Sorrento to Capri boat tour: Blue Grotto and Faraglioni rocks

The Faraglioni rocks tower a hundred meters above the water, and you pass through them on the boat.

A small group boat tour departing from Sorrento with hotel pickup, circling Capri to visit the Blue Grotto, White Grotto, Natural Arch, and the 100-meter Faraglioni rock formations, with swimming stops and free time to explore Capri town. The tour includes a professional English-speaking skipper, snacks and drinks on board, and limoncello tasting on the return journey. The Blue Grotto visit is guaranteed except during high tide or if the waiting time exceeds 30 minutes. The full day runs eight hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Grotto10m
2. Blue Grotto10m
3. Natural Arch5m
4. Marina Piccola30m
5. Faraglioni10m

Boat tour and Capri exploration

• Pick up from hotel or meeting point
• Transfer to departure port
• Depart from Sorrento Harbour
• Admire White Grotto from outside
• Visit Blue Grotto (weather permitting)
• See Natural Arch
• Swim at Marina Piccola bay
• View Punta Carena Lighthouse
• See Faraglioni rock formations
• Explore Capri with free time
• Enjoy limoncello tasting on return

The experience

The boat leaves Sorrento Harbour with a small group and a professional skipper who speaks English. On the water around Capri, you'll see the White Grotto from the boat, then enter the Blue Grotto itself. The visit is guaranteed unless high tide closes it or the queue runs past 30 minutes. The Natural Arch, a granite bridge set in a pine forest above the water, comes next, followed by the Faraglioni: three rock stacks that rise an average of 100 meters, with the middle one famous for its stone archway.

Marina Piccola bay is where the boat stops for swimming in clear water, with the dramatic Faraglioni as your backdrop. You'll get snacks and drinks on board during this break. The Punta Carena Lighthouse, which dominates the southwestern coast, is visible from the water as well.

Once ashore in Capri, you have three to four hours to walk the town at your own pace: time to find a café, browse the shops, or simply sit and watch the water. On the return to Sorrento, there's a limoncello tasting as the boat heads back. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Sorrento area are included. If you book less than 24 hours ahead, you'll meet the boat at the port instead. The itinerary can shift based on weather and sea conditions, and the skipper has the final say on timing and routing.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking skipper.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in the Sorrento area.
• swimming stop in Marina Piccola bay.
• snacks and drinks on board.
• three to four hours of free time to explore Capri town.
• limoncello tasting on the return journey.

Options for this experience

3 options

HD tour departing from the port of SorrentoGuide in English or Italian · 08:15Half-day small group tour to Capri and the Blue Grotto from Sorrento, a boat-only trip with no stop on the island. Duration: 4 hours. Snacks and soft drinks included: chips, water, soft drinks, Prosecco and a Limoncello tasting. Departure from Sorrento. The Blue Grotto entrance fee is not included and costs €18 per person. The visit is guaranteed, except if the grotto is closed due to high tide or the waiting time is too long.

Small group boat tour from Sorrento to Capri, including the Blue GrottoGuide in English or Italian · 07:30Pickup is included

Private tour plus the Blue GrottoGuide in English or Italian · 08:00Private Capri tour and Blue Grotto private tour by gozzo boat. Duration: 7 hours. Departure from Sorrento. The Capri landing tax is not included; it is €100.00. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:15

Book up toStart time

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

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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€ 28

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Buyourtour di Amo Italy Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Capri's most famous sights (the Blue Grotto, Natural Arch, and Faraglioni rocks) without renting a boat or navigating the island alone. The small group size and included skipper mean you get local knowledge and safe passage through the rock formations, while the free time in town lets you set your own pace ashore.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 exactly is the Blue Grotto, and why does the tour say the visit is guaranteed?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on Capri's north coast where sunlight reflects off the water and illuminates the chamber in brilliant blue. The visit is guaranteed except when high tide closes the entrance or the queue to enter exceeds 30 minutes: conditions the skipper assesses on the day.

How much free time do I actually get to walk around Capri town?

You have three to four hours ashore in Capri after the boat tour ends, with no scheduled activities. That's enough time to explore the main piazza, grab lunch, browse local shops, or simply rest before the return journey.

Does the tour include snorkeling gear or a towel for the swimming stop?

The tour includes a swimming stop with snacks and drinks on board, but snorkeling equipment and towels are not provided. Bring your own towel or purchase one in Capri town.

What's included in the hotel pickup, and how does it work?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in the Sorrento area are included in the tour price. On the day of the excursion, the driver will have your name and will call you at the arranged time. If you book within 24 hours, you'll receive meeting point and time details via WhatsApp or email instead, and you'll meet the boat at the port.

Is the Blue Grotto entrance fee included in the tour price?

The tour does not include the Blue Grotto entrance ticket. That fee is separate and paid on the day if you enter the grotto.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour requires good weather to operate. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.