Private Sea Day Boat Tour of Procida Island (from Naples)

Step on board a fast, comfortable boat in Naples and spend a full day discovering Procida exactly the way it should be experienced: from the sea. This Private Sea Day Boat Tour of Procida Island gives you a complete day on the water with a scenic crossing, coastal cruising along colorful fishing villages and black‑sand beaches, and plenty of time to swim and relax in quiet bays.

You travel on a private, elegant boat with powerful engines, wide cushions, shade and easy access to the water. Together with your skipper, you can decide if you’d like to stop on land in Procida – for example in Marina di Corricella – or prefer to stay at sea and enjoy every corner of the coastline.

This private Procida sea day is designed for guests who want to spend most of their time on the water, with the freedom to add a land stop only if they really want it. You leave from Naples on a fast boat, cross the bay in comfort and spend the rest of the day circling Procida and nearby Vivara, stopping to swim whenever the water looks irresistible.

The atmosphere on board is relaxed and informal: sunbathing at the bow, shade when you need it, music if you like, and a skipper always ready to suggest the best coves and beaches for a swim. If at some point you decide you’d like to get off in Marina di Corricella for a stroll, a gelato or to see the “Postman” locations, your captain can arrange it – but nothing is forced. It’s your sea day, your way.

What to Expect

Departure from Naples

Your day starts at the marina in Naples, where you meet your skipper and board your fast boat. The boat is private, reserved just for you and your group, with padded seating, sun‑deck cushions, a shaded area and a swim ladder for easy access to the water. After a short safety briefing, you leave the harbor and head out across the Bay of Naples.

As the skyline of Naples and Vesuvius slides behind you, you can get comfortable on deck with a drink and enjoy the first part of your sea day. The crossing already feels like a change of rhythm: open water ahead and the islands beginning to appear in the distance.

First Views of Procida from the Water

After around an hour of navigation, Procida appears ahead – small, colorful and charming. You start to see pastel houses, small harbors and dark volcanic beaches framed by tuff cliffs.

Travelling on a private boat means you don’t have to go straight into the main port if you don’t want to. Instead, your skipper begins to show you the coastline: little bays, arches in the rock and the changing palette of colors as you move around the island. Based on the conditions, you’ll agree together on the direction of the coastal loop and which spots to prioritize: Marina di Corricella, Chiaiolella, Spiaggia del Postino, or the Chiaiozza “natural pool”.

👉🏼 Want to prioritize Marina di Corricella, wild swim spots, or a mix of both? Tell your skipper at the beginning – the day is flexible.

Coastal Loop: Villages, Beaches and Secret Bays

Once you start hugging the coastline, Procida reveals why so many people fall in love with it: pastel harbors, black‑sand beaches, views to the Sorrento Peninsula and tiny coves only reachable by sea. A private sea day boat tour lets you stay close to the cliffs, stop where the water looks inviting and never rush your swim stops.

Below is an example of how your day can unfold; the exact order can change depending on sea, wind and your preferences.

Marina di Corricella – Pastel Fishing Village from the Sea

One of the most iconic views of Procida is Marina di Corricella, the island’s oldest fishing village. From the water it looks like a pastel amphitheater: houses in pink, yellow, white and blue stacked one above the other, with nets and small fishing boats along the quay.

Seen from your boat, Corricella feels like a living postcard. Because the village is pedestrian‑only and can only be reached by sea or stairways from above, arriving by boat keeps its quiet, timeless atmosphere intact. Your skipper will slow down so you can:

• Admire the “nativity scene” of houses and terraces

• Take photos from different angles of the harbor

• Decide whether you’d like to come back here later for a land stop

Chiaia Beach – Central but Secluded

Not far from Corricella lies Chiaia Beach, one of Procida’s most beautiful and central beaches, but also one of its most “hidden”. From land it’s reached by stairways; from the sea it appears as a long strip of black sand at the bottom of a bay, with views back to Corricella and Terra Murata on the hill.

This is an excellent spot for a first swim of the day, especially if you like calmer water and a wider beach backdrop. You can:

• Swim in shallow, family‑friendly water

• Enjoy views back towards the Sorrento Peninsula and Corricella

• Relax on board while others swim to shore and back

Spiaggia del Postino – Cinema & Black Sand

Continuing along the coast, you reach the beach made famous by the film Il Postino: Pozzo Vecchio, now widely known as the Spiaggia del Postino. This black‑sand cove on the western side of the island is where some of the most memorable scenes of the movie were filmed – the setting for the first meeting between Mario and Beatrice.​

From the sea you can appreciate the dark sand, the cliffs around it and the special light that made it such a perfect movie location. Depending on conditions and time, this can be another great swim stop or a place to simply slow down and take in the atmosphere.

