Capri Private Boat Tour: Grottos, Faraglioni & Swimming Stops

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Duration4h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · IT

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Private Capri boat trip caves swimming Faraglioni arch

You’ll circle Capri by private boat with a local skipper, swimming in luminous grottos and passing beneath Faraglioni’s stone archway. There’s time for snorkeling stops, music on deck, and entry to the legendary Blue Grotto (ticket extra). Expect laughter, sea spray, and moments that linger long after you’re back on shore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Capri

Board boat at Marina Grande port
Visit Sailors' Cave and swim
Pass by Green Grotto
See Faraglioni rocks and swim
Pass by White Grotto
View Villa Malaparte from sea
Pass by Natural Arch
Pass by southwestern lighthouse
Visit Blue Grotto by rowing boat
Enter Coral Cave and swim

The Experience

Hands gripping the sun-warmed rail, I watched our skipper—Antonio, I think he said—untie us from Marina Grande. He whistled something that sounded like an old Neapolitan song as we drifted out, and I caught the scent of sunscreen and diesel mixing in the air. Capri looked almost too perfect from the water, all white houses and bougainvillea clinging to cliffs. The private boat tour felt like slipping into someone else’s summer daydream.

We skimmed past Marina Piccola where a few locals waved from their tiny fishing boats—one woman even held up her catch for us to see (I waved back, probably too enthusiastically). Antonio pointed at the Green Grotto and told us about how the water glows emerald when the sun hits just right. He slowed down so we could jump in; I hesitated at first (the water looked cold), but honestly? Floating there with sunlight bouncing off the limestone above was worth every goosebump.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much when we passed under the Faraglioni arch. Antonio insisted it brings good luck if you kiss someone as you go through—he winked at my partner and cranked up some Italian pop on the Bluetooth stereo. The sound bounced off those massive rocks, echoing back at us while we snapped photos that’ll probably never do it justice. Later, drifting by Villa Malaparte and then gawking up at the Natural Arch from below, I felt tiny in a good way.

The Blue Grotto was busier than I thought—it’s a bit of a shuffle onto those little rowboats, but hearing our oarsman belt out “O Sole Mio” inside made me grin like an idiot. The light inside is unreal; it turns everyone’s face blue for a second. Afterward, Antonio handed out towels and sodas while we dried off near Coral Cave. Still thinking about that salty air and how quiet it got for just a minute before heading back—sometimes you just want to stay out there forever.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at Marina Grande port by your expert skipper-guide, all fuel costs covered, soft drinks and bottled water on board plus beach towels for drying off after swims. Snorkeling equipment is ready if you want it—and there’s even a Bluetooth stereo for your own music while cruising between Capri’s famous grottos and arches.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Living Capri Boat Tours