Private Boat Tour Capri from Positano: Four Grottoes & Lunch

Eight hours, four sea caves, one private boat, lunch on the water

A private boat tour departing from Positano takes up to six passengers along the Amalfi Coast to Capri, stopping at the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, White Grotto and Marina Piccola. You swim at two stops, pass the Faraglioni rocks and the Punta Carena lighthouse, and break for lunch at a waterfront restaurant in Nerano. The boat is new, equipped with snorkelling gear and a canopy, and the itinerary stays flexible based on sea conditions and your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Blue Grotto30m
2. Green Grotto30m
3. Marina Piccola45m
4. Faraglioni15m
5. White Grotto15m

Full day private boat tour of Capri

• Depart from Amalfi Coast port
• Cruise along Amalfi Coast to Capri
• Pass marine reserve of Punta Campanella
• View Spiaggia Grande beach
• Pass Bagni di Tiberio coastline
• Optional visit to Blue Grotto
• Pass Punta Carena lighthouse
• Visit Green Grotto
• Stop for swim and aperitif at Marina Piccola
• View Faraglioni rock formations
• Visit White Grotto
• Stop for lunch at Nerano beach restaurant
• Swim at Tordigliano beach
• Return to departure port with prosecco

The experience

The boat leaves from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Maiori or Minori. You pick your departure point at checkout. The route follows the Amalfi Coast through the marine protected area of Punta Campanella, where the water and wildlife are preserved. Once you reach Capri, the tour passes Marina Grande and heads toward the Blue Grotto, which you can enter on request (though rough seas or long queues of boats may make it inaccessible). The itinerary then swings past the Punta Carena lighthouse, the second most powerful in Italy, before reaching the Green Grotto with its emerald-lit waters and stalactites.

Two swim stops break up the day. The first is at Marina Piccola, Capri's most exclusive cove, where you get an aperitif and time in the water. Later, near the Faraglioni rocks (the four famous limestone formations that define Capri's silhouette). You pass the White Grotto before arriving in Nerano for lunch at a waterfront restaurant. You choose and pay for your meal there. On the return, there's a chance to swim again in a quieter spot along the coast, and the boat carries you back with a glass of prosecco and the breeze.

The boat is a traditional Gozzo, newly built in 2023 or 2025, 26 feet long. Snorkelling equipment, beach towels, a canopy for shade on the aft deck, and a separate toilet are all on board. The fridge holds prosecco, beer, limoncello and Aperol Spritz. There's also cola, lemon soda, bottled water and dry snacks. Only your group travels, no other passengers join, so the pace and stops can shift if conditions change or if you want to linger somewhere.

What’s included

• Prosecco, beer, limoncello and Aperol Spritz from a cooled fridge.
• cola, lemon soda and bottled mineral water.
• dry snacks including chips, peanuts and olives.
• snorkelling equipment for each passenger.
• beach towel for each person.
• a canopy for shade on the aft deck.
• a separate toilet onboard.
• use of a new 26-foot traditional Gozzo boat built in 2023 or 2025.

Options for this experience

4 options

Departure from PositanoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30 and 10:00Full-day private boat tour departing from Positano

Departure from PraianoGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30 and 10:00Full-day private boat tour departing from Praiano. Starting point: Via Praia, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy

Departure from AmalfiGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30 and 10:00Full-day private boat tour departing from Amalfi. Starting point: Amalfi, SA, Italy

Departure from MaioriGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30 and 10:00Full-day private boat tour departing from Maiori / Minori. Starting point: Porto di Maiori, Porto, 84010 Maiori SA, Italy

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDepartures 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.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Positano Boat Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private boat with no other passengers and the flexibility to adjust stops based on sea conditions and your mood. The small group size, maximum six, and the guide's ability to linger at grottoes or skip them if the sea is rough means you're not locked into a fixed schedule or forced through crowded attractions. Choose your departure port at checkout to match where you're staying on the coast.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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. Rough seas, strong winds, swells or queues of boats exceeding an hour may make entry impossible on the day, so it is not guaranteed. Your guide will assess conditions and let you know if it's accessible when you arrive.

What happens if the sea is rough or the weather turns bad?

The itinerary is flexible and adjusts to sea conditions. If the Blue Grotto becomes inaccessible or if swells are too strong, your guide will modify the route to keep you safe and still show you the other grottoes, rock formations and beaches on the tour.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included. You stop at a waterfront restaurant in Nerano and order and pay for your own meal there. The operator recommends the restaurants in this area as among the best on the Amalfi Coast.

What are the Faraglioni and why do they matter?

The Faraglioni are four imposing limestone rock formations off Capri: Saetta (attached to the island), Monacone, Stella and Scopolo. They are the most recognizable symbol of Capri and have inspired legends and artists for centuries. The tour passes close enough for photos and videos.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The boat holds a maximum of six passengers, so your group stays small and the experience stays private. No other bookings join you on the same departure.

What's included to drink and eat during the day?

Prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, cola, lemon soda and bottled water are available from the onboard fridge. Dry snacks (several kinds of chips, peanuts, olives and others) are provided. Lunch in Nerano is separate and at your own cost.