Italy · BOAT TOURS IN CAPRI
Good boat tours in Capri fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise Capri’s coast, grottos, Faraglioni Rocks, and Blue Grotto option for $28, with practical tips on views, waits, and value.
“The island was very captivating and our guide was very insightful and funny. We had the opportunity to visit the blue grotto with about an hour wait and that was incredibly beautiful.”
See Capri’s sea caves, Faraglioni Rocks, and Blue Grotto on a practical two-hour boat tour from Marina Grande.
“Great guide. Beautiful views. Love that he took time to take everyone’s photos!!”
Review of Capri’s small-group boat ride with swimming, grottoes, Faraglioni views, snacks, drinks, and limoncello.
“The tour was beautiful from start to finish and Louisa and Jack were welcoming hosts throughout our tour. We were provided fresh fruit, chips, a small Italian dessert as well as drinks and a limoncello shot. Beautiful views and the weather was amazing! 10/10 would recommend!”
See Capri’s grottos, Faraglioni, Natural Arch, and Love Arch on a small boat cruise with swimming, snacks, drinks, and limoncello.
“We had a lovely time and our guide Alex was fantastic!”
Review of the Sorrento to Capri boat day trip, with island sights, swimming, snacks, limoncello, four hours ashore, and practical tips.
“It was the absolute perfect day. The boat crew were amazing! We went straight to anacapri and skipped Capri and it was the absolute best. The chairlift was worth every penny. Would do this again and again”
Review of Capri Coast to Coast boat tour, with grotto stops, island views, Blue Grotto costs, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We went at 12:30 pm. This was a great 1.5 hour tour that circumnavigated Capri. It included a 20 minute stop for swimming right near the Faraglioni rocks, which were beautiful. The water was not cold. They had 10 pool noodles (so not enough for everyone). My youngest (8 y.o) used a noodle, and my older one (11 y.o.) did not, but she was nervous while swimming in the ocean (maybe 20 feet deep?). We brought goggles for the kids so she could see fish beneath us. The boat was large enough to not get sea sick on the boat but small enough that it didn't feel crowded. There were…”
Cruise from Pompeii, Castellammare, or Vico Equense to Capri for island free time, coastal sights, limoncello, and helpful multilingual guidance.
“We had a great trip to Capri. We were picked up from our hotel in Vico Equense, picked up four other passengers then got to the small port Eleanor our guide gave us tickets and wristbands and explained the day We then got the boat to Capri . Once arrived er got straight into another boat which took us on a tour around the island with Eleanor telling people what we were seeing in different languages Once back round to the port we had about 5 hours to do what we wanted. We then got back o port at alloted time and Eleanor met us with some limoncello shots and…”
Explore Capri’s caves, Faraglioni, swimming spots, and Marina Piccola on a small-group boat tour with limoncello and snacks.
“Our Captain was fantastic, he kept us informed of everything we were seeing, we stopped for a quick swim and we enjoyed every minute 😊♥️”
Review of Capri’s private boat tour, with grottoes, swimming, Faraglioni views, flexible timing, costs, risks, and booking advice.
“I’m a seasoned traveler and use Viator extensively — in fact, I used it daily over a 10+ day trip through Italy with no issues… until this tour. What was promised was a beautiful, authentic wooden boat — something I specifically chose for my wife and two young children (7 and 9). What showed up was a fake, unsafe-looking “junk boat” that looked nothing like the listing. When I asked why we weren’t getting the wooden boat advertised, the captain (who claimed to be the owner) told me, “You don’t get to choose the boat. The pictures are just stock images we upload. I pick what you get.” He then…”
See Capri from a private gozzo boat with local skippers, swimming stops, prosecco, grotto views, and flexible time for up to five people.
“Great tour around the Island with captain Mario. Seeing various highlights and swim. Was very nice and timing perfect”
Review of the Capri and Blue Grotto boat tour from Sorrento, with grotto stops, swimming, Capri free time, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“Worth every penny! Our Captain and crewmember were fantastic! if you don't take this trip and tour, you are missing out!”
Review of Capri’s private boat tour, with grottos, Faraglioni views, swimming, snorkeling, practical tips, costs, and who should book.
“What a wonderful experience to see Capri from the sea! This is a private boat charter and was just wonderful. And experience that is truly unforgettable. Highly recommended! Get to the meeting point early for some cappuccino and a nosh. Delicious!!”
Review of Capri’s 2-hour island boat tour, including coast views, the Faraglioni, Blue Grotto option, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We went to 8 different places trying to figure out our tickets. That was frustrating. Couldn’t understand the English of the captain tour guide.”
Review of Capri’s 2-hour small-group boat tour with swimming, caves, snacks, drinks, limoncello, and views of the island’s top sights.
“Fantastic tour around the island! Worth the money and a highlight of our stay in Capri.”
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