Private Boat Tour to Capri from Sorrento: Seven-person maximum

Cruise Capri's hidden grottos and sea stacks without the crowds

A private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri for up to seven people, led by a skipper who navigates to the island's grottos, rock formations and quiet anchorages on a schedule you set. The tour runs eight hours and includes snorkeling masks, drinks, a snack and a toilet on board. The skipper recommends local restaurants reachable by boat. Blue Grotto entry is optional and costs extra.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Blue Grotto30m
2. White Grottopassing by
3. Faraglionipassing by
4. Marina Piccola30m
5. Green Grottopassing by

Private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri

• Pass by Villa di Pollio Felice ruins
• Visit Blue Grotto sea cave
• Pass by White Grotto
• Admire Faraglioni sea stacks
• Pass Punta Carena Lighthouse
• Pass Marina Piccola harbor
• Pass Green Grotto sea cave

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento and heads toward Capri's coastline, where the skipper steers toward the grottos that define the island. The Blue Grotto's underwater light cavity creates the brilliant glow the site is famous for, though entry depends on sea conditions and costs €18 per person if you choose it. The White Grotto and Green Grotto offer the same kind of sea-cave magic (shimmering white walls in one, emerald reflections in the other) without the crowds or the entrance fee. You stop where you want, stay as long as you want, and swim or snorkel in the clear water.

The Faraglioni rock stacks rise dramatically from the water offshore, and Marina Piccola on the southern side gives you a quieter anchorage to swim or simply sit with a drink. The skipper knows the island's hidden spots and can point you toward a restaurant you can reach by boat if you want a meal. Snorkeling masks, towels, life jackets and a toilet are on board. Drinks run from beer and prosecco to limoncello and soft drinks, and a snack appetizer is included. The boat holds seven people maximum, so the experience stays intimate.

You choose between a full-day tour or a half-day option at checkout. A fuel surcharge of €250 applies to every booking and is paid when you arrive. The skipper speaks English and Italian.

What’s included

• Skipper and boat for up to seven passengers.
• snorkeling masks.
• life jackets.
• drinks including beer, prosecco, limoncello and soft drinks.
• snack appetizer.
• towels.
• toilet on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-day sea tour of CapriGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours. The boat holds up to 7 people. Spend a relaxing half-day exploring Capri from the sea.

Capri Full-dayGuide in English or Italian · 09:00Lasts 8 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 118

Prices and times updated 4 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?Book the full-day tour if you want to explore all four grottos and Marina Piccola with time to swim and linger. The half-day option works if you're short on time but still want the private boat and the same stops. The seven-person limit means no strangers on board, so the pace and the route are entirely yours.

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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.

Can we stop and swim at Marina Piccola on the private Capri boat tour?

Yes. Marina Piccola on Capri's southern side is one of the stops, and you can swim in the crystal-clear water there. The skipper sets the itinerary based on what you want to see and do.

What happens if sea conditions prevent entry to the Blue Grotto?

Blue Grotto entry depends on sea conditions, and the skipper cannot guarantee access on any given day. If conditions don't allow it, you skip that stop and explore other grottos and sites instead. The €18 entrance fee is only charged if you actually enter.

Is the Green Grotto included in the private boat tour from Sorrento?

The Green Grotto is one of the stops on the tour route. Its emerald-lit walls reflect the sea light, and you view it from the boat without an additional entrance fee.

How many people can fit on the private boat?

The boat holds a maximum of seven passengers, so your group stays small and the experience remains intimate.

What drinks and food are included on the eight-hour Capri tour?

Drinks include beer, prosecco, limoncello, Coca-Cola, Coca Zero and lemon soda. A snack appetizer is provided. The skipper can recommend local restaurants reachable by boat if you want a meal during the day.

Do I need to book the full eight hours, or can I do a shorter tour?

You can choose between a full-day tour or a half-day option when you book. Both are private tours with the same skipper and boat.