Snorkeling Capri: Private Boat with Grottos & Amalfi Coast

Swim through sea grottos and anchor in hidden coves where the water turns turquoise.

A private boat snorkeling tour around Capri or the Amalfi Coast for up to six passengers, with a professional crew, snorkeling equipment, and a full day of grotto visits and secluded swimming stops. You pick the route (Capri's Blue Grotto and Faraglioni, or Positano and the Emerald Grotto), and customize the itinerary to match your pace. The price is all-inclusive: drinks (water, soft drinks, prosecco, beer, limoncello), snacks and local food, towels, life jackets, and boarding from private docks are all covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blue Grotto10m
2. Faraglioni10m · entry included
3. White Grotto10m · entry included

Private boat tour around Capri

• Board luxury Gozzo Sorrentino boat
• Visit Marina Grande port
• See Tiberius' Leap cliff
• Explore Cala del Rio inlet
• Visit Grotta del Cuore sea grotto
• Discover Cala del Limmo cove
• Stop at Punta Carena Lighthouse
• Explore Grotta dei Santi sea grotto
• Sail past Faraglioni sea stacks
• Visit Grotta Bianca sea cave

The experience

The boat is a Gozzo Sorrentino, a traditional wooden vessel built for the Sorrentine Peninsula, fitted with modern comfort: Bluetooth sound, USB ports, and a complimentary bar stocked throughout the day. You board from a private dock, no queuing at the main harbor, and the crew handles all the logistics while you decide where to stop. Snorkeling equipment is on board and ready. If you've never snorkeled before, the crew can walk you through it, though they won't narrate a formal lesson.

The route depends on which option you book. Capri tours typically include the Faraglioni (three rock stacks you can sail through), the Blue Grotto (the famous sea cave with electric-blue water, though the entrance ticket is paid separately on site), and quieter stops like Cala del Rio, Grotta del Cuore, and Cala del Limmo for swimming and snorkeling in clear water. Amalfi Coast tours visit Positano, Amalfi, and the Emerald Grotto, with similar secluded coves for water time. You can ask the crew to adjust the plan based on weather, your group's energy, or what you most want to see.

The day runs from morning into late afternoon, typically three to seven hours depending on your choice and how long you linger at each stop. Lunch is not a formal sit-down. Instead, the crew offers snacks and local food throughout the day, paired with the open bar. Towels and life jackets are provided. If bad weather forces a cancellation, you get reimbursed in full.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and towels.
• complimentary drinks (water, soft drinks, prosecco, beer, limoncello).
• snacks and local food prepared throughout the day.
• life jackets.
• boarding and disembarking from private docks.
• professional crew and boat insurance.
• full-day private use of the boat for up to six passengers.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in 4 languages10:00

Guide in 4 languages10:00

Guide in 4 languages10:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French 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 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€ 20

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by JammJa

Is this one for you?Book the Capri route if you want the famous grottos and dramatic rock formations. Choose the Amalfi Coast if you prefer the quieter villages and emerald waters of the southern coast. Either way, the private boat means your group sets the pace: linger longer at a cove you love, skip a stop if the water calls, or anchor in a spot the crew knows that tour boats never reach.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French 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 customize the stops, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary is customizable. You choose between Capri or the Amalfi Coast as your main route, and the crew will adjust the specific stops and how long you spend at each one based on your group's preferences and sea conditions.

Is the Blue Grotto entrance included, or do we pay extra?

The Blue Grotto ticket is not included and must be purchased on site. The boat gets you to the entrance, but entry to the grotto itself is a separate cost paid when you arrive.

What's included in the bar and food?

Water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco, and limoncello are available throughout the day at no extra charge. The crew also offers snacks and local food prepared by culinary experts, included in the tour price.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The boat accommodates up to six passengers plus two crew members, so your group stays small and the boat never feels crowded.

Do we need snorkeling experience, or is this suitable for beginners?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the crew can help you get comfortable in the water if you're new to snorkeling.

Where do we board, and what time does the tour start?

You board from a private dock. The exact location depends on which option you choose (Sorrento, Amalfi, or Positano). The crew will confirm the meeting point and departure time when you book.