Private boat tour Positano to Capri: Faraglioni and Blue Grotto

Sail to Capri's hidden caves and rock formations with a crew that knows the coast

A private boat tour from Positano to Capri for up to six passengers, led by a skipper in English or Italian, visiting the Faraglioni sea stacks, Blue Grotto, White Grotto, and Marina Piccola over eight hours. You swim in turquoise water, snorkel at your own pace, and move between sites without the crowds of larger tour boats.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. White Grottopassing by
2. Faraglionipassing by
3. Green Grottopassing by
4. Marina Piccolapassing by
5. Blue Grotto30m

Boat tour from Positano to Capri

• Depart from Positano by boat
• Visit the Blue Grotto by rowboat
• Pass by the White Grotto
• See the Faraglioni rock formations
• Pass Punta Carena Lighthouse
• Pass Marina Piccola harbor
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Relax on deck and sunbathe

The experience

How do you get to the Blue Grotto without waiting in line with a hundred other people? This tour leaves Positano with just your group aboard, maximum six passengers, so the boat can slip into sea caves and anchor at quiet spots larger vessels can't reach. The skipper navigates the coastline and decides the route based on sea conditions and what you want to do that day, whether that's a long swim at Marina Piccola or time exploring the White Grotto's limestone walls.

The Faraglioni rocks rise straight out of the water off Capri's coast, and from the boat you pass close enough to see why they're the island's symbol. The Blue Grotto's electric-blue water comes from sunlight filtering through an underwater opening. The skipper will tell you whether conditions allow entry by rowboat that day, since rough seas can close it. Between the major stops, you have snorkeling masks and the option to jump in the clear water or stay on deck with a drink. Towels, life jackets, and a toilet are on board.

The day runs eight hours from departure to return, with the skipper and crew handling navigation and timing. Drinks include beer, Prosecco, limoncello, and soft options. Snacks come as an appetizer. Because the boat holds only six, you're never competing for space or waiting for others to finish at each stop: the crew adjusts the pace to what your group wants to do.

What’s included

• Skipper and crew in English or Italian.
• snorkeling masks for each passenger.
• life jacket for each person.
• towel.
• toilet on board.
• drinks including beer, Prosecco, limoncello, soft drinks.
• appetizer snack.

Information

Lasts 8h, from € 1,250 per group, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Apr 20273 departing soon ›

GroupPrivate4 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.2 with pickup ›

Book up to3h before

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Excursion Boat Sorrento

Is this one for you?The eight-hour duration and boat-based pace suit travelers who want to spend most of the day on the water exploring multiple sites without rushing between stops. If you prefer land-based sightseeing or a shorter outing, a land tour of Capri town would fit better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English 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.

What's the difference between the Blue Grotto and the White Grotto on this tour?

The Blue Grotto is famous for its electric-blue water caused by sunlight filtering through an underwater opening, and you enter by small rowboat when sea conditions allow. The White Grotto has bright white limestone walls that glow in sunlight and offers a quieter, more peaceful setting for exploring.

Can I swim and snorkel during the tour, or is it mostly sightseeing from the boat?

You can swim and snorkel at multiple stops. Snorkeling masks are provided, and the crew will anchor at spots where you can enter the water at your own pace. You're not required to swim. You can stay on deck and relax instead.

How does the small group size change what you see compared to larger tour boats?

With a maximum of six passengers, the boat can access smaller coves and caves that larger vessels can't fit into, and the skipper has flexibility to adjust the route based on sea conditions and what your group wants to do. You avoid the crowds at popular stops and have more time at each location.

What happens if sea conditions are rough on the day of the tour?

The skipper decides the route based on daily sea conditions. Access to the Blue Grotto depends on weather and may be restricted during rough seas, but the crew will navigate to other sites like the White Grotto, Faraglioni, and Marina Piccola that are reachable instead.

Is there food on the tour, or should I bring my own?

An appetizer snack is included, along with drinks: beer, Prosecco, limoncello, Coca-Cola, Coca Zero, and lemon soda. If you need a full meal, you may want to bring additional food, though the tour is designed as a day excursion with snacking rather than dining.