Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Grottos & Faraglioni

The Faraglioni rocks and two sea caves in one morning, then the afternoon is yours on the island.

A 7-hour boat tour from Sorrento circles Capri, stopping at the White Grotto and Green Grotto, passing the Faraglioni rocks and Natural Arch, and anchoring for a swim. You get 3 to 3.5 hours of free time to walk Capri's town center at your own pace. The boat holds a maximum of 12 people and includes a professional skipper, onboard restroom, soft drinks and water, and snorkeling mask.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sorrento Cruise Port15m · entry included
2. Baths of Queen Giovannapassing by
3. Blue Grottopassing by
4. Green Grottopassing by
5. Marina Piccolapassing by
6. Faraglionipassing by
7. Natural Arch30m · entry included
8. White Grottopassing by

Boat tour and free time in Capri

• Meet at Port of Sorrento
• Begin boat tour around Capri
• Pass Baths of Queen Joan
• Pass Marina di Puolo
• Pass Villa Jovis
• Pass Blue Grotto entrance
• Pass lighthouse overlooking Mediterranean
• Pass Green Grotto
• Pass Marina Piccola
• Pass Faraglioni rocks
• Swim stop at Natural Arch
• Pass White Grotto
• Free time to explore Capri town
• Relaxing cruise back to Sorrento

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento at 8:45 AM from the port in front of Bar Ruccio, where your skipper Roberta will meet you and escort everyone aboard. From there you sail past the Baths of Queen Giovanna (the ruins of a 1st-century Roman villa where the Queen herself once bathed), and along the Lubrense coast toward Capri. The route takes you by Villa Jovis, the clifftop residence of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, visible from the water below.

Once you reach Capri, you'll have 3 to 3.5 hours to explore the island on your own: walk the town center, eat at a seaside restaurant (the crew can recommend one), or simply sit by the water. The boat will wait. Before that free time, you stop at the Green Grotto, where the water reflects an emerald green, and you'll pass the entrance to the Blue Grotto, though the wait to enter it runs over 1.5 hours, so it's shown from the boat instead. You also pass the Natural Arch, Capri's largest sea arch, and Marina Piccola, the island's former main port.

The Faraglioni rocks (the three stacks of stone that define Capri and have starred in dozens of films) come into view during the sail. There's a swim stop where you can use the snorkeling mask, and the boat has an onboard shower to rinse off. The cabin lets you change clothes, and the restroom is available throughout the day. Soft drinks, water, and beer are served on board. You return to Sorrento in the late afternoon.

What’s included

• Professional skipper and crew.
• onboard restroom and freshwater shower.
• soft drinks, water, and beer throughout the day.
• snorkeling mask for the swim stop.
• cabin for changing clothes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 May 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (9 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 6

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 50

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by My Sorrento Holiday

Is this one for you?Small groups of up to 12 work best here. You stay close enough that the skipper can point out details like the Roman villa and the Faraglioni's film history, but large enough that the boat feels social. The 3 to 3.5 hours of free time on the island suits anyone who wants to see Capri's famous rocks and grottoes from the water without spending the whole day on a guided itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 exactly is the Green Grotto and why is it worth seeing?

The Green Grotto is one of Capri's most beautiful sea caves, named for the emerald-green reflections that light up the water inside. The boat stops here so you can see it up close from the water.

Do we actually go inside the Blue Grotto on this tour?

No. The boat passes the entrance so you can see it, but there's no scheduled stop to enter because wait times typically exceed 1.5 hours. The tour focuses on the other grottoes and the Faraglioni instead.

How much time do I have to spend in Capri town, and what can I do there?

You get 3 to 3.5 hours of free time to explore Capri's town center at your own pace. You can walk around, eat at a restaurant (the crew will suggest one by the sea), or simply relax. The boat waits for you during this time.

Is there a chance to swim during the tour?

Yes. There's a designated swim stop where you can jump in the water. Snorkeling masks are provided, and the boat has an onboard shower so you can rinse off afterward.

What's included on the boat, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes a professional skipper, onboard restroom, soft drinks, water, beer, a freshwater shower, and snorkeling mask. You'll want to bring sunscreen, a towel, and cash or card if you plan to eat at a restaurant on the island.