Capri Private Boat Tour: Faraglioni, Blue Grotto & Swim

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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Baths of Queen Giovanna10m
2. White Grotto1h
3. Faraglioni30m
4. Marina Piccola3h
5. Green Grotto1h
6. Blue Grotto1h

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.

Options for this experience

3 options

Departure from SorrentoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 20 Mar 2027

Departure from CapriGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 20 Mar 2027Departs from Marina Piccola, Capri

Departure from PositanoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 20 Mar 2027Departure from Positano

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

Before you book

Lasts 7h–8h, from € 750 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 20 Mar 2027

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€ 118

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with 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.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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.

What's included in the Capri private boat tour from Sorrento?

The tour includes the English-speaking captain, snorkeling equipment, beach towels, safety gear, beer, water and soft drinks, fuel, insurance, and a seaside lunch at Marina Piccola. The Blue Grotto requires an optional rowboat fee. The captain will tell you the cost when you're near it.

How long is the full-day tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs seven to eight hours total and departs in the morning from Sorrento. You spend four of those hours anchored at Marina Piccola, where you can eat, explore or swim.

Can I swim during the Capri boat tour?

Yes. You can swim off the boat at the grottos and coves throughout the day whenever you want. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the captain watches from the boat.

What are the Faraglioni Rocks and will I see them up close?

The Faraglioni are three standing rock formations off the coast of Capri with a natural arch through the largest one. They're the most photographed landmark on the island. The boat cruises past them so you see the arch and the rocks from the water.

Is the Blue Grotto included, or do I have to pay extra?

The Blue Grotto is optional. You can choose to take a rowboat into it for an additional fee per person, or skip it and spend more time at the other grottos and Marina Piccola.

What happens during the four-hour stop at Marina Piccola?

Marina Piccola is a bay on Capri where the boat anchors. You can eat the included seaside lunch by the water, take a rowing boat to shore and walk around the island, shop, or stay on the boat and swim. The time is yours to arrange.