Capri Private Boat Tour: Faraglioni & Sea Caves, 2h

A traditional gozzo boat reaches the sea caves and limestone grottoes the land tours cannot.

A two-hour private boat tour of Capri aboard a traditional gozzo with a local skipper, visiting the Faraglioni, White Grotto, Green Grotto, Marina Piccola and hidden sea caves inaccessible by land. The boat carries a small group with sun loungers, beach towels and soft drinks included. The skipper speaks English or Italian and shares the island's history as you travel. The Blue Grotto passes by but entry is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Capri boat tour highlights

• Admire the coasts of Capri
• Pass by the White Grotto
• See modern red architecture on rock
• View the Faraglioni rocks
• Explore Marina Piccola bay
• Pass by the Green Grotto
• See the lighthouse on rocks
• Pass by the Blue Grotto

The experience

The tour departs from Capri's waterfront and heads out along the island's coastline in a traditional wooden gozzo. The kind of boat locals have used here for generations. Your skipper navigates to the White Grotto first, where limestone formations and white stalactites hang from the cave ceiling, then continues to the Faraglioni, the three massive rock formations that rise from the sea and define Capri's silhouette. The boat passes Marina Piccola, a bay that overlooks the Faraglioni, and reaches the Green Grotto, where the water's reflection gives the rocks an emerald tint.

The route also takes in smaller sea caves and bays accessible only by water, along with views of a red-painted lighthouse perched on the rocks. Throughout the two hours, you have sun loungers to settle into, beach towels on hand, and cold drinks to refresh yourself. The skipper shares stories of the island's history and points out details most land-based visitors miss. The Blue Grotto, Capri's most famous cave, comes into view, though entry requires a separate ticket and a transfer to a smaller rowboat.

This is a private tour, so the boat carries only your group and no strangers. That means the pace is yours to set: you can linger at a favorite spot or move on whenever you choose. Families with small children are welcome. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are permitted on board.

What’s included

• Private boat and local skipper.
• sun loungers and beach towels.
• cold drinks throughout the two hours.
• access to sea caves, the Faraglioni, White Grotto, Green Grotto and Marina Piccola.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 12:30, 15:30 and 18:30

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “We welcome our customers at the Bar Corallo in Marina Grande, the port of Capri”

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by We Capri

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple, a small family or a group of friends who want to explore Capri's coastline and hidden caves without joining a larger shared boat. The private boat means you set the pace and choose where to linger, and the skipper's local knowledge fills in the history and details that make the rocks and grottoes come alive.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English 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 are the Faraglioni and why do they matter on a Capri boat tour?

The Faraglioni are three towering rock formations that rise directly from the sea and are the most recognizable symbol of Capri. The boat passes close enough to see their scale and the detail of the rocks, and they frame views of Marina Piccola, the bay below them.

Can we visit the Blue Grotto on this tour?

The boat passes the Blue Grotto so you can see it from the water, but entry into the cave requires a separate ticket and a transfer to a smaller rowboat operated by local boatmen at the grotto's entrance.

How many people can fit on the private boat?

The tour is private, meaning your group books the entire boat and no other parties join you. The exact capacity depends on your group size. Contact the operator to confirm availability for your party.

What's included in the two-hour tour?

The tour includes the boat and skipper, sun loungers on deck, beach towels, and cold drinks. Lunch is not part of the package, and entry to attractions like the Blue Grotto costs extra.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, families are welcome. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the tour, and strollers are permitted on board. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, but it suits all other fitness levels.