Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Tour From Sorrento

About this experience

The perfect tour to experience Capri in the early morning and avoid the island’s peak crowds.

Your journey begins with a scenic cruise along the Sorrento coastline. Upon arrival in Capri, you’ll head directly to the Blue Grotto. The visit is subject to weather/sea conditions.

Get ready to discover Capri’s most iconic coastal highlights from the sea: the legendary Faraglioni, the Green and White Grottoes, the historic Punta Carena Lighthouse and more.

Enjoy refreshing swimming stop in crystal-clear waters of the island.

This tour offers 5 different options. What you have just read applies to all 5 options.

Depending on the option you choose, the tour will include:

Option 1. Full-day shared morning tour: 3-hour free time ashore.

Option 2. Full-day tour up to 8 guests: 3-hour free time ashore.

Option 3. Full-day private tour: 3/4-hour free time ashore.

Option 4. 4-Hour shared afternoon tour: 2-hour free time ashore.

Option 5. 4-Hour shared morning tour: No disembarkation.

Schedule

Start times: 07:45, 07:50, 08:00, 09:30, 13:00

1. Stop 1

   Leaving from Sorrento port, sail along the Sorrento coastline

2. Stop 2

   Pass by the charming fishing village of Marina Grande

3. Stop 3

   Pass by an ancient Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC.

4. Stop 4 · 1 h

   This tour will allow you to visit the Blue Grotto as soon as you arrive on Capri. The visit is dependent on the weather/sea conditions.

5. Stop 5

   Pass by one of the oldest lighthouses in Italy, from which you can see the ancient path of the Bourbon forts.

6. Stop 6 · 2 min

   The Green Grotto, classified by speleologists as secondary (i.e. produced, due to destructive phenomena, after the formation of the mother rock), is composed of the oldest sedimentary rock on Capri, dolomite.

7. Stop 7 · 10 min

   Pass by the legendary Faraglioni rocks. Stop to take souvenir photos.

8. Stop 8 · 2 min

   You can see, among the white limestone rocks, the strong contrast between the light of the cave and the blue of the sea, making this place surreal also thanks to the thick and suggestive stalactites and stalagmites.

9. Stop 9 · 3 h

   Disembarkation on the island. Visit Capri's main attractions: the main square (La Piazzetta), Via Camerelle (Capri's most famous street for shopping in international brand shops) and the Augustus Gardens.

10. Stop 10 · 45 min

    Stop for swimming. Depending on the season, there will be two stops for swimming (before and after the walking tour of the island) lasting approximately 20-30 minutes each, or a single stop (after the walking tour of the island) lasting approximately 45-50 minutes.

11. Stop 11 · 30 min

    Return to Sorrento. Disembarkation at Sorrento port around 3:15 pm

Requirements & restrictions

• Ages: Infants 0–2, Children 3–9, Adults 10–99 years

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• In the event that the Blue Grotto is closed due to adverse weather conditions or high tide, we will offer our guests additional time on the island or a longer swimming stop (this will be agreed directly on board with our captain).

Meeting point

Hotel pickup or an exact meeting point in Amalfi Coast, confirmed after booking.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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