Capri Island Boat Tour from Naples: Grottoes & 4-Hour Island Stop

What happens when you spend a full day on the water around Capri instead of rushing through it?

You're picked up in Naples and driven to a small boat that circles Capri's coastline, stopping at three grottoes and passing the Faraglioni rocks and a clifftop villa. After 3 to 4 hours exploring the island on your own, you return to the boat for limoncello and the ride back to Naples. Lunch and all drinks are included. The whole day takes about 11 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Grotto10m
2. Green Grotto10m
3. Natural Archpass by
4. Faraglionipass by
5. Piazzetta di Capri4h

Capri Island boat tour and exploration

• Pick-up at Star Hotel Terminus
• Transfer to Piano di Sorrento port
• Boat tour around Capri island
• Admire White Grotto and Marvellous Grotto
• Stop to see Green Grotto
• View Natural Arch from boat
• Admire Villa Curzio Malaparte
• See Faraglioni rocks
• View Lighthouse of Punta Carena
• Stop 3-5 hours to explore Capri
• Depart Capri to Sorrento with limoncello tasting
• Return to port and transfer to hotel

The experience

You get picked up at 8:45am from Star Hotel Terminus in central Naples and driven 45 minutes to Piano di Sorrento, where a boat with just 12 other people is waiting. The boat itself is built for this route: a Sorrento-style vessel that sits low enough to slip into the grottoes but stable enough that you're not gripping the rails the whole time. From there, the tour circles the island, and you see the White Grotto first, then the Green Grotto, where the light comes through the water in a way that makes the whole cave glow. Your skipper speaks English and knows where to slow down so you can actually look, not just tick off a list.

The Faraglioni rocks come next. Those three stacks of stone that rise straight out of the water and look like they shouldn't be real. You pass Villa Curzio Malaparte, which sits on a cliff like someone dared to build it there, and the Natural Arch, which is smaller than you'd think but somehow more interesting because of it. The Lighthouse of Punta Carena marks the southern point, and by then you've been on the water for a couple of hours and you're ready to actually step onto the island. That's when the boat pulls into Capri town and you have 3 to 4 hours to yourself: long enough to walk up to the Piazzetta, grab a coffee, wander the narrow streets, or just sit and watch the boats come and go. It's not rushed.

Lunch happens on the boat before you leave for Capri: a Caprese sandwich (fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil), snacks, and drinks that include wine, Prosecco, beer, water and soft drinks. At the end of the day, when you're heading back to Sorrento, there's a limoncello tasting and a homemade sweet treat. The whole thing (pickup from Naples, the boat, the food, the transfer back) wraps up around 7:30 or 8pm. If you're staying in Naples and have a full day free, this is how you spend it without renting a car or figuring out ferry schedules yourself.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup at 8:45am from Star Hotel Terminus in Naples, transfer by minivan to Piano di Sorrento port, the boat tour around Capri with visits to the White Grotto, Green Grotto, and Natural Arch plus views of the Faraglioni rocks, Villa Curzio Malaparte and Punta Carena Lighthouse, 3 to 4 hours of free time to explore Capri town and the Piazzetta, a Caprese sandwich with fresh mozzarella and tomato, snacks, soft drinks, wine, Prosecco, beer and limoncello, a homemade sweet treat, and return transfer to Naples around 7:30–8:00pm. An English-speaking skipper leads the boat tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, Spanish or Italian08:45

Guide in English or Italian08:45

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45Last departure this season: 15 Nov

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AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The driver will pick you up at 8.45am outside the Star Hotel Terminus, in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy. The driver will call you by your name.”

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

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Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Naples for a day and want to see Capri without arranging your own transport or ferry tickets: the pickup, the boat and the timing are all handled, which is what makes a full island visit fit into one day.

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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 9 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 24 h before the start.

What's included in the tour?

Transfer from Naples to Piano di Sorrento port, the boat tour around Capri, a Caprese sandwich and snacks, soft drinks, wine, Prosecco, beer and limoncello, a homemade sweet treat, and return transfer to Naples.

How many people are on the boat?

Maximum 12 to 14 passengers per boat.

How long do you spend on the island itself?

3 to 4 hours. You can explore at your own pace: visit the Piazzetta, walk around town, or relax by the water.

Is the Blue Grotto included?

No. The standard tour includes the White Grotto, Green Grotto and Natural Arch. The Blue Grotto is available only with the "Blue Grotto" option, and entry costs €19 per person, paid on site.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is at 8:45am from Star Hotel Terminus in Naples. Return to the same location is around 7:30–8:00pm.

Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers?

No. The return to Naples is scheduled for 7:30–8:00pm, which does not work with cruise ship departure times.

What happens 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 receive a full refund.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.