Sorrento is a beautiful city along Italy’s Amalfi Coast most famous for it’s lively nightlife and incredible mediterranean views. Since the beaches are mostly volcanic ash, the best way to soak in the gorgeous views are by renting a boat and cruising between Sorrento and the Island of Capri.
When my friends and I arrived to Sorrento without a boat reservation we were overwhelmed with stress. We knew we wanted to find a boat, and the search took all hands on deck; however, when we arrived at the Sorrento Marina we were surprised to find that there were tons of great options available. After discussing many possible options, we ended up renting a boat with a captain and first mate that only cost us each about 60 euros (75USD). I’m sure most of us would have agreed that these sixty euros would be the best we had ever spent.
While for some college kids $75 is a lot of money, the boat trip had views that were absolutely worth every penny (and then some). The crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean are picturesque, unpolluted, and were perfectly refreshing. They cooled us from the heat of the September sun, which is still hot in the end of the season, and made us all as cool as a cucumber.
What made this trip so incredible, besides the spectacular views, was getting to swim along the shores of Capri. We spent hours hopping off the bow of the ship laughing, and enjoying each other’s company; it was truly magical. Swimming, splashing, and enjoying the waves with new friends at the very beginning of the semester was the perfect combination.
Although our group never really suffered from an awkward paralysis we were not close friends in the beginning. Not many of us new each other well and we were still a bit reserved with one another. However, after this boat trip our friendships had been set in stone.
I laughed on this boat, I danced on this boat, I drank some warm and kind of disgusting champagne on this boat, I lived freely and didn’t care if people were being judgmental. I lived my best, most uninhibited life. I never would have been able to do that for the rest of my time in Rome had it not been for this trip early on. 
Where strangers became friends which would eventually lead to family. I can say confidently that this trip was the beginning of our quirky little, at times dysfunctional family.
By the time the boat pulled back into the Marina we were all exhausted but completely fulfilled. We agreed that we all peaked in life and that no weekend would ever be as perfect as this day in Sorrento. So, if you want to have the best day of your life, fill it with good friends, good views, and you won’t regret it. (Disclaimer: Unless you get sea sick, then you just might get nauseous)
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