Small Group Boat Tour Capri & Blue Grotto with Swimming Stops
Description
Discover the Sorrento coast, the island of Capri and the Blue Grotto from the sea with this 4 hours tour. You will enjoy a day away from the crowd and the chaos of the hydrofoil: only 12 passengers plus an experienced captain and a local host that will make sure that you will see the most amazing place along the way, that you will swim and snorkel in the most clear water of the island, that you will enjoy the most relaxing break with snacks and drinks on board.Before the end of the tour, you will be offered a taste a local limoncello. Delicious!
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Itinerary
After being picked-up from the meeting point Parcheggio Achille Lauro, you will reach the port and meet your skipper. Climb onto the boat around 10:30 am and set sail for Capri along the Sorrento Coast.
Sailing along the Sorrento coast you will admire: the ancient fishermen village of Marina Grande.
Along the way you will admire the ruins of a roman villa near Bagni della Regina Giovanna;
the natural waterfall that flows from the rock in Mitigliano bay, and other interesting attractions along the coast.
Arrive at Capri and enjoy a boat tour of the island with stops at the Marvellous Grotto, the White Grotto
and the beautiful Green Grotto
You will stop by the Blue Grotto. Admission is due to favourable sea and weather conditions and does not depend on us. Admission fee (18,00 € per person) has to be paid on the spot.
Take in the spectacular views of the Natural Arch,
Get amazing views of the Casa Malaparte on Punta Massullo.
Admire the romantic and wonderful Faraglioni sea stacks. During the tour, make 2 stops for swimming and snorkeling. Take a relaxing break with snacks and drinks offered on board including a limoncello tasting.
Admire the Punta Carena Lighthouse from the boat.
Cruise back to Sorrento. On board, enjoy a farewell limoncello tasting as you cruise back to the port of Sorrento — centrally located and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and transport connections.
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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
- This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
- The visit to the Blue Grotto is always included; however, access depends on sea and weather conditions. In case of rough seas or adverse weather, entry may be suspended for safety reasons. During the high season, due to the large number of visitors, waiting times to enter the Blue Grotto can exceed 1 hour and 30 minutes. Nevertheless, to ensure that the full tour itinerary is respected, the stop dedicated to the Blue Grotto visit will have a maximum duration of 30 minutes. Please note that the local Blue Grotto staff may request a tip from visitors; this contribution is optional and not mandatory.
- The itinerary of this tour does not include disembarkation on the island of Capri.
- At the end of the tour, the return will be to the port of Sorrento, a central and well-connected location. Do you need transportation back as well? It’s available on request as an optional service, which can be purchased when booking or at check-in.
- If you’re traveling with friends or family who booked separately, please let us know at the time of booking. Otherwise, we may not be able to assign you to the same boat.
- This is not a private tour. This tour will have a maximum of 12-14 travelers.
Reviews(325)
Perfect sunny day on boat tour around Capri. Caves were closed due to high tide but we did get to stop for a swim.
This excursion was worth every penny! Our boat had 10 passengers not including the guide and captain. We took off from the marina and headed to the blue grotto which we all decided again doing due to the extra fees, the tight quarters of the rowboat you needed to transfer to access the cave and the excessively long wait time. Instead, we were taken to the green and white grottos which were even more amazing and were able to get close enough in the charter boat. Antonio and Giuseppe were simply amazing with the knowledge of the sea and the history of the area around Capri. We could not have asked for a better crew!!! There was extra time to swim by skipping the blue grotto and we all took advantage of that fact. It was an unforgettable experience. *** A few things to note. Booking was simple, but the rest was slightly confusing. On the excursion day you are asked to meet at the entrance of the parking garage/bus depot in town, which was easy to navigate to. Buses would come in and the driver would call out names for the tour, it was very busy and it was not easy hearing the names being called which caused confusion. After being called to the correct bus we traveled through many back roads and were let out on a random street corner, there was very little guidance of what we were doing and where to go. A single tour guide had us follow her though back allies to an elevator that took us to sea level and through a dark tunnel. We were greeted by another guide that directed us to the registration/ticket booth. We checked in swiftly, but there was a 20,00-euro fee that must be paid in cash at the check in time. An ATM is available on site, but it was not working at the time. This was not communicated during booking so please be sure to carry enough Euros with you. After that we waited until our group was called, boarded the boat and the rest was smooth sailing. It was a fantastic day!
