The 15 Boat Tours in Capri We Would Book First

1.Island Boat Trip with Grottos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,923 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $28Our pick

From Marina Grande, you’ll cruise Capri’s coast with an English or Italian speaking crew, passing the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, White and Green Grottos, and Punta Carena Lighthouse. Choose a Blue Grotto visit or a swimming stop, but allow extra time if the cave queue is long.

“Thankfully there is now a map option to locate the starting point. It really helped. It is all a bit chaotic at the pier but ask questions and you get in the right boat! It is a lovely hour seeing the island and its sights.”

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2.Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,071 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

From Marina Grande, you circle Capri by boat with an Italian and English speaking captain, passing the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, sea caves, lighthouse, and Blue Grotto. The grotto requires a separate wooden rowboat and €18 fee, with access shaped by weather and waiting times.

“Unfortunately the Blue Grotto was not open so we only went as far as the Faraglioni Rocks before heading back to the Marina. That said the coastline is beautiful and it was still worth doing this trip.”

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3.Small Group Capri Island Boat Ride with Swimming and Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Circle Capri aboard a classic Sorrentine boat with an English-speaking skipper such as Luca, Francesco, or Antonio. See the White and Green Grottos, Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, Faraglioni, and Punta Carena Lighthouse. Swim, snorkel, enjoy snacks and drinks, and finish with limoncello.

“Luisa and “bad boy” captain Jack were fantastic! Despite some choppy conditions, we still had a great time, and we were given more time to swim on the calmer side of the island. We had drinks and some snacks provided, and finished with some home-made limoncello. If you’re visiting Capri I definitely recommend this tour!!”

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4.Island and Grottos Boat Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 910 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

From Marina Grande, join a bilingual crew for a two-hour Capri cruise in a small boat. You will pass the White and Green Grottos, Natural Arch, Casa Malaparte, Punta Carena Lighthouse, and Faraglioni, with time to swim and a limoncello tasting. The Blue Grotto is not included.

“Our skipper was outstanding. He was an excellent guide (despite us having next to no Italian), and went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great time. This was an incredible way to see Capri. We can't speak highly enough about our experience.”

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5.Forio: Ischia Island Boat Tour with Local Lunch and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 831 reviews · 7 hours · from $94

Join Simone, Sabrina, or the family crew from Forio for a seven-hour motor-yacht tour around Ischia. Expect an aperitif, coffee and cake, local appetizers, fresh seafood pasta, several swim stops, the Green Cave, thermal waters, fruit, dessert, coffee, and local liqueur.

“Amazing day out, highlight of our time in Ischia. Snacks included crisps, pastries & Watermelon Lunch was linguine with mussels clams and prawns and for starter we had bruschetta - all so tasty. Stopped to jump in and swim 7 times over the duration of the day which was great. Another highlight was swimming to the hot natural springs. 100% recommend.”

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6.Capri Coast to Coast: Boat Tour with Optional Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 686 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Meet HP Travel at Marina Grande for a 1 to 2 hour boat ride around Capri. An English and Italian speaking crew points out the Natural Arch, Faraglioni, Villa Malaparte, and several grottos. Add the Blue Grotto for €18, but allow extra time for queues and sea conditions.

“Great experience on Capri tour, the guides on boat were really good and shared a lot of detail...some of it quite funny! They also took pictures of our group and the good spots.”

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7.From Pompeii/Castellammare/Vico Equense: Capri Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 478 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $87

Spend a full day reaching Capri by boat, touring its cliffs and grottoes, then exploring Capri and Anacapri on your own. A tour assistant such as Elena helps with boat changes, maps, timing, and island tips. The package includes transfers if selected, a map, cruise, and limoncello tasting.

“Excellent trip! Was great to not just get dropped off at Capri and to actually do a little panoramic tour on the boat before exploring Capri. Elena was a fantastic tour assistant, very informative and helpful with guidance of how to get around the island, and the map really helped us out! We had a wonderful day ☀️☀️”

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8.Boat excursion with lunch on board to discover Ischia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $84

Circle Ischia from Forio with Fabio, Christian, Simone, and their family crew. Expect several swim stops, the Green Grotto, views of Sant’Angelo and Aragonese Castle, bruschetta with wine, and a traditional lunch served on board. The mood is social, festive, and easygoing.

“This was the best excursion! We had an amazing tour of the island. The Captain & crew were great, attentive & knowledgeable. The food was delicious & the drinks kept coming. If we’re ever back in Ischia, I would definitely book this again! Honestly, it was the highlight of our trip! Everything was amazing & I had a smile on my face all day.”

