Exclusive Private Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento – Swim & Explore
A full day on the water, discovering sea caves, iconic rock formations, and the timeless beauty of Capri at your own pace.
This private Capri boat tour from Sorrento offers an eight-hour journey along one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated coastlines, combining natural wonders, ancient history, and the freedom to explore exactly as you choose. Your private skipper guides you from Sorrento's port to the island of Capri, tailoring every stop to your group's rhythm.
The route hugs the Sorrento coast past dramatic cliffs and hidden coves before opening onto the wide Gulf of Naples, where Capri rises from the water ahead. Along the way, you pass the seaside ruins of the Villa of Pollio Felice, an ancient Roman site also known as Queen Giovanna's Baths, where a natural sea pool sits enclosed by layered rock.
Once around the island, the variety of what you encounter is striking: glowing sea grottos, a working 19th-century lighthouse, towering rock stacks with a natural arch, and sheltered bays where the water shifts from turquoise to deep blue. Time ashore at either of Capri's two main harbors gives you a chance to wander the island's lanes or simply sit and watch the scene.
The private format means no fixed groups, no rushing, and no compromise on where you spend your time. Whether you want long swims, photography stops, or a slow lunch ashore, the day adapts around your preferences.
Tour Highlights
Enter the luminous Blue Grotto, where refracted sunlight turns the entire cave a vivid, electric blue.
Cruise beneath the Faraglioni — three towering rock formations rising from the sea, including one with a natural arch large enough to pass through by boat.
Discover the Green and White Grottos, two lesser-visited sea caves with remarkable light effects and geological detail.
Pass the ancient Villa of Pollio Felice, a Roman archaeological site built directly on the sea with a natural cliff pool.
Swim and sunbathe in the clear waters off Marina Piccola, sheltered beneath the southern cliffs of Capri.
Visit the Punta Carena Lighthouse, a 19th-century working beacon set against dramatic coastal scenery at the island's southwestern tip.
Go ashore at Marina Grande or Marina Piccola to explore at your own pace — the itinerary remains flexible throughout the day.
How the Day Unfolds
Your private boat departs from Sorrento port and heads southwest along the coast. You pass sea cliffs, coves, and the open waters of the Gulf of Naples before reaching the ruins of the Villa of Pollio Felice — a Roman site perched at the sea's edge with a natural tidal pool.
Arriving at Capri's western shore, you visit the Blue Grotto, where an underwater light channel creates the cave's distinctive glow — access by small rowboat depends on sea conditions on the day. From there, the route continues to the Punta Carena Lighthouse at the island's southwestern point, a scenic stop for swimming in the clear water below the cliffs.
Rounding the southern coast, you anchor off Marina Piccola for a swim in its sheltered turquoise bay, with direct views of the Faraglioni rocks ahead. The boat then cruises past all three Faraglioni formations — including the arch of the Faraglione di Mezzo — before pulling into the Green Grotto, where light enters the cave and reflects emerald across the water surface.
On the eastern side of the island, the White Grotto reveals pale limestone walls and stalactites, including a natural rock formation resembling the Virgin Mary. Your skipper then brings the boat into Marina Grande, Capri's main harbor, where you can go ashore to explore before the return crossing to Sorrento.
What Is Included
Included
- Private boat rental with skipper for 8 hours
- Full circumnavigation of Capri by sea
- Stop at the Blue Grotto (entry fee not included)
- Swimming stops in open water
- Visits to Green Grotto and White Grotto
- Cruise past the Faraglioni and Punta Carena Lighthouse
- Option to go ashore at Marina Grande and Marina Piccola
Not Included
- Blue Grotto rowboat entry fee (paid on site if conditions allow)
- Food and beverages
- Port fees and fuel surcharges (if applicable)
- Gratuities for the skipper
- Travel insurance
Important Information
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