Private Boat Tour to Capri from Sorrento: Blue Grotto & caves

Steer your own route around Capri's caves, then anchor where you want to swim

A private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri with a skipper who takes direction from you: sail the coastline to see the Blue Grotto, green grotto, white grotto and Faraglioni rocks with the tunnel of love, swim and snorkel in spots only a private boat can reach, and spend three hours on the island exploring Anacapri, the piazza or waterfront restaurants. The boat holds up to a small group, and you decide the itinerary: caves, swimming, dining or all three.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Capri island

• Depart from Sorrento by boat
• Sail around Capri island
• Visit sea caves including Blue Grotto
• Swim and snorkel in crystal waters
• Free time on Capri island
• Explore piazza and Anacapri
• Optional chairlift ride
• Lunch at recommended sea view restaurant
• Return to meeting point by boat

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento with your skipper and heads toward Capri, spending roughly five hours on the water circling the island and stopping wherever you want to swim or snorkel. The Blue Grotto requires a transfer to a smaller rowboat (a ticket you arrange separately), but the other sea caves (the green grotto, white grotto, and the dramatic Faraglioni rocks with their tunnel of love) are accessible directly from your private boat. Snorkeling gear is on board, along with towels, and the water is clear enough that you can see the rock formations below the surface.

After the boat tour, you get three hours on Capri itself. Some travelers use it to eat lunch at a waterfront restaurant the skipper can recommend. Others take the chairlift up to Anacapri, browse the shops around the piazza, or simply sit on the island and watch the boats pass. The skipper waits with the boat, and when you're ready, you head back to Sorrento. The whole day runs seven to eight hours from start to finish.

Drinks are included (water, Coca-Cola, beer, Prosecco and limoncello) along with snacks, a shower on board, and a sound system if you want to play music. Life jackets and insurance are provided. Because the boat is private, there's no fixed schedule or group dynamic. You're not waiting for other passengers or following a set route. The skipper knows the coastline and can suggest the best spots, but the day is built around what you want to do.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
• water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco and limoncello.
• onboard shower and restroom.
• life jacket and insurance.
• Bluetooth sound system with Spotify access.
• your own skipper for the full day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Gozzo Capri, departing from SorrentoGuide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Capri from Sorrento: The boat trip heads from Positano to Capri, passing crystal-clear waters, sea caves and the famous Faraglioni rock formations. Starting point: Marina Piccola 73, Via Marina Piccola, 73, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Positano&Amalfi from SorrentoGuide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Positano and Amalfi: Set off from Sorrento on an unforgettable boat adventure along the world-famous Amalfi Coast. Starting point: Marina Piccola 73, Via Marina Piccola, 73, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Gozzo Capri, departing from PositanoGuide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Capri tour from Positano: The boat trip sets off from Positano toward Capri, passing crystal-clear waters, sea caves and the famous Faraglioni rock formations. Starting point: Positano Spiaggia, Italy

Amalfi&Positano from PositanoGuide in English · Available from 4 Sep 2027Amalfi and Positano from Positano: A boat tour from Positano along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, featuring crystal-clear waters, hidden caves and secluded beaches. Starting point: Positano Spiaggia, Italy

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Mar 2027

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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€ 268

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Morgans

Is this one for you?Choose the Capri route if you want to see the sea caves and have time to explore the island on foot. Pick the Amalfi Coast option if you prefer staying on the boat to admire the dramatic coastline and villages from the water. Because the boat is private, you set the pace: linger in a cove, skip a stop, or spend the afternoon anchored in one spot while you swim and snorkel.

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Top questions

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.

Can we visit the Blue Grotto on this private boat tour?

The Blue Grotto is reachable, but entry requires a separate ticket and a transfer to a smaller rowboat once you arrive at the entrance. Your skipper can take you there, but the ticket and the transfer boat are not included in this tour.

What's included to drink and eat during the day?

Water, Coca-Cola, beer, Prosecco and limoncello are on board, along with snacks. Meals at restaurants on Capri are your choice. The skipper can recommend waterfront options if you want lunch on the island.

How much free time do we get on Capri island itself?

You have three hours on the island to explore the piazza, visit Anacapri, take the chairlift, shop, or dine. The rest of the day is spent on the boat touring the coastline and swimming in the coves.

Do we need to bring our own snorkeling gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is provided on the boat, along with beach towels, a shower and a restroom on board.

What's the difference between the Capri and Amalfi Coast options?

You can choose to sail to Capri, to the Amalfi Coast, or combine both. The Capri route focuses on the island's caves and free time on land. The Amalfi Coast route explores the dramatic coastline and villages like Positano and Amalfi. Your skipper can customize either one based on what you want to see.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children can sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the boat has a restroom and shower on board.