Discover Capri from the sea. Take a 2 hours adventure to explore the most beloved island in the world. Aboard a typical Sorrento boat, you and your guide will sail all along the coast admiring all the most important attractions of the island.
Duration 2 hours
Available Every day
Small Group Max 12 people
Meeting point Marina Grande in Capri
Start time
1:00pm
Aboard a typical Sorrento boat, on this 2 hours tour around the island of Capri, you will sail all along the coast admiring majestic reefs, arches in the rock and all the famous attractions of the coast, such as the Faraglioni rocks, the lighthouse of Punta Carena, the famous Blue Grotto and the amazing White Grotto and Green Grotto. Enjoy the blue sea of Capri, swimming in the most crystalline waters of the world and relax with a happy hour.
Program of the Capri boat tour – Around the island in 2 hours:
Meeting point at 1:00pm in Marina Grande (Capri), where you will meet the crew and get on board a comfortable “Gozzo Sorrentino”.
During the boat tour, you will see the most characteristic patches of the island, such as the Grotta Meravigliosa (Marvellous Grotto), the Grotta Bianca (White Grotto), the Grotta Rossa (Red Grotto), the iconic Faraglioni, cliffs and reefs which are about 100 metres high and the big Natural Arch.
Our crew will show you the ruins of Tiberio’s Villa, Villa Malaparte and Villa Lysis di Fersen, the Fortini Saraceni. They will tell you the story about the island and the characters who made it even more popular.
During the tour, there will be different stops with free time for swimming and snorkeling, as well as a relaxing stop with snacks and drinks offered on board.
Before the return, there enjoy the happy hour with limoncello tasting.
Return to Marina Grande (Capri).
***The stop to the Blue Grotto is not included in the itinerary of this tour due to the long waiting time.
The price includes: Professional skipper English speaking – Dry snacks – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The price does not include: Lunch.
Do not forget: Swimsuit – Beach towel – Sunscreen – Sun hat – Camera.
The island is 10 square kilometers large and is divided into two municipalities: Capri and Anacapri. The center of Capri develops around the Piazzetta, about 150 meters above the sea level. Anacapri is located higher up, at 275 meters above the sea level.
Directly on the sea you will find two places: Marina Grande (where the Port is located) and Marina Piccola (on the opposite side of the Port, where the Faraglioni are located).
The Faraglioni of Capri are three large rocks that emerge from the sea, on the south-western side of the island. The highest is the Faraglione di Terra or Saetta, then there is the Faraglione di Mezzo or Stella separated from the first by the sea and in which there is the famous cavity in the center (taken in many films and TV spots) and finally there is the Faraglione di Fuori or Scopolo, natural habitat of the famous blue lizard. It is said that the lizard took these colours to blend in with the sea and the sky.
Sailing around the island of Capri you will find numerous caves to discover. Two of the most striking are the White Grotto and the Marvellous Grotto, both close to the Faraglione di Matermania. Unlike other caves on the island of Capri, the opening of the Marvellous Grotto is not located at sea level but at a height of several meters.
Once inside, you are fascinated by the spectacle of stalactites and stalagmites and the view that you can enjoy on the sea below. Access to this splendid grotto is possible from a convenient ladder with a landing place for boats.
The peculiarity of the Marvellous Grotto is that of overlooking another cave, equally famous. Below, in fact, there is the opening of the White Cave, so called for the limestone volutes that literally decorate its vault and its walls. Another important characteristic is the presence of a stalagmite resembling the Virgin Mary in prayer.
The White Cave can only be accessed by sea.
The Green Grotto, known in ancient times as the Turkish Grotto, is located on the southern side of the island of Capri and is known for the colour of the water in its interior that, due to a special play of light, takes on the green colour. The Green Grotto can only be reached by sea. A curiosity: near the Green Grotto, going towards the Lighthouse of Punta Carena, you can admire the Grotto of the Saints which takes its name from the characteristic shape of the rocks that emerge from the sea inside the cave itself and that look like a group of monks or people kneeling in prayer.
The Blue Grotto is Capri's most famous attraction : people from all over the world come to see it even for a few minutes. It is 25 meters wide and 60 meters long with an entrance less than a meter high.
As a matter of fact, to enter it you have to lie on the bottom of a rowboat that slides through the small arch. Inside we find ourselves floating in the dark, on a water so blue that it seems transparent.
