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
Options
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.
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.
Full-day Tour Up to 8 guests
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 8:15 am to 12:15 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
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.
Reviews
2,767 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth every penny! Unforgettable experience
brystalg2026,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had SO much fun on this tour! First of all, Massimo was the best tour guide. He is hilarious, energetic, and genuinely cares about making sure everyone on his boat (“babá”) is comfortable and having an amazing time. His knowledge of the area is incredible, and we truly can’t say enough good things about him. We were celebrating our honeymoon, and he went completely above and beyond. He surprised us with a bottle of prosecco, offered to take photos for us without us even asking, and even had the other guests move to the back of the boat for just a moment so we could have a sweet honeymoon video and photo. Everyone happily obliged, and it made for such a special memory with everyone involved. We took the 7:45 a.m. departure, and Massimo hustled to get us to the Blue Grotto before the crowds arrived. Unfortunately, the water level was too high to enter, so it was closed due to weather. Obviously, this was completely beyond anyone’s control. Rather than simply moving on, Massimo took us to another smaller blue grotto instead, which was incredible! We also visited the White Grotto, the Green Grotto, the Dolce & Gabbana house, filming locations associated with Johnny Depp, ancient ruins, and several other beautiful spots. You actually get to see even more than what’s listed on the itinerary, which was a wonderful surprise. Since we couldn’t enter the Blue Grotto, we ended up with extra swimming time, which worked out perfectly because it was getting quite warm outside. One tip for future guests: you’ll swim before arriving in Capri, so I’d recommend bringing a beach towel and a few things to freshen up afterward, like a hairbrush, deodorant, leave-in conditioner, and a travel-size perfume or cologne. Also, if you’re wondering, you can absolutely bring a bag on the boat..I had been curious about that before booking. My only small wish is that we had a little more time to explore Capri, but we still had enough time to enjoy lunch, wander through a few shops, and take in the atmosphere. Once we arrived at the port, we took the bus (€3 per person) to the main square, which took only about seven minutes. We took a taxi back down because it was hot and we wanted to get back quickly, but walking (about 17 minutes) is also an option. When Massimo picked us up from Capri, he greeted us with fun music and a plate of fresh fruit. The pineapple was delicious and refreshing after a hot afternoon. On the cruise back to Sorrento, we stopped at a few more scenic spots, and Massimo shared his homemade limoncello. After spending several days in Sorrento, including visiting a lemon farm, we had tried plenty of limoncello, and I can confidently say his was the best! Thank you so, so much for an unforgettable day, Massimo. This was one of the highlights of our honeymoon, and we would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Amalfi Coast!
Worth the money
jairajdevs,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our skipper, Roberto was truly amazing! He was such a friendly person, who made the boat tour really enjoyable for all of the people on board. He even gave us slightly more time, to enjoy the nice waters and overall my partner and I had a really good experience. I would recommend this to everyone looking to book this tour.
Amazing
angelinamY6517QT,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing experience! Guiseppe was a phenomenal tour guide and Sylvester was the best boat driver. This tour was perfect I will recommend this to everyone!!!
Blue grotto and Isle of Capri - multiple watercraft transfers required
msummer97,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We took this tour in late June of 2026. There were many good aspects of this tour: *Check-in appeared chaotic but was actually incredibly efficient. We arrived 5 minutes early and they were ready for us to go. Outstanding! *Boat was clean and comfortable *Captain (Luigi) and guide (Luciano) were superb. Luciano’s personality and charm makes everyone instantly feel instantly comfortable. He does a great job sharing interesting facts about the sights and shares personal stories as well. Both seemed genuinely motivated to ensure every guest’s experience was a good one. * We arrived at Blue Grotto early in AM and wait was approx 30 minutes. Not bad at all. Be sure to watch videos on Blue Grotto by sea tours so you know what you are in for. I am a large body type and claustrophobic so I stayed on the tour boat. The rest of my party transferred to the rowboat and enjoyed the quick trip in and out. * Green grotto and white grottos are meh. Yiu just see the entrances/exits but cannot enter them. * We were supposed to disembark at one port but the guides told us that the port gives all arriving boats a timed entrance and ours was at Noon (we arrived at the port at 9:30ish). The guide explained that we had to wait if we wanted to exit at this port as planned which would mean less time for touring the island and filling the time with sailing around and making swimming stops BUT if we would all agree to it, we could go to the other port on Capri and disembark at a restaurant’s dock as long as we ate lunch at their restaurant - an agreement between the tour company and the restaurant (L’esmeraldo). We went with that option - I am not sure if that was the truth or a scam but we certainly wanted time to walk around Capri. The restaurant was good, reasonably priced, and service was quick by European standards. We then rode the funicular up to the piazza where the views are incredible. We enjoyed a lemon sorbet and shopping as well as the gardens. The trip rounded out with two swimming stops which were enjoyable on a hot day. My one criticism of this tour is that i was not prepared for the amount of at sea transfers would be required - think cruise ship tendering on a much smaller scale. I was well prepared for what would be required at the Blue Grotto but was not informed in advance that i would be required to transfer from the tour boat to a zodiac-style raft and from that watercraft to a floating dock. I have a bad knee and ended up sliding less than gracefully into the raft when disembarking in Capri and then had overwhelming anxiety while in Capri about how I would be able to safely get back on the tour boat since i would be moving from a lower rocking raft to the higher (also rocking) tour boat. The crew was wonderful and very helpful - it was more of a me issue that detracted from the experience - hence the 4 star rating. 5 stars for Luciano!!
Four 4 Fun in Capri!
CAROLINE C,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Giuseppe and Out Captain Salvatore were fun and helpful. They provided good advice for our lift trip and lunch. We had time in the beautiful blue water to cool off and Popped the cork to celebrate a fun family birthday!
Ciro the skipper and...
Bonnie M,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ciro the skipper and Teresa were so fun. Capri was crowded. Swimming was great. Felt good after being so hot.
So much fun and a...
Allison P,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun and a wonderful boat trip. We loved Roberto and his crew. A beautiful day on the sea and learning about Capri
A day in Capri
Richard O,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day, we saw everything Capri. 3 hours in the island was plenty to walk around, shop have lunch and drinks and still go to the beach The Blue grotto and jumping in the water to cool off. David and Sergio were great tour guides and made the trip a lot of fun
Amazing Day
Olivia G,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Crew was great. Davida and the captain were excellent at creating fun for everyone. Expect to give row boat driver at Grotto a 20e tip each person and the captain and attendant tips too. They deserve it. They work hard to give us a good time. The trip itself is amazing.
Must see
Aschmelz,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat ride to Capri was amazing. The crew was excellent and the sites were beautiful. I felt like I was in a movie. We went during a heat wave and that swim was extra refreshing! This was one of the best days of our two week vacation. I highly recommend visiting Capri and the boat tour made it that much more special.
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