Capri Private Boat Tour: Faraglioni, Blue Grotto & Swim

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Duration7h–8h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · IT +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Sail past Capri's cliffs and rock arches, then anchor in coves where you can jump straight into the sea.

A full-day private boat tour of Capri departing from Sorrento with an English-speaking captain, snorkeling equipment and lunch by the water included. The boat is yours alone for the day, so the pace and stops bend to what you want—swim at the White Grotto and Green Grotto, cruise past the Faraglioni Rocks and the Lighthouse, and spend four hours on land at Marina Piccola to eat, shop or walk. The Blue Grotto requires a separate rowboat fee; the captain will explain each stop as you go.

7h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day private boat tour of Capri

Depart from Sorrento in the morning
Stop at Baths of Queen Giovanna
See small waterfall along Sorrento Coast
Sail around Capri island with captain
Visit White Grotto cave
View Faraglioni Rocks and arch
Stop for seaside lunch at Marina Piccola
Explore Capri island on land
Swim in the sea off the boat
Visit Green Grotto
Cruise under Punta Carena lighthouse
Optional Blue Grotto rowing boat visit

The Experience

You depart in the morning from Sorrento on a private boat with a captain who speaks English, Spanish or Italian. Before reaching Capri, the boat stops at the Baths of Queen Giovanna on the Sorrento Coast and a small natural waterfall, so you get a sense of the shoreline before the main event. The captain narrates the route and points out the landmarks—the Statue of Urchin, the Jump of Tiberius, the Coral Cave, the Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte—as you cruise around the island.

The tour hits the three famous grottos: the White Grotto first (the largest of the three), then the Green Grotto, which the itinerary calls the best of them all. Both are included. The Blue Grotto is optional—you can hop into a rowboat for an extra fee per person to enter it. You'll also pass the Faraglioni Rocks, the standing rock formation with the arch that is the icon of Capri, and cruise underneath the Lighthouse of Punta Carena, the second-oldest lighthouse in Italy. Between the grottos and the landmarks, you swim off the boat in the cobalt water whenever you want, with snorkeling gear on board and a captain watching.

At Marina Piccola, the boat anchors for four hours. This is where the day splits: some people eat a seaside lunch by the water (included), others take a rowing boat to shore and walk the island on their own, and some do both. The beach towels, safety equipment, beer, water and soft drinks are all there. You choose how to spend the time, and the captain stays with the boat. When the four hours are up, you head back to Sorrento.

What’s included

Private boat and English-speaking captain for the full day.
snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
entry to the White Grotto and Green Grotto.
seaside lunch at Marina Piccola.
beer, water and soft drinks.
safety equipment and insurance throughout.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amalfi Coast Dream - Sorrento Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Choose your departure point at checkout—Sorrento, Positano or Capri itself—so the boat meets you where you are. If you're staying on the Amalfi Coast and want a full day on the water without renting a boat or joining a group, the private captain and fixed four-hour stop at Marina Piccola mean you can swim, eat and explore on your own schedule while someone else navigates the cliffs and grottos.