Capri private boat tour: Blue Grotto, Faraglioni & swimming

The boat has a shower, a fridge and a sundeck at the bow.

A private boat tour from Sorrento circles the island of Capri for seven to eight hours with an English-speaking captain, stopping to swim at the Green Grotto, view the Faraglioni rock formations, and visit the White Grotto and Baths of Queen Giovanna. Snorkeling equipment and bottled water are included. Entry to the Blue Grotto costs an extra €18 per person if you choose it at checkout. You customize the departure port and the route to fit your group's pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Grotto10m
2. Baths of Queen Giovanna5m
3. Green Grotto30m
4. Faraglioni10m
5. Blue Grotto15m

Capri private boat tour and island visit

• Navigate towards Capri island
• Stop at natural water spring
• Visit the White Grotto cave
• Stop at Baths of Queen Giovanna and waterfall
• Sail under second oldest Italian lighthouse
• Sail around Capri island with captain
• Stop near Green Grotto for swim
• See Faraglioni rocks and take photos
• Optional rowing boat to Blue Grotto
• Visit Capri island on foot
• Bathroom stops at various points
• Return navigation from Capri island

The experience

The boat leaves from a port you pick (Sorrento or another nearby location), and heads straight for Capri's coastline. Your English-speaking captain navigates past the Baths of Queen Giovanna, where a small waterfall drops into the sea, then sails around the island pointing out the White Grotto, the Green Grotto and the famous Faraglioni rocks, three standing formations with an arch between them that rise from the water. The boat carries comfortable seats, open deck space, a large sundeck at the bow, and a shower on board.

You'll stop to swim at the Green Grotto, where the water is clear enough to snorkel with the equipment provided. The Blue Grotto, Capri's most famous cave, sits at the end of the route. Entry requires a separate rowing boat and costs €18 per person if you want to go inside. If you skip it, you'll still see the cave from the water. A stop on the island itself gives you time to walk around before heading back to Sorrento.

The tour runs seven to eight hours, with bathroom stops at various points along the way. The boat is stocked with bottled water and soft drinks. Because the itinerary is private, you can adjust the route and timing to suit your group, whether that means lingering longer at one cove, skipping a stop, or choosing a different departure time.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and bottled water.
• soft drinks and use of the onboard shower.
• English-speaking captain for the full day.
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private boat tour of CapriUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00

CAYMAN 585Up to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 10:00Approved for 8 people, with a 115 HP engine: Cayman 585

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 dayDepartures at 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00

Book up to4h 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€ 18

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by EXPLORA CHARTER

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group wants to set the pace and choose which stops matter most. The private boat means no fixed schedule or group of strangers, and the customizable route lets you linger at the Green Grotto or skip the Blue Grotto entirely if the extra cost does not suit you.

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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 I swim during the Capri boat tour?

Yes. You stop at the Green Grotto for a swim, and snorkeling equipment is included on the boat. The water is clear and calm in the coves where you stop.

What is the Blue Grotto and how do I visit it?

The Blue Grotto is Capri's largest sea cave, famous for the electric blue light inside the water. You see it from the boat, but entering requires a separate small rowing boat, which costs €18 per person and is optional. You arrange it at checkout if you want to go in.

What are the Faraglioni rocks?

The Faraglioni are three tall rock formations that rise from the sea off Capri's coast, with an arch connecting two of them. Your captain sails around them and stops so you can photograph them from the water.

How long is the tour and when does it start?

The tour runs seven to eight hours. You choose your departure port and time when you book, so the schedule fits your day in Sorrento.

What's included on the boat?

Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, soft drinks, and use of the shower on board are included. The captain speaks English and explains the sights as you sail. The boat has a large sundeck, comfortable seating and open deck space.