Boat trips · Capri

Blue Grotto by private boat

From Sorrento with your own boat and skipper — final price, fuel included.

  • €750per boat from
  • 20 minfrom Sorrento
  • 2tours stop here
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The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on the north-west coast of Capri, below Anacapri. Sunlight enters through an opening under the water and lights the cave from below with an electric blue glow that has drawn travellers since the 1800s.

The entrance above the sea is so low that you go in lying back in the grotto’s small rowing boats. With a private boat you skip the ferries and the public tours from Marina Grande: your skipper takes you straight to the entrance, then on around the island — the Faraglioni, the Green and White grottoes, a swim in clear water and lunch in Marina Piccola.

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What our guests say

Wonderful day trip to Capri on our private charter

We had a wonderful day on our trip to Capri and touring around the island. Achille was a wonderful captain. He was great giving us informaion as we toured around the island. We had a wonderful lunch recommended by Achille. Our group of 10 had an amazing day filled with laughter and making memories to last a lifetime.

Happiness743233 · October 2019 · TripAdvisor

Amazing day trip to Capri!

My family and I had a wonderful experience chartering the Aprea Mare 11 boat from Sorrento to Capri. We had to switch days due to weather and staff member Illaria was an amazing help in coordinating/making sure we got the boat we wanted. On board, we had captain Augustino who showed us all around the island of Capri. He was knowledgeable about the island and gave helpful recommendations on how to best spend the day. …

Caseylavoice · October 2019 · TripAdvisor

Yachting Day from Positano to Capri

We chartered a 45 foot boat captained by Roberto and Roberto - yes and their owner is Roberto! We had a beautiful day in every way with an Emerald Grotto visit on Amalfi, Swimming around Nureyev’s island the to Capri for more Swimming, grotto visits and an incredibly delicious fresh red snapper lunch with both Roberto’s. Every day has been special on this trip but I have a feeling this will be the standout day! …

leilaWP · July 2019 · TripAdvisor

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Good to know

Can our boat go inside the Blue Grotto?

No boat can: the entrance is about one metre high. Your skipper brings you to the entrance and you go in with the grotto’s official rowing boats; the entrance ticket is paid there.

Is the Blue Grotto always open?

It closes when the sea is rough, even on sunny days. If it is closed on your date your skipper shows you the other grottoes of Capri instead.

How long does it take from Sorrento?

About 20 minutes: Capri is 9 nautical miles from Sorrento.

How much does a private boat to Blue Grotto cost?

From €750 for the whole boat with skipper, fuel and taxes included — not per person. The final price is shown before you book.

Can I cancel?

Cancellation is free up to 7 days before departure, and if the skipper cancels for weather you choose a new date or get a full refund.

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