A relaxing, authentic, and complete experience: the sea, the colors, and the scents of Capri await you for an adventure to be lived at least once in a lifetime.
Duration 7/8 hours
Available Everyday
Small Group Max 12-14 people
Meeting point Parking Achille Lauro
Start time
09:45am
Here’s the tour that tops them all: with this boat excursion from Sorrento to Capri, you’ll be expertly guided on an unforgettable day exploring the island of Capri. Every corner, every cave, every shade of blue, and every sound of the sea will become a precious memory to take home. To make the experience complete, you’ll also enjoy about 4 hours of free time to discover the island by land.
Itinerary – Sorrento coast and Capri boat tour from Sorrento:
Meeting and departure.
Your day begins at 9:45 am at the Achille Lauro Parking Area (Via Correale 25, Sorrento), where our driver will meet you and take you to the port of Piano di Sorrento. From here, you’ll set sail aboard a comfortable boat, ready to experience one of the most memorable adventures of your trip.
Cruising along the Sorrento Coast.
Your journey starts with breathtaking views: admire the ancient fishing village of Marina Grande, the ruins of a Roman villa at the Bagni della Regina Giovanna, and a striking natural waterfall cascading down the cliffs into the sea — a perfect blend of history and nature.
Boat tour around Capri.
Once you reach Capri, you’ll begin your circumnavigation of the island. You’ll visit the Marvelous Grotto, White Grotto, and Green Grotto, and sail past the Natural Arch, Villa Curzio Malaparte, and the iconic Faraglioni rocks, symbols of Capri. The tour ends as you pass the Punta Carena lighthouse, one of the most impressive and scenic in the Mediterranean.
Swimming and relaxation stops.
Along the way, the captain will stop for a swim in Capri’s crystal-clear waters. You’ll have time to snorkel or simply relax on board, enjoying snacks and refreshing drinks while soaking up the sun and the beauty of the sea.
Free time on Capri.
Once ashore, you’ll have 3 to 5 hours to explore the island at your own pace. Wander through the boutiques and cafés of La Piazzetta, visit the Gardens of Augustus, take the chairlift to Monte Solaro, or relax on a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea. Capri will enchant you with its elegance and unmistakable Mediterranean charm.
Return to Sorrento.
After a full day of sea, sun, and beauty, you’ll head back from Capri 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.
Want to visit the Blue Grotto?
When booking, choose the option with stop at the Blue Grotto and enjoy access to the famous sea cave aboard the traditional small rowing boats. Supplement: €20.00 per person (entrance ticket NOT included).
Notes
On the day of the tour, our shuttle will take you from the meeting point to our office for check-in. After the tour, you’ll return to the port of Sorrento, a central and convenient location. Need a transfer back to the meeting point? A return transfer is available on request as an optional service, bookable in advance or during check-in.
The price includes: ONE-WAY transfer from the meeting point in Sorrento to the port – Professional skipper English speaking – Snacks – Light lunch (Caprese sandwich with mozzarella and tomato) – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The price does not include: Hotel pick-up and drop-off – Destination fee € 10,00 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 of 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.
The former Cathedral of Santo Stefano is the main Church of the Municipality of Capri and it is located right at the top of the stairs of the famous Piazzetta of Capri. It is enclosed by houses all around but immediately striking for the stucco decorations and the wonderful contrast that the structure creates with the sky.
One of the most important aesthetic features of the Church of Santo Stefano concerns the vaulted domes of the lateral chapels that enhance the baroque style of the Church. In addition some sections of the floor were made with marble recovered from the digs of Villa Jovis, one of the 12 villas built by Emperor Tiberius in Capri.
Inside the former Cathedral of Santo Stefano is the statue of San Costanzo, protector of the island of Capri.
The Certosa of San Giacomo is the oldest historical building on the island of Capri. It was built in 1371 by Count Giacomo Arcucci's desire on a land donated by Queen Giovanna I d'Angiò.
