Every year millions of tourists fall in love with this place: Capri is waiting for you! The best of the island with this unforgettable tour by boat. Directly from Naples, you will leave to Capri among hidden caves, the Faraglioni, the crystal clear water and all the charm that only Capri can offer.
Duration 11 hours
Available Every day
Small Group Max 12-14 people
Meeting Point Star Hotel Terminus
Start time
08:45 am
Aboard of a typical Sorrento boat, with this full day tour to Capri from Naples you will discover the island from the sea: exploring its hidden caves, swimming and snorkelling in the crystalline sea, admiring majestic reefs, arches in the rock and all the most famous attractions along the coast. With a stop of 4 hours you will also explore the island by land at your own leisure.
Tour program of the boat tour from Naples to Capri:
Meet your driver at 08:45 am outside the Star Hotel Terminus, in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, Naples and transfer by minivan/minibus at the port of Piano di Sorrento.
Boarding and departure to Capri, on a comfortable and elegant boat with a small group of just 12 passengers and a professional skipper.
Arrival to Capri and tour of the island by boat with stops to visit the Marvellous Grotto, the White Grotto, the Green Grotto; along the way you will admire the Natural Arch, the Villa Curzio Malaparte, the Faraglioni rocks and the Lighthouse of Punta Carena.
There will be a couple of stops for swimming and snorkeling in the clear waters of the island, and a relaxing break with snacks and drinks offered on board.
Stop from 3 to 5 hours to visit the island by land at your own leisure.
Departure from Capri to the port with limoncello tasting.
Return to the port and transfer to the meeting point in Naples.
*The stop to the Blue Grotto is not included in the itinerary of this tour due to the long waiting time. All the guests interested to visit the Blue Grotto can do it during the free time on the island.
The price includes: Transfer to/from Naples – Professional skipper English speaking – Dry snacks – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The price does not include: Hotel pick-up and drop-off – Destination fee € 5,00 per person to be paid on the spot – Snorkeling equipment (it is advisable for the customers to bring their own or to buy it new before boarding: € 15,00 mask; € 9,00 snorkel).
Do not forget: Swimsuit – Beach towel – Sunscreen – Sun hat – Camera.
The Island of Capri is located in the Gulf of Naples, just a few miles from Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. 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).
To get from the Port of Marina Grande to the center of Capri the most convenient and fastest way is the funicular: the ticket office is on the right hand side of the hydrofoils' arrival pier. Instead, to get from Marina Grande directly to Anacapri, you have to take the bus from the port.
Once disembarked at the Port of Marina Grande, take the funicular and arrive directly to the famous Piazzetta di Capri, also known as the "living room of the world": the center of local social life.
From here you will be spoiled for choice: you can go down to Corso Vittorio Emanuele and continue to Via Camerelle to enjoy some shopping or simply look at the windows of the biggest luxury brands in the world. For the more curious you can visit the Centro Caprese Ignazio Cerio (just behind the Piazzetta) to get information on the ancient history of Capri. On foot you can take a pleasant walk through the characteristic medieval district of Sant'Anna and then arrive at the Certosa of San Giacomo, the medieval jewel of Capri.
Another "must" stop on Capri is definitely the Gardens of Augustus, from which the Faraglioni can be admired from afar. The Gardens of Augustus consist of a series of flowery terraces overlooking on one side the Faraglioni, on the other side the Bay of Marina Piccola and the hairpins of Via Krupp.
In the early 1900s the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp used to spend his summer holidays in Capri. Krupp, who was fond of marine biology, docked with his yacht at Marina Piccola, but found it inconvenient to reach his suite at the Quisisana.
For this reason he commissioned the engineer Emilio Mayer to build a road that from Marina Piccola climbed up to the Certosa of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus. The engineer cut the rock to life and, overcoming a drop of about 100 meters, built one of the most spectacular roads in the world: a series of hairpins so tight as to seem overlapping.
Unfortunately, via Krupp is currently closed due to the danger of falling rocks and it is therefore possible to admire it only from the top of the Gardens of Augustus.
Via Tragara is one of the most beautiful walks of Capri: a place made of peace and pervaded by the scent of flowers and trees that surround it. It begins after Via Camerelle, the shopping street and ends with a surprising belvedere on the Faraglioni. This quiet and elegant street is surrounded by palm trees, eucalyptus and cypress trees and is flanked by some historic villas of Capri, including: Villa Capricorno, Villa Discopoli, Villa Lo Studio and Casa di Arturo with its beautiful view of the Marina Piccola bay , Villa Tragara and Villa Lo Smeraldo.
Going along this road will be a long walk a daydream.
At the end of Via Camerelle, when the glamour and worldliness of high fashion boutiques end, a steep but short climb begins in the nature that leads to Via Tragara, which ends with a suggestive terrace lookout on the Faraglioni. From this splendid terrace you can also admire the typical Caprese houses climbing on the slopes, Mount Solaro and the bay of Marina Piccola.
From the Belvedere of Tragara you can get to the Pizzolungo promenade, which leads to the Natural Arch, from the small road that runs along the terrace on the right. Pizzolungo is a particularly evocative path, pleasant in summer and spectacular in winter. The mountain is covered by a thick and spontaneous vegetation and provides the illusion of being away from the world and out of time, when the absolute protagonists of the island of Capri were the rocks and the sea.
