Snorkeling from Sorrento to Capri: Faraglioni & swim stops

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · IT +1

PickupAt your hotel

Swim and snorkel at the Faraglioni, then explore Capri on your own terms

A small-group boat tour from Sorrento to Capri with a maximum of 12 people per boat, departing from Massa Lubrense port. You cruise the island's caves and grottos, stop to snorkel in the water, then land on Capri for 4 hours of free time to visit Villa San Michele, the Gardens of Augustus, or simply sit in the town square. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sorrento, a skipper, snacks and soft drinks are included; snorkeling gear and the Capri landing tax are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Capri boat tour with swim stops

Pickup from Sorrento hotel
Board boat at Massa Lubrense port
Cruise along coast to Capri island
Admire Faraglioni rocks from boat
Tour island's natural arches and grottos
Stop for swimming and snorkeling
Enjoy 4 hours free time on Capri
Drop off at Sorrento hotel

The Experience

Your morning starts with pickup from your Sorrento hotel or a central meeting point, then heads to Massa Lubrense port where you board the boat. The skipper takes the small group along the coast toward Capri, passing the natural arches and grottos carved into the island's cliffs. The Faraglioni rocks come into view from the water—three limestone stacks rising straight out of the sea—and the boat slows so you can take them in. Swim stops happen at the skipper's discretion as you cruise, so you get in the water when conditions allow and the group is ready.

Once the boat reaches Capri, you step off for 4 hours on the island itself. This is unguided time, so you choose what to do: walk up to Villa San Michele if you want the views and the architecture, spend time in the Gardens of Augustus among the plants and terraces, or simply find a cafe in the town square and sit. The skipper stays with the boat and will be there when you return for the ride back to Sorrento. WiFi is available on board if you need it during the journey.

The whole day runs about 8 hours from pickup to drop-off. Bring a towel and swimwear; snorkeling gear is not included in the tour price, so you'll either bring your own or rent it separately. The boat holds a maximum of 12 people, which keeps the group small enough that the skipper can adjust the route and stops based on what works for everyone that day.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sorrento.
skipper.
small-group boat tour around Capri island with swim stops at the skipper's discretion.
snacks and soft drinks on board.
WiFi on board.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by AVI Travel

Is this one for you?You're on a small boat with a maximum of 12 people, so the group stays intimate and the skipper can adjust the route and timing based on what works that day. This suits a first-time visitor to Capri who wants to see the island from the water and have time to explore on land without a fixed itinerary dictating every hour.