Capri boat tour from Positano: Private cruise with grottoes

Capri's grottoes and Faraglioni from the water, then time on land in two towns

A private boat tour departing from Positano that cruises the Capri coastline to view the Faraglioni rock formations and the Blue, Green and White Grottoes, then gives you free time to explore Capri on foot before heading to Amalfi for more independent wandering. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, drinks, towels and WiFi. A live guide speaks English or Italian. Duration is eight hours.

The experience

The boat leaves the Positano pier and heads toward Capri, where the tour centers on the island's most recognizable features: the Faraglioni, three limestone stacks that rise from the water, and a sequence of sea caves (the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto and White Grotto) each colored by the way light filters through the water and rock. You'll see these from the boat, and snorkeling equipment is on board if you want to enter the water. The cabin has a toilet and small kitchen, and the boat is outfitted with life jackets for adults and children.

Once you reach Capri, you step ashore for free time to explore the island at your own pace: the town, Marina Piccola, or any corner you choose. Later, the boat takes you to Amalfi, where again you have free time to visit the Cathedral and the Paper Museum or simply walk the waterfront. Soft drinks, beer, wine and prosecco are included. Snacks (chips, peanuts, dried fruit, taralli) are on board. WiFi runs throughout the day.

The boat you travel on depends on which option you choose at checkout (Don Paolo, Elisa, Me and You, New Life, or one of three Allure 38 vessels), so the size and layout vary. If you board in Capri rather than Positano, that's an additional cost at checkout. A shuttle service waits at the pier if traffic delays you.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• soft drinks, beer, white wine and prosecco.
• bottled water.
• snacks including chips, peanuts, dried fruit and taralli.
• towels.
• WiFi on board.
• a restroom.
• life jackets for adults and children.
• and a live guide in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

8 options

Aquamarine 9.50Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Aquamarine 9.50

ElisaGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Sorrento 32 by Fratelli Aprea: 9.60 m, 32 knots

Don PaoloGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Sorrento 36 by Fratelli Aprea: 10.90 m, reaching 30 knots

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Allure 38 (1)Guide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Italyure: 11.65 m, 35 knots

Allure 38 (3)Guide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Italyure: 11.65 m, 35 knots

Allure 38 (2)Guide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Italyure: 11.65 m, 35 knots

Me and YouGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Mig 45 HT by Marine: 13.75 m, 34 knots

New LifeGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Predator 60, Sunseeker: 18.28 m long, top speed 35 knots

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by LUXURY BOATS POSITANO

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see Capri's most famous rock formations and sea caves from the water without the crowds of a large group boat, and if you value free time to explore Capri and Amalfi on your own rather than a fully guided itinerary. The boat size varies by option, so pick the vessel that suits your group.

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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 are the Faraglioni and can I swim near them?

The Faraglioni are three tall rock formations that jut from the sea off Capri's coast and are among the island's most photographed sights. You'll see them from the boat, and snorkeling equipment is available if you want to enter the water in that area.

Do I get to go inside the Blue Grotto?

The tour passes the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto and White Grotto by boat so you can see them from the water. Entry into the grottoes themselves is not part of this tour.

How much free time do I have in Capri and Amalfi?

The itinerary gives you free time on land in both places, though the exact duration depends on the boat's schedule and the number of stops. You decide how to spend it: exploring the towns, visiting sites like the Amalfi Cathedral or Paper Museum, or simply resting at a café.

What drinks and food are included?

Soft drinks, bottled water, beer, white wine and prosecco are included. Snacks on board are chips, peanuts, dried fruit and taralli. Lunch is not included. Restaurants are available in Capri and Amalfi if you want a meal.

Is there a guide on the boat?

A live guide speaks English or Italian throughout the tour and can answer questions about the sites and the coastline.

What if I'm traveling with young children?

Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and small children can ride on an adult's lap. The boat has a cabin and toilet, and life jackets are provided for all ages.