Our private boat tour around Capri was absolutely breathtaking. Francesca, the tour coordinator was easy to communicate with and actually got us on the boat a little early so we could take advantage of maximum sunshine. Massimo, our captain and tour guide was also incredible. He gave so much detail about the history of Capri, the landmarks both small and large, showed us caves, forts, blue blue water (we couldn’t go inside blue grotto because of the current & it being closed but we found a spot where the water was the same blue as inside the grotto). He was pleasant and willing to take pictures of my husband and I at every stop, turning the boat to make sure he got the best shots. We spent so much of the ride just taking in the incredible beauty of the cliffs and their scale, not realizing how the island of Capri is cliffs all the way around. Massimo then gave us a great recommendation to take the trolley up to the center of Capri where there were more shops and things to see until our dinner reservation. We are so happy we booked this tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an intimate tour on the water with a dedicated guide!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Water, coke, beer, prosecco
- Skipper and fuel surcharge
- Towels and bluetooth radio
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Blue Grotto entrance ticket
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Once off the ship, arrived at the port, the meeting point is 200 meters on the left.
Return
- Once off the ship, arrived at the port, the meeting point is 200 meters on the left.
Itinerary
The first attraction you will find started your tour is the famous Scugnizzo Caprese, a well-known statue that welcomes and greets tourists of the island.
You will also see from the sea the majestic Natural Arch, located in the east of the island.
Once you arrive at the meeting point your guide will accompany you to the boat, where you will find the sailor who will take you to discover the island of Capri, one of the first attractions you will find along the way are the famous Faraglioni.
One of the beautiful caves that surround our island is the Green Cave, another glimpse of the island not to be missed!
During your journey you will also visit the White Grotto, also called the Wonderful Grotto!
Continuing on your tour you will find the bay of Marina Piccola, the most exclusive side of the island for the countless yachts that surround it.
You could not miss the visit to the wonderful Blue Grotto, one of the most characteristic natural attractions that our beautiful island offers. To see the cave we recommend the 3-hour tour because often the line to enter is very long.
You will also have the chance to see from the sea the fantastic Villa Malaparte, home of Curzio Malaparte, famous Italian writer.
Another of the magnificent attractions you will find along the way is the Punta Carena Lighthouse, the second most powerful lighthouse in Italy after Genoa.
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Reviews
Perfect 3 hour tour. Our guide, Mossimo was very friendly, spoke perfect English and was eager to make sure we had a great experience. He kept us safe, found a great place for a swim and we explored a cave and private beach. Got us the snacks we asked for in advance and lots of pictures. A great experience that I would recommend to everyone. A great tour from the beautiful waters of Capri.
Canceled due to choppy waters but the tour company reached out directly and Viator refunded me so that was positive. Only wish they could have offered an alternative option at the time.
Really good. I would definitely recommend this tour to somebody else, and I would definitely do it again
The tour was canceled twice and we did not receive a refund. We hired a 3 hour boat for $504 USD. Viator gladly accepted the money up front. +39 331 5821616 This is the phone number they gave us.
The tour was amazing! Unfortunately, the sea was rough and the blue gratto was closed, but the views were still incredible. Our guide got us as close as he could so we could make the most out of the trip.
Private boat tours are worth the extra cost- a more intimate connection with the boat captain and closer viewing. Unfortunately, the Blue Grotto portion of our journey felt very touristy (they have constant boats in and out very quickly, the boat fumes build up and there is an extra fee). Our captain, Massimo, was friendly and knowledgeable and made our trip enjoyable. This is a fun way to see the beautiful coast!
Amazing experience, would definitely recommend! Our drivers name was Massimo! He was fantastic! We loved the complimentary drinks as well!
We had a great experience with Captain Massimo. He was knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about the sights that we saw even though English wasn't his first language. He was patient and helpful when we wanted to make a stop to swim or to look at the sights. Would recommend!
Great local tour guide that was an expert for all things Capri. Offered drinks, took pictures for us, and led our boat through the amazing coastline. Highly recommend this experience!
