Full-day private boat tour Capri from Positano

Eight hours, four grottoes, one private boat, and the Faraglioni rocks

A full-day private boat tour departing Positano sails along the Amalfi coast to Capri, stopping at the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, White Grotto and Marina Piccola for lunch and inland exploration. The boat holds a maximum of seven passengers; a guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian; prosecco, beer, limoncello and soft drinks are included; the Blue Grotto entry fee is paid on-site if you choose to visit.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blue Grotto30m
2. Green Grotto30m
3. Marina Piccola3h · entry included
4. White Grotto15m

Full day boat tour to Capri

• Depart from Positano
• Enjoy Amalfi coast views
• Cruise through Punta Campanella marine reserve
• Pass Spiaggia Grande and Bagni di Tiberio
• Optional visit to Blue Grotto
• Pass Punta Carena lighthouse
• Visit Green Grotto for swimming and snorkeling
• Stop at Marina Piccola for lunch and exploration
• See the Faraglioni rock formations
• Visit White Grotto
• Swim and snorkel at Tordigliano beach
• Return to Positano with prosecco

The experience

The boat leaves Positano and heads south along the Amalfi coast, passing the marine protected area of Punta Campanella where old defensive towers, hidden beaches and sea caves line the cliffs. Once in Capri waters, you pass Marina Grande and the Faraglioni rocks: four limestone formations that rise from the sea and frame the island's most photographed view. The route is flexible: you can visit the Blue Grotto on request (conditions permitting, entry is paid separately), where the sandy bottom reflects light to create the signature blue color, or skip it and move straight to the Green Grotto, where emerald water and stalactites make it one of the best spots for swimming and snorkeling.

After the grottoes, the boat stops at Punta Carena lighthouse (the second most powerful in Italy, first lit in 1867), then heads to Marina Piccola, the island's most exclusive waterfront. You have three hours here: time to eat lunch at a typical restaurant overlooking the water and explore Capri's inland streets and shops. On the return journey, you pass the White Grotto with its white limestone walls and crystal-clear water, then stop at Tordigliano, a quiet beach known for water clarity, where you can swim and snorkel before heading back to port with a glass of cold prosecco.

The boat is a traditional gozzo (a wooden fishing boat), newly built in 2023 or 2025, 26 feet long, with a canopy for shade on the aft deck and a separate toilet. Prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, cola, lemon soda, mineral water and dry snacks are included. This is a private tour: only your group travels on the boat.

What’s included

• Prosecco, beer, limoncello and Aperol Spritz served from a cooler.
• soft drinks including cola, lemon soda and mineral water.
• dry snacks such as chips, peanuts and olives.
• a traditional wooden gozzo boat with a canopy for shade and a separate toilet.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• three hours of free time to explore Capri inland and eat lunch at a waterfront restaurant.
• swimming and snorkeling stops at the Green Grotto, White Grotto and Tordigliano beach.

Before you book

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

Book up to3h before

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: “Main Pier of Positano, beside the ferry station, where all private boats approach. A steward will be awaiting for you assisting for a quick boarding.”

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 3 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 full eight hours means you leave Positano early and return by evening, which rules out other activities that day but gives you the whole arc of Capri's coast and three hours to wander the island. If you want to combine Capri with time in Positano or Amalfi the same day, a shorter boat tour would fit better.

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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 visit the Blue Grotto on this tour?

The Blue Grotto is an optional stop on request. It is accessible by small boat with a guide, but entry is not guaranteed in rough seas, strong winds or when boat queues exceed one hour. You pay the entry fee on-site if you decide to go.

How much free time do I have to explore Capri?

You have three hours at Marina Piccola to eat lunch at a waterfront restaurant and walk around Capri's inland streets and shops.

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

Prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, cola, lemon soda and mineral water are included, along with dry snacks like chips, peanuts and olives. Lunch at the restaurant in Marina Piccola is not included in the tour price.

What is the Green Grotto like for swimming?

The Green Grotto has emerald-colored water lit by sunlight filtering through the cave entrance, with stalactites and stalagmites inside. It's one of the best spots on the tour for swimming and snorkeling.

How many people can go on this boat?

The boat holds a maximum of seven passengers, so your group travels privately without other tourists.