The blue color of the cave is given by the light of the sun that enters through a submarine window that opens exactly under the entrance gate, thus undergoing a filtration by the water, which absorbs the red and lets the blue go .
The entrance fee is payable exclusively on the spot at the floating box office anchored at the entrance of the cave (and only in cash). Unfortunately, in the summer you need to queue for hours to do the boat ride inside, which lasts only about 5 minutes.
To highlight that the Blue Grotto is subject to closure because of the wind and the rough sea that make it impossible to enter.
The meeting point in Capri is in front of Bar La Vela, in Piazza Angelo Ferraro 15 in Capri directly before the entrance of the Porto Turistico of Marina Grande. The map with the exact meeting point will be sent to you upon confirmation of the tour by email. One of our assistants in Capri will wait for you there to take you on board.
Yes you will have some free time to swim and snorkel during the boat tour. The skipper will decide the best and most comfortable stops for you thanks to his experience.
Yes, in case of bad weather/sea conditions the tour might be cancelled. In case of cancellation we are happy to offer our customers the choice of an alternative date or, in case of inability to rebook, the full refund.
The best of Capri in 2 hours – Around the island by boat
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Wow! What a great adventure! To only be with two other couples with the support of Nello and Francesca was so terrific and intimate. We had a great time seeing the sights of Capri by boat and getting to swim in one of the grottos. Such a cool experience and I would highly recommend this to a friend!
Our boat tour with Francesca and Nello
AnaGal18
08/2019
Worth every penny. Before the tour we were sent a map of exactly where to meet which was extremely helpful. We sat on the front of the boat and had fantastic views. Lots of swimming opportunities. Unfortunately the blue grotto was not accessible due to the high water levels, but we saw the white and green ones. Limoncello served at the end, a lovely way to spend an afternoon at Capri.
Worth every penny
Fleur
10/2018
Worth every penny. Before the tour we were sent a map of exactly where to meet which was extremely helpful. We sat on the front of the boat and had fantastic views. Lots of swimming opportunities. Unfortunately the blue grotto was not accessible due to the high water levels, but we saw the white and green ones. Limoncello served at the end, a lovely way to spend an afternoon at Capri.
Highlight of our trip
krivy05
09/2018
We did the boat ride for my birthday while in Capri. While it was a little hard to find the location to meet it was 100% worth it. There were only 6 of us on the boat and everyone was so nice. The tour was about 2 1/2 hours. They let you get out and swim in the green grotto which is just a unbelievable experience. If you ask them to they will take pictures for you while your in the water. When your done swimming they have snacks and beer waiting for you. Towards the end of the tour they pass around limoncello which is a great way to end the day. This is a must!!
Great island tour
TheresaS
07/2018
Lovely boat tour around the island of Capri and the faragolini rocks. Waves were a bit rough the day of our trip, but overall amazing experience! Take Dramamine if you are someone who gets seasick easily. Great day!
Great!!!
Ashlyn W
07/2018
We were a group of 8 visiting from Rome. The company was very accommodating. We were pressed for time and ask to depart an hour early. It was done with ease! Salvatore was our captin! He was amazing! The boat was perfect! We had a blast!
Recommended adventure
Adam T
07/2018
Absolutely recommend this adventure. The ride around the island was great! My girlfriend and I really enjoyed it.
Super recommended!
Mary Ann Lingley
05/2018
This was our first time using You Know! and boy were we happy we did! This tour was excellent. From sending us a map of where to meet, right till the end! We saw more than a lot of other boat tours. I didn’t realize there were so many grottos to see! We hit every One. A+++++!! Thank you
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Stunning sights, unforgettable tour
dswatson11
10/2020
We had an amazing trip around the island of Capri with our skipper, Tomasso, and our guide, Francesca. The weather was gorgeous and the sights were unforgettable. They told us about the history of the island, pointed out all the most interesting spots, and anchored for a swim break just off the coast. Snacks and drinks were provided. My highest recommendations!
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Excellent trip around Capri and a lot more too.
Pwalt
10/2020
One of the best boat trips I have ever been on worldwide!! Alex and Fred were great company throughout and excellent guides, pointing out loads of landmarks and really gave us personal attention.
Such fun too ,lots of lovely snacks and drinks, ending with 2 helpings of Limoncello gorgeous.
Cannot recommend them highly enough, certainly good value for money. Thankyou to you both!!
