Best Boat Tours Around Capri

Capri's coastline is its greatest attraction — sea caves, towering rock stacks, and water that glows electric blue. A boat tour is the essential Capri experience.

Full Island Circumnavigation

Must-DoIconic
2–3 hoursDuration
€80–180Cost
Apr–OctBest season

Circle the entire island seeing the Faraglioni stacks, the Natural Arch, the White Grotto, the Green Grotto, and the Blue Grotto entrance. Most tours depart from Marina Grande. The complete picture of Capri's geological wonder.

Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra)

Iconic
15–20 min insideDuration
€18 entry + boatCost
May–SepBest season

The legendary sea cave where sunlight refracts through the underwater opening, turning the water electric blue. Transfer to tiny rowboats outside the cave (maximum 4 per boat). Go first thing — the queue builds fast and it closes in rough seas.

Private Gozzo Charter

Luxury
3–6 hoursDuration
€300–700Cost
Up to 12Capacity

Hire a gozzo with captain for a custom tour — swim at secluded coves, enter the Green Grotto (free, fewer crowds than Blue), anchor at the Bagni di Tiberio ruins. Add lunch at a floating restaurant. The luxury Capri experience.

Capri to Positano Sunset Cruise

Must-Do
3–4 hoursDuration
€100–180Cost
Jun–SepBest season

Depart Capri in the late afternoon, cruise along the coast as the sun sets behind Ischia. Prosecco, snorkelling, and arrival into a golden Positano. One of Italy's most romantic experiences.

💡 Pro tip: The Blue Grotto has a separate €18 entrance fee and a €15 rowboat fee ON TOP of your tour boat price. Budget €30–35 total for the grotto.
⚠️ Heads up: The Blue Grotto closes frequently — rough seas, high tides, or even moderate swells can shut it. Don't plan your entire Capri day around it. The Green Grotto is a lovely alternative.

Our pick

The full circumnavigation is essential — see the whole island from the water. The Blue Grotto is magical if it's open, but don't stress if it's not.

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