You can access the Certosa via an avenue, at the end of which there is an entrance with a fortified tower. Next to the tower is the porch of the Church. Since 1975 this monastery has housed the museum dedicated to the German painter Karl Diefenbach.
Surrounded by breathtaking nature, villas and luxury hotels, it seems like a place suspended in time. Currently you can visit different areas of the Certosa: the first and certainly the most important, is the large cloister or the central part of the Certosa that was once dedicated to seclusion. Here in fact there were the twelve cells of the monks. From the large cloister one can enter the small cloister and finally the house of the spiritual guide. The rooms are spacious and welcoming, but above all they leave a unique view of the Faraglioni 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.
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.
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…
The stop at the Blue Grotto is not included by default. You can visit it by selecting the “Blue Grotto stop” option when booking, available for an additional €20.00 per person. This option can only be added at the time of booking, not on the day of the tour.
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, lunch is included in the boat tour. You’ll enjoy a light lunch, typically a Caprese sandwich with mozzarella and tomato, along with snacks and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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.
Sorrento coast and Capri boat tour from Sorrento
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Guaranteed daily departures
Small groups of maximum 12-14 people
Professional skipper English speaking
Boat tour around the island of Capri with swimming and snorkeling stops
Amazing Capri boat trip from Sorrento – Best part of our summer!
Peter M.
We absolutely loved this Capri boat trip, it was the highlight of our week in Sorrento! We saw so many beautiful spots along the Sorrento coast, including hidden caves and a natural waterfall. Cruising around Capri island was like something out of a movie: the Faraglioni, the grottoes, the sparkling water... just wow. We had plenty of free time to explore Capri town, and the aperitivo on the way back was the perfect touch. If you're looking for a boat tour to Capri that’s well organized and relaxing, book this one!
Capri boat trip with swimming, grottoes, and incredible vibes
Jason R.
This Capri boat trip was seriously epic. I’ve done a lot of tours while traveling, but this one stands out. From the second we left Sorrento, it was clear the crew knew what they were doing. We cruised past the famous Regina Giovanna Baths and saw all the coastal gems before heading to Capri island. Snorkeling near the grottoes was my favorite part: the water was insanely clear. There were drinks, music, and just a really fun atmosphere. It’s the kind of day you’ll talk about for years.
Sorrento to Capri boat tour
Emily W.
I was nervous about doing a full-day boat tour to Capri, but this experience made me feel safe and welcome from start to finish. I really appreciated the balance between group time and personal space. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because I wished we had a little more flexibility once on Capri island...but I understand it’s a tight schedule. Anyway, I highly recommend this Capri island boat tour.
We ported from Sorrento and went to the island of Capri for the day! We had Luisa our guide and Salvatore, our captain! It was honestly so fun and down to earth. Luisa told us all about the island and its history and Salvatore knew exactly how to maneuver the boat so we could see the caves; also very kind/friendly and knowledgeable! They were both so fun and it made the journey there and back even more worth it all! We’d do it again if we came back!! Ciao!
Best Day ever.. going to Capri
6bergen
Francesca and Nello were our amazing guides. Nello was driving the boat all aroud Capri and the grottes. Good work Nello chapeau!
Francesca did a great job by telling us what we were looking at and giving background information.
We were on the boat for a good 4 hours and having a lot of fun. There was good music on the boat and we have got a lunch so we could spent our time on the island. We visited Annacapri (with the cablecar) and Capri itself. Amazing views!
We were given drinks during our ride along Capri and had Prosecco and romantic music when we passed through the Rock of Love. When the sun was going down we were drinking Limoncello until we arrived in Sorrento and had the best day ever. We loved this tour! Thanks to Francesca and Nello. Highly recommended..it is worth it.
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Amazing Capri boat trip from Sorrento – Best part of our summer!
Capri boat trip with swimming, grottoes, and incredible vibes
Sorrento to Capri boat tour