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Amazing boat tour, a MUST in Capri
224markust
10/2020
Amazing experience with You Know! and our guide Francesca and our captain Mimmo. We have seen
a lot and the hospitality with drinks and snacks was outstanding. Our wishes were fully fulfilled and
expectations exceeded! Thanks a lot for a really amazing day Francesca, Mimmo and You Know!
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Amazing day in and around Capri
danielgogov
10/2020
We had a great day on this fantastic boat ride with tour guide Alex and Captain Federico. They were very warm, welcoming, informative and entertaining. We went around the island on boat and we had additional stops where we could explore and swim. We are super happy with this trip and would recommend it to everyone.
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Super experience, would highly recommend!
B4990HXdylanm
09/2020
Thanks to Alex and the crew I had an amazing birthday with my girlfriend from start to finish. Super friendly, professional and made sure safety and fun were his top priority for everyone on board. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone, its completely worth it. Thanks again, we look forward to coming back some time!
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Boat ride with Alex & Matt absolutely incredible
phojobu
09/2020
Absolutely nice tour around Capri with amazing people, limoncello, sweets and incredible views. One of the most spectacular things I have ever done in my life was to jump into that crystal clear water, swim through a cave and rest at a beautiful and tiny beach. Must do for all of you out there ! Although what really made this trip so special was that all of us including our tour guide Alex and skipper Mattia had a really nice and familiar atmosphere. Everybody was excited and Alex kept saying things about the island and everything we saw. All these things make this boat ride the best one in Capri/ Italy.
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The Highlight of a trip full of Highlights!
callummorhor
09/2020
This was the highlight of a trip full of highlights! I can’t really express in sufficient words how extraordinary the experience was. Alexandro and Fred were the best hosts; so friendly and informative. We were provided with snacks, fresh fruit and as many cool drinks as we wanted throughout the duration of the boat trip. Alex offered fascinating facts on the local wildlife, landscape and island lore. Everyone going on a trip around Capri must have this tour in their itinerary; it was my favourite thing of the whole holiday. After a bit of difficulty finding the meeting spot due to app issues, Alex came and greeted us and alleviated all our stress. He was very charismatic and made us feel comfortable and safe on the beautiful boat. Due to COVID and consequently a lack of other bookings, We were lucky enough to receive a private tour of the island and it’s exceptionally beautiful grottos and geological formations; stopping frequently to swim in the crystal clear waters around the coast in lesser-known locations which were much less touristy and therefore felt like a more authentic experience. Although you don’t visit the famous Blue Grotto due to the extensive wait times, it didn’t feel like we were missing out at all; the places you visit are just as mesmerising and not dampened by the wait time - you can just dive right in! We really felt like celebrities for 2 hours and wanted to do it all again after we docked, the taste of a complimentary limoncello still on our lips as we got back to the real world from the glamorous one we had just enjoyed.
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This is a Go would give 6 stars if I could
Michael L
09/2020
Awesome experience with the best service of Federico and Roberta. Most rememberable was diving
into the grottes with and without Federico. Blue and cristal clear ocean, drinks and snacks included on
board - definitely recommended!
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Blue and cristal clear ocean - best service!
TavelTobi
09/2020
Awesome experience with the best service of Federico and Roberta. Most rememberable was diving
into the grottes with and without Federico. Blue and cristal clear ocean, drinks and snacks included on
board - definitely recommended!
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Amazing boat trip around Capri together with Roberta&Raffaele
L2330NM_
09/2020
Very nice boat trip around Capri together with Roberta&Raffaele!!!very friendly team!!!thanks a lot to them for
such an excellent trip ,unforgettable swim in grotto,beautiful views,romatic kiss under the rocks with
amazing italian music,sweet surprise and fresh limoncello)))it was a great experience!!!grazie mille!!!
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Highlight of the holiday!
Elizabeth_Bk
09/2020
This boat tour is a MUST if you visit Capri. We booked a 2 hour tour around the island and it completely surpassed all of our expectations. I would argue that the company under-sell themselves. The ‘snacks’ consisted of a freshly made mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich (delicious), chopped fruit, crisps and Prosecco, beer, wine, limoncello and water which were all included in the price. The boat itself was immaculate and we stopped twice to swim in the grottos. Francesca was the perfect guide-she was so attentive and knowledgable. We would like to thank her and Tommaso our skipper for making us feel so welcome and for the amazing memories.
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I honesty can’t just choose one thing. The entire day was amazing.
