Boat Charter to Positano and Nerano from Capri

It’s safe to say that everyone knows about Capri- It’s high end boutiques, colorful villas and five star hotels. Capri is the island to see and be seen, to soak into a Mediterranean paradise and create a holiday full of chicness and relaxation.

One of the most popular past times while on holiday in Capri is to charter a boat and explore the area- discover grottos around the island, stop to swim, enjoy the day and more.

However, another great excursion is to head straight towards the Amalfi Coast. Stop to swim around Li Galli Islands-a set of private islands off the coast of Positano where the legendary Ulysses heard the seducing song of the sirens. This little archipelago of islands is privately owned and rented out to guests who want a low profile with a high budget. Although one cannot step foot onto the island, he or she can swim in the middle and enjoy the seductive views.

After a refreshing swim, on to Positano to shop and take colorful photos! Positano’s reputation is similar to Capri, with shopping, luxury hotels and a VIP atmosphere. After a fun visit, one of the coolest things to do is get back on the boat and cruise over to Nerano, a small fishing village nearby. This beautiful and unpretentious stretch of beach is home to some of the best, mouthwatering restaurants on the coastline. The boat will dock directly on one of the small buoys while a tender from the restaurant comes to meet you and take you to shore. Sit outside and dine on fresh seafood, pasta, local wine and dessert. It is one of the most relaxing and serene experiences….not to be missed!

Once lunch is over and bellies are full, enjoy a leisurely boat ride back to the island of Capri under the soft light of the afternoon sunshine.  This is one of our all time favorite days.

What is the Blue Grotto in Capri?

HISTORY:

Many people ask us to explain a bit more about the Blue Grotto-the history and what makes it is special. 

The history of the Blue Grotto dates back to the Roman times, when the Roman Emperor Tiberius allegedly used it as his private bath house during his retirement on the island. Ancient Roman statues were even found there! 

For years, the grotto was avoided by locals, thought to be cursed until a fisherman ventured in with German novelist and tourist August Kopisch. Kopisch subsequently included the Blue Grotto in his next novel,  Entdeckung der blauen Grotte auf der Insel Capri in 1838. Many people claim that after this novel was published, Capri and the Blue Grotto sprung into the limelight as a must-see destination. 

The Blue Grotto is now one of the most sought after sites on Capri. 

  

WHY IS IT SO BRIGHT?

The sunlight enters the cave through an opening located directly under the cave's mouth. This limits the amount of light that enters the cave at any given moment, causing the bright blue effect, which seeps through the rock crevices. 

VISITING:

• The grotto may close due to weather because if there are high waves they will cover the entrance of the cave.  
• Tickets cost €13, to be paid directly at the entrance
• Wait time can range anywhere between 1-2 hours and time in the cave is about 5 minutes
• Visiting the cave is optional and of course not required when purchasing a private speedboat cruise with Exclusive Cruises. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me!

Vieni con me Rocco Hunt Costiera Amalfitana 2014

What a great video! If you understand the words, you will see why this is such a fabulous video. The photos certainly depict the beauty of the coastline, and the song (much of it in Neapolitan dialect), talks about the coastline and the happy, carefree summer days and nights. Enjoy!

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Earth Day on the Amalfi Coast

With Earth Day approaching, all of us here at Exclusive Cruises are taking the time to reflect on what the environment means to us and what we can each do to maintain it.

The Amalfi Coast is famous for it’s spectacular views, the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, the fresh food produced here and the warm sunshine. These are all natural things- part of the earth, and it is our job to maintain them to the highest degree possible.

Everyone who lives on the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia and the surrounding areas is dependent on the land for survival. The lemons that are grown to make our delicious granitas, the olives used for our fresh olive oil, the grapes grown to produce our local wines…the tomatoes, the fish in the sea…I could go on and on.

Not only is it important to maintain the natural beauty for the tourists who keep the local economy strong, but for the people who live here, who wake up every morning to the beautiful Mediterranean sunshine…the people who help make this beautiful region so special.

This year, Exclusive Cruises is asking for everyone on April 22, 2014 (EARTH DAY!) to give back to the community.  

Below are some ideas:

11.  Pick up trash that you see discarded on the ground or in the sea, even if it is not your trash!

22. Shut off the lights when you leave a room

33. Carpool or take a bike or the bus

44. Create a group of friends to donate a few hours to cleaning up the towns and villages together

55. TEACH and EDUCATE your children the importance of keeping the environment clean!!!

L6. Let’s make every day Earth Day!

 

View of Positano 

View of Atrani from Amalfi