Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Grottoes & Swimming

Swim in Capri's grottoes and anchor off Regina Giovanna's Roman ruins

A full-day private boat tour departing from Piano di Sorrento that circles Capri's coastline, stopping for swims at the White, Green and Coral Grottoes, the natural waterfall near Massa Lubrense, and the ruins of a Roman villa at Regina Giovanna. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, a sandwich lunch at a restaurant on the island, and four hours of free time in Capri town. You return to Sorrento at sunset. A guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French. The Blue Grotto requires an additional fee.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Capri by private boat

• Depart from Sorrento port
• Admire Roman villa ruins at Regina Giovanna
• Stop at natural waterfall near Massa Lubrense
• Swim and enjoy homemade limoncello
• View White, Green, Coral Grottos
• Optional Blue Grotto visit (extra cost)
• Lunch stop at restaurant with sandwich included
• Free time on Capri island for 4 hours
• Return to Sorrento at sunset

The experience

The boat leaves Piano di Sorrento in the morning and heads south along the Amalfi Coast toward Capri. Early stops include the remains of Pollio Felice's Roman villa at Regina Giovanna, which sits above a natural swimming pool, and a small waterfall cascading into the sea near Massa Lubrense where you can rinse off in fresh water. From there the route traces Capri's perimeter, passing the Faraglioni (three dramatic rock formations that rise from the water), and the lighthouse at Punta Carena. The villa of Curzio Malaparte appears on the cliffs above.

You stop several times to swim and snorkel. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, and between swims the crew serves homemade limoncello, soft drinks and water. The White, Green and Coral Grottoes are included in the route. The Blue Grotto is optional and costs extra per person. A sandwich lunch happens at a restaurant on the island, after which you have four hours to walk Capri town, shop or sit at a café on your own. The return journey to Sorrento happens at sunset.

The tour runs seven hours total. Your guide speaks one of four languages and travels with the boat throughout. Restrooms are on board. If you're interested in the Blue Grotto, confirm the extra fee when you book and ask whether the boat can fit it into the day's schedule.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water, beer and wine.
• soft drinks and homemade limoncello during swims.
• a sandwich lunch at a restaurant on Capri.
• four hours of free time on the island.
• restroom facilities on board.
• a guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Options for this experience

5 options

Departure from SorrentoUp to 5 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · No fixed timeDuration: 7 hours. Starting point: Porto di Sorrento, Via Marina Piccola, 35, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy. Pickup is included.

Departure from CapriUp to 6 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · No fixed timeDuration: 7 hours. Starting point: Marina Grande, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy. Pickup is included.

Departure from PositanoUp to 6 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · No fixed timeDuration: 7 hours. Starting point: Spiaggia di Positano Marina Grande, Via del Brigantino, 84017 Positano SA, Italy. Pickup is included.

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Departure from PraianoUp to 5 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · No fixed timeStarting point: 84010 Praiano, SA, Italy. Includes pickup.

Departure from AmalfiUp to 6 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · No fixed timeStarting point: Amalfi, SA, Italy. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Maredivino charter S.A.S

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to swim and snorkel at multiple stops rather than spend the day in one place, and if you prefer a private boat where the guide and schedule work around your pace. The seven-hour length and multiple swimming breaks suit swimmers and families with children. The four free hours in town let you choose whether to explore or rest.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French 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's the difference between the White, Green and Coral Grottoes on this tour?

The three grottoes are sea caves around Capri's coastline, each named for the color of the water inside them created by the way light filters through the rock and reflects off the seabed. All three are included stops where the boat anchors and you can swim. They are natural formations, not man-made attractions.

Can I visit the Blue Grotto on this tour?

The Blue Grotto is not included in the standard tour price. It requires an additional fee per person and depends on sea conditions and boat space on the day you travel. Ask about it when you book if you want to add it.

How much free time do I get in Capri town itself?

After lunch at the restaurant, you have four hours to explore Capri on your own: enough time to walk the main streets, visit shops, sit at a waterfront café or hike to viewpoints above the harbor before the boat departs for Sorrento.

What swimming stops are included, and do I need my own snorkel gear?

The tour stops several times for swimming at the grottoes, near Regina Giovanna and at the waterfall. Snorkeling equipment is provided on the boat at no extra cost, so you don't need to bring your own.

When does the boat return to Sorrento?

The tour returns to Piano di Sorrento at sunset, which means you leave Capri in late afternoon and arrive back as the light fades. The full tour lasts seven hours from departure.