Snorkeling in Capri: Blue Grotto boat tour with swimming stops
Rowboat access to the Blue Grotto, then anchor in five coves for snorkeling.
A 3-hour shared boat tour from Capri that circles the island, enters the Blue Grotto by rowboat, and stops at five swimming and snorkeling sites including Cala del Rio and the Green Grotto. The skipper and hostess are on board. Snorkeling gear, towels, prosecco, and local brunch are included. The Blue Grotto visit depends on queue times (up to 60 minutes wait possible). If access is blocked, the tour runs the full route without it and no refund is issued.
Step-by-step itinerary
Capri island boat tour and Blue Grotto visit
- Depart from Marina Grande Beach
- Visit Blue Grotto sea cave
- See Faraglioni rock formations
- Stop for snorkeling and swimming
- Enjoy prosecco and limoncello onboard
- Visit Cala del Rio cove
- Visit Green Grotto cave
- Visit Cala Ventroso cove
- Visit Grotta dei Santi grotto
- Visit Grotta dei Marinai grotto
- Visit Grotta Bianca cave
- Visit Grotta Rossa cave
- See Punta Carena Lighthouse
- See Villa Malaparte from sea
- See Marina Piccola bay
- See Salto di Tiberio cliff
- See Statue of Gennarino lo Scugnizzo
- Dance and relax with onboard music
- Marina Grande passing by
- Blue Grotto 1h
- Green Grotto 10m
- Faraglioni 30m
- Gennarino Scugnizzo Di Capri passing by
What’s included
- Skipper and hostess.
- snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
- five swimming and snorkeling stops at coves and grottoes.
- prosecco, limoncello, and local brunch.
- water, soda, beer, and spritz.
- live guide in English or Italian.
- restroom and cabin spaces on board.
- Blue Grotto visit (subject to queue times and weather).
Next departure: 1 May 2027
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Boat tour around Capri with Blue Grotto visit, snorkeling at multiple stops, and prosecco with local food included.
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The experience
The boat leaves Marina Grande at either 10am or 1pm, holding a maximum of 12 people. Once aboard, you get snorkeling equipment, a towel, and access to the restroom and cabin spaces. The skipper navigates the full Capri coastline, passing the Faraglioni rock formations and Villa Malaparte, then queues for rowboat entry into the Blue Grotto: the glowing sea cave that draws visitors worldwide. If the wait exceeds an hour or the grotto closes temporarily, the tour skips it and proceeds to the other stops without adjustment to the price or schedule.
Between the grotto and the return, you anchor at a rotating selection of five coves: Cala del Rio, the Green Grotto, Cala Ventroso, the Grotta dei Marinai, and the Grotta Bianca. At each stop, you jump in with your snorkeling gear to explore the underwater life, or simply swim in the turquoise water. The boat carries floatings for anyone who wants support. A live guide in English or Italian narrates the route and the history of each site: the Faraglioni's three peaks, the Punta Carena Lighthouse, the legends tied to Bagni di Tiberio and the Salto di Tiberio cliff.
Prosecco, limoncello, and local brunch arrive once you're underway. The bar stocks water, soda, beer, and spritz throughout the afternoon. The boat has a restroom on board. Bad weather can force a reschedule or full refund. External factors may occasionally extend the tour slightly beyond three hours.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 4): 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 24 h before the start.
Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?
Snorkeling equipment is provided and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The skipper and hostess anchor at shallow, calm coves where you can enter and exit easily, and floatings are available if you want support in the water.
What happens if the Blue Grotto has a long queue when we arrive?
The skipper will wait up to 60 minutes for rowboat entry. If the wait exceeds that or the grotto is closed by authorities, the tour proceeds without stopping there. You still visit all five snorkeling coves and circle the full island, and no refund is given since the advertised itinerary and duration are honored.
Is the Blue Grotto ticket included in the tour price?
The Blue Grotto visit is included, but the €18 per-person rowboat ticket to enter the grotto itself is not. You buy that directly on site when you arrive at the entrance.
What's included in the brunch and drinks?
Prosecco, limoncello, local food specialties, water, soda, beer, and spritz are all included. The hostess serves them once the boat is underway.
How many people will be on the boat?
The tour is shared and holds a maximum of 12 people, so it stays small enough to anchor at multiple coves without crowding.
Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?
No, snorkeling equipment and beach towels are provided on board. You just need to bring sunscreen and a swimsuit.
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Snorkeling in Capri: Blue Grotto boat tour with swimming stops
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