We booked a 7 hour excursion at short notice.
Compared to a few other companies that we talked to, Carmine was very competitively priced (including the inevitable fuel cost which was very fair) and we had great communication. Once the booking was made, we communicated by WhatsApp which was even easier.
Parking at the port was free, make sure you drive to the exact location Carmine will provide
We asked Carmine and Giucy to recommend an itinerary, as we just wanted to see the best spots and swm in a few places
They took us to wonderful spots to swim, including inside a sea cave!
We could use 2 battery-powered sea scooters that pulled you along, which were so much fun - amazing how far you can go underwater without having to actually swim!
We also borrowed masks and snorkels
We could sunbathe on the cushioned bed at the front of the boat, or sit in shade at the back - the boat is beautiful
(Everything I mention was included in the fixed price)
In the morning, we were provided bruschetta with cheese and tomatoes, and any drinks that we liked (water, soft drinks, spritzer)
I had mentioned that I preferred gluten free snacks (intolerance, not allergy), and Carmine and Giucy provided gluten-free bread for me
They booked a table for us at Santa Croce restaurant, which can only be reached by boat, and even discreetly provided gluten-free bread to the restaurant for me, which was a lovely surprise when we got there and very thoughtful
During the day, Giucy talked to use about important local sights with great information, but otherwise left us to relax and listen to whatever mucus we chose, using the Bluetooth boat sound system
They are both lovely people, and genuinely kind
We had visited the Amalfi coast last year and went on a few trips using the larger tourist ferries - they are very cost effective but not very comfortable or fun - instead Vietri Touristy Agency boat was an amazing way to spend a day seeing the coastline up close
We would fully recommend this trip, and the cost was very reasonable for such wonderful memories and experiences
Pay cash if you can
Thank you Carmine and Giucy
