Snorkeling in Capri: Grottoes, Faraglioni & 4 Hours Ashore

Dive into sea caves and drift through turquoise coves, then wander Capri's alleys on your own time.

A shared boat tour of Capri's coastline with snorkeling stops, a live guide in English or Italian, and four hours ashore to explore the island. You sail past the Faraglioni rock formations, enter sea caves including the White Grotto and Green Grotto, snorkel in calm coves, and break for an aperitif with prosecco and limoncello. The tour runs eight hours total, with groups staying under twelve people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Capri boat tour and island visit

• Depart from Marina Grande port
• Sail along Capri coastline
• Visit Blue Grotto by boat
• Explore Bagni di Tiberio coastline
• Admire Villa Malaparte from sea
• See Faraglioni rock formations
• Stop at Punta Ventroso for aperitif and swim
• Visit Grotta Dei Santi cave
• Visit Green Cave (Cave of the Turks)
• Visit Grotta dei Marinai cave
• Visit White Grotto sea cave
• Visit Red Grotto sea cave
• See Marina Piccola beach
• See Scugnizzo statue
• Observe cliff near Villa Jovis
• Enjoy 4 hours free time on Capri island

The experience

The boat leaves from one of six departure points along the coast (Praiano, Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, Salerno or Castellammare di Stabia), and heads straight for the water. You'll pass the Faraglioni, three rock formations rising from the sea off Capri's southern edge, and slip into the White Grotto on the eastern side, where white limestone walls catch the light. The skipper navigates into the Green Grotto next, a sea cave lit by emerald reflections, then smaller grottoes like the Grotta dei Santi with its stalactite formations. At each stop, you drop anchor and snorkel in the shallows with equipment provided. The water stays calm in these protected coves.

Midway through, the boat pulls into Punta Ventroso for a longer break. You'll have an aperitif on board with prosecco, limoncello, and mixed snacks, or wade ashore to the rocky beach a few meters away if you want to explore it closer. Then it's back to the water for more snorkeling before heading to Marina Piccola, the famous beach on Capri's southern coast where the Faraglioni loom overhead. From there, you have roughly four hours of free time to walk the island (the narrow alleys, the boutiques, the restaurants, the postcard views) before the boat collects you for the return journey. The guide stays with the group during the boat portion and points out the history as you go: which caves the Romans knew, where Emperor Tiberius bathed, which rock formations have names.

Groups max out at twelve people, and the skipper and a steward are on board the whole time. You get beach towels, floats if you need them, and all the snorkeling gear. Water, soft drinks, beer and Sprite are included throughout the day. Bad weather can force a reschedule or full refund, and the itinerary may shift if safety or conditions demand it: the operator reserves that right. The total eight hours includes travel time from your departure point to the first stop and back.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and floats.
• embarkation and disembarkation at private docks with assistance.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• a skipper and steward for the full day.
• water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco, limoncello and Sprite.
• an aperitif with mixed snacks and a brunch with savoury selections.
• beach towels.
• and anchor breaks for swimming at multiple grottoes and coves.

Options for this experience

8 options

From PositanoGuide in English or Italian · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00Lasts 8 hours. Departs from 84017 Positano, SA, Italy

From AmalfiGuide in English or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Duration: 8 hours

From SalernoGuide in English or Italian · 09:00Lasts 6 to 8 hours

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Maiori Vietri cetaraGuide in English or Italian · 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 11:00Lasts 7 hours. Departure points: Cetara Port, Italy; Maiori, SA, Italy; Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi, 84019 Vietri sul Mare, SA, Italy

Starting from Castellammare di StabiaGuide in English or Italian · 08:30, 09:30 and 10:00Lasts 8 hours. Departs from Banchina Alessandro Lounge Bar, 80053 Castellammare di Stabia, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

From CapriGuide in English or Italian · 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Duration: 5 hours, lasting 5 to 7 hours. Starting point: Capri Marina Tourist Port, Darsena, Marina di Caterola, 80073 Capri NA, Italy

Departing from Sorrento and towerGuide in English or Italian · 09:00, 10:00 and 10:30Lasts 8 hours. Departure points: Castellammare di Stabia, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy; Banchina Alessandro Lounge Bar, 80053 Castellammare di Stabia, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy; 80061 Massa Lubrense, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy; Porto di Torre del Greco, Via Calastro, 80040 Torre del Greco NA, Italy; Porto di Sorrento, Via Marina Piccola, 35, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy; Porto Turistico di Torre Annunziata, Via molo di ponente, 80058, Via Porto, 44, 80058 Torre Annunziata NA, Italy

From PraianoGuide in English or Italian · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00Duration: 7 hours, lasting 7 to 8 hours

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Before you book

Days and timesFriday6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 11:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

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 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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Charter Coast Luxury

Is this one for you?Choose your departure point at checkout to match where you're staying along the coast. The four-hour free time on Capri works well if you want to see the island's center and shops, but if you'd rather spend the whole day in the water, you can use that time for a second snorkel or a long lunch ashore before heading back to the boat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 24 h before the start.

What's the water like for snorkeling around Capri?

The coves where you snorkel stay calm and sheltered from wave motion, with turquoise and crystalline water. The depth and visibility let you see marine life and rock formations clearly, and the stops are chosen for their protected conditions, so even less confident swimmers can enter the water safely.

Can I visit the Blue Grotto on this tour?

The Blue Grotto is not included in the standard route, but you can visit it during your four-hour free time on Capri. The guide will give you directions to reach it from Marina Piccola, and you can decide whether to spend your time there or explore the island another way.

How much time do I actually spend snorkeling versus traveling?

The eight-hour total includes boat travel from your departure point and back, plus multiple anchor breaks for swimming and snorkeling at different grottoes and coves. You'll have several stops in the water, each lasting long enough to explore, plus the four-hour break ashore at Marina Piccola where you leave the boat entirely.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

If bad weather affects the experience, you can reschedule to a different date or receive a full refund. The operator may also change the itinerary if circumstances beyond their control require it, to keep everyone safe.

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

You can choose your departure point at checkout: Praiano, Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, Salerno, Castellammare di Stabia, or Maiori Vietri Cetara. Pick the one nearest your accommodation, and the boat will collect you from the private dock there.