Private Full-Day Capri Tour: Blue Grotto, Faraglioni & Caves

Glide past Faraglioni rocks and explore hidden sea caves on a serene day cruise.

A private full-day boat tour of Capri that departs from Cetara, Maiori, Praiano, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi or Salerno, taking you past the Faraglioni rock formations and into the Green Grotto and optional Blue Grotto. You swim at the base of the Faraglioni, explore sea caves with a guide in English, Italian, French or German, and return with snorkelling equipment and onboard refreshments included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Faraglioni1h · entry included
2. Green Grottopassing by
3. Blue Grotto30m

Explore Capri's natural and historical highlights

• Discover Faraglioni rocks and legend
• Swim near Faraglioni rocks
• Visit Green Grotto and see green water
• Optional: Explore Blue Grotto by boat

The experience

The tour runs seven hours from your choice of departure point along the Amalfi Coast or from Sorrento and Capri itself. A private boat means no crowded group schedule. You set the pace and the guide adjusts the route to conditions and your interests. The boat picks you up from your selected town, and from there the day centers on three things: the Faraglioni, a trio of dramatic limestone stacks rising from the sea where you'll swim and hear the legend behind them; the Green Grotto, a sea cave filled with water so vivid it lives up to its name; and the Blue Grotto, where a smaller rowboat takes you into a chamber lit by refracted light off the water. Not every tour includes the Blue Grotto. It's an option you choose at checkout, and there's a separate landing fee if you decide to enter.

Snorkelling equipment is on board and ready to use at any of the swimming stops. The boat carries soft drinks, fresh fruit and snacks, and there's a restroom on board for the full day. A guide travels with you and narrates in your chosen language, pointing out the geology, the history and the stories that have drawn writers and poets to Capri for centuries. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and the tour suits all fitness levels. You're on the boat most of the day, and swimming is optional.

What’s included

• Soft drinks, fresh fruit and snacks.
• snorkelling equipment.
• fuel surcharge.
• onboard restroom.
• live guide in English, Italian, French or German.
• pickup from your chosen coastal departure point.

Options for this experience

8 options

From SalernoGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Near the new Marittime Station at the Molo Manfredi, pickup is included

From CetaraGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Pickup is included, starting from Cetara

From MaioriGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Includes pickup from Maiori

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From AmalfiGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Pickup from Amalfi is included

From PraianoGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Includes pickup in Praiano

From PositanoGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Pickup from Positano is included

CapriGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Pickup in Capri is included

SorrentoGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Includes pickup from Sorrento

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 timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 15 Nov

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 15

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Direction Capri

Is this one for you?Choose your departure town based on where you're staying on the Amalfi Coast or in Sorrento. The boat collects you from there, so there's no extra transfer to arrange. If the Blue Grotto is on your must-see list, add it at checkout. Without it, the Green Grotto and the Faraglioni fill the day completely.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German 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 exactly are the Faraglioni and why do people swim there?

The Faraglioni are three massive rock formations jutting from the sea off Capri's coast, famous enough to be a symbol of the island itself. You'll swim at their base during the tour, and your guide will share the legend and geology of these volcanic stacks while you're in the water.

Can I visit the Blue Grotto on this tour, or is it a separate booking?

The Blue Grotto is an optional add-on you choose when you book. If you select it, there's a landing fee of 100 euros per group, and a small rowboat will take you into the cave from the main boat. Without it, you'll still visit the Green Grotto and swim at the Faraglioni.

Which departure town is closest to where I'm staying?

You can depart from Cetara, Maiori, Praiano, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Salerno or Capri itself. Pick the town nearest your accommodation when you book, and the boat will collect you from there.

Do I need to bring my own snorkelling gear?

No. Snorkelling equipment is provided on board and included in the price. Bring a swimsuit and a towel. Everything else is ready when you arrive.