Capri Private Tour by Gozzo Boat from Amalfi: Grottoes & Drinks

Sail from Amalfi to Capri's grottoes and limestone cliffs, swimming in emerald water along the way

A private eight-hour gozzo boat tour from Amalfi to Capri for up to six passengers, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian. The boat departs Amalfi, passes through the marine protected area of Punta Campanella, and stops at the White Grotto, Natural Arch, Faraglioni rocks, Green Grotto and Marina Piccola for lunch and three hours to explore inland. On the return to Amalfi, the boat anchors at Li Galli Islands for swimming and snorkeling. Prosecco, beer, limoncello, soft drinks and snacks are included. The Blue Grotto is available on request but requires a separate ticket and is not guaranteed in rough seas or long queues.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Grotto15m
2. Natural Arch5m
3. Green Grotto30m
4. Blue Grotto30m
5. Marina Piccola3h · entry included
6. Li Galli30m

Capri private boat tour from Amalfi

• View Amalfi coast and marine reserve
• Visit White Grotto
• See Natural Arch on Capri
• Observe Faraglioni rock formations
• Explore Green Grotto and swim
• Stop at Marina Piccola for lunch
• Optional visit to Blue Grotto
• Swim and snorkel at Li Galli Islands
• Return to Amalfi with prosecco

The experience

The tour leaves Amalfi and hugs the coast toward Capri, passing through the marine protected area of Punta Campanella where the seabed and cliffs stay wild. Along the way you'll see old defensive towers, villas and hidden beaches before reaching Capri's main attractions. The boat is a new gozzo, 26 feet long, built in 2023 or 2025, with a canopy for shade and a separate toilet onboard.

Once at Capri, the route moves through the island's signature sights: the White Grotto, where pure white limestone walls frame crystal-clear water and sunlight filters through the rocks; the Natural Arch, a collapsed grotto from the Paleolithic age on the east coast; and the four Faraglioni rocks (Saetta, Monacone, Stella and Scopolo), which inspire the legends and art Capri is known for. You'll stop to photograph them and swim if you want. Next comes the Green Grotto, formerly the Cave of the Turks, where emerald-colored water and stalactites create an otherworldly atmosphere. A swim here reveals the full effect. The boat then anchors at Marina Piccola, Capri's most exclusive waterfront, where you have three hours free to have lunch at a typical restaurant, explore the town inland or simply rest.

On the return journey to Amalfi, the boat stops at Li Galli, the three-island archipelago off Positano known as the Mermaid's Islands. The main island is shaped like a dolphin, and the crystalline emerald water around them is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The tour ends with a glass of cold prosecco as you cruise back to port. The Blue Grotto is available on request but requires purchasing an entry ticket on-site. Access is not guaranteed during rough seas, strong winds or when boat queues exceed one hour.

What’s included

• Prosecco, beer, limoncello and Aperol Spritz kept cold in a fridge.
• soft drinks including Coca-Cola, lemon soda and bottled mineral water.
• dry snacks such as chips, peanuts and olives.
• a private gozzo boat with canopy shade and onboard toilet.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• three hours free time to explore Capri inland and have lunch at a waterfront restaurant in Marina Piccola.
• swimming and snorkeling stops at the Green Grotto and Li Galli Islands.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and FridayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “On the Pier "La Darsena" in Amalfi port, where all private boats approach.”

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.

Paid on site€ 18

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Positano Boat Tour

Is this one for you?The eight-hour day and multiple water stops mean comfort with being on a boat for most of the day and entering the water several times. The private boat and small group size suit travelers who want flexibility in the itinerary and don't want to join a larger tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 during this tour from Amalfi to Capri?

Yes. You'll have the chance to swim at the Green Grotto, where the water is emerald-colored and calm, and again at Li Galli Islands on the return journey, where snorkeling in the crystalline water is also possible. The boat stops specifically to allow time in the water.

What's included to drink and eat on the boat?

Prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, Coca-Cola, lemon soda and bottled mineral water are all included, kept cold in a fridge. Dry snacks (several kinds of chips, peanuts, olives and others) are also provided. Lunch is not included. You'll eat at a restaurant in Marina Piccola during your three-hour stop there.

How much free time do I have to explore Capri itself?

Three hours. The boat stops at Marina Piccola, the most exclusive part of Capri, where you can have lunch at a waterfront restaurant, walk into the town inland or simply relax by the water.

What happens if the sea is rough or the Blue Grotto has long queues?

The Blue Grotto is available on request, but you'll need to buy an entry ticket separately at the site. Access is not guaranteed during rough seas, strong winds or when boat queues exceed one hour. In those conditions, the tour continues with the other grottoes and stops instead.

Is this tour private to my group?

Yes. The boat carries a maximum of six passengers, and only your group participates. No other travelers join the tour.

What's the boat like, and what comfort features does it have?

The boat is a traditional gozzo, newly built in 2023 or 2025, 26 feet long. It has a canopy for shade on the aft, a separate toilet onboard and a fridge to keep drinks cold throughout the day.