Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento
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Sorrento, Italy
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the dazzling beauty and captivating culture of Capri and Sorrento on a small-group or private boat tour. Whichever option you choose, you’re treated to an intimate and truly personalized Italian experience. Have your camera ready for the Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, Cala di Mitigliano Waterfall, and of course, the Blue Grotto (admission tickets additional expense). Later, enjoy free time to explore the island at your own pace.
- Experience the exclusivity of a small-group Capri tour
- Relax with complimentary Sorrento hotel pickup and drop-off
- Enjoy snacks and drinks on board the boat
- Optional upgrade to a fully private excursion for a VIP experience
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (ONLY FOR HOTELS/AIRBNB IN SORRENTO)
- Professional English speaking skipper
- Soft drinks, water, beer, wine, Prosecco and limoncello
- LunchCaprese Sandwich (fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and olive oil)
- Homemade sweet treat to end the tour
- Entrance ticket to the Blue Grotto€18.00 per person
- Snorkeling equipment (customers should bring their own or buy before boarding: €15 mask; €9 snorkel)
- Destination Fee to be paid on the spot (docking fee, mooring services, landing fee).€10.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pickup is available ONLY from hotels/AirBnBs located in Massa Lubrense, Sant'Agnello, Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento, and Meta. If your hotel or AirBnB is in a limited traffic zone, you will be picked up from the nearest accessible meeting point. Tour start time: 8:30 AM and pickups are between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Please enter your hotel name when booking. We will contact you before the tour with your exact pickup time.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
Your morning starts with pickup from your Sorrento hotel. Transfer to the Port of Sorrento and board your skipper-staffed gozzo, a traditional Capri boat. Then, depending on the option you selected, set off on a private tour or with just a small group for company.
Your boat is small enough to reach coastal areas larger boats can’t: Pass by landmarks including an ancient Roman villa, the Faraglioni Islands, white and green grottoes, and more. Enjoy multiple swimming stops—and snorkeling, too, if you bring your own gear. Snacks and refreshments are provided for free.
All tours visit the famous Blue Grotto, unless it’s closed for bad weather (admission tickets own expense).
Finally, dock in Capri to spend several hours exploring the island on your own. Grab a gelato, go shopping, or simply go for a stroll. The tour ends back in Sorrento with hotel drop-off.
Your boat is small enough to reach coastal areas larger boats can’t: Pass by landmarks including an ancient Roman villa, the Faraglioni Islands, white and green grottoes, and more. Enjoy multiple swimming stops—and snorkeling, too, if you bring your own gear. Snacks and refreshments are provided for free.
All tours visit the famous Blue Grotto, unless it’s closed for bad weather (admission tickets own expense).
Finally, dock in Capri to spend several hours exploring the island on your own. Grab a gelato, go shopping, or simply go for a stroll. The tour ends back in Sorrento with hotel drop-off.
1
Il Porto Marina di Cassano
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro (Pass By)
2
Bagni Regina Giovanna
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cala di Mitigliano
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
White Grotta
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Grotta Verde
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Blue Grotto
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Natural Arch (Pass By)
Villa Malaparte (Pass By)
7
Faraglioni
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Punta Carena Lighthouse (Pass By)
8
Piazetta di Capri
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Il Porto Marina di Cassano (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
- During the peak season, due to the high number of visitors, the waiting time to enter to the Blue Grotto may be up to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Blue Grotto staff usually ask visitors for a tip, which, however, is not mandatory. The Blue Grotto is private, if closed due to high tides or bad sea conditions, we have no responsibility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Robert_T
Lucca was a great captain that guided us around the storm so that we could enjoy our day in Capri. Yana was very informative and helpful in getting us going. They were a pleasant pair and my wife and I had a great time. They recommended a dinner spot that ended up being the best of our trip so far so extra points for that.
Capri itself is beautiful and worth seeing for that alone. As for things to do it’s mostly shopping, so take that for what you will.
