com
- Street parking is residents-only. Street parking in Positano and its hamlets (Montepertuso, Nocelle) is for residents. White-and-yellow lines are residents-only and the few blue-line meters are almost never free in summer. Visitors use private valet-style garages that charge by the full hour, with no verified operator price lists. positano.com
- Parking overview. positano.com's parking guide lists the private garages and blue-line spots along the coast; spaces fill early in summer. positano.com
Know before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Reservation required. Book a shared or private boat with an operator on Spiaggia Grande or online; weather can cancel or reroute trips.
What it isSmall private archipelago off Positano; boats stop offshore so you can swim, as the islands themselves are privateSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
LocationSpiaggia Grande lies almost directly opposite Li Galli, a short boat ride southwestSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Price (shared tours)Shared Capri boat tours from Positano that pass Li Galli: about €140–177 per person (2026 listings), boats up to ~12 passengersSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Extra feesSome small-group tours add a €10 per person embarkation fee payable on siteSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Private charterPrivate 7-hour boat tours listed from about $2,620 per boatSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
SeasonBoat operators run mainly April–October and mostly close November–MarchSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
DepartureOperators (e.g. Lucibello, Positano Boats) leave from kiosks on Spiaggia GrandeSource: Google Maps · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Time neededHalf day for a coastal tour; full day if combined with CapriSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
In their words
“Private charter to a set of little islands just off Positano. Where mythological sirens inhabited. Also, a beautiful swimming hole!”
“Nice island we stopped by on tour of the Amalfi coast, had some time to swim here.”
“Cool spot to drive by via boat”
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Questions people ask
Can you visit Li Galli islands?
Not on foot: the islands are private. Boats stop offshore so you can swim.
How much is a boat tour to Li Galli from Positano?
Shared tours that include Li Galli (often combined with Capri) are listed at about €140–177 per person; private charters cost far more.
Where do Li Galli boat tours leave from?
From operator kiosks on Positano's Spiaggia Grande, such as Lucibello and Positano Boats.
When do boat tours run in Positano?
Mainly April to October; most operators close from November to March.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Capri.com – Shared boat tours from Positano to Capri (2026 prices)
- Musement – Li Galli Island, Positano and Amalfi tour from Sorrento
- AAA TripCanvas – Li Galli (Sirenuse) tours
- Positano.com – The beaches of Positano
- Google Maps – Li Galli