Snorkeling in Capri: Private boat with Blue Grotto access

Swim and snorkel at four sea caves while the boat moves between Capri's most famous rock formations.

A private six-hour boat tour around Capri for up to six passengers, with snorkeling stops at the Green Grotto and other sea caves, plus passes by the Blue Grotto, Faraglioni rocks and Natural Arch. You swim and snorkel in open water around Marciano and Mitigliano, explore the White Grotto and red coral cave, and visit Marina Piccola. Snorkeling equipment, towels and light snacks are provided, and the guide speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. White GrottoEntry included30m
2. Natural ArchEntry included15m
3. FaraglioniEntry included30m
4. Marina PiccolaEntry included2h
5. Green GrottoEntry included30m
6. Blue Grotto30m

Explore Capri by private boat

• Depart from Capri
• Visit the White Grotto
• Explore the Red Cave
• Stop at the Natural Arch
• See Curzio Malaparte's villa
• Visit the Faraglioni rock stacks
• Stop at Marina Piccola for lunch or visit
• Swim and snorkel at the Green Grotto
• Admire Punta Carena lighthouse
• Optional visit to the Blue Grotto (extra cost)
• Visit Cala Grande beach in Marina Grande
• Return to Capri

The experience

What makes this different from a shared boat is the route itself: a private charter means the captain adjusts the day around the conditions and your pace instead of sticking to a fixed schedule. The boat holds up to six, so a family or small group travels together without strangers, and the snorkeling stops (at the Green Grotto where the water turns brilliant green, and around the smaller sea caves) happen when the water is calmest. Prosecco and limoncello are served on board. Snorkeling gear, fins and towels are all there waiting.

The six-hour day starts from Capri and moves slowly past the Faraglioni, three stacked rock peaks that rise out of the sea and frame the island's most photographed view. You stop at the Natural Arch, a rock formation carved by water over millennia, and pass Malaparte Villa, the white rationalist house perched on the cliffs. The White Grotto opens into a chamber of stalactites and stalagmites. The red coral cave glows with the color of the rock itself. Marina Piccola, a sheltered bay ringed with restaurant terraces, is a stop for lunch if you want it. The cost is separate, but eating there means no landing fee.

The Blue Grotto, Capri's most famous sea cave, is a separate ticket (18 euros per person) and not included in the tour price, though the boat passes it and can take you there if you choose. The Punta Carena lighthouse, Italy's second most powerful, marks the southern point of the route. The day ends back at Capri after four hours of actual exploring time on the water.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and fins.
• beach towels.
• Prosecco and limoncello served on board.
• light snacks.
• private boat for up to six passengers.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Boat with 150HP engine, accommodating up to 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 10:00Luxury 21-foot boat

Private boat tour of Capri lasting a full dayUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 10:00

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

Before you book

Lasts 6h, runs every day at 10:00, from € 300 per group, with a live guide in English and Spanish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

Paid on site€ 300

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sorrento Rent Boats

Is this one for you?Book this private boat for up to five people if you want flexibility to linger at snorkeling spots or adjust timing based on sea conditions, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 Green Grotto like when you snorkel there?

The Green Grotto gets its name from the water itself, which reflects light off the cave walls and turns a brilliant green. It's a designated snorkeling stop where you enter the water and swim around the cave opening. The equipment is provided.

Can we visit the Blue Grotto on this tour?

The boat passes the Blue Grotto and can take you inside, but entry is a separate ticket at 18 euros per person, not included in the tour price. Whether to add it is your choice at checkout.

How much time do we actually spend in the water snorkeling?

The tour is six hours total, with four hours spent exploring the island by boat and stops for snorkeling, sightseeing and photos. The Green Grotto is the main snorkeling stop. You also swim around Marciano and Mitigliano.

Is lunch included, or do we need to bring food?

Snacks and drinks (including Prosecco and limoncello) are served on board. Lunch is not included, but you can eat at one of the restaurants at Marina Piccola. If you dine there, the landing fee is waived.

What happens at the Faraglioni rocks?

The Faraglioni are three tall rock stacks off the southeast coast, famous for the view from the Gardens of Augustus on land. The boat passes them closely so you can photograph and see the formations from the water. There's a stop for photos and a bathroom break.

Do we need our own snorkeling gear, or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment, fins and beach towels are all included and provided on board. You don't need to bring your own.