Capri Private Boat Tour from Sorrento: Blue Grotto & Faraglioni

You steer the day: the skipper steers the boat.

A private Motor Yacht Klase 50 tour of Capri departing from Sorrento, Positano or Naples, with a professional skipper and a maximum of 12 passengers. You choose the departure time and port, then cruise past the White Grotto and Green Grotto, swim and snorkel in open water, visit the Blue Grotto if you wish, and sail through the Faraglioni sea stacks. The itinerary is yours to shape: stop for lunch at a seaside restaurant, spend time on the island, or simply drift between the grottoes and swimming spots.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Capri island

• Depart from Sorrento, Positano, or Naples
• Meet your skipper on board
• Navigate to Capri island
• Cruise past White Grotto and Marvellous Grotto
• See Green Grotto and swim nearby
• Optional visit to Blue Grotto
• Cruise by Marina Piccola
• Admire Faraglioni sea stacks and pass through rock hole
• View Villa Malaparte from the sea
• See the lighthouse at Capri's southwestern tip
• Stop for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy snacks, fruits, and drinks on board
• Optional island visit or lunch ashore
• Relax on return trip sipping Prosecco
• Return to departure port

The experience

The Motor Yacht Klase 50 HT is yours alone for the day: no shared departures, no fixed schedule, no crowds. You pick your departure port (Sorrento, Positano, Naples or Amalfi), choose your start time, and the skipper meets you there. From that point, the route bends to what you want: the Blue Grotto's electric blue water is on the menu if you wish it; the Green Grotto and its swimming cove are a stop the skipper knows well; the Faraglioni sea stacks (three massive rocks rising from the sea) are where you cruise straight through the hole in the middle. Marina Piccola on the southern shore, the pink and white lighthouse at the southwestern tip, a modernist villa clinging to the rocks: these are all there, but none of them are locked into a time.

Swimming and snorkeling happen at spots the skipper chooses for calm water and clarity. Snorkeling gear is on board. Towels, snacks, fresh fruit and drinks (sodas, water, wine, prosecco and beer) appear as you need them. If the island itself calls, you can land and walk the Piazzetta, browse the high-end shops, or sit down for lunch at one of the restaurants accessible only by sea. The skipper will suggest the best ones and time the return to the boat. The day stretches across 7 to 8 hours, but there's no clock ticking.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you're staying in Sorrento. From Positano, Amalfi or Naples, the skipper waits for you at the port. The boat holds a maximum of 12 passengers, so even a larger group travels as one party, not split across multiple departures. On the return, Prosecco flows as you head back to your departure point.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking skipper (also available in Spanish and Italian).
• snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
• snacks and fresh fruit.
• bottled water, sodas, wine, prosecco and beer.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Sorrento accommodations.
• fuel.

Options for this experience

4 options

Departure from SorrentoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · No fixed timeSorrento departure, pickup is included

Departure from PositanoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · No fixed timePositano departure, pickup is included

Departure from NaplesGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · No fixed timeNaples departure, pickup is included

Departure from AmalfiGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · No fixed timeAmalfi departure, pickup is included

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

Before you book

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 1,655 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

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Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose your departure port when you book: Sorrento includes hotel pickup, while Positano, Amalfi and Naples require you to meet the skipper at the port. The private format means no other groups board, so the boat's pace and stops are entirely yours to decide, which suits anyone who wants to linger at a swimming spot or spend an afternoon on the island without watching the clock.

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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 is the Blue Grotto like when you visit it by boat?

The Blue Grotto is famous for the electric blue color of the water inside, created by light filtering through an underwater opening. Your skipper can take you there if you want to see it, though the stop is optional and depends on sea conditions and your preferences for the day.

Can you actually swim and snorkel, or is it just viewing from the boat?

You stop several times for swimming and snorkeling in the clearest water around the island. Snorkeling equipment is provided on board, and the skipper chooses the spots based on calm conditions and visibility that day.

What happens if you want to spend time on the island itself?

You can land on Capri and explore on foot. The Piazzetta is the main square for shopping and gelato, and plenty of restaurants line the coast. The skipper will suggest the best ones and time your return to the boat so the day flows without rushing.

Do you need to book the itinerary in advance, or can you decide it on the day?

The itinerary is flexible. You choose your departure port and time when you book, but once on board, you and the skipper shape the day together, which grottoes to visit, where to swim, whether to land on the island, where to eat. The suggested stops (Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, Green Grotto, Marina Piccola) are all available, but none are mandatory.

What's included in the boat, and what costs extra?

Snorkeling gear, towels, snacks, fresh fruit, and drinks (water, sodas, wine, prosecco and beer) are all included, as is the skipper's expertise and fuel. A disembarkation fee applies if you land on Capri itself (€150). If your departure port is Naples or Positano, a port fee may apply depending on which one you choose.