Sorrento: Capri Small-Group Boat Tour with Swim & 4 hour ashore
Description
Portrayed by artists, sung by poets, the island of Capri is the pearl of the Gulf of Naples. From Sorrento, enjoy an amazing journey sailing the crystal-clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea onboard our typical "gozzo" boat with a maximum group size of 12 people. The charming fishing village of Marina Grande and an ancient Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC will be the scenery of our trip along the Sorrento peninsula. Once in Capri, be captivated by the beauty of the island: the imposing Faraglioni rocks, the villa of Curzio Malaparte, the suggestive colored grottoes: White Grotto - Green Grotto - Blue Grotto and the lighthouse of Punta Carena. 4 hours of free time ashore to visit Capri city center and with enough time to reach Anacapri chair lift by bus or taxi. Stop for swimming and opportunity to visit the Blue Grotto, depending on waiting times. Free bottle of Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and seasonal fruit on board. Return to Sorrento around 4:30 pm.
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Itinerary
Leaving Sorrento port, sail along the Sorrento coastline
Pass by the charming fishing village of Marina Grande
Pass by an ancient Roman site dating back to the 1st century BC.
Visit the White Grotto. You could see 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.
Stop to take a picture of the legendary Faraglioni, rocks thrown, according to Homer, by the Cyclops Polyphemus to get the attention of his father Neptune, God of the sea
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 in the crystal-clear waters of the island
Visit 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 Lighthouse of Punta Carena, one of the oldest in Italy from which you can admire the ancient path of the Bourbon forts.
Passage to the Blue Grotto with chance to visit it. The visit depends on the waiting times.
Return to Sorrento port. Disembarkation around 4:30 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
Reviews(599)
Our captain Rafaela was amazing and so kind to us by showing us all the sites she made our experience a memory many thanks to our captain Rafael
The swimming is only one stop now for 45 minutes just before leaving Capri. Moreover the guide said it would cost 25 euro to get to Capri piazza when the lift cost less than 5 euros. The guide looked into his self interest.
The captain & skipper were personable and fun. The other guests on the boat were friendly also. Many points of interest were pointed out. I’m so glad we booked this boat trip to Capri!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an unforgettable day! This tour exceeded all of our expectations from beginning to end. The boat ride around Capri was absolutely breathtaking. We had the opportunity to swim in crystal-clear waters at beautiful beaches, enjoy a glass of Prosecco, and take the most amazing photos of the island. Every moment felt perfectly planned. We also had the ideal amount of free time to explore both Anacapri and Capri Centro without feeling rushed. It was the perfect balance between sightseeing, relaxing on the boat, swimming, and simply soaking in the incredible beauty of Capri. The staff was outstanding—friendly, attentive, organized, and genuinely dedicated to making sure everyone had an amazing experience. Their hospitality made the day even more special. If you’re visiting the Amalfi Coast, this tour is an absolute must. We created memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommended!
We had the best time on the boat. It was very well organized with a combination of boat time and experiencing Capri! We loved our day and highly recommend booking!
Overall we really enjoyed our experience! But there were a few things to know - 1) if you are on the 9am tour in the summer, blue grotto is most likely not possible and you should book 7:45am instead (it sounds like they almost never stop at blue grotto for this itinerary) 2) if you choose to do the chair lift on Anacapri (as recommended) you most likely will not have time to explore Capri town as lines are crazy long in the summer and it took us 2 hours for this activity and 3) on our excursion we were not offered to snorkel - there was one time to swim towards the beginning of the trip, then offered to hop in at the Capri port (which I passed on because I thought we would be stopping at another spot to snorkel, but instead we drove home). We had a great time, but there were definitely differences between the itinerary we thought we booked (per the viator listing) and the trip we had
We really enjoyed the experience overall and would appreciate a few adjustments to enhance our visit: please include more dedicated to learning about the history of Capri and exploring the island, reduce swimming time, and, given the hot summer months, provide chilled fruit on board along with adequate shade such as a canopy or umbrellas and portable fans for additional comfort. Thank you for considering our feedback.
The boat trip was lovely but we were pretty disappointed with the lack of opportunity to swim and the fact that they didn’t really offer any ‘food and beverages’ that are supposed to be included until like 2 hours in? The boat was over 30 minutes late to pick us up and it was very average.
Our boat tour in Capri was one of the highlights of our trip, and Luciano made the whole experience unforgettable. He was so charming, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we stepped on the boat. He answered every question we had, shared interesting stories about Capri, and gave us amazing recommendations for places to eat and things to do during the rest of our stay. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and he made everyone feel comfortable and taken care of. He was fabulous and brought all the vibes! I would go back just to hang with him. Captain Luigi was excellent as well. He made us feel safe the entire time and did a great job navigating the beautiful coastline. I get sea sick very easily and didn’t even need to take a gravol and was completely comfortable. We had the chance to swim in the crystal clear water, and they also treated us to drinks, fresh fruit, and other refreshments, which made the day even more special. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Capri. Thank you, Luciano and Captain Luigi, for an unforgettable experience! PS we did get engaged! -Kelly and Nick
It was a very nice trip, the only thing was that we did not stop outside the blue cave for 30 minutes as it stated that we were to do so we never got seen the cave, which was quite disappointing, but otherwise a very nice day. Just a bit expensive.
