Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Grottoes, Faraglioni & 4 Hours Free

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Duration7h–8h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · IT +2

PickupAt your hotel

Boat to Capri from Sorrento: Grottoes and Four Hours to Wander

You board in Sorrento, cruise past White and Green Grottoes and the Faraglioni rocks with swimming stops and drinks along the way, then land at Marina Piccola for four independent hours to explore Capri's town, gardens, or chairlift views before returning to your hotel. Pickup, guide, snacks and limoncello tasting are all included.

7h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Capri boat tour and island exploration

Depart from Sorrento marina
Cruise along Amalfi Coast
Pass Punta Carena lighthouse
Visit Green Grotto if accessible
See Faraglioni rock formations
View Natural Arch on east coast
Visit White Grotto on east coast
Arrive at Marina Piccola, Capri
Enjoy 4 hours free time on Capri
Return to Sorrento by boat

The Experience

You're standing on the Sorrento waterfront wondering if you should just pick a boat at random, or if there's one worth the money. This one leaves from Marina Grande and circles the whole island before dropping you at Marina Piccola with four hours to do whatever you want — no rushing, no set itinerary for that part. The boat itself is locally run, which means the skipper and guide actually know the coast instead of reading from a script. You get the White Grotto and Green Grotto depending on the weather and sea conditions, you pass the Faraglioni rocks (the three stacks everyone photographs), the Natural Arch on the eastern side, and Punta Carena lighthouse on the southwest point. Swimming stops are built in, so you're not just looking at the water.

The day starts with pickup from your accommodation in Sorrento, then you're on the water heading south. The boat carries prosecco, snacks, one drink and unlimited water — not fancy, but it's there. Once you reach Marina Piccola, you step off with a map and four hours that are entirely yours. Some people head straight up to the Piazzetta in the town center, others take the chairlift from Anacapri to the highest point on the island, a few visit Villa San Michele if they want the history and the views. You're not herded through a museum or locked into a schedule. When the four hours are done, the boat takes you back to Sorrento, and you've had the grottoes, the rocks, the swim, and the freedom to see what actually interests you about Capri instead of what a tour operator thinks should.

Lifejackets are provided and the guide is on hand the whole time. If you're under 18, you won't be served the prosecco or limoncello, but the snacks and water are for everyone. The tour duration includes travel time, so you're looking at a full day on the water and on the island combined. Gasoline and passenger insurance are included, so there are no surprises at the end.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Sorrento, the full boat tour around Capri with visits to the White Grotto, Green Grotto, Faraglioni rocks, Natural Arch, and Punta Carena lighthouse, swimming stops, prosecco, snacks, one drink and water onboard, limoncello tasting, four hours of free time to explore Marina Piccola and the island at your own pace, lifejackets, a skipper and tour guide, and passenger insurance with gasoline covered.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by MEDITOURS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Capri's main sights by water without arranging your own boat or spending the whole day in a guided group — the four free hours let you choose whether you climb, wander, or sit with a coffee, while the boat handles the grottoes and the rocks.