Capri boat tour from Naples: swim, caves & island time

You sail past three sea caves and through the Arch of Love before the island is yours to wander.

A small-group boat tour from Naples to Capri includes a coastal cruise past the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, White Grotto and the Faraglioni rocks, a swim stop at Marina Piccola with aperitif and snacks on board, then free time to explore Anacapri, Capri town and the Gardens of Augustus. The tour runs 9 hours and requires a minimum of 6 participants; a guide in English, Spanish or Italian leads the boat portion, and you arrange your own island exploration afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour and island exploration

• Meet at Naples cruise port
• Board boat to Capri island
• Cruise past Blue Grotto and sea caves
• View Faraglioni rocks and Arch of Love
• Swim at Marina Piccola
• Enjoy aperitif and snacks on board
• Free time to explore Capri island
• Visit Anacapri and ride chairlift to Monte Solaro
• Explore Capri town and Piazzetta
• Stroll Gardens of Augustus

The Experience

The boat leaves Naples steps from the cruise port and heads straight for Capri's coast. You'll pass the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto and White Grotto from the water — external views for photos, since entry to the Blue Grotto carries long waits the tour skips. The Faraglioni rocks rise ahead, and you sail through the Arch of Love between them before reaching Marina Piccola, where you swim in clear water and relax on board with an aperitif and snacks while the boat holds steady.

Once on the island, the guide offers tips and then you're free to move on your own time. Most people head to Anacapri for the chairlift up Monte Solaro — the views stretch across the whole island and the Tyrrhenian Sea beyond. Others walk straight to Capri town to sit in the Piazzetta with coffee, or spend an hour in the Gardens of Augustus, which overlook the Faraglioni from above. There's no schedule to follow and no group to keep pace with; you choose what matters and how long to stay.

The tour runs about 9 hours total and depends on sea conditions — rough water can shorten the boat time or shift the stops around. You'll need moderate fitness to board and swim; bring a towel (one is provided) and wear something you don't mind getting wet. The minimum group size is 6 people, so the boat stays small and the pace stays manageable.

What’s included

• Boat tour with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• swim stop at Marina Piccola.
• aperitif and snacks on board.
• beach towel.
• free time to explore Anacapri, Capri town and the Gardens of Augustus at your own pace.

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Worldtours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the boat experience and the island stops without a guide narrating every street corner — the small group keeps the boat intimate, and the free time afterward means you see what matters to you instead of what fits a schedule.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the Blue Grotto and the other caves on this tour?

The Blue Grotto is the most famous, but entry involves a long queue and isn't included in the tour price. You see it from the boat for photos. The Green Grotto and White Grotto are also viewed from the water — the White Grotto has stark white stone and turquoise water, and the Green Grotto sits in Capri's coastal cave system. All three are stops on the same boat route.

Do I have to stay with the group once we land on the island?

No. After the boat tour ends and the guide gives you tips, you explore Capri on your own schedule. You can take the chairlift to Monte Solaro, visit the Piazzetta in town, walk through the Gardens of Augustus, or just wander — the guide won't be leading a group tour of the island itself.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring food?

Lunch is not included. The tour provides an aperitif and snacks on the boat during the swim stop, but you'll eat on the island. Capri town and Anacapri both have cafes and restaurants, and the Piazzetta is the main gathering spot for coffee and a meal.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If the sea is too rough, the operator will offer you an alternative date or a full refund. The exact timing of the boat portion can also shift depending on wind and waves on the day.

How do I get to the meeting point from my hotel?

You arrange your own transport to the meeting point in Naples, which is steps from the cruise port. Hotel pickup is not included. Once the boat tour ends on Capri, you also arrange your own way back to Naples — most people take the ferry, which runs regularly.