Snorkeling in Capri from Amalfi: Blue Grotto & Four Grottoes

Swim inside sea caves lit by refracted sunlight, then spend half a day exploring Capri's town center.

A shared boat tour from Amalfi to Capri with a live English or Italian-speaking guide, snorkeling at multiple grottoes, and around 4 hours of free time on the island. The yacht carries a maximum of 12 passengers and includes an aperitif with local appetizers, prosecco, and limoncello. The Blue Grotto is reached by land during your time ashore. Total duration is 7 to 8 hours, and bad weather may require rescheduling to another date or a full refund.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marina Grande10m · entry included
2. Blue Grotto10m
3. Green Grotto10m · entry included
4. Faraglioni30m · entry included

Capri boat tour and island exploration

• Depart from Amalfi to Capri by yacht
• Visit Marina Grande beach
• See Bagni di Tiberio coastline
• Explore the Blue Grotto
• Admire Grotta Iannarella (Heart Cave)
• Enter a calm natural cove
• View Punta Carena lighthouse
• Discover the Saints Grotto
• Swim in the Green Grotto
• Relax and aperitif at Punta Ventroso
• See the Mermaid's Rock
• Visit Grotta dei Marinai (Sailors' Cave)
• Observe the Faraglioni rock formations
• View Malaparte Villa
• Explore the White Grotto
• Visit the Red Grotto
• See the cliff near Villa Jovis
• View the Scugnizzo statue
• Disembark for 4 hours free time on Capri
• Return to Amalfi by yacht

The experience

The boat leaves from Amalfi and heads to Capri's coast, where you'll stop at a sequence of sea caves and rock formations. The Green Grotto has stalactites and emerald-lit waters you can swim in. The White Grotto and Red Grotto follow, each with their own mineral-stained walls and clear water. You'll pass the Faraglioni (four stacked rock formations that rise from the sea), and pause there for photos. The Saints Grotto, with stalactites shaped like praying figures, comes next. A skipper and live guide narrate the route and the island's history and legends as you move between stops.

Midway through the tour, the boat anchors at Punta Ventroso for a break. You'll have an aperitif on board with mixed appetizers, brunch featuring local specialties, and drinks including prosecco and limoncello. Those who want to swim closer to shore can do so a few meters away. The yacht itself has a bathroom, changing cabins, and charging stations for devices.

After the boat portion, you disembark in Capri town for around 4 hours of free time. You can reach the center by funicular in minutes, shop in the boutiques, eat at local restaurants, or visit attractions on your own. A brochure provided on board helps you navigate. The Blue Grotto, the island's most famous sea cave, is accessible by land during this time if you choose to visit it. The tour does not include entry there, but directions and a map are supplied. The return to Amalfi is included.

What’s included

• Luxury yacht with bathroom and changing cabins.
• snorkeling masks and fins.
• beach towels.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• aperitif with mixed appetizers and local brunch.
• prosecco, limoncello, beer, water and soft drinks.
• around 4 hours of free time on Capri.
• assisted pickup and drop-off at private docks.
• all fuel, port charges and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 500

Live guideEnglish 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sail & Fun

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably in either language. This is a shared tour with up to 12 people, which keeps the cost lower than a private charter but means you'll coordinate timing with other passengers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English 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 I snorkel at the Blue Grotto on this boat tour?

The Blue Grotto is not visited during the boat portion. It's accessible by land during your 4 hours of free time on the island. The operator provides a map and directions, and entry is your own cost.

What's included to eat and drink on the boat?

An aperitif with mixed appetizers and a brunch of local specialties are served on board, along with water, soda, beer, prosecco, limoncello, and spritz.

How many people travel together on this tour?

Groups are shared and capped at a maximum of 12 passengers per boat.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Bad weather may affect the experience and could lead to cancellation. If that occurs, you can reschedule to a different date or receive a full refund.

Is the Blue Grotto entry included in the price?

No. The Blue Grotto is recommended as a land visit during your 4 hours free time on the island. A map and directions are provided on board.