Capri Private Boat Tour: Faraglioni, Caves & Swimming

Your own boat, Capri's hidden caves, no queues for the Blue Grotto

You get a private boat with an expert skipper, visits to five caves and rock formations, snorkelling in clear water with gear provided, a freshwater rinse, beach towels, and a tasting of homemade limoncello. The boat skips the Blue Grotto queues entirely and moves at your own pace, so you're not rushing between stops or competing for space with other tourists.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Marina Piccolapassing by
2. White Grottopassing by
3. Green Grottopassing by
4. Natural Archpassing by
5. Faraglioni10m

Private boat tour around Capri

• Sail to Marina Piccola bay
• Visit the Cave of the Sailors
• Visit the White Grotto
• Visit the Green Grotto
• View the Natural Arch from sea
• See Villa Malaparte from sea
• See Faraglioni rocks closely
• Pass under Faraglione di Mezzo arch
• Sail along west coast to Punta Carena lighthouse
• Enter the Cave of the Coral

The experience

Most Capri tours pack you onto a crowded boat and point you toward the Blue Grotto, where you'll sit in traffic for hours waiting to squeeze inside. This one skips that entirely. Instead, you board a private boat with just an experienced skipper (no other passengers, no schedule pressure), and spend the day moving at your own pace through the caves and coves that make Capri worth the trip in the first place.

The route starts at Marina Piccola, where you'll head straight into the White Grotto and Green Grotto, two limestone caves that open directly onto the water and feel genuinely quiet. After that comes the Natural Arch, an actual rock formation that rises from the sea and looks different from every angle as you circle it. Then you pass Villa Malaparte, a private house perched on a narrow rocky point that juts into the water. It's the kind of place you only see from the sea. The Faraglioni di Capri, those three famous rock peaks everyone photographs, come next. You'll pass under the arch of Faraglione di Mezzo and get your own photo without fighting for space. Along the west coast you'll see Punta Carena lighthouse, Italy's second largest, and finish at the Cave of the Coral, named for the red corals visible just below the surface.

Swimming happens whenever you want it to. The water around Capri is genuinely clear, and snorkelling gear is included, so you can drop in and stay as long as you like. There's a freshwater shower on board to rinse off after, plus beach towels. Halfway through, the skipper breaks out homemade limoncello, not a sales pitch, just a small glass and a moment to sit with the water around you. Sodas and water are there too if you prefer.

The whole day is built around not having to think about logistics. No ferry schedules to catch, no entry fees to figure out, no arguing about where to go next. You tell the skipper what interests you, and the boat goes there. If you want to stay longer at one cave or skip another, that's how it works. The boat holds just you and the guide, which means the pace is yours.

What’s included

• Your day includes a private boat with an expert skipper, visits to Marina Piccola, the White Grotto, Green Grotto, Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, the Faraglioni rock formations, Punta Carena lighthouse, and the Cave of the Coral.
• Snorkelling equipment, a freshwater shower, and beach towels are provided.
• You'll also receive a tasting of homemade limoncello, plus sodas and water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Capri Precious

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Capri's caves and rock formations without the Blue Grotto crowds or the need to coordinate ferries and entry fees. A private boat means you move at your own pace and skip the queues entirely.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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.

Does this tour include the Blue Grotto?

No. The tour visits five other caves and rock formations instead (the White Grotto, Green Grotto, Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, and the Cave of the Coral) to avoid the long queues at the Blue Grotto.

How many people are on the boat?

Just you and the experienced skipper. It's a private boat with no other passengers.

Is snorkelling included?

Yes. Snorkelling equipment is provided, and you can swim and snorkel whenever you want during the tour. A freshwater shower and beach towels are also on board.

What is the itinerary?

The boat starts at Marina Piccola and visits the White Grotto, Green Grotto, Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, the Faraglioni rock formations (passing under the arch), Punta Carena lighthouse on the west coast, and the Cave of the Coral.

Is limoncello included?

Yes. A tasting of homemade limoncello is included, along with sodas, water, and other refreshments.

Can children ride on this tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What should I bring?

Bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, and a hat or sunglasses. Beach towels and snorkelling gear are provided.