Alissa_Savard
06/2020
The experience was more than worth the money. We went on June 28 so things were still a little slow for COVID-19. It was only us and another couple (mother and daughter I believe) so it was practically a private tour! He answered all the random questions we had, made sure to take lots of pictures for us, and kept asking us if we needed drinks as it was very hot. We had plenty of time to swim and hang out and see the sights. We’ve already recommended it to a friend that will be visiting soon.
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A must do in Capri! Amazing boat tour!
Catherine R
08/2019
We had an amazing time on our Boat trip. Our boat driver was Tommaso and Sara was our guide. They were both so friendly and helpful. They offered us beer, wine, snacks, lemoncello, and water. They took the boat by the blue grotto, everyone (including us) decided not to wait in line because it was over and hour wait. Instead, we went snorkeling in the green grotto and another cave that Tommaso (the boat driver) even came in and guided us through the cave. It was truly an amazing experience. I highly recommend this boat tour!
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A must if you want to see Capri!
Toyatatum
08/2019
I am so glad that I booked this tour. My husband and I stayed in Sorrento for several days and this was our first tour. We met several wonderful couples on the tour and felt like we had know them for ages, it made the trip that more enjoyable. We considered a private tour, but I don't think we would have had as good of a time. We had an absolutely wonderful guide, Rossella and our Skipper, Tommaso. Rossella told us all about the wonderful history of the island, where to stop and sites to see. She was the perfect guide. If you are considering other tours, take this one, I spent so much time researching tours and I am so glad I found this one.
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Very nice trip around the coast of Capri
PhilFGuilford
06/2018
With a mere day at our disposal to enjoy Capri and hordes of tourists swarming around we relied on a pre-booked boat tour with You Know to experience the renowned serenity of the picturesque but undeniably popular island.
You Know sent us a photograph of the Marina Grande area several weeks in advance indicating the precise spot from which our boat departed. This was very helpful although we still needed plenty of time to find it as we had to locate a path that led us to the front of the departure pier.
In addition to being taken around the island of Capri and being shown sights such as the green grotto and the famous Faraglioni we were given the opportunity to do some swimming in the sea. The latter was salty but calm and relatively warm; I did not feel any chill the moment my body hit the water for the first time. We were also permitted to relax bare footed on the front of the boat. We were very well looked after; a variety of drinks and light snacks were supplied by the company and they made us feel very welcome. Additionally a good variety of music ranging from the mid-twentieth century to the present day was played at a volume that was far from intrusive.
From our boat we had a great view of the rocky cliffs and vegetation growing from them which gave me a better feel for the island than walking around the town centre did.
For many people the highlight of any Capri boat trip is the renowned blue grotto. This is offered subject to favourable weather conditions and comes at an additional cost as access is not operated by You Know but I was grateful to my skipper for communicating with the providers on our behalf and arranging for us to be escorted into this natural wonder.
Our excursion lasted for a few hours which was longer than we expected. Upon arriving home a couple of days later my relaxing boat ride around Capri was at the forefront of my mind.
I cannot compare You Know with the other Capri boat tour companies as this was the only ride I took during my visit but I have no hesitation in highly recommending them.
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Great service and price!
ETG2015
06/2018
One of our favorite days in Italy was spent on this boat ride! The service was excellent and Lisa Del Sorbo at You Know was extremely helpful when we had to change our date due to a conflict. The day was just perfect and I would recommend this trip and You Know!
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Fun and relaxing
Leah O
05/2018
Giusi and Tommaso picked us up on the dock and easily accommodated our group of 7 plus another couple. They were super friendly, knowledgeable about the island, and easy to understand. They provided us with beer, wine, and snacks, snorkeling gear, and music for the 2 hour ride. It was such a beautiful, relaxing ride! We passed many other large tour boats with 30+ people on them and it made me extremely satisfied knowing we had a nice boat to ourselves for our group plus our two new friends! Definitely recommend!
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Beautiful
Kaylee M
05/2018
My fiance and I took a 2 week trip to Europe and this was our favorite day. The boat ride around Capri was amazing and the tour guides were so welcoming and friendly it made the trip even better. They took the time to take our photos at every stop and even provide a bottle of champagne to celebrate our recent engagement. We could not have asked for a better boat ride as the views were breath taking and the tour guides were the best we could ever ask for. We would recommend this boat ride to anyone visiting Capri.
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Amazing experience
Our boat tour with Francesca and Nello
Worth every penny
Highlight of our trip
Great island tour
Great!!!
Recommended adventure
Super recommended!