Capri Private Boat Tour: Faraglioni, Caves & Prosecco

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Duration2h 45m

GroupPrivate

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Three Faraglioni rocks, one boat, prosecco at anchor

You board a private boat and spend the day moving between Capri's sea caves and the three Faraglioni rocks, swimming in clear water, passing under the Arc of Love with prosecco, and getting photos taken by a captain who's been running this route for decades. Pickup and drop-off at the marina, all drinks and towels included, no large groups.

2h 45m

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Capri island

Discover beautiful island spots
Admire caves and faraglioni rocks
Pass through the arc of love
Share an obligatory kiss
Open and enjoy prosecco
Dive into crystal clear waters
Take photos and enjoy drinks

The Experience

The boat cuts away from the marina and the island opens up differently from the water. You're moving toward the three limestone stacks that rise straight out of the sea like they were placed there on purpose — the Faraglioni — and your captain knows the angle, the light, the exact moment to slow down so you can see through the arch without the glare. This is a private boat tour around Capri run by a father and son who've been doing this since 2014, and the difference shows in how they move through the water, no rush, no script.

The tour takes you past the sea caves where the light turns the water an impossible green, and then there's the Arc of Love — a natural stone bridge where the tradition is you kiss as you pass through it, which sounds corny until you're actually under it and the captain is grinning and opening a bottle of prosecco. You get to swim in water so clear you can see the bottom, and they hand you pool noodles and towels and a cold drink, and nobody is checking their watch. The captain — either the father or his son — has been doing this work for decades, and you can tell he still notices things: the way the light hits the rocks at certain hours, where the water is calmest, which caves are worth the detour.

They'll take photos of you, hand you a fresh towel, make sure you're comfortable. It's the kind of operation where the boat is small enough that it matters who's running it, and they've chosen not to buy more boats because they only trust themselves at the helm. The whole thing — the caves, the rocks, the swimming, the prosecco — is built around what you actually want to do on the water, not what fits into a schedule.

What’s included

Your day includes welcome prosecco, bottled water and soft drinks, beach towels and pool noodles for swimming, professional photos taken during the tour, a freshwater shower, and all taxes and fuel. The boat departs and returns to the Capri marina.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Capri Rent Boats

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Capri's caves and Faraglioni rocks from the water without joining a large group tour — the boat stays small because the captain runs it himself, which is what keeps the pace unhurried and the attention personal.