Private boat tour Capri: Faraglioni, grottoes & Marina Piccola

Three hours along Capri's coast: the Faraglioni, four grottoes, a lighthouse and a swim stop

A private boat tour of Capri's coastline with an experienced local skipper, visiting the Faraglioni rock stacks, the Green Grotto, White Grotto, Capri Lighthouse and Marina Piccola in three hours. The boat carries up to eight passengers and includes a snorkel mask, soft drinks, fresh water shower, towels, sun awning and a ladder for swimming. The Blue Grotto is viewable from outside the boat, with optional paid entry available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blue Grotto15m
2. Green Grotto15m · entry included
3. Faraglioni15m · entry included
4. White Grotto15m
5. Marina Piccola1h · entry included

Private classic boat tour of Capri

• Observe Blue Grotto from outside
• Visit the Lighthouse and learn history
• Stop for photos at Faraglioni rocks
• View the White Grotto from boat
• See the Rock of the Scugnizzo statue
• Stop at Marina Piccola for swimming and relaxing
• Stop at Green Grotto for photo opportunity

The experience

The boat leaves from the coast and runs the perimeter of Capri under the skipper's navigation. You'll pass the three Faraglioni stacks (Stella, Mezzosoprano and Scopolo) each one a different height and the symbol of the island. The skipper stops to let you photograph them. The Green Grotto appears next, its water turned green by the angle of light inside the cave, and you'll see it from a safe distance. The White Grotto comes into view as a photo stop, and then the Lighthouse, built in 1862 and still active, rises white with red stripes from the headland. It's the second largest lighthouse in Italy and can be seen from 25 nautical miles out to sea.

The boat passes in front of the Blue Grotto so you can see the entrance, but entry is not included in the tour price. If you want to go inside, you can pay 14 euros per person in cash on the day, though access depends on the tide and sea conditions: the skipper confirms each morning whether it's open. Any time you spend waiting at the cave entrance is deducted from your tour time.

Marina Piccola is the final stop, a sheltered bay with clear water where the Faraglioni are visible from the surface. You can swim, dive with the snorkel mask provided, or simply stay on the boat under the sun awning. The boat has a ladder that lowers into the sea, fresh water to rinse off afterward, beach towels, a Bluetooth speaker, and a USB port to charge devices. Food and drink are not included, but you can order snacks or lunch at the beach bars nearby.

What’s included

• Experienced local skipper speaking English or Italian.
• snorkel mask.
• soft drinks.
• fresh water hand shower.
• beach towels.
• sun awning.
• floating noodles and life buoy.
• ladder for entering and exiting the water.
• Bluetooth speaker.
• USB charging port.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00Last departure this season: 12 Dec

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meeting Point: Pier 21 (Banchinella), Marina Grande di Capri (Search "Waves of Capri" on Google Maps). Directions : Located behind the white building on Banchinella, near the gas station and main ferry pier.”

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Waves of Capri Private Boat Tour in Capri

Is this one for you?Book this for a small group or family of up to eight who want the main sights of Capri's coast without the crowds of a larger commercial tour. The private boat and local skipper mean you set the pace at each stop: linger at Marina Piccola to swim, or move on if you prefer.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I swim and snorkel during this boat tour of Capri?

Yes. Marina Piccola, the final stop, is a swimming bay with clear water where you can dive with the snorkel mask included in the tour. The boat has a ladder that lowers into the sea and provides fresh water to rinse off afterward.

What are the Faraglioni and will I see them up close?

The Faraglioni are three rock stacks that rise from the sea off Capri's coast: Stella at 109 meters, Mezzosoprano at 82 meters, and Scopolo at 106 meters. The boat stops near them so you can photograph them. They're the symbol of the island.

Is entry to the Blue Grotto included in this tour?

No. The boat passes in front of the Blue Grotto and you can see the entrance, but going inside costs 14 euros per person, paid in cash on the day. Access depends on tide and sea conditions, which the skipper confirms each morning.

How long is the tour and what's included to drink?

The tour runs three hours. Soft drinks and fresh water are included. Food is not, though you can order snacks or meals at Marina Piccola's beach bars during the final stop.

What happens if the sea conditions are rough?

The tour operates in normal sea conditions. Access to the grottoes and the Blue Grotto depends on tide and sea state. The skipper confirms what's accessible each morning before departure.