More than in most places , here the early bird gets the worm . The Blue grotto is amazing but can’t stress enough getting there early or plan to wait hours
This Capri boat excursion was a disaster from start to finish. We were told to meet at a restaurant, but when we arrived, the staff knew nothing about it. The boat operators eventually found us, and we walked to the boat. Its Bimini top was closed, when we asked about that they said that it might be too windy to put it up, leaving us facing a three-hour ride around Capri exposed to the heat. It was far too hot for that. Then the driver started the boat and discovered that the motor had no propeller. How was the boat brought to the dock without anyone noticing that? The promised snacks were a basket containing two student-sized bags of chips. The boat itself had dry, unfinished wood and looked nothing like the picture we had been shown. At that point, we got off, said goodbye, and walked away. I am angry that this was presented as a ready-to-go excursion. The poor meeting instructions, lack of shade, condition of the boat, meager snacks, and missing propeller made the whole experience unacceptable.
The captain was very friendly and knowledgeable! He did a great job. The sites were amazing! The water was very harsh but I felt safe the entire time. Highly recommend!!
As the owner,Francesca did a wonderful job. Our captain Massimo was friendly and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and highly recommend this tour.
Tour was a lot of fun! Great views and boat captain was very friendly! Offered us wine beer and soda! Highly recommend for couples!
We had a wonderful adventure with Maximus a.k.a. Max! We were traveling with my mother and her husband in their 80s and he was so accommodating and helpful to them.
We had an amazing boat trip around Capri on September 17th! It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. The whole experience was fantastic — beautiful views, crystal-clear water, plenty of time to enjoy the coastline, and a very relaxing day on the boat. Seeing Capri from the water, the Faraglioni rocks, the grottos, and all the incredible scenery around the island was unforgettable. Our captain was friendly, professional, and made sure we had a great time throughout the day. We also really appreciated being able to stop for lunch right on the water, which made the experience even more special. If you're visiting Capri, I highly recommend spending a day exploring the island by boat. It gives you a completely different perspective of Capri and was absolutely worth it. Thank you for such a memorable day! 🇮🇹☀️🛥️
We had an amazing boat trip with Captain Tony! He was fantastic from start to finish—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and special. He took us to some absolutely stunning spots around Capri, shared interesting history and stories along the way, and gave us plenty of time to stop and swim in the beautiful clear water. The scenery was breathtaking, and seeing Capri from the water was unforgettable. This boat trip was easily one of the highlights of our time in Capri. We loved every minute of it and would absolutely recommend Captain Tony to anyone visiting the island!
Amazing experience! Massimo was incredible and exactly what we needed! His knowledge of the island and the fun he added in were perfect for us!
The boat went around Capri to see the beautiful sights. The young man narrated what we were seeing. Drinks offered in a cooler. Must be able to climb down to get into the boat and up/over to get out. May be hard for some. The skipper was a young man who grew up in Capri but has been to the US and had studied English.
This is an absolute must when visiting Capri. Wish we would’ve booked an even longer boat experience. We will be doing this again when coming back to Capri.
Loved the private boat experience, booked for 2 hrs. Our boat captain was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable sharing facts about Capri island as we sailed. I’d definitely recommend a private tour to truly enjoy the island without others. My only comment is our tour was for 2hrs. I opted not to swim as the currant was a bit high but this resulted in our tour being 1.5hrs For the $$ this was disappointing.
Ricardo was fantastic! I had the best day and Ricardo was a great tour guide, pointing out different sites around the island. He picked the best swimming areas also! Would definitely recommend!
Best way to spend the day in Capri! This tour operator is exceptional and maintains great communication. The boat and the operator are phenomenal.
Our two-hour boat tour was the perfect start to our day on Capri! We visited so many beautiful spots around the island, and our guide shared great information along the way while still giving us plenty of time to relax, enjoy the boat, and hang out with our friends. One of the highlights was stopping at an incredible cave where we were able to swim—the water was amazing! We also had great drinks on board, which made the experience even more fun. Two hours felt like the perfect amount of time, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to start our day in Capri. Highly recommend!
