Capri Boat Tour from Positano: Faraglioni & Blue Grotto

Three limestone sea caves and the Faraglioni stacks in one morning from the water

A private boat tour departing Positano explores Capri's coastline with a live English or Italian-speaking guide, visiting the Blue Grotto, White Grotto, Faraglioni rocks, and the Siren islands of Li Galli over eight hours. The boat holds a maximum of 10 people, allowing for swimming, snorkeling and photo stops at each site without the crowds of larger group tours. Drinks, snacks, towels and a skipper are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Li Galli20m
2. White Grotto5m
3. Faraglioni5m
4. Marina Piccolapassing by
5. Blue Grotto30m

Private boat tour around Capri

• Pass Punta Campanella scenic point
• Visit Li Galli islands
• Explore Grotta Bianca sea cave
• See Faraglioni rock stacks
• Pass Marina Piccola area
• Pass Faro di Punta Carena lighthouse
• Visit Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto)

The experience

The boat leaves Positano and heads toward Punta Campanella, the scenic point where the Sorrento Peninsula meets the Amalfi Coast, before crossing toward Capri's eastern shore. From there, the route passes through the natural arch in the Faraglioni (three famous rock stacks named Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo), where the water is clear enough to photograph straight down. The guide navigates to the White Grotto next, a sea cave with white limestone walls and stalactites that sits partially above water, offering a quieter experience than the more famous Blue Grotto nearby.

The Blue Grotto itself is the day's signature stop, though entry depends on sea conditions and the height of the swell at the cave's narrow entrance. When accessible, small rowboats ferry visitors inside to see the dazzling blue light caused by sunlight filtering through underwater cavities. The tour also passes Li Galli, the small private islands off the coast where Homer's Sirens were said to live, and includes time for swimming in the clear waters around these stops. The Faro di Punta Carena, Italy's second-largest lighthouse, marks the southwestern tip of Capri and offers views across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Drinks (water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco and limoncello) come aboard, along with snacks and appetizers. Towels and a life jacket for each passenger are provided. The skipper manages the boat while the guide handles the route and the stories behind each site. Eight hours means you leave in the morning and return to Positano by late afternoon, with no need to arrange separate transport to the dock.

What’s included

• Drinks including water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco and limoncello.
• snacks and appetizers.
• towels for each passenger.
• life jacket for each person.
• a skipper to operate the boat.
• a live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2h before

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Excursion Boat Sorrento

Is this one for you?Eight hours is a full morning and afternoon, so you'll return to Positano by late afternoon with time to rest or explore the town before dinner. The small group size, maximum 10 people, means you're not competing for space or photo angles at the Faraglioni or inside the caves, unlike the larger tour boats that visit the same sites.

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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 is the Blue Grotto like when you get inside?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave where sunlight passes through underwater cavities and bounces off the water, filling the entire cave with an intense blue glow. Entry is by small rowboat through a low, narrow entrance, and the experience depends on sea conditions: rough swells can make entry impossible on the day you visit.

Can you swim during the tour?

Yes, the tour includes swimming time at multiple stops around Capri and at Li Galli, where the water is clear and calm. Towels are provided on board.

How many people fit on the boat?

The boat holds a maximum of 10 people, which keeps the group small and intimate compared to larger tour boats that visit the same sites.

What are the Faraglioni?

The Faraglioni are three famous rock stacks rising from the sea near Capri, named Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo. The boat passes through the natural arch in Mezzo, making it a popular spot for photos of the rocks from the water.

What drinks and food are included?

Water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco and limoncello are available on board, along with snacks and appetizers. You bring your own lunch or eat before or after the tour.

Is the White Grotto worth visiting if I see the Blue Grotto?

The White Grotto is a separate sea cave on Capri's eastern coast, named for its striking white limestone walls and natural formations. It sits partially above water and features stalactites and crystal-clear pools, offering a quieter, more intimate experience than the Blue Grotto because fewer boats visit it.