Capri Private Boat Tour from Sorrento: Faraglioni & Blue Grotto

The Faraglioni rocks and the Blue Grotto, seen from the water you control

A private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri aboard a traditional Sorrento gozzo, with a skipper and guide in your chosen language, covering seven to eight hours of coastline from the island's famous sea stacks to hidden grottoes and the villages of the Amalfi Coast. The boat includes snorkeling gear, a free bar with drinks and snacks, and stops chosen by you: no fixed itinerary, no other groups, no schedule but your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour of Capri and Amalfi Coast

• Board private boat in Sorrento
• Admire landscapes en route to Capri
• Visit Blue Grotto and Marina Grande
• See Coral Grotto, White Grotto, and natural arch
• Pass Villa Malaparte and Marina Piccola
• View Green Grotto and Punta Carena
• Cross the Faraglioni rock formations
• Navigate along Amalfi Coast villages and coves
• Admire Tordigliano, Isola Li Galli, and Recommone
• See Crapolla, Fornillo, Positano, and Laurito
• Pass Arienzo, Praiano, Emerald Grotto, Conca dei Marini, Amalfi
• Enjoy views of cliffs, villages, and lemon terraces

The experience

You board in Sorrento and head out on a traditional wooden gozzo, the kind built for these waters. The skipper navigates while your guide points out the landscape: the cliffs rising straight from the sea, the villages of Positano and Praiano stacked on the slopes above, the Emerald Grotto where the water turns a color that looks unreal. The boat moves at a pace you set. If you want to linger at a cove or skip ahead to Capri, the crew adjusts. Most days include a swim stop where the water is clear enough to see the bottom.

Capri itself is the centerpiece. The Faraglioni (three limestone stacks that rise from the sea like a gate) come into view as you round the island. The Blue Grotto sits on the north coast, a sea cave where the light bounces off the water and turns everything blue. You can swim inside or stay in the boat depending on the swell and your preference. Marina Grande, the main harbor, and Marina Piccola on the south side both offer anchoring and swimming. The Coral Grotto, White Grotto, and Green Grotto are smaller but often less crowded. Villa Malaparte, a modernist house perched on the rocks, is visible from the water. The crew knows the conditions and the timing. They'll tell you which stops are best on the day you go.

The return journey follows the Amalfi Coast: a UNESCO site that runs from Capri back toward Sorrento. Tordigliano, Isola Li Galli, Crapolla, Fornillo, Laurito, Arienzo, Praiano, Conca dei Marini, and Amalfi itself all pass by. The cliffs here are sheer, the villages are small, and the terraces of lemon trees climb the slopes behind them. Snorkeling gear is on board. Bottled water, snacks, and drinks are free. The restroom is below deck. A hostess or guide stays with you the whole time, answering questions and helping with anything you need.

What’s included

• Skipper and guide in your chosen language.
• snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.
• snacks and a free bar with drinks.
• use of the restroom on board.
• VAT.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

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

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.

Paid on site€ 400

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Macaia Boat

Is this one for you?The boat departs Sorrento and spends the full day on the water with swimming stops, so it suits someone with a free afternoon who wants to see Capri and the Amalfi Coast without driving or catching a ferry. The crew handles navigation and timing, and you choose the pace and which grottoes to enter.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

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 is the Blue Grotto and can I swim inside it?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on Capri's north coast where sunlight enters underwater and reflects off the limestone, turning the water an intense blue. You can swim inside depending on the sea conditions and swell on the day. Your crew will assess whether entry is safe and comfortable, and you decide whether to go in or stay in the boat to view it from the water.

What are the Faraglioni and why are they the symbol of Capri?

The Faraglioni are three tall limestone stacks that rise from the sea off Capri's eastern shore, forming a natural gateway. They're the most photographed landmark on the island and the boat passes directly through or alongside them, depending on conditions and your preference.

How much of the day is spent traveling versus swimming and exploring?

The tour runs seven to eight hours total. The remaining hours beyond the main stops are used for travel between Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Your crew can adjust the pace and stops based on what you want to see and how long you want to spend at each location.

Is snorkeling included, and what gear do I need to bring?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board at no extra cost. You don't need to bring your own mask, fins, or snorkel unless you prefer your personal gear. The boat carries everything you need.

Can I choose which grottoes and stops we visit, or is the route fixed?

The route is not fixed. Your skipper and guide work with your preferences. You can visit the Blue Grotto, Coral Grotto, White Grotto, Green Grotto, Marina Grande, Marina Piccola, and the Amalfi Coast villages in any order and spend as much or as little time at each stop as you want.