Snorkeling Capri from Amalfi Coast: Private boat with Blue Grotto

White Grotto's limestone formations, the Faraglioni arch, a swim in Marina Piccola's turquoise bay

A private boat tour from the Amalfi Coast to Capri with a local skipper, covering the White Grotto, Faraglioni Rocks, Marina Piccola and optional stops at the Blue Grotto and Punta Carena. You snorkel in crystal-clear waters, sail through sea caves and limestone arches, and set your own pace without crowds. Snorkeling gear, drinks and a shower onboard are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. White Grotto20m
2. Faraglionipassing by
3. Marina Piccola1h
4. Blue Grotto1h

Private boat tour around Capri

• Sail past Faraglioni Rocks
• Visit White Grotto sea cave
• Explore Marina Piccola bay
• Optional swim or lunch at Marina Piccola
• Optional visit to Blue Grotto cave
• Sail past Punta Carena lighthouse
• Optional swim or snorkel near Punta Carena

The experience

The boat leaves from the Amalfi Coast and heads straight to Capri's quieter side. Your skipper (a local who knows the island's history and hidden corners) navigates you past the White Grotto first, where a natural limestone formation inside the cave resembles the Virgin Mary. Then you sail to the Faraglioni Rocks, three towering sea stacks that rise from the water. The boat glides through the arch of Faraglione di Mezzo, where legend says a kiss brings eternal love. The modern boat has a shower, bathroom, stereo and all the gear you need, so the day feels unhurried even as you cover the island's most famous sights.

Marina Piccola is where the pace becomes yours. This bay, once a retreat for Emperor Augustus, sits framed by cliffs and villas. You can snorkel in the turquoise water, swim off the boat, or stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Punta Carena, home to Italy's second-brightest lighthouse built in 1867, is another optional stop if you want more time in the water or just want to see the southwestern cliffs. The Blue Grotto (Capri's most famous sea cave, lit by an ethereal blue glow) is optional because it requires a transfer to a smaller boat through a narrow entrance, but your skipper can arrange it if you choose.

Seven hours gives you time to move between stops without rushing and to spend real time snorkeling or swimming. Snorkeling equipment, Prosecco, Italian beer, bottled water, soft drinks and light snacks like tarallini and nuts are included. Pickup from your Amalfi Coast location is part of the booking, so you don't arrange transport separately.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• Prosecco and Italian beer.
• bottled water, Coca-Cola and lemon soda.
• light snacks including potato chips, tarallini and nuts.
• use of the boat's shower and bathroom.
• fuel and VAT.
• pickup from your Amalfi Coast location.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Saturday6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

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 6 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Il Canto del Mare Charter

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private boat and a local skipper who knows Capri's quieter corners and can adjust the itinerary to your pace. The seven-hour window lets you spend real time snorkeling and swimming without the crowds that gather at the Blue Grotto's main entrance.

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Top questions

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 is the White Grotto and why is it worth seeing on a Capri boat tour?

The White Grotto is a sea cave on Capri's coast with dazzling limestone formations and shimmering waters. Inside, a natural stalagmite formation resembles the Virgin Mary, making it a unique and visually striking stop that most boat tours skip in favor of the more famous Blue Grotto.

Can I swim and snorkel during the tour, or is it mostly sailing past sights?

You can swim and snorkel throughout the day. Marina Piccola is the main stop for time in the water, and snorkeling gear is provided. Punta Carena and other stops also offer optional swimming, so the tour is as active in the water as you want it to be.

What happens at the Faraglioni Rocks, and can the boat go through the arch?

The Faraglioni are three sea stacks rising from the water off Capri's coast. The boat sails through the arch of Faraglione di Mezzo, the middle stack, giving you views from the water and the chance to photograph this iconic landmark up close.

Is the Blue Grotto included, or do I have to pay extra to visit it?

The Blue Grotto is optional. Visiting it requires a transfer to a smaller boat to pass through a narrow entrance, which your skipper can arrange if you want to go. It is not automatically included in the route, so you decide whether to add it when you book or on the day.

What's included in the drinks and snacks on the boat?

Prosecco, Italian beer, bottled water, Coca-Cola and lemon soda are included, along with light snacks like potato chips, tarallini and nuts. If you want lunch at Marina Piccola, that's a separate cost at a local restaurant.

How long is the tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs for seven hours. Your skipper will confirm the exact departure time when you book, based on your location on the Amalfi Coast and the day you choose.