Capri & Blue Grotto Boat Tour from Sorrento: 4-Hour Small Group

Four Hours on the Water: Capri's Grottoes & Two Swims from Sorrento

You board at 10:30 am from a central Sorrento meeting point and spend four hours on a small boat with a maximum of twelve passengers. The route includes the Sorrento coastline, three named grottoes (Blue, White, Green), two swimming stops in clear water, and views of Capri's landmarks. You get a Caprese sandwich, snacks, drinks including wine and Prosecco, and a limoncello tasting both on the way out and back. Return is to Sorrento port in the early afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marina Grandepass by
2. Baths of Queen Giovanna10m
3. Mitigliano Beach15m
4. White Grotto20m
5. Green Grotto15m
6. Blue Grotto30m
7. Natural Archpass by
8. Faraglionipass by
9. Sorrento Cruise Portpass by

Boat tour from Sorrento to Capri

• Meet skipper at Sorrento port
• Set sail for Capri along coast
• Admire Marina Grande village
• View ruins of Roman villa
• See natural waterfall at Mitigliano
• Boat tour around Capri island
• Stop at Marvellous and White Grottos
• Visit Green Grotto
• Stop by Blue Grotto (extra fee)
• View Natural Arch and Casa Malaparte
• Admire Faraglioni sea stacks
• Swim and snorkel twice
• Enjoy snacks, drinks, and limoncello
• Admire Punta Carena Lighthouse
• Cruise back to Sorrento with limoncello

The experience

"Is the water really that blue?" someone always asks on the boat ride over, and yeah, it is, but that's not until you're already past Marina Grande, past the Roman villa ruins at Bagni della Regina Giovanna, and you've seen the natural waterfall tumbling into Mitigliano bay. The boat leaves Sorrento at 10:30 am with twelve people max, a skipper who speaks English, and a local host who knows which stops are worth the time. You're not fighting the hydrofoil crowds or the tour buses. You're on a small group boat tour Capri that moves at its own pace, which means you actually see things instead of just passing them.

The run down the Sorrento coast takes maybe an hour, and then you hit Capri proper: the White Grotto first, then the Green Grotto, and then the Blue Grotto if the sea cooperates. That last one's the famous one, the one with the light that makes the water look like it's glowing from underneath, but the skipper will tell you upfront: entry depends on weather and sea state, and even when it's calm, the local staff might have you in and out in thirty minutes because of the crowds. You pay the 18 euros for entry when you get there, not before. Two swimming stops happen along the way (the water's clear enough that you can see the rocks below you), and you get snacks and drinks on board, a Caprese sandwich, beer, wine, Prosecco, and at the end of the day, limoncello. Not the fancy kind, just the real local stuff.

You'll see the Faraglioni sea stacks, the Natural Arch, Casa Malaparte on the rocks, and the Punta Carena lighthouse on the way back. The whole thing is four hours, and you're back at Sorrento port by mid-afternoon. It's central, walkable to restaurants and shops, so you can grab lunch or just sit down somewhere and process what you just saw. If you need a ride back to your hotel, that's available separately when you book or at check-in.

What’s included

One-way transfer from the central meeting point to Sorrento port, professional English-speaking skipper, local host, Caprese sandwich, snacks, soft drinks, water, beer, wine, Prosecco, limoncello tasting (twice during the tour), and entry to the Blue Grotto (fee paid on the spot). Swimming stops and views of the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, White Grotto, Green Grotto, and Casa Malaparte are included.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 16 May 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 29

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by You Know!

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Capri's main grottoes and swim in clear water without renting a private boat or navigating the hydrofoil queues: the small group size and fixed schedule are what fit all three grottoes, two swims, and a meal into one four-hour morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (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.

What time does the boat leave?

Pickup from the meeting point at Parcheggio Achille Lauro, with boarding around 10:30 am.

Is entry to the Blue Grotto included?

Yes, the visit is included, but the 18-euro entry fee is paid on the spot. Access depends on sea and weather conditions. In rough seas, entry may be suspended for safety.

How many people go on the boat?

Maximum 12 to 14 passengers, plus the skipper and a local host.

What's included in the food and drinks?

A Caprese sandwich, snacks, soft drinks, water, beer, wine, Prosecco, and limoncello tasting.

Can you swim during the tour?

Yes, there are two dedicated swimming and snorkeling stops in clear water.

Do you land on Capri itself?

No, the tour is by boat around the island. You do not disembark on Capri.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you can choose an alternative date or get a full refund.

Is transport back to my hotel included?

No, but return transfer from Sorrento port to your hotel is available as an optional service, purchased at booking or check-in.