Capri Private Boat Tour from Positano, Sorrento or Amalfi
Your own boat, your own schedule, the island on your terms
A private boat tour of Capri departing from Positano, Sorrento or Amalfi, with an English-speaking skipper and a maximum of six passengers. You set the itinerary: visit the Blue Grotto, swim at the Green Grotto, cruise through the Faraglioni sea stacks, or spend time on land in the Piazzetta. The boat includes snacks, drinks and towels. Hotel pickup is available from Sorrento.
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Private boat tour around Capri
- Choose departure port and time
- Meet your skipper and start navigation
- Cruise past White Grotto and Marvellous Grotto
- See Green Grotto and swim nearby
- Optional visit to Blue Grotto
- Cruise by Marina Piccola
- See and cruise through Faraglioni sea stacks
- View Villa Malaparte from the sea
- See the lighthouse at Capri's southwestern tip
- Stop for swimming, snorkeling, and onboard snacks
- Optional island visit or lunch ashore
- Relax on return with Prosecco on board
What’s included
- Professional English-speaking skipper (Spanish and Italian also available).
- hotel pickup and drop-off from Sorrento.
- snacks and fresh fruit throughout the day.
- red and white wine, prosecco sparkling wine and beer.
- towels.
- swimming and snorkeling stops at multiple locations around Capri.
- Every day 09:00 10:30
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Private boat tour of Capri with skipper and swimming stops. Choose your departure port, pace, and which grottoes to visit, including the Blue Grotto.
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The experience
The boat is a Gozzo Jeranto 750 built for small groups. Just you and up to five others with one skipper. You choose your departure port (Positano, Sorrento or Amalfi) and your start time, so the day moves at your pace instead of a schedule's. The skipper meets you at the port or your hotel in Sorrento and navigates to Capri, where the itinerary becomes yours to shape: the Blue Grotto with its electric blue water, the Green Grotto where you can swim, the White Grotto, Marina Piccola on the southern coast, or the Faraglioni sea stacks where you cruise through the hole in the middle of the rocks. If you want to land on the island, the skipper can arrange it or suggest a waterfront restaurant accessible only by boat.
Swimming and snorkeling stops are built into the day at the clearest water spots around the island. The boat carries towels, snacks, fresh fruit and drinks (sodas, wine, prosecco and beer), so you're not hunting for provisions between stops. The return journey includes a glass of prosecco on board as you head back to your departure point. The whole day runs seven to eight hours, long enough to see the main sights and swim without feeling rushed.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you're staying in Sorrento. If you're based in Positano or Amalfi, the skipper waits for you at the port. The boat holds a maximum of six passengers, so it never feels crowded, and the skipper speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on your preference.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Pickup is included in the price. When you book, you choose your hotel from 162 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking.
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.
Can I swim and snorkel during the Capri boat tour?
Yes. The tour includes several stops for swimming and snorkeling in the clear water around the island, particularly at the Green Grotto, which the skipper describes as one of the best spots. You can bring your own snorkeling gear or rent a mask and snorkel on board.
What is the Blue Grotto like, and will we definitely visit it?
The Blue Grotto is famous for its electric blue water inside the cave, created by light reflecting off the seabed. It's an optional stop on the itinerary. You can choose to visit it or skip it in favor of other grottoes or more swimming time, depending on what appeals to you.
What are the Faraglioni, and can the boat go through them?
The Faraglioni are three majestic sea stacks off the coast of Capri and one of the island's most recognizable symbols. The boat cruises right through the hole in the middle of the rocks, so you experience them up close from the water.
How many people can fit on the boat, and will there be other groups?
The Gozzo Jeranto 750 holds a maximum of six passengers, and this is a private tour: only your group will be on board, so you won't share the boat with strangers.
Can I spend time on the island of Capri itself, or is it just a boat tour?
You can choose to land on the island and explore on foot: visit the Piazzetta, shop in the boutiques, or grab a gelato. The skipper can arrange the landing or suggest a waterfront restaurant accessible only by sea if you'd prefer to eat on the island.
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Prices and times updated 15 days ago
Capri Private Boat Tour from Positano, Sorrento or Amalfi
7h–8h · EN · ES · IT
from € 400 per person
≈ US$ 449 in your currency
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