Travel Guide · Capri & Positano
Capri & Positano Boat Tour from Sorrento: The Complete Guide
Capri's icons and the Amalfi Coast's villages in one unforgettable private day, departing from Sorrento.
From the helm
If you only have one day and want it all, this is the cruise: the glamour of Capri and the pastel villages of the Amalfi Coast in a single private day. Here's how the day flows, what it costs, and what to expect.
Where we start
We're based in Sorrento, in the heart of the gulf right between Capri and the Amalfi Coast. We usually start from Marina Piccola; on request we can also start from Positano or Capri — tell us where you're staying. The skipper shapes the route around the sea and the light on the day.
The complete day, your way
Because the boat is private, there's no fixed timetable — we balance the day between the island and the coast based on the conditions and on what you most want to see. Calmer mornings are ideal for Capri's grottoes and swimming; the afternoon light is beautiful along Positano and the coast. Your skipper keeps it relaxed and unhurried throughout.
Capri from the water
Around the island we take in the towering Faraglioni rocks, the Green and White Grottoes, the Natural Arch and the Punta Carena lighthouse, stopping to swim in crystal coves. The Blue Grotto can be visited depending on the sea and the queues — the entrance ticket (about €18) is paid locally — and your skipper will advise you honestly.
Positano from the sea
Crossing toward the mainland we cruise past Positano, its houses tumbling to the sea, with the islands of Li Galli on the way. We slow down for photographs, and you can step ashore in Positano for a stroll or lunch.
How much does the combined tour cost?
Our full-day private Capri & Positano tour from Sorrento is priced per boat, for your whole group, and includes skipper, fuel and VAT, snorkelling gear, welcome prosecco, water, soft drinks and towels. Lunch, island landing fees, the Capri port fee and the Blue Grotto ticket are not included and are paid locally. Local trick: have lunch at a seaside restaurant on Capri and use its free boat taxi ashore — no port fee to pay.
What's included
- Private boat with bilingual local skipper
- Fuel and VAT
- Port taxes in Sorrento
- Snorkelling gear
- Welcome prosecco, water, soft drinks and beer aboard
- Towels
- A flexible route across Capri and the Amalfi Coast
Who it's for, and the best time to go
The day is fully private, so it suits families, couples and small groups alike. We're open from April to October, and every month is a great time to go — warm sea, beautiful light and a calm sea ideal for the grottoes and swimming.
Book directly with us
Booking straight with us means you talk to a local in Sorrento before you pay, and you get a day shaped entirely around you. Message us on WhatsApp or send a request and we reply quickly with availability.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tour depart from Sorrento?
Yes. We usually depart from Marina Piccola in Sorrento; on request we can also start from Positano or Capri.
How much is the combined Capri & Positano tour?
The price is per boat for your whole group, from Sorrento, with skipper, fuel, drinks and snorkelling gear included. Lunch, island landing fees, the Capri port fee and the Blue Grotto ticket are paid locally. Local trick: have lunch at a seaside restaurant on Capri and use its free boat taxi ashore — no port fee to pay.
Can we really see both Capri and Positano in one day?
Yes — it's a full private day designed exactly for that. The skipper balances the island and the coast around the sea conditions and what you most want to see.
Is the tour private with an English-speaking skipper?
Every tour is fully private, and all our skippers are bilingual locals who guide you in English.
Ready for the complete day?
Tell us your dates and what you'd love to see — we'll shape the perfect private day from Sorrento.