Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento
Overview
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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 stunning Sorrento coastline, where you’ll admire the charming fishing village of Marina Grande and the remains of an ancient Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC.
Upon arrival in Capri, you’ll head directly to the famous Blue Grotto. Please note that the visit to the Blue Grotto is subject to weather conditions and high tide.
Get ready to discover Capri’s most iconic coastal highlights from the sea: the legendary Faraglioni, the Green Grotto, the White Grotto and the historic Punta Carena Lighthouse.
Enjoy refreshing swimming stops in crystal-clear waters and approximately three hours of free time on the island to explore Capri at your own pace.
Return to Sorrento is expected around 3:15 pm.
Please note: the itinerary suggested by Viator is not fixed and may vary depending on sea conditions and the captain’s decisions.
Additional Info
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).
What To Expect
Sailing Sorrento Coast
Leaving from Sorrento port, sail along the Sorrento coastline
Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro
Pass by the charming fishing village of Marina Grande
What‘s Included
Life jacket per person on board
Scuba masks
Fuel
Soft drinks, water and beer
Bottle of prosecco per boat
Professional Skipper
Restroom on board
Outdoor shower
Seasonal fruit per group
Fee for assistance and reception service at embarkation and disembarkation
Blue Grotto entrance ticket (optional)
Beach towels
Lunch
If you have allergies, please bring an antihistamine with you in case of insect or jellyfish stings.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
4-Hour Shared Afternoon Tour
NO DISEMBARKATION ON CAPRI : This option does not include disembarkation on Capri island Duration: 4 hours WHAT WE DO: - Stop at the Blue Grotto (visit not guaranteed) - Tour of Capri island by boat - Stop for swimming FEES TO BE PAID: - Fee for assistance and reception service at embarkation: €7,50 p.p. - Blue Grotto entrance ticket: €18,00 p.p.
4-Hour Shared Morning Tour
NO DISEMBARKATION ON CAPRI: This option does not include disembarkation on Capri island Duration: 4 hours: This tour lasts 4 hour, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm WHAT WE DO: - Tour of Capri island by boat - Stop for swimming - Stop at the Blue Grotto (the visit depends on the weather/sea condition) FEES TO BE PAID: - Fee for assistance and reception service at embarkation: €7,50 p.p. - Blue Grotto entrance ticket: €18,00 p.p.
Full-day Shared Morning Tour
DISEMBARKATION ON CAPRI: This option includes 3-hour free time to spend on Capri island Duration: 7 hours: The tour lasts 7/8 hours Course standard of the tour
Full-day Private Tour
Blue Grotto: Choose 07:45 am meeting time if you'd like to cut down on wait times at the the Blue Grotto Landing on Capri not included: It is optional and costs €100,00 for the boat docking at the port of Capri.
Full-day Tour Up to 8 guests
Reviews
2,649 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing trip to Capri
DerFalke,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with skipper Sergio and guide Luigi. They showed us a lot arround the island from sea of course. Getting up to Capri i suggest to take a taxi and walk down via the roman road, because the boat lets you off in Marina Piccolo on the south side of the island. Great tour, thank you Luigi and Sergio
Great way to end our trip!
boca penguins,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I really enjoyed the boat ride and the effort of the captain and Agata to get us quickly through the queue at the Blue grotto. The size of the boat relative to the number of people was great! We had a great time in all the stops along the shore of the island and the two times we swam. We felt like we had enough time in Capri. All in all this was a great value and I highly recommend.
Great experience
Brian H,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great full day out all well organised. Luigi and the caption Sergio were brilliant all day and kept us up to date with the history while still having fun
Great Day! but be flexible and prepare to be seasick
Tiffany C,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day with MBS on our small group blue grotto tour from Sorrento. Leave a few minutes extra to get to the marina meeting point as there are a lot of steps going down to the sea. You could stuck behind slow walkers. Our captain was Ciro. He took us first to the blue grotto. You wait in line on your boat until the row boats come to pick you up. You give your rower the $18 per person fee then he brings you into the grotto for about 5 minutes and tells you some history and sings a bit. It's beautiful and really is blue like the pictures. The rower asked for a tip, $10 per person. We gave him 35 euro for a family of 5 and he was thankful. Then Ciro brought us by the marina of Capri, but was talking to some of the guards. Plans must have changed because then he pulled away and took us to a couple of swimming spots first. Which was fine, but our family got really sea sick at that point because of the rocking of the boat on the water, no one's fault really. Then he took us to Capri around 1:00 pm. We found some lunch, gelato, and did some shopping. Then back on the boat to go to Sorrento. When we arrived, we had a champagne toast before getting off the boat. All in all a great day. My kids wished we had done Capri before swimming because we were too tired from the sun and sea sick that we couldn't enjoy Capri fully, again no one's fault, I'm sure plans change all the time and you have to be flexible. Capri was super crowded and the lines for the buses to get to the city center of Capri was a wait for about an hour. So we chose to walk which took about 17 minutes straight up a whole bunch of stairs. We didn't have time for the chair lift on Anacapri. Last thing, bring lots of sunscreen.
I had the best day with...
Rose F,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had the best day with this tour. A really fun host who loved to entertain and make everyone feel welcome. Such a fun day
Luigi and our captain were so wonderful and made it the best excursion ever. They made sure ever minute counted awesome
Discover56178254831,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luigi & captain made the trip!
Relaxing day
Mindaugas V,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Blue grotto expect lines tour mybe 3 min but waiting in line our may take 1/2 hour. Our guide and rest of team where amazing. Please reade instructions where to meet its matters
Misleading.
Renee D,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00As I love the guides, the advertisement for this was misleading. It is a blue Gatorade tour and when got there it was too late. They were closed. If you would have mentioned when it closed I would have done a different time! Also it said the duration at 7-8 house with a 4 hour tour, we were back in 3:45 minutes.
Amazing day trip!
Ellie M,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing staff, planned to a T and just a fabulous day all over. Couldn’t recommend it enough!
Awesome Way To Spend a Day
Nora H,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience was seamless, beautiful and such a fun way to spend the day. We did the four hour tour without disembarkation and it was perfect. We got to swim in two different locations, and got to see all of the island early before it got crowded with boats. The team was all friendly, communicative, and taught us all about the island.
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