Capri Private Boat Tour from Positano, Amalfi & Praiano

Summary

Capri by boat from Amalfi Coast swim grottos Faraglioni stories

You’ll board a private boat from Positano or Amalfi and cruise across the Bay of Naples to Capri, stopping to swim beneath Faraglioni and snack on deck. A local captain shares stories as you visit grottos — including time to enter the Blue Grotto if you want. Expect laughter, good snacks, sea spray, and that feeling of never wanting to leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private boat tour to Capri Island

• Check in for boat tour
• Pass by Faraglioni rocks
• Cross over to Capri Island
• Visit Blue Grotto with entrance fee

Top questions

How long does it take by boat from Positano to Capri?

It usually takes around 1-1.5 hours depending on sea conditions and stops along the way.

Is swimming or snorkeling included on this Capri private boat tour?

Yes, there are several stops for swimming and snorkeling with equipment provided onboard.

Are snacks or drinks included during the tour?

Yes, snacks and beverages are included during your day on the boat.

Can infants or small children join this Capri boat tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on board.

Do we need to pay extra for entering the Blue Grotto?

Yes, entrance to the Blue Grotto is extra (about 15€ per person) and sometimes involves waiting up to an hour.

Is there hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests meet at designated points in Positano, Praiano or Amalfi.

Are vegetarian snacks available?

Vegetarian options are available if requested at booking time.

Can people with service animals join?

Yes, service animals are allowed on board this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes boarding at Positano, Praiano or Amalfi with all landing fees covered; use of snorkeling gear; fresh towels; snacks and drinks served onboard; plus shower facilities after your swim stops before heading back along the coast.

What’s the experience like?

We stepped barefoot onto the deck in Positano just as the morning sun started warming up the cliffs — not too hot yet, but you could already smell the salt in the air. Our captain, Antonio, was quick with a grin and handed out towels like he’d done it a thousand times (probably has). The engine hummed us away from shore and suddenly the coast got quiet behind us. I kept looking back at those pastel houses stacked up on each other — they look unreal from the water.

Crossing the Bay of Naples felt longer than I expected, but maybe that’s just because I couldn’t stop watching for dolphins (no luck, but someone swore they saw one). Antonio pointed out little coves where fishermen still mend their nets — he told us about his uncle who used to dive for sea urchins there. The wind picked up a bit and I got sprayed once or twice; didn’t even mind. We passed right under the Faraglioni rocks — everyone tried to snap a photo at once and almost dropped a phone overboard (not mine, thank god).

Capri sort of sneaks up on you — white cliffs and sudden flashes of bougainvillea above tiny beaches. We stopped for swimming near a grotto where the water looked impossibly blue. Someone brought lemon cookies and shared them around while we dried off in the sun; honestly, that taste mixed with sea air is something I still think about. Antonio offered us cold drinks and talked about Capri’s old movie stars — he does this route all summer but you can tell he still likes it.

The Blue Grotto was busy (fair warning: we waited almost an hour to get in), but floating inside with that weird glowing light was worth it. There’s this hush when you enter — everyone goes quiet for a second, except for our guide humming some old Italian tune under his breath. On the way back toward Amalfi we all just lay there half-asleep on deck, salty hair everywhere, not really wanting to talk much anymore. Sometimes that’s better than any story.