Capri Snorkeling Small Group Boat Tour from Amalfi

Snorkel the Faraglioni and two sea grottos without arranging the boat yourself.

A small-group snorkeling boat tour departing from Amalfi, Positano or Sorrento explores Capri's coastline, sea caves and rock formations aboard a traditional gozzo with shade and a freshwater shower. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, drinks and fresh fruit on board. You choose your departure point and get 3 hours free time on the island for lunch and exploring. Groups stay under 12 guests, and children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Praiano15m
2. Li Gallipass by
3. Faraglioni10m
4. Green Grotto10m
5. White Grotto10m

Boat tour and Capri exploration

• Depart from Amalfi, Positano, or Sorrento
• Cruise along Amalfi Coast (Amalfi/Positano departures)
• Admire Praiano village from the sea
• View Positano from the water
• Pass by Li Galli Islands
• Cruise along Sorrentine Peninsula or coastline
• Swim and snorkel in clear waters
• Cruise around Capri coastline
• See Faraglioni rock formations
• Admire Green Grotto
• View White Grotto
• Enjoy 3 hours free time on Capri

The experience

You pick your starting point when you book (Amalfi, Positano or Sorrento), and the route follows from there. Departures from Amalfi or Positano begin with a coastal cruise past Praiano and the Li Galli Islands before heading to Capri, while the Sorrento option crosses open water directly. Either way, you're on a gozzo, the traditional wooden boat built for these waters, with a shaded canopy, restroom and freshwater shower on board.

The snorkeling happens in stages. You'll stop to swim and snorkel in clear water, then cruise close to the Faraglioni (the three rock formations that define Capri's silhouette), and slip into the Green Grotto and White Grotto, where the light underwater creates the colors the names promise. The boat carries snorkeling masks and snorkels, so you don't pack your own. Between stops, fresh fruit, water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco and limoncello stay within reach on deck.

Once you reach Capri proper, you have roughly 3 hours to yourself. That's time to walk the island, sit in a piazza, eat lunch (not included), or just sit by the water. The boat waits. When you're back on board, the return journey follows the same route in reverse, and the whole day runs 6 to 8 hours depending on which departure you chose. A live guide in English or Italian narrates the route and the stops.

What’s included

• Snorkeling mask and snorkel.
• floating devices.
• canopy shade on board.
• freshwater shower and restroom.
• fresh fruit.
• bottled water, soft drinks, beer, Italian prosecco and limoncello.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English or ItalianAvailable from 15 Apr 2027

Guide in English or Italian10:00

Guide in English or Italian10:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 10:30

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cruise & Snorkel Amalfi Coast

Is this one for you?Choose your departure point based on where you're staying on the coast: Amalfi and Positano departures add a scenic cruise along the Amalfi Coast and run longer, while Sorrento is the shortest route if you want to maximize time on Capri itself. Groups stay small (max 12), so you're not jostling for snorkel space or shade.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

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 24h before the start.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Snorkeling equipment is included and the tour suits all fitness levels. The guide can show you how the mask and snorkel work before you enter the water, and you can stay in the shallows or sit out a stop if you prefer.

What's the difference between departing from Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento?

Amalfi and Positano departures include a coastal cruise along the Amalfi Coast, passing Praiano and the Li Galli Islands before crossing to Capri. These run 7 to 8 hours. Sorrento departs directly across open water to Capri and takes 6 hours. All three routes include the same snorkeling stops and 3 hours free time on the island.

Is lunch included on the island?

Lunch is not included, but you have 3 hours of free time on Capri to find a restaurant, café or picnic spot. The boat provides fresh fruit and drinks on board before and after.

What are the Green Grotto and White Grotto?

Both are sea caves carved into Capri's coastline. The Green Grotto gets its color from light reflecting underwater, while the White Grotto is known for its bright rock formations. The boat cruises close enough to snorkel inside or simply view them from the water.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in most conditions. The gozzo is built for these waters and has a canopy for shade and weather protection. In severe weather, the operator may reschedule or offer a refund. Check the terms when you book.