The path abounds with panoramic viewpoints and continues pleasantly up to meet a narrow and steep staircase that leads to the Grotto of Matermania, also known as Grotta del Matrimonio or Matromania. From the findings that took place inside, it is not clear to which divinity the cave was dedicated in ancient times, even if the sacred destination of the place is certain. After leaving the cave you have to climb about 200 steps to get to the top where, along a small road on the right, you get to the Natural Arch. The Natural Arch, an amazing paleolithic sculpture, is what remains of a deep and very high cavity, which originally was underground and, after a landslide, became discovered. It has the features of a natural bridge between two pillars of rock and its semicircular split frames a fabulous panorama…
All you have to do is disembark at Marina Grande or walk through the alleys of the historic center to observe colourful, low, high houses with barrel vaults, embraced by bougainvillea. By looking and photographing those buildings, you can understand that each one of them is different, each one of them is special, because they tell a unique story: that is the story of its owner. In Capri there is a private home that more than any other reflects the personality of its owner: Villa Malaparte, by Curzio Malaparte.
Villa Malaparte dominates the Bay of Matermania with its Pompeian red walls and enjoys a dreamlike view: to the south-east you can see the Sorrento Peninsula while to the south you can admire the Faraglioni of Capri and the Scoglio del Monacone.
Its parallelepiped shape is surprising and integrates perfectly with the surrounding area. On the outside, the structure is connected to the sea with stairs that also connect the house to the roof-solarium, where the writer loved to spend his days. The walls are characterized by four large frameless windows that open onto fabulous views. Wonderful is the fireplace with the crystal bottom that lets you glimpse the sea when the flames burn.
Unfortunately it is not possible to visit Villa Malaparte, but it can only be admired from a distance. To see it, you have to take the Pizzolungo walk and immediately after passing the Grotta of Matermania you will find it in front of you, right on the promontory of Capo Masullo, surrounded by pine trees.
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.
The Faraglioni for centuries have illuminated the moonless nights of the sailors: the name Faraglioni derives from the Greek pharos, which means lighthouse. In the past, fires were lit on these rocks to illuminate the ships' route.
A curiosity that not everyone knows is that there is a fourth secret stack called Scoglio del Monacone, which rises behind the three most famous. It owes its name to the monk seal that populated its waters since 1904 and seems to be the only one to have been inhabited.
This boat tour is fairly long. You will not be back to Star Hotel Terminus in Naples before 19:00/19:30. For this reason, upon booking the tour, please advise us immediately in case you have a train to catch afterwards or in case you are on a cruise, to allow us to take you back on time.
The stop to the Blue Grotto is not included in the itinerary of this tour due to the long waiting time. All the guests interested to visit the Blue Grotto can do it during the free time on the island.
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.
Lunch is not included in the boat tour. During your free time in Capri you can have lunch if you wish to. Should you need any recommendation, our skippers will be happy to advise you.
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.
We booked this trip at the last minute (literally the day before we went), and I am so glad we did because it really was the highlight of our holiday! We were picked up promptly at 08:30 in Naples and driven to Sorrento, where the two of us got on a small but rather smart boat with eight other people. Our hilarious guide Alex and expert skipper Federico worked hard all day to give us a no-nonsense tour of the island of Capri and its sights, and we had snacks and beers along the way. It was October so there was no swimming for us . This was a wonderful day out, in a considerable step-up from the usual sightseeing chug-boat. Highly recommended.
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Ronald
09/2019
What an excursion. Capri was the best part of our European journey.
We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Our trip was made better by our boat Captain, Alex. He kept us safe at all times and helped us make memories in the grottos and around the isle. He actually accompanied on our swims. A true leader leads by example and he did. He gave us great money saving ideas to be used while on Capri and Anacapri. How lucky we were to get on his boat. I would recommend him to anyone traveling to Capri. Super Captain !!
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MarkWeber345
11/2018
The trip around Capri was a highlight of our stay in Naples. Josephine was our guide and she was amazing. The boat was lovely, modern and easily accommodated the eight people on board. You cannot go to Capri without booking this trip - the Island is breathtaking by sea and the water was perfect for swimming.
Beautiful and relaxing day at sea and on Capri. It was great getting out of Naples for the day. At first I was hesitant to commit a full day to Capri and the tour and considered taking a Ferry over myself however, I was really glad I booked through Viator. They took care of all the transportation from Naples. My hosts Francesca & Mattia were incredible. Both were really informative and explained sites we saw along the coast, gave suggestions on what to see in Capri and provided refreshments and food on the boat. Well worth the time and money and some of the best photos from my trip to Italy.
Date review: 09/2021
Best time ever!
Vaida P
We had the best time! Worth every penny. Huge thanks for our amazing guides Lusia and Salvatore they made sure that we would be happy with our tour.
Group of the tour was a great mix of people. 2xCouples, young family, friend group and few solo travelers. Every tour members looked so happy. We meet nice people, chatted a little, had amazing snacks. We swam it the bluest waters around Capri, explored island on our owns and enjoyed our ride back with great surprises.
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