Capri Coast Sailing Tour: Faraglioni, Blue Grotto & Swim
A gozzo built for comfort, stops chosen for the water itself
A three-hour private sailing tour of Capri's coast with a local expert skipper who navigates to the Faraglioni, the White and Green Grottoes, and Marina Piccola, with multiple swimming stops in clear water. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, fresh-water showers, towels and an icebox. The Blue Grotto is an optional add-on with its own entrance fee (€14 per person, paid on site). Groups range from one to six people depending on the option selected.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Sail and explore Capri coast
- Sail on a typical Capri gozzo
- Visit Faraglioni rock formations
- Optional stop at Blue Grotto
- Swim in crystalline waters
- Stop at panoramic points for photos
- Visit Green Grotto
- Visit White Grotto
- Pass Marina Piccola bay
- See westernmost point lighthouse
- Greet Gennarino the Scugnizzo statue
- Pass historic watchtowers eco-museum
- Faraglioni 15m
- Blue Grotto 40m
- Green Grotto 10m
- White Grotto 10m
- Marina Piccola 40m
- Punta Carena Lighthouse passing by
- Gennarino Scugnizzo Di Capri 10m
- Fortini Coastal Walk passing by
What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment.
- beach towels.
- fresh-water shower.
- sun awning.
- cold drinks in an icebox.
- local skipper who speaks English or Italian.
- stops at the Faraglioni, Green Grotto, White Grotto and Marina Piccola.
- multiple swimming breaks in clear water. The Blue Grotto entrance fee (€14 per person, cash only) is separate and paid on site if you choose that optional stop.
Next departure: 28 Mar 2027
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Sail the Capri coast on a private gozzo with a local skipper, swimming and snorkeling in turquoise waters near the Faraglioni and Blue Grotto.
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The experience
The gozzo, a traditional Capri fishing boat, leaves equipped with everything the day needs: snorkeling gear, sun awning, fresh-water shower, beach towels and cold drinks. Your local skipper explains the island's history and navigates the route, which centers on three things: the Faraglioni, those iconic rocky peaks rising from Marina Piccola that no visitor leaves without photographing; the Green Grotto, where the water throws green light across the rock; and the White Grotto, where the colors shift again. Between the named stops are swimming breaks in water clear enough to see the bottom.
The Blue Grotto is optional and comes with its own rhythm, when your turn arrives in the queue, a rowing boat takes you to buy entry (€14 cash, on the spot) and then into the cave itself. The wait can be long, and the tour's end time is fixed regardless, so time spent queuing does not extend the day. If you skip it, the skipper keeps moving through the other grottoes and bays. Marina Piccola, the basin where superyachts anchor, is a mandatory stop for photos. The westernmost lighthouse marks the gulf's reference point, and somewhere along the route, Gennarino the Scugnizzo (a local character said to bring luck) waves from the rocks.
The boat holds one to six people depending on which option you choose at checkout. Some options add stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) to the sailing, and others bundle wine, limoncello or Caprese cake. The tour runs three hours, and the skipper speaks English or Italian.
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 why do they matter on a Capri tour?
The Faraglioni are three rocky peaks that rise from the water off Marina Piccola and are the symbol of the island. The skipper will show you their details and they are the photo stop nobody skips on a Capri coast tour.
Can I swim during this sailing tour?
Yes, there are multiple swimming stops in crystalline water, and snorkeling equipment is provided on board along with beach towels and a fresh-water shower to rinse off afterward.
What happens if I want to visit the Blue Grotto?
The Blue Grotto is an optional stop. If you choose it, you board a rowing boat when your turn comes, pay €14 per person in cash on the spot for entry, and the boat takes you inside the cave. Waiting times can be long, and the tour's end time does not shift to make up for queue time, so plan accordingly.
What's included on the boat during the three hours?
The gozzo carries snorkeling gear, sun awning, beach towels, fresh-water shower, an icebox with cold drinks, and a local skipper who guides the route and explains the island's history in English or Italian.
How many people can book this tour?
Groups range from one to six people depending on the option you select at checkout. Some options are for one to four passengers, others for five or six, and some add stand-up paddleboarding or food and wine to the sailing.
What is Marina Piccola and why is it on the itinerary?
Marina Piccola is the most iconic bay on Capri, known as the basin where luxury yachts and superyachts from around the world anchor. It is a mandatory photo stop on the tour.
Operated by BlueSideCapri. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 14 days ago
Capri Coast Sailing Tour: Faraglioni, Blue Grotto & Swim
3h · EN · IT
from € 337.25 per group
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