Chiaiolella & Vivara – Long Beach and Island Bridge

On the south‑western side, you arrive at the Chiaiolella area, one of Procida’s most renowned stretches of coastline. Here you find a long volcanic beach with shallow water, views toward Ischia and a lively atmosphere of small bars and restaurants behind the shore.

Just off this area sits Vivara, a small, crescent‑shaped island connected to Procida by a pedestrian bridge and part of a protected nature reserve. From your boat you can admire its wild, green slopes and the arc of the bridge – a beautiful backdrop for photos and a reminder of how close nature still is here.

This stretch is ideal if you want a mix of:

• A longer beach backdrop (Chiaiolella)

• A sense of wild nature (Vivara)

• Good, clear water for extended swims

Chiaiozza Bay – Natural Pool in the Rock

Near Marina di Chiaiolella there is a small hidden gem: Chiaiozza Bay, accessible only by sea or private descent. This little cove is framed by tuff cliffs, with beautiful clear water and a natural “pool” carved into the rock where you can bathe protected from waves.​

With a private boat, your skipper can anchor just outside and let you:

• Swim into the bay and feel how the water changes as you move into the natural rock pool

• Snorkel along the tuff cliffs and explore the underwater shapes

• Enjoy one of the most intimate, off‑the‑radar spots of the day

It’s the kind of place most large boat tours never see – and exactly the sort of detail that makes a private Procida sea day feel special.

Optional Stop on Land in Procida (On Request)

Although this is designed as a sea day, you can absolutely add a land stop if you wish. The most natural choice is Marina di Corricella, thanks to its unique atmosphere and cinematic history.

If you’d like to set foot on the island, your skipper can bring you ashore in Corricella so you can:

• Walk through the narrow alleys and stairways of the fishing village

• Stop for a gelato, aperitivo or lunch at a waterfront bar or trattoria

• Look for locations from Il Postino and enjoy the quiet, car‑free vibe

Because time at sea is limited, we usually recommend keeping the land stop short and focused, so you don’t have to rush your swim spots and coastal cruising. Whether you choose to go ashore or stay on the boat the whole time is completely up to you.

Cruise Back to Naples

Towards the end of the afternoon, the boat points back toward Naples. The return crossing is a chance to stretch out on deck, look back at Procida’s colorful houses fading into the distance and enjoy the last part of your day on the water.

You arrive in Naples with the feeling of having spent a true island sea day: not just “going to Procida”, but living it from the water, with swims, views and maybe one short village stop, all at your own rhythm.

Why Choose the Private Sea Day Boat Tour of Procida Island from Naples?

• More sea time, less hassle: This tour is built around the boat, you spend most of your time swimming and cruising around Procida, without worrying about ferry times, crowded group tours or rigid schedules.

• Fast, comfortable boat: You travel on a private fast boat – quick enough to cross the bay efficiently, but spacious and stable enough to relax, sunbathe and move around comfortably, with shade, cushions and an easy swim ladder.

• Flexible, not scripted: You decide with your skipper how to balance the day: more swim stops, more time near Marina di Corricella, or a short land visit. The coastal loop is clear, but the rhythm is yours.

• Hidden beaches and small bays: Unlike larger boats, a fast open boat can slip into smaller coves like Chiaiozza, approach volcanic cliffs and stop in front of quiet beaches such as Chiaia or the Spiaggia del Postino, giving you a more intimate, “up‑close” view of the island.

• Private from start to finish: The boat is only for you and your group, so you choose the music, the atmosphere and how relaxed or active you want the day to be. No loud microphones, no fixed commentary – just your captain, the boat and Procida.

Ideal For

• Couples who want a romantic, laid‑back Procida day with pastel villages, quiet bays and the option to step ashore in Marina di Corricella only if they feel like it.

• Families who want a safe, private boat with easy access to the water, shallow beaches like Chiaia and Chiaiolella, and the flexibility to adapt stops to children’s energy and mood.

• Groups of friends looking for a full “sea day” with swimming, music and unique spots like the natural rock pool at Chiaiozza, while splitting the cost of a private boat.

• Cruise guests or short‑stay visitors who want a complete Procida boat experience in one day, without needing to plan multiple ferries or join large group excursions.