Sorrento: Capri & Blue Grotto Boat Tour, Small Groups

The Blue Grotto fills up fast. This tour skips the line by going first thing

You board a boat with no more than seven other people and sail to Capri's Blue Grotto first, avoiding the queues that trap larger tours. The day includes the Green Grotto, White Grotto, Faraglioni Rocks, two swimming stops with drinks, and three hours free in Capri's center. You return to Sorrento by mid-afternoon with prosecco and the memory of floating in a cave that glows from below.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Marina Grandepassing by
2. Baths of Queen Giovannapassing by
3. Blue Grotto1h
4. Green Grottopassing by
5. Faraglionipassing by
6. White Grottopassing by

Boat tour from Sorrento to Capri

• Depart from Sorrento port
• Sail along Sorrento coastline
• View Marina Grande fishing village
• Pass ancient Roman villa
• Visit the Blue Grotto
• Admire old Italian lighthouse
• Pass the Green Grotto
• Disembark on Capri Island
• Explore Capri city center
• Swim near Faraglioni Rocks
• Pass under Faraglioni natural arch
• View White Grotto stalactites
• Return to Sorrento port

The experience

The boat holds eight people, which sounds small until you realize it means no fighting for a spot on the rail or waiting while someone else's group takes photos. You leave Sorrento port in the morning and sail straight toward Capri, and the first stop is the Blue Grotto. The one everyone comes for. Most tours queue for hours. This one gets you inside when the light is still sharp and the water is that impossible electric blue. The grotto itself is real: you duck through a low stone arch, the boat tilts, and suddenly you're floating in a cave where the limestone glows from underneath. It's strange and worth the trip on its own.

After the Blue Grotto, the day spreads out. You explore the Green Grotto, which is older and quieter, made from dolomite rock that speleologists say formed differently than the blue one: the kind of detail your skipper will mention if you ask. You pass the Faraglioni Rocks, those three stone towers that rise straight out of the water, and the White Grotto with its stalactites catching the light. There are two swimming stops built into the route, so you can jump in and cool off with a drink after. The boat carries beer, soft drinks, water, and seasonal fruit for the group, plus a bottle of prosecco to share.

Once you reach Capri's Marina Grande, you have three hours free to walk the town center: long enough to grab lunch, wander the narrow streets, or sit at a café without feeling rushed. The return journey passes the ancient Baths of Queen Giovanna, a Roman villa from the 1st century BC that you see from the water, and you're back in Sorrento by 3:30pm. The whole day runs on the skipper's schedule, not a timetable that tries to fit too many boats into the same slot.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or port pickup arrangements (confirm with the operator), boat transport from Sorrento to Capri and back, entry to the Blue Grotto and other grottoes, two swimming stops, soft drinks, water, beer, seasonal fruit, and one bottle of prosecco shared among the group.
• A professional skipper operates the boat, and life jackets and scuba masks are provided.
• The boat has a restroom and outdoor shower on board.
• You have three hours free to explore Capri's Marina Grande and town center before returning to Sorrento around 3:30pm.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 8

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.

Paid on site€ 34

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MBS Blu Charter Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Blue Grotto without spending half the day in a queue (the small group size and early timing are what make that possible), and you're comfortable with a full day on the water with two swimming stops and three hours to walk around Capri on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 happens if the sea is too rough for the Blue Grotto?

The visit is subject to weather and sea conditions. If entry is not possible, the skipper will adjust the route to other grottoes and attractions on the day.

What's included in the drinks?

Soft drinks, water, beer, seasonal fruit for the group, and one bottle of prosecco per boat.

Do I need swimming experience?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Life jackets are provided for everyone on board.

Is there a guide who explains the sights?

A professional skipper operates the boat and will point out attractions like the Roman villa and the grottoes as you pass them.

What if I want to stay longer in Capri?

The tour includes three hours free time in Capri's center. You must return to the boat at the scheduled time to depart for Sorrento.