Capri boat tour from Sorrento: Swim in Marina Piccola

Swim in the sheltered bay of Marina Piccola, then drift past the Faraglioni rock formations.

A day boat tour from Sorrento circles Capri's coastline with stops at the White Grotto, Green Grotto, Natural Arch and the Faraglioni, plus a swimming break in Marina Piccola's protected waters. Groups stay under 12 people on comfortable boats, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian. Optional pickup from Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Sant Agnello or Piano di Sorrento. Choose a morning departure for the full 7-hour route or an afternoon option lasting 5 hours. The Blue Grotto entrance fee and Capri landing tax are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Blue Grotto30m
2. Green Grotto5m
3. Marina Piccola45m
4. Faraglioni20m
5. Natural Archpassing by
6. White Grotto5m

Boat tour of Capri island

• Pick up from Sorrento or meet at Marina della Lobra
• Start from Marina della Lobra in Punta Campanella Marine Park
• Visit Blue Grotto by small rowing boat
• See Anacapri’s lighthouse and city views
• Visit Green Grotto cave
• Free time in Capri city center for 4-5 hours
• Swim and snorkel at Marina Piccola bay
• View and photograph Faraglioni rock formation
• Pass by Natural Arch formation
• Visit White Grotto cave
• See special historic house on Capri island
• Sail back to port and drop off at pick-up point

The experience

The boat departs from Marina della Lobra, nestled in the Punta Campanella Marine Park where dolphins and sea turtles frequent the waters. From there you'll move along Capri's outer coast, passing the White Grotto with its pale rock walls and the Green Grotto, where turquoise water fills a cave that once sheltered pirates. The Natural Arch and the Faraglioni (those massive rock pillars rising from the sea) come into view as the boat rounds the island's eastern edge. A guide narrates the stops and the geology as you go, pointing out the homes of wealthy residents and the landmarks that have drawn visitors for centuries.

The swimming stop happens at Marina Piccola, a bay on Capri's southern side sheltered from the boat traffic that crowds other anchorages. You'll have time to snorkel in clear water, and the boat supplies diving masks. Beer, prosecco, soft drinks, water, and chips are on board throughout the day. The morning tour runs 7 hours. The afternoon option is 5 hours and skips some of the outer coastline. If you want to visit the Blue Grotto, the famous cave with electric-blue water, that's an 18-euro add-on per person and takes about 5 minutes inside a small rowing boat, though the stop itself can't exceed 30 minutes to keep the day on schedule.

Pickup is available from central Sorrento or the suburbs (Massa Lubrense, Sant Agnello, Piano di Sorrento), or you can meet directly at the Marina della Lobra pier. The return journey takes about 30 minutes at moderate speed, and you'll be dropped at the same point you started from. The boat holds up to 12 people, so the group stays small enough that the guide can answer questions and adjust the pace.

What’s included

• Boat tour with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• swimming stop with diving masks.
• beer, prosecco, soft drinks, water and snacks.
• optional pickup from Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Sant Agnello or Piano di Sorrento, or direct meeting at Marina della Lobra pier.
• return transport to your starting point.

Options for this experience

3 options

Book the entire boatUp to 12 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 10:05Private boat trip with a skipper, lasting 7 hours

Morning tour lasting 7 hoursUp to 15 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:15, 09:30 and 11:00Lasts 7 hours: island tour and swim stops, with 4 hours of free time on the island

Afternoon tour lasting 5 hoursUp to 15 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Lasts 5 hours: island and cave tour, swim stops, plus 2 hours of free time on Capri

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

Before you book

Lasts 7h, runs every day, 4 start times, from € 103.35 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:15, 09:30, 10:05 and 11:00Last departure this season: 30 Dec

Book up toStart time

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

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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€ 38

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lubrense Boats

Is this one for you?Book the morning tour if you want the full circuit of Capri's coastline and the outer caves. The afternoon option suits a shorter day or a later start. Groups stay under 12, so the pace is relaxed and the guide can answer questions without rushing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish 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.

Can I swim during this Capri boat tour from Sorrento?

Yes. The tour includes a swimming stop at Marina Piccola, a protected bay on Capri's south coast where the water is calm and clear. Diving masks are supplied. The boat carries beer, prosecco, soft drinks, water and snacks for the whole day.

What's the difference between the morning and afternoon Capri tours?

The morning tour runs 7 hours and covers the full circuit of Capri's coastline, including the outer caves and rock formations. The afternoon option lasts 5 hours and focuses on the main highlights. Both include the swimming stop at Marina Piccola.

Is the Blue Grotto included in the Capri boat tour?

The Blue Grotto is not included in the standard tour price. Entry costs 18 euros per person and takes about 5 minutes inside a small rowing boat. The stop can't exceed 30 minutes total to keep the day on schedule.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat in Sorrento?

Pickup is included from several points in and around Sorrento: the center, Massa Lubrense, Sant Agnello, and Piano di Sorrento. Alternatively, you can meet the boat directly at Marina della Lobra pier.

How many people go on the boat?

Groups are kept to a maximum of 12 people, so the boat stays small and the guide can give attention to everyone.