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Uber Launches Weekend Helicopter Transfers and Free Boat Tours on Amalfi Coast

They aim to alleviate summer gridlock in one of Italy’s busiest tourist regions

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Overview

  • Uber Copter will operate dual-pilot flights for up to six passengers between Sorrento and Capri every Saturday and Sunday from July 26 to August 24.
  • Uber Boat will offer four-hour charter cruises for up to 12 guests from Sorrento Marina, complete with a personal skipper and complimentary snacks.
  • Bookings open June 25 through the Uber Reserve feature with a minimum 48-hour lead time.
  • The helicopter service costs €250 per person, while boat tours are free of charge.
  • The launch responds to a 25% rise in Uber demand last summer and anticipates more than five million visitors during the peak season.