Capri boat tour from Sorrento: Blue Grotto & island swim stops

Capri's coastline and grottoes without the queue at the Blue Grotto

A seven-hour shared or private boat tour from Sorrento circles Capri's coast, stopping at the Blue Grotto (timed to avoid peak crowds), the White Grotto, Green Grotto, Natural Arch and the Faraglioni rock formations, with four hours free on the island and multiple swim stops. The skipper and guide adjust the route order based on daily sea conditions. Pickup from Sorrento town or Marina della Lobra pier is included. Water, snacks and drinks are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blue Grotto30m
2. Green Grotto10m
3. Marina Piccola30m
4. Faraglioni20m
5. Natural Archpass by
6. White Grotto5m

Full day tour of Capri island

• Meet at Sorrento or Marina della Lobra
• Start boat tour from Marina della Lobra
• Navigate 30 minutes to Capri island
• Visit Blue Grotto early morning or afternoon
• Pass along Anacapri coast and Punta Carena lighthouse
• Stop at Green Grotto natural oasis
• Free time at Marina Piccola beach
• Stop near Faraglioni for photos
• View emblematic island houses
• Pass Natural Arch formation
• See White Grotto from distance
• Enjoy 4 hours free time on Capri island
• Sail back to port of departure
• Drop-off at original pick-up point

The experience

Marina della Lobra, the departure point in the heart of Punta Campanella Marine Park, sits in waters where dolphins and sea turtles are common. From there, boats carry up to twelve people at moderate speed toward Capri. A thirty-minute crossing that gives you time to settle in before the first stop. The skipper times the Blue Grotto visit for early morning or afternoon, when visitor lines are shortest. The cave's one-meter entrance closes in rough seas, so the guide reads conditions and adapts the day's sequence to keep the itinerary intact.

Once on the island, you get four hours to move at your own pace. Some travelers spend the time in Marina Piccola, a small beach surrounded by the yachts and restaurants that define Capri's scene. Others use it to walk Capri's historic center or simply sit by the water. The boat stops near the Faraglioni (the three rock formations that are Capri's symbol), so you can photograph them from the water, and passes the White Grotto (a natural chamber where stalagmites catch the light) and the Green Grotto (once a pirate hideout, now a bird sanctuary with turquoise water). The Natural Arch and the coast of Anacapri, home to Italy's second-largest lighthouse, round out the route.

Shared tours run up to twelve people. Private options let you set the pace with your group alone. The boat is comfortable and ten meters long, with a skipper and guide on board throughout. Water, dry snacks, prosecco and drinks (water, Pepsi, beer, limoncello) are included. The return sail takes about thirty minutes, and drop-off happens at your original pickup point in Sorrento.

What’s included

• Pickup from Sorrento town center or suburbs, or direct meeting at Marina della Lobra pier.
• seven-hour boat tour on a ten-meter shared or private vessel with skipper and live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• visits to the Blue Grotto, White Grotto, Green Grotto, Natural Arch, Faraglioni rock formations and Marina Piccola.
• four hours free time on Capri island.
• multiple swim stops around the Capri and Sorrento coast.
• water, dry snacks, prosecco and drinks (water, Pepsi, beer, limoncello).
• return transport to your original pickup point.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private afternoon charter, up to twelve on boardUp to 12 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 14:05A private afternoon experience for up to twelve people, leaving mid-afternoon and returning in the evening.

Shared full-day outingUp to 15 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Private full-day charter with skipperUp to 12 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:05 and 10:05An exclusive boat with its own skipper, reserved for your group alone for the whole day.

Shared afternoon outing, up to twelve on boardUp to 15 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027A shared afternoon experience for up to twelve people, leaving mid-afternoon and returning in the evening.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:05Last departure this season: 30 Dec

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Paid on site€ 33

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lubrense Boats

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour for the full 7-hour experience with island time and multiple swim stops. Choose private if your group wants exclusive use of the boat and guide.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

What is the Blue Grotto and why does this tour visit it at a specific time?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave in Capri that served as a private swimming pool in Roman times. Today its play of light makes it one of the world's most visited natural sites. This tour times the visit for early morning or afternoon when fewer visitors are there, so you spend less time waiting to enter. The one-meter-high entrance closes if sea conditions turn rough.

How much free time do I get on Capri itself?

You have four hours on the island. The skipper may place this block at the start, middle or end of the day depending on sea conditions, but the full four hours stays in the itinerary either way. You can spend it in Marina Piccola beach, walk the town, or simply rest by the water.

What's included in the price?

Water, dry snacks like potato chips, prosecco and drinks (water, Pepsi, beer, limoncello) are included. Pickup from Sorrento town or directly at Marina della Lobra pier is also included. The Blue Grotto entrance fee and Capri landing tax are separate.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of sharing the boat?

Yes. Private full-day and private afternoon (five-hour) options are available, as well as shared versions of both. Private tours give you the boat and guide with only your group, while shared tours run up to twelve people total.

How long is the boat ride from Sorrento to Capri?

The crossing takes about thirty minutes at moderate speed. The return journey is also thirty minutes, so travel time accounts for roughly an hour of the seven-hour tour. The rest is spent at stops and on the island.

What happens if the sea is too rough for the Blue Grotto?

The Blue Grotto entrance is only one meter high and closes in adverse marine weather. If conditions don't allow entry on your tour date, the skipper will navigate the rest of the Capri coastline (the grottoes, Faraglioni, Natural Arch and Marina Piccola), but you won't enter the cave itself.