Capri Private Boat Tour: Blue Grotto, Faraglioni & 4 Hours Ashore

Boat tour that gives you the grottoes and the island itself

A private boat tour of Capri with a live English or Italian-speaking guide, visiting the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, Faraglioni rocks and smaller sea caves, then dropping you in town for 4 hours to explore on your own. The boat is yours alone, equipped with a private bathroom, changing cabins and hot shower. Snorkeling gear, an aperitif with local appetizers and drinks including prosecco and limoncello are included, as are beach towels and hotel pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Marina Grande5m
2. Blue Grotto5m
3. Green Grotto10m · entry included
4. Marina Piccola5m
5. Faraglioni30m · entry included

Capri boat tour and city visit

• Depart from Positano by private boat
• Visit Marina Grande beach
• See Bagni di Tiberio coastline
• Explore the Blue Grotto
• Visit Grotta Iannarella (Heart Cave)
• Enter a calm natural cove
• View Punta Carena lighthouse
• Discover the Saints Grotto
• Swim in the Green Grotto
• Relax and aperitif at Punta Ventroso
• Pass Mermaid's Rock
• Explore Grotta dei Marinai (Sailors' Cave)
• Observe the Faraglioni rock formations
• View Malaparte Villa
• Visit the White Grotto
• See the Red Grotto
• View Villa Jovis cliff
• See the Scugnizzo statue
• Disembark for 4 hours free time in Capri city

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel and driven to the private dock, where your luxury boat and captain are waiting. The boat is yours for the day: no shared seating, no schedule set by other groups. Your live guide speaks English or Italian and knows the hidden corners of the island: the grottoes most tour boats miss, the stories behind the Faraglioni rocks, the Roman history of Bagni di Tiberio where emperors once bathed. The boat carries snorkeling masks and fins, so you can drop into the water whenever the captain finds a calm spot.

The route moves through the sea caves in sequence. You'll enter the Blue Grotto through its narrow, low entrance and float in the iridescent blue light. The Green Grotto glows with emerald water and stalactites shaped like praying saints. You'll pass the Red Grotto and White Grotto, cross the Mermaid's Rock from Homer's Odyssey, and stop at the Faraglioni: the four famous rock formations that define Capri's silhouette. At Punta Ventroso, the boat anchors and you swim, sunbathe and eat: an aperitif arrives with mixed appetizers, brunch featuring local specialties, and drinks. Water, beer, prosecco, limoncello, spritz. The captain can point the boat toward Malaparte Villa or the Punta Carena lighthouse if conditions allow.

After roughly 4 hours on the water, you disembark in the town of Capri with about 4 hours free time. You can take the funicular up to the center to shop in the boutiques, eat lunch, or walk to the Blue Grotto by land and visit it again. The boat provides a brochure to help you choose. When you're ready, the captain picks you up and returns you to your hotel. The total time from pickup to drop-off is 7 to 8 hours. External factors like weather or sea conditions may extend it slightly.

What’s included

• Snorkeling masks and fins.
• beach towels.
• aperitif with mixed appetizers and local brunch.
• water, beer, prosecco, limoncello and spritz.
• private bathroom, changing cabins and hot shower on board.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• skipper, fuel and port charges.
• hotel pickup and drop-off by private dock.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sail & Fun

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the famous grottoes and the Faraglioni rocks but also want time to wander the town. The 4 hours ashore lets you shop, eat or explore on your own terms, rather than staying on the boat all day. The private boat means your group sets the pace and the captain adjusts stops to the sea conditions and your interests.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I swim and snorkel during the boat tour of Capri?

Yes. The boat carries snorkeling masks and fins, and the captain stops in calm water for swimming breaks. You can snorkel in the grottoes and at open-water stops like Punta Ventroso, where the shore is just a few meters away.

What is the Blue Grotto like when you enter it by boat?

The Blue Grotto has a low, narrow entrance that opens into an underground chamber flooded with iridescent blue light. Sunlight filters through the water from outside, creating reflections and a play of light and shadow on the limestone walls. The ancient Romans considered it sacred. Today it remains one of Capri's most visited natural wonders.

How much time do I get to explore the town of Capri on my own?

You have about 4 hours on land in the town of Capri. You can reach the center by funicular in a few minutes, shop, eat, or walk to the Blue Grotto by land. The boat provides a brochure with directions to help you choose your stops.

What's included in the aperitif and drinks on the boat?

The aperitif includes mixed appetizers and a brunch with local specialties. Drinks are water, soda, beer, prosecco, limoncello and spritz. Everything is included in the tour price. There are no hidden costs or extras to pay on site.

Does the boat have facilities like a bathroom and shower?

Yes. The luxury boat has a private bathroom, changing cabins and a hot shower on board. Beach towels are provided.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

Bad weather can affect the experience. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, you can reschedule to a different date or receive a full refund. The captain may also adjust the itinerary if circumstances beyond control require it, to ensure your safety and satisfaction.