Reviews
4.9
based on 2,083 reviews
Tracie_L, Apr 2026
So accommodating, great tunes, knew the best times to go to the Blue Grotto to avoid crowds. Antonio was the best guide we have had while in Italy. A must do!
Ankit_M, Apr 2026
This boat tour to Capri was the highlight of our trip to the Amalfi coast! Very comfortable boat ride. Great company. Our guide Ross and the boat Capt were both amazing! Nice trip to Capri and Anacapri, chair lift, blue grotto was wonderful, and the ride around the island was beautiful! Highly recommend
Abigail_C, Apr 2026
This was a perfect full day experience around Capri. It was timed perfectly to ensure time to explore the island on land and by sea.
Lindsay_G, Apr 2026
The boat ride was nice, and franchesa our guide was sweet. Difficult at times to understand with language barrier. Captain brought us close to see rocks, very cool! If possible, travel on boat with individuals you know to make it fun! We got picked up a little too early and had to wait at marina for a bit..but otherwise a good experience
Liz_B, Apr 2026
We had the most amazing time! Antonio was awesome and made the day perfect for us. We had the best experience!!!
Cheryl_D, Apr 2026
Sailing from Sorrento to Capri with a small group was the highlight of our 9 day Italian adventure! Antonio was the BEST host. Sailing with Antonio along the Capri coast to see the grottos was even more spectacular with Antonio telling us about the places along the way. The time on Capri was also amazing. We appreciated Antonio’s recommendation for getting to Anacapri and taking the chair lift—what an experience!
Madison_S, Mar 2026
Tour was amazing!! Sal was our guide and made everything easy and so much fun! Luckily the blue grotto was open for us. There were drinks and lunch provided for us on the boat. It was a perfect day!
Lori_B, Mar 2026
Fantastic experience! Definitely worth doing. The captain, Luca, was amazing. Very knowledge and attentive to all of the passengers on the boat. Great way to see the incredible beauty of Capri!
jamesmorri13, Mar 2026
An incredible experience. We got to see some of the most beautiful sights that Italy has to show with an awesome relaxing ride there. Antonio and Luca were amazing, cannot recommend them enough.
Rosemary_A, Nov 2025
Great day out, fun tour guides and good group size. Was nice to have personal time in each location.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience , glad to hear it was a great day with fun guides, a comfortable group size, and enjoyable personal time at each stop.
Marina_L, Nov 2025
What a wonderful time. We visited all the beautiful grottos that you can see better from the water. Have time wandering around Capri. Had great explanation about historical facts, snacks and fun time on the boat
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the time on board and fun atmosphere.
Ade, Nov 2025
We had a good time with an excellent tour guide Francesca and the boat captain Nello. We highly recommend this tour by YouKnow.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, we are glad to hear you had a good time with Francesca and Nello, and we truly appreciate your recommendation of our tours.
Angela_B, Nov 2025
Federico was an awesome Captain and tour guide. Such an amazing experience- highly recommended!! Also do chair lift in Capri- beautiful.
Kelly_H, Oct 2025
Absolutely fabulous! Our guides was awesome!! The boat experience fabulous, group was perfect, size and we made new friends. Highly revommend
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear your guides were awesome, the boat experience was fabulous, and the group size perfect for making new friends. Highly appreciated!
Richard_A, Oct 2025
The crew was awesome and did a good job pointing out things on the trip - no problem there. However the conditions were just too rough for the size of the boat. We spent the trip getting tossed around and hanging on for dear life. It was extreme to the point we took the ferry back - it just wasn’t enjoyable. If the seas were calmer it probably would have been a different experience.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear the crew was awesome and did a good job pointing things out along the way, but we’re truly sorry the rough sea conditions made the trip uncomfortable. With a smaller boat, waves can definitely feel more intense, and we understand how that affected your enjoyment, especially since you chose to take the ferry back. On calmer days the experience is completely different, and we appreciate your understanding that the conditions played a major role.
Karen_G, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful day with YANNA and her captain! This is a wonderful way to see Capri from the water!
We were very safe and dry the whole ride, our captain was an amazing boater and we enjoyed some nice cold prosceco on board. YANNA did a very good job explaining all that was happening and what we were to expect, we all had a Great Day!
