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Boat tour to Sorrento coast, Capri and Blue Grotto - Fun & Swim

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From $109.06

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  • 5 hours (approx.)
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  • Offered in: English

Overview

Escape the heat and crowds on land and admire the idyllic island of Capri by sea without breaking the bank with this small-group boat tour. Save time with hotel pickup and set off from Sorrento, skirting the coastline of the Sorrentine Peninsula before crossing to Capri. Circle the island, stopping to visit the Blue Grotto and dive into the crystalline waters for a swim before cruising back to Sorrento.
  • Round-trip transportation from your hotel to the Sorrento port
  • A small group of just 12 on board for a more affordable Capri boat tour
  • See Capri’s top coastal sights, including the Faraglioni and Blue Grotto
  • Open bar stocked with snacks, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages

What's Included

  • Round trip transfer from a central meeting point to the port
  • Professional skipper English speaking
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket to the Blue Grotto (€ 14.00 per person)
  • Destination fee 5,00 € per person to be paid on the spot
  • Snorkeling equipment (you can bring your own or buy it before boarding: 15 € mask; 9,00 € snorkel)

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro
    Via Correale, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

    The meeting point is at 09:45am the entrance of the Parcheggio Achille Lauro, Via Correale 25 Sorrento. Here is the exact Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/UgXFS2P79Z4SWVQ99. The driver has a list with the names of all participants and will call you by your name.

Start time

09:45 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

You Know! (Pass By)