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9.Boat Tour of the Caves on the Island of Capri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Cruise Capri’s rocky coast in a boat carrying no more than 12 people. You’ll visit the White and Green Grottos, Natural Arch, Faraglioni, and Marina Piccola, with time for photos, swimming, snacks, bottled water, limoncello, and Caprese cake.

“This was a great affordable tour to see the island. We had fun and saw lots of beautiful things. I will say it was a value tour, not as luxurious as others. We climbed aboard the boat as the other people climbed off. I had to wipe the seats of their sweat and the guide literally rinsed the other groups dirty wine glasses in the ocean and then expected us to drink wine from them which we were grossed out by and he was offended we were hesitant. He did let our 9 yr old drive the boat for a few minutes which he thought was so cool :) All…”

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10.Boat Tour in Capri Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 455 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.)

Circle Capri by private boat with captains such as Stefano, Luigi, or Paolo. Choose a 2 to 6 hour outing, stop to swim, see the Faraglioni and sea caves, and possibly enter the Blue Grotto. Towels, goggles, cushions, shade, water, and soft drinks are included.

“I’m a seasoned traveler and use Viator extensively — in fact, I used it daily over a 10+ day trip through Italy with no issues… until this tour. What was promised was a beautiful, authentic wooden boat — something I specifically chose for my wife and two young children (7 and 9). What showed up was a fake, unsafe-looking “junk boat” that looked nothing like the listing. When I asked why we weren’t getting the wooden boat advertised, the captain (who claimed to be the owner) told me, “You don’t get to choose the boat. The pictures are just stock images we upload. I pick what you get.” He then…”

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11.Private tour in a typical Capri boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Explore Capri’s coastline on a private 2-hour-45-minute gozzo cruise for up to five people. Skippers such as Mario, Gennaro, and Marco share island stories, stop at caves and swimming spots, provide towels and drinks, and take photos. Blue Grotto entry costs extra.

“I don’t even know where to begin my review. From start to finish, Gennaro was the most accommodating, entertaining, knowledgeable captain. We had so much fun with him. The laughs were endless. The experience was just a dream. My son (he’s 9) always said he would get married in Italy. During the excursion, he turns to me and says, “I will invite Gennaro to my wedding!” 😂😂😂 I can’t say enough about him. Would highly recommend. And would only recommend this tour company.”

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12.Procida Island Tour by Boat 2h 15m with Swimming and Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Cruise around Procida with local skipper Domenico in a small group of up to eight. See Terra Murata, Corricella, Vivara, and the beach from Il Postino, with time to swim, snorkel, and take underwater photos. The 2-hour-15-minute trip returns to Via Roma.

“Splendida esperienza. Domenico è un ragazzo eccezionale, la sua barca è comodissima ed è lui è un'ottima guida. Esperienza consigliatissima.”

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13.Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 340 reviews · from $202

Set out from Piano di Sorrento on an elegant gozzo with no more than eight passengers. Cruise past the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, and several grottoes, enter the Blue Grotto if conditions allow, then spend three to five hours on Capri before swimming and returning with a limoncello tasting.

“Luca and Yana were nothing short of outstanding. We spent the day on the island of capri and finished the last two hours of the tour driving around the island, swimming, and looking at the beautiful views. Certainly an experience we would like to do again when we are back!”

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14.Procida: Boat Tour with Swimming Stops and Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Join skipper Domenico for a two-hour circuit of Procida from Marina Grande. You’ll pass Palazzo d’Avalos, Corricella, Vivara, and Punta Pioppeto Lighthouse, with two swimming and snorkeling stops. Equipment, fish guides, and underwater photos and videos are included for up to eight people.

“What a great adventure! We had a lot of fun. The trip takes two hours and Domenico, our captain and guide, takes you around Procida so you can see the island from every angle. There are two stops for swimming and snorkeling. Domenico is very friendly, attentive and helpful. He also provides you with masks for snorkeling and even takes some pictures of you, which is a nice bonus. But the most important he really enjoys of what he’s doing and it makes this experience something special.”

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15.Private Island of Capri by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $202

Cruise around Capri with a local skipper such as Ciro, Giuseppe, or Massimo, stopping at colorful grottos, the Natural Arch, and Faraglioni. The private boat carries up to six people, includes snorkeling gear and soft drinks, and offers two- or three-hour options. Blue Grotto entry is not included.

“The whole experience was amazing. Such a memorable birthday experience. I would highly recommend this to everyone.”

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