Blue Grotto, Capri Tours & Activities

Set sail from the port at Marina Grande and enjoy a relaxing cruise around the rugged coast of Capri. See the highlights of the glamorous island as you pass the historic Punta Carena Lighthouse and the legendary Bagni di Tiberio (Baths of Tiberius) near a former villa of the Roman emperor. Pass the sea caves of the White Grotto and Green Grotto, named for the color of the water and the light effects of the sun. Admire the impressive sea stacks of the Faraglioni rocks and get lots of information about the island from your skipper along the way. Enter the famous Blue Grotto through a small entrance (if option selected) and continue to a large cave under the sea, where you will be amazed by the intense blue of the water caused by a natural phenomenon involving the sun.

In the morning you will either be picked up from your hotel in the Sorrento area, or will make your own way to the Marina Lobra port in Massa Lubrense. Board your comfortable boat that accommodates up to 12 people and start cruising along the Sorrento coastline. Admire views of the Marciano Waterfall, before heading out to sea and towards the Island of Capri. If you select the early morning option including the Blue Grotto, you will arrive there right as it opens, avoiding the long queues. Board a small rowboat to marvel at the intense blue color of this unique sea cave, formed over thousands of years by erosion. Next, circumnavigate Capri to admire the dramatic coastal scenery of the island. See the White Grotto, the Green Grotto, the Faraglioni rocks, a natural arch, and the lighthouse of Punta Carena. Your guide will explain the wonders of Capri and its surroundings as you go. The boat will make stops to swim, snorkeling and admire the rich marine life of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Enjoy your choice of drinks on board. The boat will then drop you off on Capri, where you will have 4 hours to discover this beautiful island at your own pace. You could do some shopping and have a drink in the charming town, or take the chairlift to the top of Mount Solaro and hike back down. Meet back at the boat and start the return journey back to the port. En route, enjoy a tasting of Limoncello, the traditional Neapolitan liqueur. Your trip will end either at the port in Massa Lubrense, or with a drop-off at your hotel, depending on the option selected.

Sail along the Sorrento coastline to see the quaint fishing village of Marina Grande and an ancient Roman villa dating back the first century BC. Discover the beauties of Capri like the legendary Faraglioni Rocks, the Blue Grotto, the Green Grotto, the White Grotto, and the Lighthouse of Punta Carena. Swim in the famous crystal-clear blue waters. Explore the island at your own leisure and enjoy three hours of free time to visit the city center. Return to Sorrento around 3:30 PM. Prosecco, soft drinks, water, beer and fresh fruit included on board!

Embark on a boat tour around the turquoise waters and scenic coastline of Capri. Listen as the captain gives background information on each point of interest. Enjoy free time at the Blue Grotto, where you can rent a rowboat and be carried through a stone portal into a sparkling cavern lit by blue light. Start the tour from Marina Grande and pass by highlights such as the Faraglioni Rocks. Visit the sea caves around the island. Then, make a stop at the Blue Grotto where an optional entry ticket can be purchased on the spot. Once the captain drops anchor at the Blue Grotto, you can disembark the boat and transfer to a wooden rowboat to visit the caves. After exploring the area, hop back on the boat to continue the tour, before returning to Marina Grande. *If the estimated waiting time at the Blue Grotto exceed 60 minutes, the crew reserves the right to return to the port, for safety reasons. In this event, you will receive a free ticket to Blue Grotto only **The type of boat used for the excursion may vary depending on availability

Begin your day with convenient pickup from your hotel, followed by arrival at the marina where your trip starts. After checking in, the tour assistants will help you get to your boat. Once the group is ready the boat will leave towards Capri Island. As the boat glides along, discover rare views of the island, take photos of tucked-away grottos, and snap one-of-a-kind photos. Stop for a swim if the weather permits along the way. Take the chance to explore on your own, relax on the beach, and swim at Marina Piccola with 4 hours of free time to do as you please. Return to the boat to finish circling the island and then head back to the marina where your journey began. Once docked, tour assistants will be there to help you you back to your place of pickup.