Natalie_S, Oct 2025
Luca and Luisa were excellent tour leaders. From the beautiful cruise through the emerald seas surrounding Capri, to the notes on the land, water and history. Everything was immaculate. We were also given great tips for while we were on the island - of great places to visit, and clear directions on how to get around. This is a must do tour, led by knowledgeable and fun guides. A can’t miss when visiting Sorrento. Grazie
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! So glad to hear that Luca and Luisa were excellent guides throughout your day. It’s great to know everything felt immaculate. We’re especially happy their tips and clear directions helped you make the most of your time on the island. This truly sounds like the must-do experience we aim to create, led by knowledgeable and fun guides. Grazie!
Sandra_C, Oct 2025
Excellent guides and tour! Beautiful country! Tour included all that one would want food, water, Champagne, snacks, swimming!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the excellent guides and the beauty of the area, and that the tour included everything you could want. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Anne_S, Oct 2025
It was a fun day with Anna the guide and Castello the captain. Both were very capable and experienced at what they do. Overall a great day out with a small group.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! Great to hear you had a fun day with Anna as your guide and Catello as your captain. Both are indeed very capable and experienced, and we’re glad their expertise helped make the small-group outing such a wonderful day.
Tehren_W, Oct 2025
We had such a great time on our trip! We didn't get to see the Blue Grotto due to high tides, but our boat captains made up for it. They took us to another inlet which had beautiful turquoise water. The drinks flowed, the music was great and the company was fantastic. We also had an amazing time on Capri. I highly suggest eating at Billy's Bar. The views are amazing and the food was delicious. I would 100% do this excursion again in the future!
Christine_F, Oct 2025
This small group tour was provided by Rossella and Nino. The tour was organized and very fun. The guides paid attention to every detail resulting in a perfect day. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience of Capri.
Ronal_D, Oct 2025
This tour was absolutely amazing! Francisco was the best tour guide ever, he was basically a party host. He was very professional and fun. He explained every location and the history behind it. Drinks and small lunch was provided. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Rose_C, Oct 2025
Capri is a Dream! What better way to see Capri than with a beautiful boat ride with 2 young handsome Italians Carlo and Francisco!
Incredible way to see the top with the lift in Anacapri , middle and Marina Granden 3 caves!
Beautiful way to relax and enjoy to the fullest!
Cheers tutti!
Cheryl_R, Oct 2025
Captain Luca was a great guide pointing out all the grottos and telling us about the island. Unfortunately the Blue grotto was closed.
Taylor_M, Oct 2025
Great experience. Clean boat and fun crew. Beautiful views. Would definitely book with company again if we returned.
Christine_H, Oct 2025
Exciting, stunning views, great picture opportunities, staff were very good at communicating any issues or delays. Luca was a great host and kept us entertained throughout the boat journeys! Great to have a small group as you get to know each other. Would highly recommend!
Arden_T, Oct 2025
Amazing 10/10! Luca & Anna were the best they made the trip fun & exciting while catering to us with snacks and drinks ! Highly recommend for a family group or couple! This is our 2nd time doing this trip and we had THE BEST TIME ! Thank you Anna & Luca HIGHLIGHT OF OUR ITALY TRIP!
Megan_M, Oct 2025
Ferdinando and Pepe were great! One of the highlights of our trip. We had such a great time and I would recommend 10/10.
Ritchie_C, Oct 2025
It was absolutely wonderful! Our tour guides gave us all the info we needed and were so kind! Great guides!
Nguyet_P, Oct 2025
Ana and Luca were wonderful. Ana had absolutely amazing energy for the tour, and Luca who took us to extra sites since Blue Grotto wasn’t open (high tides). Luca is also a very highly skilled captain, getting us so close to the amazing rocks! We drank, ate, and swam plenty, and saw beautiful sites and had a wonderful time. We went on 9/28 and the water for swimming was amazing - from someone who refuses to get in cold water! Great tour, great people, highly recommend.
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