Private Capri boat tour from Praiano: Full day with swimming

A full day on the water: four grottoes, the Faraglioni, and time ashore in Capri

A private full-day boat tour from Praiano along the Amalfi Coast to Capri for up to six passengers, with a skipper guiding the route and timing. The itinerary passes through the Punta Campanella marine reserve, visits the White Grotto, Natural Arch, and Faraglioni rocks, includes a swim in the Green Grotto, three hours free in Marina Piccola for lunch and exploring Capri inland, and stops at Li Galli Islands on the return with an aperitif. The boat is a traditional 26-foot Gozzo built in 2023 or 2025, equipped with shade, a toilet, and a cooler stocked with prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, water, and snacks. The Blue Grotto is available on request but requires separate payment and calm conditions. A guide speaks English, Spanish, or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Grotto15m
2. Natural Arch5m
3. Faraglioni15m
4. Green Grotto30m
5. Blue Grotto30m
6. Marina Piccola3h · entry included
7. Li Galli30m

Full day boat tour to Capri

• Sail along Amalfi Coast with views
• Cruise through Punta Campanella marine reserve
• Visit the White Grotto
• See the Natural Arch on Capri
• Observe the Faraglioni rock formations
• Explore the Green Grotto and swim
• Stop at Marina Piccola for lunch and break
• Optional visit to the Blue Grotto
• Swim and aperitif at Li Galli Islands
• Return to Praiano port with prosecco

The experience

The tour leaves Praiano and sails along the Amalfi Coast toward Capri, passing through the Punta Campanella marine protected area where the water and rock formations shift as you move south. The boat stops first at the White Grotto, where pure white limestone walls frame the entrance and sunlight reflects off crystal-clear water. From there you move to the Natural Arch, a collapsed grotto from the Paleolithic age visible from the water, then to the four Faraglioni rocks (Saetta, Monacone, Stella, and Scopolo) the most photographed formation on the island. Time here is built in for photos and swimming.

Next is the Green Grotto, where the water glows emerald and you can swim inside among stalactites and stalagmites. The boat then heads to Marina Piccola, Capri's most exclusive anchorage, where you have three hours ashore: time to eat lunch at a waterfront restaurant with views of the Faraglioni, walk through Capri's inland villages, or simply rest. On the return to Praiano, the route includes a stop at Li Galli, the three-island archipelago off Positano known in legend as the Mermaids' Islands, for a final swim in clear water. The day ends with prosecco or another drink as the boat heads back to port.

The boat itself is a traditional wooden Gozzo, newly built, 26 feet long, with a canopy for shade on the aft deck, a separate toilet, and a cooler stocked throughout the day. The skipper adjusts the itinerary based on weather and sea conditions. The Blue Grotto, for instance, is only accessible in calm seas and without long queues, so it's offered on request and requires a separate ticket purchased on-site. This is a private tour, so only your group is aboard, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, or Italian depending on your preference.

What’s included

• The tour includes the skipper and boat for the full eight hours.
• prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, bottled water, cola, lemon soda, and dry snacks throughout the day.
• shade under the canopy and use of the toilet on board.
• three hours free time in Marina Piccola to explore Capri and eat lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
• swimming stops at the Green Grotto and Li Galli Islands.
• and a guide who speaks English, Spanish, or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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.Operator's directions: “On the pier in "La Praia" beach, where all private boats approach.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Positano Boat Trips

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group is six or fewer and you want a private boat with a flexible route: the skipper adjusts timing and stops based on sea conditions and your interests, so you're not locked into a fixed schedule. If you prefer a set itinerary and larger group, look for a shared boat tour instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 24h before the start.

Can we visit the Blue Grotto on this tour?

The Blue Grotto is available on request, but it requires a separate ticket purchased at the site and is only accessible when seas are calm and boat queues are short. The skipper will assess conditions on the day and offer it if feasible.

How much time do we get to explore Capri itself?

You have three hours in Marina Piccola, the most exclusive part of Capri. That time covers lunch at a waterfront restaurant, exploring Capri's inland villages, or both depending on your pace.

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

The boat carries prosecco, beer, limoncello, Aperol Spritz, bottled water, cola, lemon soda, and dry snacks like chips, peanuts, and olives throughout the day. Lunch at Marina Piccola is your own cost at a typical restaurant with waterfront seating.

Is the itinerary fixed or can the skipper change it?

The itinerary is flexible. The skipper adjusts stops and timing based on weather, sea conditions, and your group's preferences, so the day can shift if needed, for example, if the Blue Grotto isn't accessible or if you want more time at one stop.

What's the boat like for comfort on an eight-hour day?

The boat is a 26-foot traditional Gozzo built in 2023 or 2025, with a canopy for shade on the aft deck, a separate toilet, and coolers to keep drinks cold. It holds up to six passengers, so there's room to move around and find a comfortable spot.