We had an amazing experience, a highlight of our trip. The pick up and drop off was extremely helpful as well, and they were right on time. Our captain with Giovanni and Angelino, both were a lot of fun to hang out with. We were first taken to Capri which was nice because we could explore the island before it became so hot! You cant leave your items on the boat, so we found a luggage storage to hold our boat bag while we explored. Then we got back on the boat and explored grottos/caves and took in sites around Capri. Our small group opted out of the Blue Grotto experience because it would have been a 2hour wait. We ended up having more time swimming, which our entire group loved. Our trip wrapped up with some prosecco, wine/beer, and lemoncello. I am happy we did the small group because we met some really fun people on the boat.
Alex and Frank put on a masterclass boat tour. Couldn’t be happier with their knowledge, skill, and vibes throughout the whole trip. Best tour of our honeymoon through Italy!
Our boat tour was amazing, and we did not regret booking this half day! We saw all of the island of Capri! Our tour guide, Rafae, was the best!
We had a wonderful day with this tour company. Raphael was our driver and Gerano was his assistant. They were both excellent. The boat was pristine. He took us to a lot of the caves around capri. The blue grotto was great but so was all the other caves they took us to. Capri itself on land was just a lot of the same type of shops but nice to wonder around. When returning to the boat give yourself time with the taxi (semi private one is what we took). Pretty Chaotic trying get back down from Anacapri. If you want to take the chair lift to the top do it when you first get there. The line is long and I am sure it is the case on way back down. We waited to decided and then realized we would not have time. Definitely recommend this company.
Dear Stacy D, Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful day with our crew, and that you found them both excellent throughout the tour. It’s great to know you appreciated the pristine boat and enjoyed exploring the many caves around Capri, including the Blue Grotto and the other beautiful spots along the coast. We also appreciate you sharing your insights about visiting Capri and Anacapri—very helpful tips for future guests! It sounds like you made the most of your time despite the busy atmosphere, and your advice about timing and transportation will surely be valuable to others. Raffaele and Gennaro will be very happy to hear your kind words. Thank you again for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic day on the water!
Wonderful trip with Luca and Alex !! Very fun and professional and excellent on the boat! Highly recommend xos
Great time with Francesca and Nello! The boat was nice and spacious, new and clean. Would recommend for anyone wanting to see the coast line (which is a must)!
Dear Ryan, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to know that you had such a great time with Francesca and Nello; they’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. It’s fantastic that you found the boat spacious, comfortable, and perfectly clean, as we always strive to maintain the highest standards for our guests. The coastline truly is a spectacular sight, and we’re delighted you enjoyed experiencing it from the water. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board soon for another memorable day at sea! Warm regards and Arrivederci!
Luisa & Giuseppe were fantastic! Luisa was very knowledgeable and humorous throughout the tour, and Giuseppe drove the boat wonderfully and had great music. We were able to get into the blue grotto quickly and easily, able to swim at the green grotto, and had a great time in Capri & Anacapri based on Luisa’s suggestions.
Dear Brady, Thank you sincerely for sharing such a wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day on the water with Luisa and Giuseppe. It’s lovely to know that Luisa’s knowledge and humor made the tour engaging and enjoyable, and that Giuseppe’s excellent navigation and great music added to the experience. Creating seamless and memorable moments like yours is exactly what we strive for. We would be thrilled to welcome you back on board for another unforgettable day at sea. Warmest regards and arrivederci!
Had a wonderful day on our Capri cruise. Wonderful crew and boat. The captain was great and he knew all the best spots to go and see. He paid attention to detail and made sure we had a close up view to all the hot spots. Loved it!
