Capri boat tour from Sorrento: Blue Grotto and 4 hours free

Morning at the Blue Grotto, afternoon on your own terms

A full-day boat tour from Sorrento to Capri combines a guided visit to the Blue Grotto with 4 hours of free time to explore Anacapri, ride the Monte Solaro chairlift, or wander Capri Town. The boat departs in the morning, returns with a scenic cruise past the Faraglioni Rocks, and includes an English-speaking skipper, snacks, soft drinks, beer, and one bottle of Prosecco per boat. Weather can affect Blue Grotto access and optional swimming. Minimum 6 passengers per tour. Private and shared options are available at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day tour to Capri island

• Set sail from Sorrento
• Cruise Tyrrhenian Sea
• Visit Blue Grotto (weather permitting)
• Enjoy 4 hours free time in Capri
• Explore Anacapri or Capri Town
• Ride Monte Solaro chairlift (optional)
• Relax on narrated island cruise
• Pass Faraglioni Rocks
• Swim in Mediterranean (optional)

The experience

You leave Sorrento by boat in the morning and head across the Tyrrhenian Sea toward Capri. The skipper navigates to the Blue Grotto first, timing the visit to catch the glowing blue waters inside the cave, though sea conditions can sometimes make entry impossible, in which case you'll circle the entrance from the water instead. Once that's done, the boat drops you on the island with 4 hours to spend as you choose.

Most people split the time between Anacapri and Capri Town. Anacapri sits higher up and quieter. The Monte Solaro chairlift runs from there and gives you views across the entire island and the coast beyond. Capri Town is the main hub: shops, cafés, the Piazzetta square where locals gather, and a few historic sites if you want to wander. You're on your own to move around. There's no guide during this stretch, and no transport is arranged, so budget time to walk or use the local funicular and bus if you want to cover both towns. Bring cash if you're planning the chairlift or any paid attractions.

When your free time ends, you rejoin the boat for a lightly narrated cruise around the island's perimeter. You'll pass the Faraglioni Rocks, the dramatic stacks of stone that rise from the water, and if the sea is calm enough, you can jump in for a swim. The boat carries snacks (potato chips, peanuts, tarallini) plus water, soft drinks, beer, and a bottle of Prosecco to share. You're back in Sorrento by late afternoon.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking skipper.
• snacks including potato chips, peanuts and tarallini.
• water, soft drinks, beer and one bottle of Prosecco per boat.
• access to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting).
• optional swim stop on the return cruise.
• lightly narrated island cruise past the Faraglioni Rocks.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared TourGuide in English · 07:30 and 07:50

Private TourGuide in English · 07:30 and 07:50For the day, you have a boat to yourself, just with your own group, which makes for a personal and memorable outing.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 07:50

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

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€ 38

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mondo Guide Srl

Is this one for you?Choose the private boat if your group wants the day to itself. Choose the shared boat if you're traveling solo or prefer to meet other travelers. Either way, the 4 hours of free time on Capri means you're not locked into a guided itinerary. You can move at your own pace, skip what doesn't interest you, and spend as long as you want in whichever town appeals to you most.

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Top questions

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.

Can I visit the Blue Grotto if the sea is rough?

The Blue Grotto visit depends on sea conditions. If waves are too high, the boat cannot enter the cave, and you'll view it from the water instead. Your skipper will make the call on the day based on the weather.

What can I do during the 4 hours of free time on Capri?

You can explore Anacapri and ride the Monte Solaro chairlift for island views, wander Capri Town's shops and historic squares, visit the Villa San Michele, or simply sit at a café. The free time is yours to structure. No guide or transport is arranged during this part of the day.

Is the boat tour private or shared with other travelers?

You choose at checkout: a private boat for your group, or a shared boat with other travelers. Both include the same skipper, stops, snacks and Prosecco.

What's included in the tour price?

The boat, skipper, snacks (chips, peanuts, tarallini), water, soft drinks, beer, and one bottle of Prosecco per boat are included. The Blue Grotto entrance fee (€18 per person), chairlift to Monte Solaro (€14), and any meals or attractions during free time are paid separately in cash on the island.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 8 hours from departure in Sorrento to return. That includes the boat ride to Capri, the Blue Grotto visit, 4 hours of free time on the island, and the return cruise.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes, if conditions allow. After the island cruise, the boat stops for an optional swim in the Mediterranean. Bring a towel or rent one on the boat for €5.