The Amalfi Coast isn’t short on glamour, but it can be pricey to experience the high life. Though this summer, visitors will be able to book helicopter rides to get around the South of Italy courtesy of Uber.
The aptly named Uber Copter is set to launch in Sorrento this year, and will be offering travellers the chance to book luxury transfers to and from Capri in their own personal dual-engine helicopter.
They will depart from an exclusive helipad in Sorrento, whisking groups of up to six people on a day trip to Capri – which also includes transfers to the helipad from anywhere on the Amalfi Coast. It’s €250 per head, so it’s a splurge for the day trip, but a saving versus competing services.
For those who prefer staying at sea level, there’s also the newly launched Uber Boat.
Holidaymakers can book a four-hour cruise along the Amalfi Coast using the Uber app. The private charter accommodates up to 12 people and sets sail from Sorrento Marina at 10am, whisking people up and down the coastline in a Gozzo 35 boat, complete with a personal skipper and complimentary snacks. Even better, this one is completely free, and “invites guests to discover the coastline’s most breathtaking spots from hidden grottos to pastel-painted cliffside villages.”
The Amalfi Coast is set to be a tourist hotspot this year – as ever. Though this year is predicted to be one of the busiest on record. More than five million people are expected to pack their bags and visit during the summer months, and data from 2024 shows that demand for Uber’s services increased by 25 per cent in places like Rome, Lake Como and the Amalfi Coast during this time period.
Given that Salerno Airport has finally launched international flights, it’s also a fair bet that getting to and from the airport is going to be a challenge, too.
To help combat the rush, Uber has also launched Uber Reserve along the coast this summer, which will let travellers book rides in advance – thereby letting you sit back and avoid the crowds.
Both services – Uber Copter and Uber Boat – will be available to book in advance via Uber Reserve from June 25, while the summer services will run every Saturday and Sunday from July 26 until August 24. Even better, the services only need to be booked 48 hours in advance. Happy holidays!
