Capri Private Yacht Tour from Sorrento: Blue Grotto & Faraglioni

A yacht, four grottoes, the Faraglioni rocks and time to swim in each one

A private yacht tour from Sorrento to Capri with a skipper guide, visiting the Blue Grotto, White Grotto, Green Grotto and Faraglioni rocks on the way. You swim and snorkel at multiple stops, explore the island's landmarks from the water, and have the option to spend free time on land at the Piazzetta or visit Monte Solaro and Augustus's Gardens. The boat holds up to 12 people and includes snorkeling gear, towels, snacks and drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each11 stops

1. Blue Grotto45m
2. Faraglionipassing by
3. Gardens of Augustus10m
4. Monte Solaro30m
5. Villa San Michele15m
6. Piazzetta di CapriEntry included30m
7. Marina Piccola1h
8. Marina GrandeEntry included30m
9. Green GrottoEntry included15m
10. Villa JovisEntry included30m
11. White GrottoEntry included10m

Capri private yacht tour highlights

• Depart from main regional ports
• Sail along Amalfi coast
• Visit White Grotto
• Visit Blue Grotto by wooden boat
• Admire Faraglioni rocks
• Stop at Green Grotto for swimming
• See Punta Carena lighthouse
• View Villa Malaparte
• Visit Tiberio’s jump and Villa Jovis
• Stop at Marina Piccola
• Stop at Marina Grande beach
• Optional free time in Capri town
• Optional visit to Piazzetta, Augusto's Garden, Anacapri, Monte Solaro
• Return to departure port

The experience

The yacht departs from Sorrento and sails along the Amalfi Coast toward Capri, where the skipper and hostess guide you to the island's main attractions. You pass the White Grotto first: a cave named for the white stalactites that reflect in the water, with a small Madonna carved into the rocks. The Blue Grotto comes next, the most famous site on the island. Entry to the grotto itself costs 14 euros per person and requires a transfer to a small wooden rowboat to see the interior. Between and after the grottoes, you stop to swim and snorkel in open water.

Faraglioni rocks anchor the eastern side of the island, three limestone stacks rising from Marina Piccola where a rare blue lizard lives. The Green Grotto is another swimming stop where you can jump in and see the crystal water. Throughout the day, the skipper points out Villa Malaparte (the former home of Italian writer Curzio Malaparte, now a museum), Punta Carena lighthouse on the western point, and Tiberio's Jump: the cliff where the Roman emperor allegedly threw enemies. If you choose free time on the island, the boat can anchor near the main harbor, and you can visit the Piazzetta (the central square), Augustus's Gardens, or take the chairlift up Monte Solaro in Anacapri for views across the island and back to Sorrento.

The tour runs eight hours and includes snorkeling gear, towels, snacks, soft drinks, beer, prosecco and limoncello. You can book lunch at one of the island's restaurants for an additional cost. The skipper speaks English and Italian, and groups stay under 12 people. Choose your departure point (Sorrento or Positano), and your boat size when you book. Both options follow the same route and stops.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear and towels.
• snacks, soft drinks, beer, prosecco and limoncello.
• insurance.
• skipper and hostess on board to answer questions and guide the route.

Options for this experience

4 options

Departing from Capri-Sorrento, 38-40 ft boatsUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 12:00Private and luxury option departing from Sorrento and Capri, or from Capri or Sorrento, lasting 8 hours. Includes soft drinks, Prosecco and fruit. Capri island luxury yacht. Starting points: Marina Piccola, Capri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy; Sorrento Sea Tours, Via Marina Piccola, 23, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy; Via Marina Grande, 80073 Capri NA, Italy

Departing from Positano, 38-40 ft boatsUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 12:00Private and luxury option from Positano to Capri, lasting 8 hours. Includes soft drinks, Prosecco and fruit. Capri, Positano and Amalfi Coast luxury yacht. Starting point: 84017 Positano, SA, Italy

Departing from Capri-Sorrento, 35-38 ft boatsUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 12:00Private and luxury option from Capri or Sorrento, lasting 8 hours. Includes soft drinks, Prosecco and fruit. Capri and Sorrento Coast yacht. Starting points: Marina Piccola, Capri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy; Sorrento Sea Tours, Via Marina Piccola, 23, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy; Via Marina Grande, 80073 Capri NA, Italy

Departing from Positano, 35-38 ft boatsUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 12:00Private and luxury option from Positano to Capri, lasting 8 hours. Includes soft drinks, Prosecco and snacks. Capri tour from Positano by yacht. Starting point: 84017 Positano, SA, Italy

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Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs every day, 7 start times, from € 769.50 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 468

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sorrento Sea Tours

Is this one for you?Choose your departure from Sorrento or Positano and your boat size when you book. The route and stops remain the same either way. The eight-hour span lets you visit all four grottoes, swim at multiple sites and still have time on land if you want to climb Monte Solaro or walk the Piazzetta: a schedule that packs the island's main attractions into a single day without rushing between them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English 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 the Blue Grotto and how do you get inside it?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on Capri famous for the electric blue color of its water, caused by light reflecting off the seafloor. You approach by yacht, then transfer to a small wooden rowboat operated by locals to enter the low cave opening. The entrance fee is 14 euros per person and is not included in the tour price.

Can you swim during the tour, or is it only sightseeing from the boat?

You swim and snorkel at multiple stops throughout the day. The tour includes snorkeling gear and towels, and you jump in at the Green Grotto, between the grottoes, and at other open-water sites along the route.

What are the Faraglioni rocks?

Faraglioni rocks are three tall limestone stacks rising from the water off Marina Piccola on Capri's eastern side. They have been a landmark for thousands of years (one is called the Arc of Love), and a rare blue lizard species lives on them.

Is there time to explore the town of Capri itself?

Yes, the tour offers optional free time on the island, suggested especially for departures from Sorrento and Positano. During this time you can visit the Piazzetta (the main square), Augustus's Gardens, or take the chairlift up Monte Solaro in Anacapri for panoramic views of the island and Amalfi Coast.

What drinks and food are included?

Snacks, soft drinks, coke, fresh tea, beer, prosecco and limoncello are included. Lunch at a restaurant on the island is optional and costs extra. You can arrange it in advance or ask the skipper for recommendations.