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 12-14 people
Meeting point Marina Grande in Capri
Start time
01:30pm
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:
Meet your skipper at 01:30 pm at the Porto Turistico in Marina Grande Capri, under the big white umbrellas.
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 the Porto Turistico of Marina Grande, Capri around 03:30 pm.
*The stop to the Blue Grotto is not included in the itinerary of this tour due to the long waiting time
** This experience requires a minimum number of 4 travellers. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
The price includes: Professional skipper English speaking – Dry snacks – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The price does not include: Hotel pick-up and drop-off– Snorkeling equipment – 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
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.
Really nice, Salvatore and Francesca were lovely hosts and the swimming spots were great. You dont get to go in Blue grotto because of the waiting time but you can swim in the green grotto and it's just as nice! Going under the Faraglioni arch was good too.
Date review: 09/2021
Thank you so much!
Rafaela
The boat trip was amazing. We received lots of information, we took our time for pictures and for swimming. They offered lots or delicious snacks and drinks which was a nice surprise. We relaxed after swimming having a beautiful view and drying off in the sun on the beautiful deck. It was the perfect trip. I definitely recommend it. I think it’s the best tour there is around Capri. Very friendly guide and driver, the boat was very clean. Perfect!
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Amazing experience
Our boat tour with Francesca and Nello
Worth every penny