Private Boat Tour Amalfi Coast & Capri: Caves & Swimming

Swim in hidden caves and anchor where only boats can reach

A private boat tour departing from Amalfi explores the Amalfi Coast and Capri with a skipper and live guide in your choice of language, visiting sea caves and stopping for swimming with an aperitif on board. The boat holds up to seven people, and you can add lunch ashore or skip it entirely. The tour runs five to eight hours depending on which sites you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Green Grotto1h · entry included
2. Faraglioni1h · entry included
3. White Grotto10m

Explore Amalfi Coast and Capri by boat

• Depart from Amalfi or nearby port
• Visit the Green Grotto cave
• Visit the Blue Grotto cave
• See the Faraglioni rock formations
• Explore Anacapri town
• Visit the White Grotto cave
• Stop for swimming and relaxing
• Enjoy aperitif on board
• Optional lunch in a typical restaurant or visit town

The experience

You board a modern, spacious boat at one of five departure points (Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Castellammare di Stabia, or Nerano), and the skipper plots a route through caves and coves only reachable by water. The Green Grotto, Blue Grotto, White Grotto and Faraglioni rock formations are the main stops, though the exact itinerary shifts based on conditions and your preferences. A shade canopy keeps the sun manageable during the crossing, and a shower rinses off salt water between swims.

Swimming breaks anchor you in clear water where you can snorkel. An aperitif and soft drinks are served on board. If you want a meal, the skipper can arrange a stop at a restaurant in Anacapri or another coastal town, or you can skip it and eat back on the boat. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, depending on which option you select at checkout.

Hotel pickup is included, and the tour accommodates infants (they sit on an adult's lap) and all fitness levels, though it's not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries. The boat carries snorkeling gear, and an igloo keeps drinks cold throughout the day.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• a skipper and live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• snorkeling gear.
• shade canopy and shower on board.
• swimming stops at sea caves.
• soft drinks and an aperitif.
• the option to add lunch ashore at a restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 150

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nautica Giacchetti

Is this one for you?This is a private boat, so you and your group have it to yourselves without sharing with other travelers: ideal if you want to set the pace and choose which caves to linger at. The five-to-eight-hour range means you can book a shorter morning or afternoon outing or a full-day exploration. Confirm the length you want when you reserve, since the duration depends on how many stops you pick and how long you stay at each one.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can I swim and snorkel on a private boat tour from Amalfi?

Yes. The tour includes multiple swimming stops with snorkeling gear provided, and an aperitif is served on board between swims.

What are the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto and White Grotto?

These are sea caves accessible only by boat along the Amalfi Coast and near Capri. The Blue Grotto and White Grotto are named for the color the water takes inside them. The Green Grotto has the same effect with a green cast. All three are regular stops on the tour.

How many people can fit on the private boat?

The boat holds up to seven passengers, so a family or small group books as a single party without sharing with strangers.

Do I have to eat lunch, or can I skip it?

Lunch is optional. You can ask the skipper to stop at a restaurant in a coastal town like Anacapri, or you can stay on the boat and eat what you've brought or what's available on board.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs five to eight hours depending on which caves and sites you visit and how long you spend swimming at each stop.