Private boat tour Capri: Caves and Faraglioni from Sorrento

Anchor in the Faraglioni's shadow and snorkel the caves between Capri and the coast

A private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri on an 8-meter wooden gozzi, customized for groups up to seven, that visits the Faraglioni rock formations and sea caves along the Amalfi Coast. The skipper chooses the route and stops based on conditions and your preferences. Snorkeling gear, water, snacks and champagne are included. Duration runs four to eight hours depending on how you shape the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Capri

• Customize your private boat tour
• Board typical 8-meter wooden gozzi boat
• Visit caves and small bays around Capri
• Admire the Faraglioni rock formations
• Enjoy sailing with music and champagne

The experience

The boat is a traditional wooden gozzi sorrentini, the kind built to slip into narrow cave entrances and anchor in small bays where bigger vessels can't reach. You board from Sorrento and head out toward Capri, stopping at the Faraglioni (three limestone stacks that rise sheer from the water), where the skipper will hold position long enough for photos and for the story behind them. The route threads between Capri and the Amalfi Coast, and the skipper adjusts it based on sea state and what you want to see. Caves, hidden beaches and snorkeling spots are all in play.

Snorkeling happens at stops the skipper picks, and the gear is on board: fins, masks and floating noodles included. Water and snacks come throughout the day, and if you're marking something (an anniversary, a proposal, a celebration with friends), champagne is part of the package. The boat has a restroom, and music plays while you're underway. You're never in a crowd. The maximum is seven guests, so the boat feels like a private rental even when you're traveling with family or a small group of friends.

The day is yours to shape. You can spend four hours hitting the highlights or stretch it to eight if you want long swims and time in the caves. The skipper is fluent in English and Italian, and knows the water well enough to read it, where the light is best, where the fish are, which caves are passable that day. There's no fixed itinerary to rush through. You're paying for access to the boat and the skipper's judgment about how to use the day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment with fins and masks.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• champagne.
• use of the restroom on board.
• fuel surcharge.
• stereo system.
• expert skipper fluent in English and Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Capri Wow

Is this one for you?The boat runs four to eight hours depending on how you pace the day, so you're not locked into a fixed schedule. You and the skipper decide when to linger in a cave or move to the next stop. If you want the Faraglioni and the caves without joining a larger group, or if you're marking a special occasion and want the boat to yourself, this is the format that makes it possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What are the Faraglioni of Capri?

The Faraglioni are three towering rock formations that rise straight out of the sea off Capri's coast, among the most recognizable natural landmarks in the Mediterranean. The boat stops close enough for photos and to take in their scale. They're a mandatory stop on any Capri tour and the backdrop for countless souvenir pictures.

Can I snorkel on this tour?

Yes, snorkeling happens at stops the skipper chooses based on conditions and your interest. Fins, masks and floating noodles are provided. You bring your comfort level in the water and the skipper handles the rest.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The gozzi holds a maximum of seven guests, so the boat never feels crowded whether you're a couple, a family or a small group of friends traveling together.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs between four and eight hours depending on how you want to spend the day: how many stops you make, how long you stay in the water, whether you linger in the caves or move on. You and the skipper shape it together.

What's included in the price?

Snorkeling gear, bottled water, snacks, champagne, use of the restroom on board and fuel are all included. Music plays during the sail, and the skipper's expertise in reading the water and the caves is part of what you're paying for.

Do I need experience to book this tour?

No. The tour suits all fitness levels. Infants can come along (they sit on an adult's lap), and service animals are welcome. The skipper adjusts the pace and the stops to match your group.