Capri boat tour from Sorrento: 6 hours on the island

Six hours loose on Capri, then a boat ride around it

A shared boat tour from Sorrento to Capri includes round-trip transport, hotel pickup, and 6 hours to explore the island on your own before boarding again for a guided cruise around the coastline. The boat departs Nerano at 9:15am and returns at 5:15pm. A live guide narrates the return journey in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two other languages, pointing out the Green Grotto, Punta Carena lighthouse, the Natural Arch and other rock formations as the boat passes them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Capri island visit and sea tour

• Depart from Sorrento by boat
• Arrive at Capri island
• Enjoy 6 hours free time on Capri
• Board boat for island sea tour
• Admire Green Grotto and lighthouse
• See Faraglioni Rocks and Natural Arch
• Return to port at 17:15

The experience

The boat leaves Nerano at 9:15am after hotel pickup from the Sorrento area (starting as early as 7:30am depending on where you're staying). The crossing to Capri takes about 45 minutes. Once you land, the island is yours for 6 hours: walk the town, sit at a café, swim, shop, or hike the paths inland. There's no itinerary to follow and no guide shepherding the group. You move at your own pace and rejoin the boat when the afternoon departure time arrives.

At 3:45pm, everyone boards for the return leg. A guide on deck narrates the sail back to Nerano, pointing out the Green Grotto carved into the cliffs, the white lighthouse standing on Punta Carena, the three Faraglioni rocks rising from the water, and the Natural Arch framing the sea beyond. The boat also passes the White Cave before pulling back into port at 5:15pm. The whole day runs 8 hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Round-trip boat transport from Nerano to Capri.
• hotel pickup from the Sorrento area starting at 7:30am.
• all taxes, fees and fuel surcharge.
• a live guide on the return cruise around the island who speaks multiple languages.
• approximately 6 hours of free time to explore Capri on your own.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 09:15Last departure this season: 2 Nov

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AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 195

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Audio guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cooperativa S.Antonio

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two other languages, so you can follow the boat commentary on the way back without needing to speak Italian. The 6 free hours on the island mean you set your own rhythm (no group schedule, no fixed stops), which suits anyone who wants to wander, eat, or rest without being herded along.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 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.

How long do I actually have to walk around Capri?

You have approximately 6 hours on the island after the boat lands, from around 10:30am until 3:45pm when you board again for the return cruise.

What's included in the tour price?

Round-trip boat transport from Nerano to Capri, hotel pickup from the Sorrento area, all taxes and fuel charges, and a guide on the return cruise around the island are included. Food and drinks are not.

What time does the boat leave and when do I need to be picked up?

The boat departs Nerano at 9:15am. Hotel pickups start at 7:30am depending on your location in the Sorrento area, so you'll know your exact pickup time when you book.

What are the Green Grotto and Natural Arch?

The Green Grotto is a sea cave carved into Capri's cliffs, named for the way light reflects off the water inside it. The Natural Arch is a rock formation that juts out from the island and frames the sea beyond. You'll see both from the boat on the return journey.