4-Hour Boat Tour of Capri: Blue Grotto, Faraglioni & Hidden Caves

Swim in three caves, pass the Faraglioni, and drift past Capri's hidden coastline

A four-hour private boat tour circles Capri from the sea, passing the Faraglioni rock arch, the White Grotto, Green Grotto and Marina Piccola bay with stops for swimming and snorkeling. The boat includes snorkeling equipment, beach towels, snacks and drinks. The Blue Grotto entrance fee is separate. A live guide speaks English or Italian, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though boarding requires one step and the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Grotto10m
2. Faraglioni15m
3. Marina Piccola1h
4. Green Grotto20m
5. Blue Grotto30m

Boat tour around Capri island

• Pass statue of Gennarino
• Visit Red cave
• Visit White cave
• See famous villa overlooking sea
• Pass near Faraglioni arch
• Stop at Marina Piccola for swim
• Visit Green cave
• Stop at famous lighthouse for swim
• Pass by Blue cave, optional rowing boat
• Return to rendezvous point

The experience

The boat leaves from a rendezvous point and traces Capri's entire shoreline, moving past the Gennarino statue and the Red Coral Cave before reaching the White Grotto, where the water shifts color as light enters from below. You'll pass a famous clifftop villa, then approach the Faraglioni (the three limestone stacks that frame the island's most photographed view) close enough to frame them properly. Marina Piccola bay opens next, a sheltered anchorage where you can swim in the brilliant water and relax on deck between stops.

The Green Grotto comes later in the route, followed by a historic lighthouse (the second oldest and brightest in Italy), where evening swims are possible if the schedule allows. Near the end, the boat passes the Blue Grotto. Entry by small rowing boat is optional and costs extra. Snorkeling equipment, towels, coke, water and light snacks travel with you, so you're ready to enter the water whenever the boat stops.

The route takes four hours total. Infants can ride in a stroller, and service animals are welcome. One step leads onto the boat, which is otherwise not set up for wheelchair users. Public transport reaches the departure point.

What’s included

• Private boat.
• snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
• snacks, coke and water throughout the four hours.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• swimming stops at Marina Piccola bay, the White Grotto and the Green Grotto.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 21 Apr 2027

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The meeting will be in Piazza Angelo Ferraro in Capri which is located at the port of Marina Grande. In this square there is as reference the bar pastry la vela and there is parking for cars and motorcycles.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Capri Brilliant Sea

Is this one for you?The boat moves at a leisurely pace with multiple swimming and photo stops, so you're in the water as much as on deck. Choose this if you want to swim and snorkel around Capri's caves rather than stay aboard the whole time. The four-hour length fits a half-day schedule without eating into a full afternoon on the island.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three caves you actually swim in on this Capri boat tour?

The White Grotto, Green Grotto and Marina Piccola bay are the main swimming stops. The Blue Grotto is passed near the end and can be entered separately for an additional fee.

Does the tour include snorkeling gear and towels?

Snorkeling equipment and beach towels are included, along with snacks, coke and water. The Blue Grotto entrance ticket is not included and costs extra if you choose to enter.

Can you bring young children or babies on this boat?

Infants and small children can ride. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and strollers or prams are welcome. The tour suits all fitness levels, though there is one step to board and the boat is not wheelchair accessible.