Amalfi Coast Capri Boat Tour: Blue Grotto & Grottoes

A 13-meter yacht carries you past sea stacks and into three grottoes where the water changes color with the light

A private boat tour of the Amalfi Coast and Capri aboard AQA38, a modern 13-meter yacht, with customizable stops at Amalfi, Positano, the Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, and the Green and White Grottoes. The tour runs seven hours and includes snorkeling gear, refreshments, and swimming time at your choice of locations. Pickup is included, and a port fee applies at Marina Grande in Capri.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Li Gallipass by
2. Blue Grottopass by
3. Faraglionipass by
4. Green Grottopass by
5. Marina Grande1h
6. Marina Piccolapass by
7. White Grottopass by

Boat tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri

• Pass by Amalfi town
• Pass by Fjord of Furore
• Pass by Li Galli islets
• Pass by Positano village
• Visit Blue Grotto
• See Faraglioni rock formations
• Pass by Green Grotto
• Stop at Marina Grande for 60 minutes
• Pass by Marina Piccola beach
• Pass by White Grotto
• Pass by Lighthouse of Punta Carena

The experience

The AQA38 is a 13-meter yacht built for small groups, which means you steer the day. You pick which stops matter most: the dramatic Faraglioni rock formations that rise from the sea off Capri's coast, the Blue Grotto with its entrance so low you recline in a rowboat to pass through, the Green Grotto where light bounces off the seabed and turns the water emerald, or the White Grotto accessed by a steep staircase carved into the rock. Positano and Amalfi are on the route. The Fjord of Furore and the Li Galli islets (three privately owned islands visible from the water but inaccessible except to invited guests) add texture to the coastline between them.

Swimming and snorkeling happen at stops you choose. The boat carries snorkeling gear, so you can go under if the water calls. If not, you stroll the town or sit with the view. Bottled water, soda, coffee, tea, snacks and alcoholic beverages are aboard. The tour runs seven hours from pickup to return, and the only additional cost is a port fee when you arrive at Marina Grande in Capri.

What’s included

• Pickup.
• snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• snacks.
• alcoholic beverages.
• seven hours aboard a private 13-meter yacht with customizable stops at Amalfi, Positano, the Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, Green Grotto and White Grotto.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Il Medeghino

Is this one for you?The tour is customizable, so you set the pace and choose which grottoes and beaches matter to you: ideal if you want to swim at some stops and explore towns at others, rather than follow a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What is the Blue Grotto actually like when you get there?

The Blue Grotto is a natural cavern 25 meters wide and 60 meters long with a tiny entrance less than a meter high. You lay back in a wooden rowboat and glide through the low cave mouth to enter. The water inside glows from light reflecting off the seabed and limestone walls.

Can I swim during the tour, or is it just sightseeing from the boat?

You stop at locations of your choice to swim and snorkel. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and you decide which spots work for you: some travelers skip the water entirely and spend the time walking around Positano or Amalfi instead.

What are the Faraglioni and why do people photograph them?

The Faraglioni are three towering rock formations that jut out from the Mediterranean just off Capri's coast. They're the island's most iconic sight and frame the Marina Piccola bay, which is also a swimming spot on the tour.

Is this tour private, or will I be sharing the boat with other groups?

The AQA38 is a private yacht, so your group books the entire boat. You customize the stops and the pace without coordinating around other travelers.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Pickup, snorkeling gear, bottled water, coffee, tea, snacks and alcoholic beverages are included. A port fee applies when the boat arrives at Marina Grande in Capri. This is the main harbor where all ferries and private boats dock.