Amalfi to Capri: Private Boat Tour & Blue Grotto

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Duration6h

GroupPrivate

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Six Hours, Your Own Boat, Every Cove on Capri

You spend six hours on a private boat from Amalfi circling Capri, stopping at the Blue Grotto, three other grottos, the Faraglioni rocks, and hidden coves for swimming. Your captain customizes the pace and stops based on what you want to see and how long you want to linger. Water, snorkeling gear, and towels are included; you choose your boat type at booking and confirm details the day before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour from Amalfi to Capri

Meet captain at Darsena Pier Amalfi
Board chosen private boat
Cruise around Capri island
Pass Faraglioni rock formations
Cruise through Faraglioni rock hole
See Blue Grotto and stop to visit
View White Grotto from boat
See Green Grotto and swim
Pass Marina Piccola rocky beach
Pass Punta Carena lighthouse
View Capri Palace Il Riccio restaurant
See modern architecture on rocky point
Cruise through Li Galli islands
Stop to swim at Li Galli islands
Optional free time on Capri shore
Return to Amalfi

The Experience

You wonder if six hours is enough time to see Capri properly, and then your captain explains: it's not about checking boxes. You meet at the Darsena Pier in Amalfi and climb aboard your choice of boat—a traditional wooden Sorrentine style, a speedboat, or a larger yacht, depending on what you picked at checkout. The boat pulls away from the pier and the coast starts to drop away, and that's when you realize the whole day is yours to shape. You're not following a fixed schedule; you're following the water and your own curiosity. The captain knows where the Faraglioni rocks are, where the Blue Grotto sits, where the Green Grotto and White Grotto hide along the cliffs—but how long you linger at each one, whether you stop to swim, whether you cruise past or drop anchor, that's up to you.

The boat rounds the island and the famous rock formations come into view—three towering stacks of limestone rising straight out of the sea. Your captain can steer right through the hole in the center of the Faraglioni if conditions allow, and you'll understand why people come back to Capri just for that moment. Then comes the Blue Grotto, where the water glows electric blue under the cave ceiling, and the Green Grotto a little further on, where you can actually jump in and swim if you want. The White Grotto is there too, soaring and pale against the darker rock. Marina Piccola sits below the cliffs, a rocky beach that looks like it belongs in a painting. You pass the Punta Carena lighthouse—pink and white, perched on the southwestern tip. If you want to explore Capri on shore, the boat will take you in. If you'd rather stay on the water, that works too. Lunch isn't included, but your captain knows the spots where the boat pulls right up to a restaurant and you can order fresh pasta and white wine with peaches without leaving the deck.

What comes with the boat: bottled water, soda, towels, snorkeling masks, and a local skipper who reads the sea every day and knows which stops make sense given the conditions. Beer and Prosecco are available if you want them. The captain monitors the weather continuously and will adjust the route if needed—if conditions turn unsafe, you get rescheduled or refunded, but if the captain says it's safe, you're going. One thing to know: you need to call or text the representative the day before to confirm final details. It's not optional. They'll have your hotel name and phone numbers from booking, and they'll be in touch, but you need to reach out first. It's how they keep the operation running smoothly and make sure everyone's on the same page about timing and boat choice.

What’s included

Your six-hour private boat tour includes a local skipper, bottled water, soda, towels, and snorkeling masks.
You'll cruise past the Faraglioni rocks, the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, White Grotto, Marina Piccola, and the Punta Carena lighthouse.
You can stop to swim, snorkel, or explore Capri on shore.
Lunch is not included but available at waterfront restaurants.
Beer and Prosecco can be purchased on board.
You choose your boat type at booking—wooden boat, speedboat, or yacht—and confirm details with the company the day before departure.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying on the Amalfi Coast who want to see Capri's main sights without a fixed itinerary or group. Expect a full day on the water with flexibility to linger or move on—that freedom is what makes a private boat worth the cost.