Capri boat tour from Positano: Swim at Faraglioni and Blue Grotto

Seven hours on the water: swim where the Faraglioni rise, explore three sea caves, and walk Capri's harbor town

A full-day boat tour from Positano to Capri with a live guide in English or Italian, stopping to swim at the Faraglioni and Li Galli islands before entering the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto and White Grotto. You disembark in Capri town for lunch and time to visit the Piazzetta, then return to Positano. Snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks and onboard facilities are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Capri by luxury boat

• Board boat at Positano pier
• Sail near Li Galli islands
• Sail near Faraglioni of Capri
• Sail near Punta Carena lighthouse
• Visit Blue Grotto (optional entrance)
• Disembark at Capri pier
• Visit Capri and Piazzetta
• Lunch at chosen restaurant
• Return to Positano

The experience

The boat leaves Positano's pier in the morning and heads south toward the Li Galli archipelago, the mythological home of the sirens, before reaching Capri's eastern shore. You'll pass between the Faraglioni, the two limestone stacks that define the island's silhouette, and stop to swim in the coves below them. The water here is deep and clear, and the snorkeling equipment is on board if you want to use it.

The tour then moves to the sea caves: the Blue Grotto (entry is separate and costs extra), followed by the Green Grotto and White Grotto, each one named for the color the light makes underwater. You'll also pass the Punta Carena lighthouse on the island's western point. The boat carries a small cabin, a kitchen, a toilet, and a minibar stocked with soft drinks, wine, beer, prosecco, water, tea, and snacks, all included. WiFi is available on board, and towels are provided.

After the caves, you disembark at Capri's main pier and have time to walk the Piazzetta (the island's central square and social heart), and explore the waterfront on your own. Lunch is your choice from any restaurant in town. The return journey to Positano takes about two hours, and the whole day runs roughly seven hours from start to finish. The boat operator offers several vessel options at checkout, each with its own capacity and character.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• towels.
• WiFi on board.
• soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Fanta, iced tea).
• water.
• wine.
• beer.
• prosecco.
• snacks (nuts, taralli, potato chips).
• onboard restroom.
• and a live guide in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

8 options

LoveGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Acquamarina 9.50

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

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

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Allure 38 (2)Guide in English or Italian · Available from 13 Oct 2027Italyure: 11.65 m, 35 knots

Allure 38 (1)Guide in English or Italian · Available from 13 Oct 2027Italyure (1): 11.65 m, 35 knots

Allure 38 (3)Guide in English or Italian · Available from 13 Oct 2027Italyure: 11.65 m, 35 knots

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

New LifeGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Predator 60, Sunseeker: 18.28 m, 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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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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on site€ 1,362

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by LUXURY BOATS POSITANO

Is this one for you?Choose your boat at checkout (the fleet ranges from intimate vessels to larger ones), so you can match the group size and atmosphere to what suits your day. The seven-hour duration means you see multiple caves and have time in Capri town without rushing, though lunch and the Blue Grotto entry are on your own budget and schedule.

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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 and do I have to pay extra to see it?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on Capri's north coast where sunlight filters through an underwater opening and turns the water an intense blue. Entry costs approximately €17 per person and is not included in the tour price. You can choose to add it when you book or skip it and see the Green and White Grottoes instead.

Can I swim during this tour, and what if I don't know how?

Yes, the tour stops for swimming at the Faraglioni and other coves. Snorkeling equipment is provided on board. The operator notes the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

How long do we spend in Capri town itself?

You have time to disembark and explore Capri after the cave tour, including a visit to the Piazzetta and lunch at a restaurant of your choice. The exact duration depends on the boat's schedule, but it is built into the roughly seven-hour day.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Included are snorkeling equipment, towels, WiFi, soft drinks, wine, beer, prosecco, water, tea, and snacks. Lunch is not included (budget roughly €80 for two people at a mid-range restaurant). The Blue Grotto entrance fee (around €17 per person) is separate and optional. Gratuities are also not included.

What are the Li Galli islands, and do we stop there?

Li Galli is an archipelago off Capri's coast, known in mythology as the home of the sirens. The boat sails near the islands as part of the route. You can swim in the surrounding coves but do not land on the islands themselves.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the pier in Positano?

The boat departs from Positano's pier. Public transportation options are available nearby. If there is heavy traffic at the berth, the operator provides a shuttle service to reach the boat.