Capri Blue Grotto Tour from Sorrento: Snorkel Sea Caves

Eight hours on the water, four sea caves and time to snorkel where the Faraglioni meet the sea

A private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri lasting eight hours, with a skipper guiding you past the Faraglioni, into the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto and White Grotto, and to Marina Piccola for snorkeling. The tour includes lunch at a local restaurant, snorkeling equipment, prosecco, beer and soft drinks, plus beach towels and Wi-Fi aboard. You choose whether to add the Blue Grotto ticket and Capri docking fee at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Baths of Queen Giovanna15m · entry included
2. Faraglioni1h
3. Green Grotto1h
4. Marina Piccola2h
5. Blue Grotto30m
6. White Grotto1h · entry included

Boat tour and island exploration

• Sail along Sorrento coast
• Stop at Baths of Queen Giovanna
• View private villa by the sea
• Cross the Faraglioni rocks
• Admire the Green Grotto
• Stop at Marina Piccola for snorkeling
• Sail past Punta Carena Lighthouse
• Visit the Blue Grotto
• Admire the White Grotto
• Lunch at typical Capri restaurant
• Relax and enjoy Capri coast panorama

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento and sails along the coast, passing the Baths of Queen Giovanna (a natural swimming pool ringed by Roman ruins and dramatic cliffs) before crossing to Capri. Once there, the skipper takes you around the island to the Faraglioni, three imposing rocks that rise from the sea and mark Capri's most recognizable landmark. You'll pass the Green Grotto and White Grotto, named for the colors of the rock and water inside them, then stop at the Blue Grotto itself. The route also passes Punta Carena Lighthouse, the second most powerful in Italy.

Lunch happens at a typical island restaurant where you taste local flavors. After eating, the skipper takes you to Marina Piccola, where snorkeling equipment is ready and the water is clear enough to see the seabed. You swim and dive in front of the Faraglioni, then have time to relax aboard the boat while the skipper points out the Capri coastline. Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and snacks are served throughout the day, along with bottled water and beach towels.

The tour runs with a live guide who speaks English or Italian. Two purchase options exist: the standard Capri tour, or the Capri and Blue Grotto private tour. If you want to enter the Blue Grotto itself, that ticket costs 18 euros per person and is optional at checkout. The boat docking fee in Capri is 100 euros if you choose to dock on the island. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult's lap. Service animals are allowed.

What’s included

• A live skipper who speaks English or Italian.
• snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
• lunch at a local Capri restaurant.
• prosecco, beer, soft drinks and bottled water.
• snacks.
• Wi-Fi and an onboard toilet.

Options for this experience

2 options

Capri TourGuide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Apr 2027The tour lasts 7 hours. Drinks served include water, soft drinks, Prosecco, Limoncello, snacks and seasonal fruit. Capri itinerary: Sorrento, Regina Giovanna, White Grotto, Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, Green Grotto, Blue Grotto, Marina Grande, Gozzo Sorrentino.

Private tour of Capri and the Blue Grotto, departing from SorrentoGuide in English or Italian · Available from 20 Apr 2027

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Apr 2027

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by O' Sole Mio Charter - Boat Tour

Is this one for you?A private boat means your group sets the pace and the skipper responds to where you want to linger: longer at Marina Piccola if the snorkeling is good, or more time at the grottoes if the light is right. If you want to enter the Blue Grotto itself rather than view it from the water, add the 18-euro ticket per person at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 are the Faraglioni and where do I see them on this tour?

The Faraglioni are three massive rock formations that rise from the sea and are the symbol of Capri. The boat sails directly past them, and you'll snorkel in the water in front of them at Marina Piccola later in the day.

Do I get to go inside the Blue Grotto, or just sail past it?

You sail past the Blue Grotto as part of the standard route. Entering the cave itself requires a separate ticket of 18 euros per person, which you can add when you book.

What's included for swimming and snorkeling?

Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the skipper takes you to Marina Piccola, where the water is clear and the seabed is visible. You swim and snorkel in front of the Faraglioni, and beach towels are on board.

What do I eat, and are drinks included?

Lunch is at a typical local restaurant on the island. Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and snacks are served throughout the day, plus bottled water. Alcoholic drinks are only served to travelers 21 and older. Younger travelers receive soft drinks instead.