Capri & Sorrento Coast: Fishing Tour, Island Stop & Lunch

Capri day trip with fishing, swimming and homemade lunch

You’ll set sail from Sorrento on a real fishing boat toward Capri’s bright shores. Try your hand at fishing or swim straight into those clear waters. Share laughs over homemade lunch (and limoncello) right on deck before looping around Capri’s cliffs on your way back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing and Capri island visit

• Depart from Marina Grande, Sorrento
• Enjoy Sorrento coast panoramas
• Arrive at Capri island
• Choose to fish onboard or visit Capri
• Fish for bottom fishes
• Swim in crystal clear water
• Have lunch with organic food and prosecco
• Return to Sorrento in afternoon

The experience

The first thing I noticed was the color. The sea off Sorrento is this blue that almost hurts your eyes. We climbed onto Salvatore’s old fishing boat just after 8:30, still yawning. He grinned and handed us coffee in plastic cups (strong enough to wake the dead). The engine rumbled low as we pulled away from Marina Grande. I remember the salt spray stinging my face and someone’s radio playing softly in the background. Something Italian and cheerful. Salvatore pointed out little coves along the Sorrento coast, telling stories about each one. Some of them sounded half-true, but who cares?

By the time we reached Capri, the sun was already high and my arms were sticky with sunscreen. You can either hop off to wander Capri for a couple hours or stay on board to fish. I stayed because honestly, I wanted to see if I could catch anything. The rods were basic but solid. I caught a tiny mackerel (Salvatore called it “piccolo ma buono” and winked). He showed me how to bait the hook properly: my hands smelled like fish for hours after. If you’re not into fishing, you can just swim off the side of the boat. The water is so clear you can see all the way down to rocks and darting silver shapes.

Lunch was simple but perfect: cold pasta salad from Salvatore’s farm, eggplant parmigiana (I had seconds), crusty bread, and a caprese cake that tasted faintly of lemon zest. We toasted with prosecco. Someone spilled theirs when we hit a wave and everyone laughed. Later he poured us his own limoncello in chipped glasses. There was this moment where nobody spoke for a bit. Just eating, listening to water slap against the hull, sun warm on our backs. It felt like summer should always feel.

We circled Capri’s cliffs before heading back to Sorrento in late afternoon: tired, salty-skinned, smelling faintly of lemons and seaweed. I still think about that view of Capri’s pale rocks against all that blue. If you ever get a chance to do this fishing tour near Capri… well, just go.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from Sorrento meeting points, all fuel costs covered by Salvatore (the captain), live commentary as you cruise past coastal sights, use of fishing rods and snorkelling gear if you want it, plus a homemade lunch with drinks (prosecco and limoncello included) before heading back in late afternoon.

Information

Lasts 8h, from € 155 per person, with live guides in 5 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Mar 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (30 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 29 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SalBoat

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 29 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

How long does the Capri fishing tour last?

The tour runs about 8 hours, from 8:45 am to 5 pm.

Is lunch included on board?

Yes, lunch made with organic food from the guide’s farm is served on board.

Can I visit Capri instead of fishing?

Yes, you can choose to spend 2 or 4 hours exploring Capri instead of fishing (small landing fee applies).

Are swimming stops included?

Yes, there is time for swimming in the clear waters near Capri during the tour.

Is pickup from Sorrento included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from meeting points in Sorrento are included.

What kind of fish might I catch?

You might catch snappers, breams, mackerels, rock cods, gurnards and more: mostly small or medium-sized fish.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Beverages including prosecco, homemade limoncello and soft drinks are provided on board.

Is snorkelling equipment available?

Yes, snorkelling equipment is available for use during swimming stops.