Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento
Description
The perfect tour to experience Capri in the early morning and avoid the island’s peak crowds. Your journey begins with a scenic cruise along the stunning Sorrento coastline, where you’ll admire the charming fishing village of Marina Grande and the remains of an ancient Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC. Upon arrival in Capri, you’ll head directly to the famous Blue Grotto. Please note that the visit to the Blue Grotto is subject to weather conditions and high tide. Get ready to discover Capri’s most iconic coastal highlights from the sea: the legendary Faraglioni, the Green Grotto, the White Grotto and the historic Punta Carena Lighthouse. Enjoy refreshing swimming stops in crystal-clear waters and approximately three hours of free time on the island to explore Capri at your own pace. Return to Sorrento is expected around 3:15 pm. Please note: the itinerary suggested by Viator is not fixed and may vary depending on sea conditions and the captain’s decisions.
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Itinerary
Leaving from Sorrento port, sail along the Sorrento coastline
Pass by the charming fishing village of Marina Grande
Pass by an ancient Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC.
This tour will allow you to visit the Blue Grotto as soon as you arrive on Capri, thus avoiding waiting times. The visit is dependent on the weather/sea conditions.
Pass by one of the oldest lighthouses in Italy, from which you can see the ancient path of the Bourbon forts.
The Green Grotto, classified by speleologists as secondary (i.e. produced, due to destructive phenomena, after the formation of the mother rock), is composed of the oldest sedimentary rock on Capri, dolomite.
Pass by the legendary Faraglioni rocks. Stop to take souvenir photos.
You can see, among the white limestone rocks, the strong contrast between the light of the cave and the blue of the sea, making this place surreal also thanks to the thick and suggestive stalactites and stalagmites.
Disembarkation on the island. Visit Capri's main attractions: the main square (La Piazzetta), Via Camerelle (Capri's most famous street for shopping in international brand shops) and the Augustus Gardens.
Stop for swimming. Depending on the season, there will be two stops for swimming (before and after the walking tour of the island) lasting approximately 20-30 minutes each, or a single stop (after the walking tour of the island) lasting approximately 45-50 minutes.
Return to Sorrento. Disembarkation at Sorrento port around 3:15 pm
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the event that the Blue Grotto is closed due to adverse weather conditions or high tide, we will offer our guests additional time on the island or a longer swimming stop (this will be agreed directly on board with our captain).
Reviews(2,857)
We were on a boat with our guide Paola, who did a fantastic job. She was so much fun and very knowledgeable. We got to see amazing views of Capri from the boat, had time to explore the whole island, and jumped in the sea for a swim at the end. Amazing experience, would recommend to everyone.
I had the best time on this tour! Flavio was an excellent guide/captain. I was coming from a cruise ship and due to numerous issues was running late. I was so grateful they waited for me because this was one of my favorite excursions. The boat ride was a lot of fun. The blue grotto was cool (although probably a one-and-done type of tourist trap experience), but you can still do this excursion without paying to go into the grotto and just have extra time to hang on the boat. The tour around Capri was great too and Flavio did an awesome job pointing out different sites and getting us good views. Would definitely recommend!
Great experience! Everything was fun, and we were able to see everything we wanted. Teresa did a wonderful job helping and guiding us, giving us directions, and making sure we had a great experience. She is the best! Luigi also did a fantastic job as the captain. 💯 They even take you into the water twice to swim, which was an amazing bonus considering the heat. 100% recommend!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Bruno and Massimo! They made our experience traveling to and from Capri absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we stepped aboard, they made us feel completely safe, comfortable, and welcomed. They were not only fantastic boat captains, but genuinely wonderful people — kind, attentive, professional, and so much fun to be around. They went above and beyond to make our journey special, and their knowledge of the area and the beautiful coastline made the experience even more incredible. What could have simply been a boat ride became one of the highlights of our trip. Bruno and Massimo created such a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere, and you could truly tell that they cared about making sure we had the best possible experience. We feel incredibly lucky to have had them take us to and from Capri. They are absolute gems, and we would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. If you’re looking for an amazing experience on the water with people who genuinely care, Bruno and Massimo are the ones to choose! Thank you both for making our time in Capri so magical and memorable. We will never forget it!
This was well worth the money and something that is a must do in Sorrento! It was the perfect day with such great tour guides Bruno and Massimo. I would highly recommend this adventure!
Best experience with the two best tour guides!
Fantastic day trip. Our host was Flávio and he was outstanding, made the day - we saw so much of capri and had time to ourselves too. Boat was immaculate and loved every second.
We had an incredible experience with Davide! He was experienced, fun, knowledgeable and most of all, kind. He gave us a great lunch recommendation and his hospitality was exemplary. When we return to Sorrento, we will book with MBS and Davide again. Highly recommend! Grazie mille!
It was AMAZING! Paola was an absolute joy and we had sooo much fun! Everything was truly wonderful! Highly recommend
This was a great tour because it included a great boat trip, swimming in the ocean, the Blue Grotto, and a visit to the island of Capri. Loved it!
