Snorkeling in Capri: Private gozzo boat, hidden grottoes

A sailor anchors the boat in places tourists don't reach on foot.

A full-day private snorkeling tour around Capri on a traditional wooden gozzo boat, departing from Capri port with a sailor guide who shows you hidden grottoes and small bays, then anchors in a quiet spot for swimming and snorkeling. The boat includes snorkeling equipment, life jackets, bottled water and soft drinks. Lunch is available for an extra charge if you arrange it beforehand. The guide speaks English or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Capri

• Depart from Capri port
• Visit small bays and hidden grottoes
• Anchor for swimming and snorkeling
• Relax on the boat
• See iconic Faraglioni rocks

The experience

The boat leaves Capri port and runs the full day around the island, with the sailor steering toward the Faraglioni rocks and the small bays and grottoes most day-trippers miss. You get snorkeling equipment and a life jacket on board, and the sailor picks an anchored spot calm enough for you to slip in and explore the water at your own pace. The rest of the day you're on the boat, watching the coastline and the landscape change as you move around the island.

This is a private tour, so the schedule bends to what you want. Stay longer at one bay, cut the snorkeling short, or spend the afternoon drifting. Bottled water and soft drinks come with the booking. If you want lunch, contact the operator beforehand: they'll either make panini capresi with wine on board or stop at a local restaurant where you can eat ashore. The sailor speaks English or Italian.

The boat holds your group alone, so there's no crowd and no fixed itinerary beyond the route around the island. Slight delays at departure sometimes happen. If you're arriving in Capri from Positano, let the operator know your arrival time in advance so they can time the departure to match.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jackets.
• a private wooden gozzo boat and sailor guide for the full day.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• the route around Capri with stops at hidden grottoes and small bays, anchoring for swimming and snorkeling in a quiet spot.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Piazza angelo ferraro 8, at the parapharmacy ask for Mr. Costanzo”

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mr. Costanzo

Is this one for you?This is a private boat, so you're not sharing the day with other groups and the sailor adjusts the route and timing to what suits you. Choose this if you want to snorkel in Capri's quieter bays and grottoes without the crowds of a larger tour, and if a full day on the water appeals to you more than a quick half-day excursion.

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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 24 h before the start.

What are the Faraglioni rocks and where do I see them on this tour?

The Faraglioni are the iconic rock formations off Capri's coast, and the boat passes them as part of the route around the island. The sailor will show you these landmarks as you travel.

Can I snorkel the whole time or just at one spot?

The sailor anchors in one quiet place where you can swim and snorkel, then you spend the rest of the day on the boat. You decide how long to stay in the water at that anchorage.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

Snorkeling equipment, life jackets, bottled water, soft drinks, the sailor and the private boat are included. Lunch is available for an extra charge if you arrange it in advance: either panini capresi with wine on board or a meal at a restaurant where the boat stops.

How long is the full day and when does it start?

The tour runs for seven hours, departing from Capri port. Slight delays sometimes happen, so contact the operator if you're arriving from elsewhere and need to time your arrival.

Do I need experience to snorkel on this tour?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. Life jackets are available on board, and the sailor anchors in a quiet bay so you can enter and explore at a comfortable pace. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.

What happens if I'm traveling from Positano to Capri for this tour?

Contact the operator in advance with your exact arrival time in Capri, and they'll time the boat departure to match. Public transportation options are available near the port.