Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: The Complete Guide

Capri is unforgettable from land, but it was made to be seen from the sea. Grottoes you can only reach by boat, the towering Faraglioni rocks, hidden coves where the water turns every shade of blue — a private boat puts all of it at your own pace. Here's how a Capri boat tour works, what it costs, and the honest answers to the questions guests ask us most.

We start in Sorrento

We're a Sorrento family and our boats are based here, so your day begins right on the doorstep — no long transfers. We usually cast off from Marina Piccola — the departure point can be tailored to you — and cross the bay toward Capri. Starting from Sorrento means a short, scenic crossing and more time where it counts: in the water and around the island.

What you'll see around the island

We circle Capri to take in its most famous sights from the water — the towering Faraglioni rocks, the Green Grotto and White Grotto, the Natural Arch and the lighthouse of Punta Carena. Wherever the sea is calm and clear, we stop to swim and snorkel, at a pace shaped around the day — not a fixed timetable.

Is the Blue Grotto included in a Capri boat tour?

It's the question we hear most. We take you to the Blue Grotto, but going inside depends on the sea and the queues on the day, and the entrance ticket (about €18) is paid locally — it isn't included in the tour price. Your skipper will tell you honestly whether it's worth it that day.

How much does a private Capri boat tour cost?

Our full-day private Capri tour from Sorrento is priced per boat — for the whole group, not per person — all-inclusive: skipper, fuel and VAT, snorkelling gear, welcome prosecco, water, soft drinks and towels. The Capri port fee (€100) and the Blue Grotto ticket are paid locally.

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
• Free time in Capri town (2–4 hours)

Free time in Capri town

Going ashore in Capri is at Marina Grande, where you step off for two to four hours: the funicular up to the Piazzetta, a long lunch with a view, a little shopping. Then a relaxed cruise home along the Sorrento coast.

A local trick our guests love: have lunch at one of the seaside restaurants on Capri and use their free boat taxi to go ashore — skipping the €100 port fee entirely. Your skipper arranges it all.

Who it's for, and the best time to go

The day is fully private, so it suits families with children just as well as couples and small groups. 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 direct — best price, no middlemen

Booking straight with us means you deal with the family who runs the boats, pay no booking-platform commission, and can tailor every detail. Message us on WhatsApp or send a request and we reply quickly with availability.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Capri boat tour depart from Sorrento?

Yes. We are based in Sorrento and usually depart from Marina Piccola — the departure point can be tailored to you. We confirm the exact meeting point when we finalise your booking.

Is the Blue Grotto included?

We take you there, but the entrance ticket (about €18) is paid locally and access depends on the sea and queues that day.

How much is a private Capri tour?

The price is per boat (not per person) from Sorrento, all-inclusive. The Capri port fee (€100) and Blue Grotto ticket are paid locally. Local trick: have lunch at a seaside restaurant and use its free boat taxi ashore — no port fee to pay.

Is the tour private and is the skipper English-speaking?

Every tour is fully private, and all our skippers are bilingual locals who guide you in English.