Capri Island Boat Tour: Faraglioni & Sea Caves

Cruise past Roman ruins and limestone sea caves where sunlight turns the water emerald and blue.

A private boat tour departing from Sorrento that circles Capri Island at your own pace, visiting the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, White Grotto and the Faraglioni rocks, with swimming stops and optional land time in the island's center. The boat carries a professional skipper and English-speaking assistant. You choose the route and timing within the seven to eight hour day. Disembarkation on Capri requires a separate docking fee paid on site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marina Grandepass by
2. Baths of Queen Giovannapass by
3. Blue Grotto1h
4. Green Grottopass by
5. Faraglioni10m
6. White Grotto2m
7. Sorrento Cruise Port30m

Private boat tour of Capri Island

• Depart from Sorrento port
• Sail along Sorrento coastline
• Pass Marina Grande village
• Pass ancient Roman villa
• Tour Capri island by boat
• Optional visit to Blue Grotto
• Pass Punta Carena Lighthouse
• Pass Green Grotto
• Stop at Faraglioni Rocks for photos
• Visit White Grotto
• Optional disembark on Capri for lunch and city visit
• Optional swim stop on request
• Return to Sorrento port

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento port and follows the coastline past Marina Grande, a village of pastel-colored houses, then passes the Baths of Queen Giovanna. The remains of a 1st century Roman seaside villa built into the cliff. As you approach Capri, the sea caves begin: the Blue Grotto (weather and sea conditions permitting), the Green Grotto carved from dolomite, the oldest sedimentary rock on the island, and the White Grotto, where stalactites and stalagmites stand out against white limestone and deep blue water. Each cave has its own light and color because of how the sun hits the water and rock.

You'll pass the Faraglioni rocks (three legendary limestone stacks rising from the sea), and stop to photograph them. Punta Carena Lighthouse, one of Italy's oldest, stands on the island's wild side above deep water. At any point, you can ask the skipper to stop for a swim in the turquoise water. The boat carries beach towels, masks and life jackets. Soft drinks, water, beer, seasonal fruit and a bottle of prosecco are on board, along with a restroom and outdoor shower.

You can request time to disembark and explore Capri's town center on foot: a docking fee applies at the port. Otherwise, the day is yours to shape: linger at a cave, swim longer, adjust the pace. The boat returns to Sorrento around 4:30 pm. Choose between a 30-foot or 38-foot boat, or depart from Positano instead if that suits your base.

What’s included

• Professional skipper and English-speaking assistant.
• beach towels, scuba masks and life jackets.
• soft drinks, water, beer and seasonal fruit.
• bottle of prosecco.
• restroom and outdoor shower on board.

Options for this experience

3 options

From Sorrento - 30 ft boatUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:15Lasts 8 hours. Drinks: includes a bottle of prosecco on board, plus soft drinks, water and beer. Round trip Sorrento/Capri: we meet at Restaurant Ruccio in Sorrento at 9:00 am, spend 6 hours in Capri and return to Sorrento around 5:00 pm. 30 ft boat: the tour runs on a comfortable 30 ft motorboat fitted with all safety equipment.

From Sorrento - 38 ft boatUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:15Lasts 8 hours. Drinks: includes a bottle of prosecco on board, plus soft drinks, water and beer. Round trip Sorrento/Capri: we meet at Restaurant Ruccio in Sorrento at 9:00 am, spend 6 hours in Capri and return to Sorrento around 5:00 pm. 38 ft boat: the tour runs on a comfortable 38 ft motorboat fitted with all safety equipment.

From Positano - 38 ft boatUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:15Lasts 8 hours. Drinks: includes a bottle of prosecco on board, plus soft drinks, water and beer. Round trip Positano/Capri: we meet at the public pier in Positano at 9:00, spend 6 hours in Capri and return to Positano around 5:00 pm. 38 ft boat: the tour is run on a comfortable 38 ft motorboat fitted with all safety equipment. Starting point: Positano Spiaggia, Italy

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:15

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 428

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MBS Blu Charter Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Book the 30-foot boat if your group is smaller and you want a more intimate pace. The 38-foot boat suits larger groups or those who prefer more deck space. If you're based in Positano, the departure from there saves the drive to Sorrento and lets you start the day on the water sooner.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish 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.

Can we stop and swim in the sea during the tour?

Yes, you can ask the skipper to stop for a swim at any time. The boat provides beach towels, scuba masks and life jackets, and the water around Capri is clear and calm enough for swimming throughout the day.

What are the sea caves like, and can we go inside them?

The Blue Grotto, Green Grotto and White Grotto are natural limestone caves where sunlight reflects off the water in shades of blue, green and emerald. The Blue Grotto visit depends on weather and sea conditions. The Green Grotto is composed of dolomite, the oldest rock on Capri, and the White Grotto features stalactites and stalagmites against white limestone walls. You view them from the boat and can enter the Blue Grotto if conditions allow.

Is there time to get off the boat and walk around Capri town?

Yes, on request the skipper can disembark you at Marina Grande in Capri's port. A docking fee (€100 for the boat plus €5 per person) is paid on site, and you have free time to explore the island center before returning to the boat.

What's included in the tour price?

Beach towels, scuba masks and life jackets; soft drinks, water, beer and seasonal fruit; a bottle of prosecco; and a professional skipper with an English-speaking assistant on board. The boat has a restroom and outdoor shower. Meals, the Blue Grotto entrance fee, and gratuities are separate.

How long is the tour, and when do we return to Sorrento?

The tour runs seven to eight hours, departing from Sorrento port and returning around 4:30 pm. The exact timing depends on which stops you choose and how long you spend at each one.

Can we book a private boat just for our group?

Yes, this is a private boat tour for your group only. You choose between a 30-foot or 38-foot boat, or can depart from Positano if preferred. The skipper and assistant work with your preferences throughout the day.