Marina Grande (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
  • The visit at the Blue Grotto is subject to favourable sea and weather conditions. It is possible that the Grotto will be closed if the sea and weather conditions are not good enough.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • During the peak season, due to the high number of visitors, the waiting time to enter to the Blue Grotto may be up to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Blue Grotto staff usually ask visitors for a tip, which, however, is not mandatory.
  • The itinerary of this tour does not include disembarkation on the island of Capri.
  • This is not a private tour. This tour will have a maximum of 12-14 travelers.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Sally_H
Highly recommend this trip, especially if you are on a budget. It is a great way to see Capri from a boat. The boat is spacious and fits 12 comfortably. It almost felt like a private boat. The stops are beautiful as they stop at several grottos, including the Blue Grotto. They also stop at Faraglioni. The swim stops are also amazing! Our captain, Nino, and tour guide, Luciano, were fantastic. They created an atmosphere and did everything they could to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. One thing is that the Blue Grotto is a hit or miss. We weren’t able to see it as the sea levels were too high and others have said the wait to get in can be hours long. You have to transfer from the boat onto a smaller row boat and there are tons of people in line. If the lines are short, do it, otherwise, skip it and use that time to swim in the sea. They also provide lunch and drinks, which adds to the experience. If you are looking for a boat trip and a swim in the sea, this is a great option!
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Fun afternoon event
Olivia_W, Oct 2022
Boat tour was excellent. Captain was hilarious especially while entering Faraglioni! Very informative, swimming areas excellent. Unfortunately waters too high for blue grotto...next time! Sandwiches, drinks provided all excellent!
Amazing experience and a...
Matt_L, Sep 2022
Amazing experience and a very relaxing and fun day on the water. The drinks, snacks, and service were all better than expected!
Amazing experience; come prepared
Julie_K, Sep 2022
The tour company who led this excursion was very impressive from start to finish. They communicated very well In advance, picked us up from our hotel and put us on a boat with a great guide. There were some bumps along the way that we’re out of their control (our driver got pulled over twice and one of the guides called in sick) but it didn’t dampen the experience at all. It was a beautiful sunny day and we couldn’t get into the Blue Grotto but we don’t feel like we missed anything. We saw other grottos, got to swim in the green grotto and learned all about Capri and Sorrento. Our guide catered to our every need, knew his stuff and had great experience to share. The snacks and drinks came at the right time and were plentiful. My one big piece of advice is this. Have a plan for motion sickness. Neither my husband or I generally get motion sick. We were not well prepared for this and wish we would have brought some Dramamine. It can get pretty choppy out there and once it starts, it’s hard to come back. Even in sprite of this, the excursion was outstanding and we’d highly recommend.
Great tour, especially for the cost!
Sally_H, Sep 2022
Highly recommend this trip, especially if you are on a budget. It is a great way to see Capri from a boat. The boat is spacious and fits 12 comfortably. It almost felt like a private boat. The stops are beautiful as they stop at several grottos, including the Blue Grotto. They also stop at Faraglioni. The swim stops are also amazing! Our captain, Nino, and tour guide, Luciano, were fantastic. They created an atmosphere and did everything they could to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. One thing is that the Blue Grotto is a hit or miss. We weren’t able to see it as the sea levels were too high and others have said the wait to get in can be hours long. You have to transfer from the boat onto a smaller row boat and there are tons of people in line. If the lines are short, do it, otherwise, skip it and use that time to swim in the sea. They also provide lunch and drinks, which adds to the experience. If you are looking for a boat trip and a swim in the sea, this is a great option!
Must do! Delightful day
Mary_H, Sep 2022
We could not have had a better time with Luciano, our guide, and Nino, our captain. Both so friendly, fun, and great at their jobs. We started with an easy bus pick up, then checked in at the office before boarding a very comfortable boat big enough for all 12 passengers. We sped off to Capri, getting close to the interested rock formations and caverns. The Blue Grotto was closed, but we didn't mind at all. We went through the arch, making a wish, and along the way we were given Prosecco, fruit, sandwiches, limoncello, and other treats. We felt so taken care of and had a great time. Highly recommended!
Good trip with Luisa,...
Elaine_S, Sep 2022
Good trip with Luisa, lots of drinks and food included much more than expected. We were taken to lots of places of interest although sometimes difficult to hear the info due to the noise from the boat! Blue Grotto was good although bit of a rip off due to the cost and time waiting then the 2 minutes spent inside not sure that part was worth it but good trip overall. We were looked after well.
The tour guides were very...
Catherine_D, Aug 2022
The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable! It is the perfect half day trip. We got lunch, had a few drinks and had two thirty minute swimming breaks. Overall very worth it for the price.
We went on this boat trip...
Rebecca_P, Aug 2022
We went on this boat trip with Louisa and Luca. It was a perfect day on the water! The scenery was gorgeous, the blue grotto was an epic experience, the swim was magic and the snacks and drinks were so good. Thanks for a magical day!
Relaxing Tour
misscuts513, Aug 2022
Love the relaxation of riding on the boat to see the scenery. Complementary snacks and drinks was a good additive to the tour.
great tour, great guides, 100% you should do if you have a day in sorrento
starla_w, Aug 2022
one of the highlights of my time in Italy! the guides/captains are super caring and thoughtful, they offered to take a lot of pictures for us to commemorate the journey, I think my particular guides/captain were Andre and Luca, Andre was super knowledgeable about the area and Luca was an excellent boat driver, the food/drinks that were provided were a lot better than I expected, and there was a lot of swimming opportunities that I thought absolutely made the experience worth it, this isn't a complaint - but I think that to improve, the tour operator could provide the chance to rent fins/underwater cameras instead of buying a snorkel. I ended up not even opening my snorkel up. And would have much rather had fins.
BEST TOUR
Alessia_a, Jul 2022
Amazing tour, the captain and tour guide were so kind and fun! They gave us drinks, paninis, fruits and champaign. Highly recommend was our favourite tour and favourite part of italy capri is beautiful!
Friendly, fun, relaxing and value for money.
Nicola_C, Jul 2022
This trip was totally value for money. Salvatore and skipper Agnello were both very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. The boat is very nice and comfortable and the drinks (a good range) flowed freely. A delicious caprese sandwich for lunch followed by fresh fruit in sparking wine (wine completely optional) which is more delicious than it sounds! The swim stops were well chosen and even though we didn't swim it was lovely to sit in the boat jetty with feet in the water. Sites were stunning and four hours was perfect to enjoy them. We choose this as it was one of the few half day tours offered but also for the fact that you don't disembark both appealed to our needs and we had a simply lovely time. Highly recommend. We could not have chosen better and highly recommend it to all.
Great!
Chad_K, Jul 2022
Great experience with the skipper and captain! Unfortunately, the conditions weren’t favorable for us to go into the Blue Grotto. Instead, our captain took us to a spot where we could swim for 30 or so minutes which was appreciated. We were also served with snacks, a light lunch, water/beer and fruit - not sure if all tours come with the same accommodations, as our captain made our sandwiches. Overall, it was a great experience.
Ask for Manuel and Daniele!
Luis_D, Jul 2022
We had a great time circling Capri, Manuel and Daniel were excellent hosts. We felt safe even traveling with 2 small children.
You know it's the BEST
Hilary_N, Jul 2022
Highly recommend. Once we got in the boat , it was relaxing and plenty of room for 10 people . Make sure you call about where to meet the pick up. It was confusing. "You Know" was the boat company and our skipper Noella and 1ST Mate Joseph were excellent. We swam. They provided delightful snacks and beverages . Very cool way to spend some time out the water .
Capri boat tour
Lisa_B, Jul 2022
Great value for your money and the crew , Nino & Luciano were great. Had a fantastic time! We were able to swim multiple times and enjoy the scenery of Capri.
Fantastic!
Vickie_B, Jul 2022
The boat tour of Capri was amazing! We loved every minute of it. The swimming and sights were beautiful. Manuel and Giuseppe were fantastic! Unfortunately we were not able to go into the Blue Grotto because of the weather but everything was fantastic.
Amazing
babyjahaysha, Jul 2022
We loved swimming in the Sea, loved the water, Luca and Luca was amazing tour guides, they were super nice
Great refreshing experience in Capri
dganit_m, Jul 2022
Me and my 18 years old daughter took the boat tour to Capri and the Blue Grotto with Loisa and Luka from "You Know". Transportation was well organized. The Blue Grotto is really amazing I would not miss it. The tour around Capri was beutifull Loisa and Luka where great ! Loisa made sure we see every interesting point around Capri . We also had time to swim. The Capresa sandwiches for lunch were the best and we were offered soft drinks wine beer and more... Thank you Loisa and Luka for a great tour.
Blue Grotto was not included
Ria_A, Jun 2022
It says in the itinerary that we would go to the blue grotto however we did not, and this was disappointing as it a main attraction

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