Capri Private Gozzo Boat Tour from Salerno: Li Galli & Swim Stops

A 10-metre gozzo built for nine hours of swimming, snorkeling and island exploration

A private boat tour departing Salerno at 9 am and returning at 6 pm aboard a 10-metre Sorrento gozzo, with skipper and live guide in multiple languages. You swim and snorkel at Li Galli Island in a marine protected area, then explore Capri's caves, beaches and Faraglioni sea stacks by water before going ashore to walk the island. Drinks, snacks, towels and onboard facilities are included. Blue Grotto entry costs extra.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Li Galli2h · entry included
2. Blue Grotto30m

Capri boat tour with swim stops

• Depart from Salerno at 9 am
• Swim and relax at Li Galli islands
• Pass Faraglioni and arrive at Marina Piccola, Capri
• Explore caves and beaches by boat
• Visit the lighthouse on Capri's west side
• Dock at Marina Grande for island visit
• Optional stop at Blue Grotto by rowing boat
• Return to Salerno, enjoy Amalfi coast views

The experience

The gozzo leaves Molo Manfredi in Salerno at 9 am, built to hold eleven people but booked as a private charter. The boat is spacious enough to lie down and sunbathe on the bow, with a full-height bathroom cabin below. Your first stop is Li Galli, an archipelago of three islets off Positano that sits inside a marine protected area: one of the least developed stretches of the Mediterranean. You jump in to snorkel in clear water between the islands, then dry off in the sun with drinks and snacks the skipper provides.

From there the route passes through the Faraglioni, the famous sea stacks that frame Capri, and you make a wish as the boat glides between them. The skipper takes you to Marina Piccola and then along the island's southern coast, stopping at the green cave and other small hidden coves where you can swim. Around the western side stands Italy's second-largest lighthouse, a landmark locals favor. The boat then heads to Marina Grande, where you can step ashore to walk through the island on foot: the Piazzetta, luxury shops, craft boutiques, villas and gardens with views over the water. If you want to enter the Blue Grotto, you transfer to a small rowing boat and pay the entrance fee separately (about €15 per person) to see the cave lit electric blue by light bouncing off the water below the surface. Around 4 pm the gozzo turns back toward Salerno, and you watch the sun set behind Capri and catch a last view of Positano's cliffs as you return to port.

The boat carries bottled water, soda and snacks throughout the day, and towels are on board. A fuel supplement is included in the price. If you want a sandwich, you can order one in advance for €5 per person. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on your group.

What’s included

• Soda and bottled water throughout the day.
• snacks.
• towels.
• onboard restroom.
• fuel supplement.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Audio guideGerman

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Noleggio Barche Salerno

Is this one for you?The boat is built for comfort (a wide bow for sunbathing, a cabin with a full bathroom, and shade), so the nine-hour day works for swimmers and sunbathers who don't want to rush. If you want to add a Blue Grotto visit, budget the extra entrance fee and time for the transfer to a rowing boat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French 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 Li Galli and why is it worth a swim stop?

Li Galli is an archipelago of three islets off the coast of Positano, protected as a marine reserve and one of the least developed places in the Mediterranean. The water is clear enough to snorkel between the islands, and the skipper stops long enough for you to dry off in the sun with drinks and snacks before moving on.

Can I visit the Blue Grotto on this tour?

Yes, the tour can include a stop at the Blue Grotto, but entry is not included in the price and costs about €15 per person. You transfer from the gozzo to a small rowing boat to enter the cave and see the water lit blue by light reflecting off the seabed.

Do I have time to explore Capri on foot?

Yes. The boat docks at Marina Grande, and you can go ashore to walk around the island. You can visit the Piazzetta, browse shops and galleries, see villas and gardens, and take in views from the heights, though most visitors find the time passes quickly.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

Included are the skipper and guide, drinks, snacks, towels, a fuel supplement and onboard restroom use. The Blue Grotto entry (about €15 per person) and sandwiches (€5 each, ordered in advance) cost extra, as do gratuities.

How long is the full day and what time does it start?

The tour runs nine hours, departing Salerno at 9 am and returning at 6 pm. You spend the morning and early afternoon swimming and exploring by boat, then have time ashore on Capri before the return journey in late afternoon.