Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento

BlueKeys' Capri day trips depart from Sorrento's Marina Piccola each morning between 9:00 and 10:00. The crossing takes roughly 40 minutes on a traditional gozzo boat, long enough to settle in with an espresso and watch Vesuvius recede behind you. As you approach Capri, the skipper begins a full island circumnavigation, passing the Faraglioni sea stacks, the White Grotto, the Green Grotto and the Natural Arch. See all our Capri and Sorrento tours for dates and prices.

The highlight for many guests is the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), where sunlight refracts through an underwater opening to produce an unearthly blue glow. Entry depends on sea conditions and queue length, but your skipper will advise on the best timing. After the circuit, the boat anchors at one of Capri's swimming bays — Marina Piccola is a favourite — where you can snorkel, swim or simply float.

Most tours include two to three hours of free time on Capri. Take the funicular up to the Piazzetta, stroll Via Camerelle's boutiques or ride the chairlift to Monte Solaro for 360-degree views of the Bay of Naples. Staying in Sorrento? Our holiday apartments in the historic centre put you a short walk from the departure point.

Group tours typically carry eight to twelve passengers and return to Sorrento by late afternoon. Private boat charters give you full control over timing and stops — you can extend the trip with a Limoncello tasting in Anacapri or a seafood lunch at a cliffside restaurant. Need a ride from the airport? Book a Naples to Sorrento transfer and arrive ready to sail.