Capri boat tour from Sorrento: Faraglioni rocks and grottos

Sail past the Faraglioni and into sea caves most visitors reach by ferry queue

A seven-hour private boat tour from Sorrento circles Capri, stopping at the Blue Grotto and Green Grotto, the Baths of Queen Giovanna, and Marina Piccola for free time ashore. The boat is yours alone for the day, which means you return on your own schedule instead of waiting for a ferry departure, and you can anchor for a swim whenever the water calls.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Capri

• Pass by Marina Grande
• Pass by Baths of Queen Giovanna
• Pass by small village facing the sea
• Visit Blue Grotto by rowing boat
• Pass by Green Grotto
• Free time to explore Capri island
• Sail by Faraglioni rocks

The Experience

The boat leaves Marina Grande and heads toward the Faraglioni—three limestone stacks rising from the sea where locals say a kiss brings good luck. From there, the route passes the ruins of Queen Giovanna's villa and a small village facing the water before reaching the Blue Grotto, where the water glows electric blue inside a sea cave so narrow that entry is by rowing boat alone. The Green Grotto comes next, another famous grotto with the option to go inside.

Marina Piccola is where the day opens up. You get free time to wander the village, sit at a waterfront café, or simply stay on the boat. Snorkelling gear and towels are on board, so swimming happens whenever you want—between the grottos, off the rocks, or from the boat itself. Prosecco, bottled water and a shower round out what's included, so the day stays unhurried.

The return to Sorrento avoids the crowds fighting for ferry tickets. Because the boat is private, you leave when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Seven hours total means you're back with time left in the afternoon.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment and towels.
• bottled water.
• prosecco.
• shower on board.
• use of the private boat for the full seven hours.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?The boat is yours alone for the day, which means you skip the ferry crowds and the fixed departure times that come with them. If you want to swim off the rocks, linger at Marina Piccola or simply move at your own pace, a private boat makes that possible in a way a shared ferry never does.

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Top questions

What is the Blue Grotto like when we get there?

The Blue Grotto is one of the world's most famous sea caves, known for its crystal-blue water. Because the entrance is narrow, you transfer to a rowing boat to go inside, which is the only way to see it up close.

Do we get time to actually explore Capri island, or is it just sailing past?

Marina Piccola gives you free time on Capri itself, so you can walk the village, eat, shop or simply sit by the water. It's not a rushed stop—the schedule is built around having real time there.

Can we swim during the tour, or only at Marina Piccola?

You can swim whenever the boat stops. Snorkelling equipment and towels are included, so swimming happens between the grottos, off the rocks or anywhere the group wants to anchor.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs seven hours from start to finish, which gives you time for the grottos, the Faraglioni, free time at Marina Piccola and the sail back to Sorrento without rushing.

What happens at the Faraglioni rocks?

The Faraglioni are three dramatic limestone stacks rising from the sea off Capri's coast. The boat sails past them—locals say a kiss at the rocks brings good luck—and they're one of the most photographed natural landmarks on the island.

Is there a guide on the boat, or do we explore on our own?

The tour is led by a boat operator who knows the route, the stops and the water conditions. Commentary is delivered in English, so you follow along without needing to arrange translation or navigation yourself.