Capri Day Trip from Positano: Boat Tour, 17 Stops & Swim

The Faraglioni rocks loom closer as the boat cuts through water so clear you see straight to the bottom

You board a shared boat from Positano with snorkeling gear and a small group, visit 17 coastal spots including the Blue Grotto and Green Grotto with entry included, swim and snorkel in calm coves, eat brunch and drink prosecco on deck, then spend four hours exploring Capri town on foot before returning to your starting point. The whole day (transport, entry fees, food, and gear) is arranged in advance, so you show up and go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Marina Grande5m
2. Blue Grotto5m
3. Green GrottoEntry included10m
4. FaraglioniEntry included30m

Full day Capri boat tour and visit

• Boat tour around Capri island
• Visit Marina Grande beach
• See Bagni di Tiberio coastline
• Explore the Blue Grotto
• Visit Dolce and Gabbana villa cove
• Enter Grotta Iannarella Heart Cave
• Explore calm waters cove
• View Punta Carena lighthouse
• Visit Saints Grotto cave
• Swim in Green Grotto cave
• Relax and aperitivo at Punta Ventroso
• See Mermaid's Rock
• Explore Grotta dei Marinai cave
• Observe Faraglioni rock formations
• View Malaparte Villa
• Visit White Grotto cave
• See Red Grotto cave
• View cliff near Villa Jovis
• See Scugnizzo statue
• Disembark for 4 hours free time
• Return to Positano departure point

The experience

The boat leaves Positano's private dock early, and within minutes you're past the pastel cliffs and into open water. This isn't a crowded ferry. It's a shared tour with a maximum of 12 people, which means you're not jostling for space or waiting for someone else's photo. The skipper knows the route by heart: 17 stops around Capri, each one a grotto, cove, or rock formation with its own story. You'll see the Faraglioni first (those four stacked rock formations that show up in every postcard), but the real draw is what comes after: the Blue Grotto, where sunlight bounces off the water and turns everything electric blue. The Green Grotto follows, its limestone walls glowing emerald. Between stops, you're swimming or snorkeling in water so clear it feels unreal, with fins and masks provided.

Around midday, the boat anchors near Punta Ventroso for a proper break. This is when the aperitif comes out: prosecco, limoncello, mixed appetizers, and a brunch with local specialties. You're eating and drinking on deck with the Tyrrhenian Sea in front of you, and it's the kind of moment that justifies the whole trip. The crew handles everything: towels, charging stations for phones, a hot shower if you want to rinse off the salt. After an hour or so of this, you head into Capri town itself for about four hours of free time. Most people take the funicular up to the piazza, wander the boutiques, grab a Caprese salad at a restaurant tucked into a side street, or hike down to the Blue Grotto if you want to see it from the land side. The boat gives you a brochure with options, so you're not guessing where to go.

What makes this different from the standard Capri day trip is that you're not fighting crowds at a ticket booth or waiting in a queue for the grotto entrance. The boat does that work for you. You see the Sailors' Cave, the White Grotto, the Red Grotto, the Heart Cave carved into the rock, and a dozen other spots that most tourists never reach because they're stuck on the main island. The Punta Carena lighthouse (the second most powerful in Italy, lit since 1867) sits quiet and golden in the afternoon light. By the time you're heading back to Positano, you've covered more of Capri's coastline than most people see in a week, and you haven't had to arrange a single transfer or buy a single ticket separately.

What’s included

Your day includes assisted pickup and drop-off from Positano's private dock, all boat fuel and port charges, a live guide, entry to the Blue Grotto and all 17 coastal stops, snorkeling gear (masks, fins), beach towels, a brunch with local specialties, an aperitif with prosecco and limoncello, beer, water, and soft drinks, bathroom and shower access on board, changing cabins, sunshade awning, and approximately 4 hours of free time to explore Capri town. Device charging stations are available, and the boat accommodates a maximum of 12 people.

Information

Lasts 7h–8h, from € 279 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 123 private ›

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sail & Fun

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Capri's full coastline (grottos, rock formations, hidden coves) without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself. The boat handles the logistics and the stops, which is what lets you spend half the day swimming and half exploring the island on foot.

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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.

How long is the full tour?

The total duration includes travel time from Positano and back, plus roughly 4 hours on the island itself. The boat is on the water for most of the day.

Is the Blue Grotto entry included?

Yes. Entry to the Blue Grotto and all other grottos visited is included in the tour price. You don't pay extra at each stop.

What's included in the brunch and aperitif?

Mixed appetizers, local specialties, prosecco, limoncello, beer, water, and soft drinks. It's served on deck during the midday break.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Masks, fins, and snorkeling gear are provided. Beach towels are also included.

How many people are on the boat?

It's a shared tour with a maximum of 12 people per departure.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Bad weather can affect the experience. If the tour is cancelled, you can reschedule to a different date or receive a full refund.

Is there time to visit the Blue Grotto from the island side?

Yes. During your 4 hours on Capri, you can hike down to the Blue Grotto entrance on land if you want to see it from a different angle, though entry by boat is already included.

Are there bathroom facilities on the boat?

Yes. The boat has a bathroom, changing cabins, a hot shower, and a sunshade awning.

Can I charge my phone on the boat?

Yes. Device charging stations are available on board.

What's the minimum age for drinking?

The minimum drinking age is 18. Prosecco and limoncello are served during the aperitif.