Capri boat tour from Amalfi Coast: Caves and Faraglioni swim

Swim at the Faraglioni, then explore Capri's grottoes from the water

A full-day boat tour departing Cetara on the Amalfi Coast, guided by a skipper, that circles Capri to visit three sea caves and the Faraglioni rock formations, includes a swim stop and time to walk around Marina Piccola village, and returns with a final swim off Positano. The boat carries snorkel gear, towels, soft drinks and an aperitif with appetizers. The Blue Grotto entry fee is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour and island visit

• Tour island by boat
• Visit White, Green, Blue Grottos
• Swim at Faraglioni
• Land at Marina Piccola beach
• Explore Capri center
• Return on board at 3:30pm
• Swim off Positano coast
• Return to Cetara at 5:30pm

The experience

Cetara, a fishing village on the Amalfi Coast, is where your boat departs at dawn for a seven-hour run to Capri. The skipper navigates the coastline and circles the island to reach the White Grotto and Green Grotto, both accessible from the water without an additional fee. The Blue Grotto, the most famous of the three, requires a separate ticket (€20–€50 per person) and a transfer to a smaller rowboat at the entrance. Between cave visits, you'll stop to swim at the Faraglioni, the three limestone stacks that rise from the sea off Capri's eastern edge.

Around midday, the boat pulls into Marina Piccola, the main beach on Capri's south side. You have time to go ashore, walk through the center of the village, and explore on your own schedule: the skipper coordinates the timing with you so nobody gets left behind. On the return journey to Cetara, there's a final swim stop off Positano, a village clinging to the cliffs above the water. The boat arrives back at Cetara at 5:30pm.

Onboard, you have snorkel gear available, beach towels, soft drinks (water, cola, Fanta), beer, prosecco, and an aperitif with fresh fruit and appetizers. The skipper speaks English and Italian, so commentary and safety briefings come in both languages. Fuel is included in the price.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear and beach towels.
• soft drinks including natural water, mineral water, cola and Fanta.
• beer and prosecco.
• aperitif with fresh fruit and appetizers.
• skipper guidance in English and Italian.
• fuel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 10 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Our Boat Rental office is located in Cetara in Via Cantone n.10, near the central beach located in Via Largo Marina, near the Gardens and the car park. A few meters from the embarkation pier”

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€ 2.50

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SEA SUN AMALFI COAST

Is this one for you?The skipper speaks English and Italian, so you'll follow the commentary and safety information in whichever language suits you. If your group mixes Italian and English speakers, both can stay oriented throughout the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 three grottoes we visit on this Capri boat tour?

The White Grotto and Green Grotto are both included in the tour and accessible directly from the boat. The Blue Grotto, the most famous, requires a separate ticket (€20–€50 per person) and a transfer to a smaller rowboat once you arrive at its entrance.

How much time do we spend on the island of Capri itself?

After the boat reaches Marina Piccola, you have time to land and walk around the village center. The exact duration depends on how you organize it with the skipper, but the boat departs Marina Piccola at 3:30pm to begin the return journey.

Is snorkeling gear included, and can we swim during the tour?

Snorkel gear and beach towels are included. You'll have a dedicated swim stop at the Faraglioni rocks, and another swim stop off Positano on the way back to Cetara.

What food and drinks are provided on the boat?

The tour includes soft drinks (natural water, mineral water, cola, Fanta), beer, prosecco, and an aperitif with fresh fruit and appetizers. Lunch is not included.

What time does the boat leave Cetara and when do we return?

The boat departs Cetara in the morning and returns at 5:30pm, for a full day of about seven to eight hours on the water.