Snorkeling from Sorrento: Capri, Positano & Amalfi private boat

Swim and snorkel at five grottoes and hidden coves only the boat reaches

A private boat snorkeling tour from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast visits Capri, Positano and Amalfi with multiple swim stops in clear water, entry to sea caves including the Blue Grotto, and an aperitif. The boat is skippered, fuel and life jackets are included, and you choose between a half-day run, a full-day itinerary or a sunset departure. Pickup from Sorrento is available on some options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blue Grotto30m
2. Green Grotto15m
3. Baths of Queen Giovanna15m
4. White Grotto10m
5. Li Galli15m
6. Faraglioni10m

Boat tour of Capri and Amalfi Coast

• Visit Blue Grotto cave
• Swim stop in clear waters
• See natural arch on Amalfi coast
• Explore Baths of Queen Giovanna
• Visit White Grotto cave
• Stop at Li Galli island
• View Faraglioni rocks
• See heart-shaped cave
• Pass Punta Campanella

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento and heads toward Capri, where the first major stop is the Blue Grotto: a sea cave with water so clear and light that it glows electric blue inside. Entry costs 18 euros, paid on arrival, and the wait runs about 30 minutes, but the cave itself is Capri's signature sight. From there the route moves to the Green Grotto for a proper swim stop in water clear enough to see the seabed. The White Grotto follows, another sea cave with a heart carved into the rock. You'll also pass the Faraglioni, Capri's famous rock formations in Marina Piccola, and stop at Li Galli, a private island accessible only by boat where you can swim again.

The Amalfi Coast leg includes Positano, a vertical village of pastel houses built into the cliffs, and the Baths of Queen Giovanna, an old Roman site on the Sorrento coast where the water is clear and the history is visible in the stone. A natural arch on the Amalfi side offers a photo stop, and Punta Campanella marks the boundary between the two coasts. Throughout the day, the skipper stops for swimming in open water where snorkeling is possible. An aperitif is served during one of these breaks. The boat carries life jackets for adults and children, and the skipper handles navigation so you focus on the water and the caves.

How long the day lasts depends on which option you book: half-day runs hit the highlights in less time, while full-day tours reach all the stops and allow time to eat lunch at a seaside restaurant if you want to get off the boat. Sunset tours depart later and end as the light fades. Pickup from Sorrento is included on at least one option. Confirm which one when you book. The skipper speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on the group.

What’s included

• Fuel and skipper.
• life jackets for adults and children.
• boarding fees.
• soft drinks and an aperitif during a swim stop.
• pickup from Sorrento on select options.

Options for this experience

7 options

Sunset tour for up to 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 5 departure times: the first at 16:00, the last at 19:00Snorkeling and aperitif option lasting 3 hours, with aperitif and snacks, Capri or Amalfi Coast: sunset tour of Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi Coast

Half-day Capri tour for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 16:00Snorkeling option lasting 3 hours: Capri visit without landing, with aperitif and snacks, covering the caves, stacks, Blue Cave and bathing stops, on the Murena 730

Half-day Amalfi Coast tour for up to 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 16:00Full-day option lasting 4 hours, with aperitif and snacks, Amalfi Coast tour on the Murena 730

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Full-day Capri tour for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Full-day Capri tour lasting 8 hours, with aperitif and snacks: visit to Capri, caves and stacks, Blue Cave, bathroom stops, lunch at a restaurant, and a visit to Anacapri

Sunset tourUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · No fixed timeSunset option lasting 3 hours, with aperitif, on a boat

Full-day Amalfi Coast tour for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Snorkeling and lunch option lasting 8 hours, with aperitif and snacks, Amalfi Coast and Furore Fjord: visit to the Fjord of Fury, Cave of Dreams, Bay of Nerano, Bay of Tordigliano, the cities of Positano and Amalfi, with bathing and snorkeling stops

Private boat tour of Capri, Positano and Amalfi and Ischia from SorrentoUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:00Lasts 8 hours, with aperitif and snacks, Capri tour on the Murena 730, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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 3 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 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blueskysorrento

Is this one for you?Choose the half-day option if you want the main grottoes and swim stops without committing a full day, or the full-day tour if you want to visit all five caves, both coasts and have time to eat lunch ashore. Sunset departures suit travelers who want to start later in the day and end as the light changes over the water.

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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 24 h before the start.

What is the Blue Grotto like, and do I have to pay extra to enter it?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on Capri where the water reflects a brilliant blue light, making it Capri's main attraction. Entry costs 18 euros per person, paid directly at the cave on the day of the tour, and the wait is usually about 30 minutes: worth it for the sight itself.

Can I snorkel during the swim stops, or is it just swimming?

You can snorkel during the swim stops in clear water at the grottoes and open-water sites. The boat carries life jackets for all ages, and the skipper chooses stops where the water is calm and visibility is good.

How many swim stops are there, and how long do I spend in the water?

The itinerary includes swim stops at the Green Grotto, Li Galli island, and open-water sites between the major caves and landmarks. The exact number and length of time in the water depends on the option you choose: half-day tours have fewer stops and shorter water time than full-day tours.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is not included in the boat fare, but you have the option to get off and eat at seaside restaurants in Positano or Amalfi that are accessible only by boat. An aperitif is served during one of the swim stops.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

Fuel, the skipper, boarding fees and life jackets are included. You pay separately for entry to the Blue Grotto (18 euros), any lunch ashore, and drinks beyond the aperitif offered during the tour.