Sail to the island of Capri from Naples on a hydrofoil. Explore the colorful streets of Capri and see the Piazzetta and the Gardens of Augustus. Hear the history from your guide and enjoy some free time to explore the towns and have lunch at your choice. Be picked up from a selected meeting point in Naples and transferred to the port (if option selected). At the port, meet the professional guide who will accompany you on your visit to the enchanting island of Capri. The hydrofoil ride to Capri will take around 50 minutes. The first stop on your guided visit to the island is Marina Grande. Head up to Anacapri by minibus, a short and fun trip that affords marvelous views. Take a stroll in the famous Piazzetta, known as the lounge of the world, and the place to be seen for movie stars and VIPs since the times of la dolce vita in the 1950s and 60s. Your guide will tell you all about the island and its history and lead you to the Gardens of Augustus, and along the charming Via Camerelle, Via Tregare, and to the village center. After taking in the celebrated views of the Faraglioni, a sight cherished even by Roman emperors, you will have free time to explore and enjoy lunch at your leisure. At the end of the visit, the guide will accompany you back to Naples, where a driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or meeting point.

Discover the island of Capri on a full-day trip from Naples with a local guide. Visit the Blue Grotto or take a shared boat ride around the island, depending on sea conditions on the day. Explore the town of Anacapri, and have free time for shopping. After meeting your guide, catch the fast ferry together to Capri. Once there, travel around the island on a comfortable shuttle bus and learn about its highlights and history from your guide. If sea conditions permit, discover the famous Blue Grotto. If this isn't possible, take a boat tour around Capri and enjoy the chance to see the Faraglioni rocks and natural caves. Next, head to Anacapri to stroll through the town, or catch the chairlift to Mount Solaro, at your own expense. Make a stop for lunch (not included) and soon after reach the main square of Capri, La Piazzetta. There, get some time to savor a delicious coffee, walk around the typical streets, and hit the shops. The tour will end in Marina Grande, Capri's main port, where you will catch the return ferry to Naples.

Let views of Capri take your breath away on this scenic cruise from Marina Grande to the Blue Grotto. Stop at the Blue Grotto and purchase a ticket to enjoy the cave's ethereal blue light. Cruise past sights like the Natural Arch, the Green Grotto, and the Scugnizzo Statue.  Hop aboard the comfortable boat which includes amenities like a bathroom. Settle into your seat and enjoy the vibrant colors of Marina Grande from the water as you depart. Feel the sea breeze in your hair as you gaze out at cliffs covered in verdant Mediterranean scrub. Get up close the Faraglioni rock formation, the Natural Arch, the White Grotto, and the Green Grotto. Have some free time to buy a ticket to enter the Blue Grotto. Take in the grandeur of the Villa Malapart and snap a picture of the lighthouse of Punta Tragara.  Wave back at the Scugnizzo Statue at Punta del Capo and see the area called Tiberius' Leap where it is said that the ancient emperor sent disobedient servants over the cliff. Cruise past the resort town and sheltered beach of Marina Piccola. Return to your starting point at the end of your tour. 

Embark on a guided tour of the island of Capri and visit highlights, including the Blue Grotto and Mamma Mia Road. Meet your guide at the port of Naples and head by fast ferry to the beautiful island of Capri. Arrive at the island's main port, the picturesque Marina Grande. Visit the Blue Grotto if weather permits and follow the breathtaking Mamma Mia Road to the second-largest center on the island, Anacapri. Soak up the views and explore its narrow streets and charming piazzas.  Next, travel to the main town of Capri and La Piazetta, the vibrant center of the island. Pass bustling hotels, restaurants, and open-air cafes before finding a spot to sit and relax in the warm sunshine. Enjoy some time to explore on your own before returning to the Marina Grande.

Your tour starts from the port of Marina Piccola in Sorrento at 7:30 am. Your boat will depart at 8:00 AM. On the way to Capri, enjoy the beautiful panorama of the Sorrento coastline. Once at the port of Marina Grande in Capri, join the tour around the island to discover the island from the sea, including the Green and the White Grotto, the Faraglioni Rocks, the Natural Arch, the Lighthouse of Punta Carena, and much more.   During your 5 hours of free time, you will have time to reach the historical center of the island, Anacapri, where you can visit the main attractions of the island: Villa Saint Michel, The Red House, and the chairlift to reach the top of Mount Solaro, the highest and the most panoramic point of the island.     Then, head to Capri, the commercial part of the island with its famous Via Camerelle and Piazzetta Umberto I. End your day with boat transfer back to Sorrento at 3:15 PM.