From start to finish this was a spectacular experience. The tour operator helped us conveniently locate our boat and our guide Luca was in great spirits and friendly despite a delay in our start time. The tour itself is well worth it, with incredible views and swimming spots to take in the beauty of Capri. Just be advised that the water can get quite choppy if you are prone to sea sickness
Very good tour , we loved the private option. The boy driving the boat was from the island and very knowledgeable and friendly.
Our tour guide was so much fun and made sure we were happy with everything, I would definitely do this again!
We had a great tour with our skipper Antonio. He was very informative about Capri, the surroundings, good swimming places. This tour is an absolute must if you visit Capri.
Francesca was so sweet and our boat captain Ricardo made the whole trip to Capri a memorable experience. I would recommend starting early in the day and booking the 3hr trip. You will have a whole different appreciation for the island if you choose to explore afterwards.
This has so far been the highlight of our trip to Italy! We went as a multi-generational family, ages 3-65 and all ages loved it! It is such a unique experience to see Capri by boat. The view is spectacular, the boat was nice and comfortable, with sunny and shaded seats, and the guide was great. It was so special to be able to swim in the Med and basque in the sun and views!
Incredible experience! We opted for the 2 hour tour (didn’t need to see the blue grotto). We started at 3:30, after a full day exploring Capri on land. Swimming by the Faraglioni rocks was beautiful and so refreshing after the heat and exhaustion of the day. We were the only ones in the water and it was perfect. The boat was clean and plenty of room for the 4 of us to lay down and be comfortable. Highly recommend! Massimo was a fantastic guide and taught us so much about the area. We also went into several caves. Would definitely recommend!
Antonio our captain was amazing providing a great balance of being a tour guide yet allowing for plenty of relaxation. This is one of the best boat tours we have ever been on because everything went off without a hitch. I highly recommend this tour for any family that would love to do it a private tour. You don’t need a luxurious yacht and spend so much money when you have this. We went at our pace, saw what we wanted to see, and also pointed out some things we never would’ve seen with the regular group tour.
Amazing experience. Getting to see the island from the sea was amazing and there were so many cool stops to see things I might never get to see otherwise.
Fantastic experience with a great guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. Boat was clean and comfortable. Saw several great sights of the island and had plenty of time to swim. We skipped the blue grotto but if you want to go, take an early boat it was very crowded when we passed by.
This was so much fun. We booked the 9.30am 2 hour cruise. Would highly recommend going at that time since it gets very busy. The boat was immaculate with plenty of room to lay out. We had drinks - beer, prosecco, limoncello and snacks. Masimo our captain was awesome. We were able to connect our phones to a speaker and play music. He took us to a quieter part of the island and took us inside several caves. He stopped for a while so we could jump off the boat and swim. The boat was large enough to lay out. Great way to spend a couple of hours in Capri.
The experience was very nice once on the boat. However, we spent 20-25 minutes looking for where we were supposed to find the boat. Instructions read that we turn left off the boat and go down 300 meters or something but there are a lot of boats and none stood out as capri magic boat tours. The driver of the boat was great. He gave us insight into the area and sights. He took pictures for us and picked out a great, albeit crowded, swimming place. Overall a nice boating experience. Be prepared to wait in an hour long queue or skip the blue grotto.
Amazing experience, beautiful boat and very friendly/accommodating guide/captain. The price was reasonable and the refreshments were plenty!
A private boat tour is the way to see Capri. We had an excellent captain and the boat was very nice, complete with towels and beverages. Massimo asked us what we wanted to see and showed us the highlights. He did an exceptional job of weaving between other vessels to get us the best swimming spot. I recommend 3 hours to get a taste of most everything and swim. 4 hours would be better if you also want the Blue Grotto, but we decided it wasn't worth the hour wait
The boat was beautiful and the tour was great. We went all the way around the island and stopped for lunch overlooking the sea. Highly recommend
Absolutely amazing! Our little family of Four had a private 3 hour tour around the island and our captain, Massimo was incredible. He was very knowledgeable and gave us an experience of a lifetime. A Perfect combination of History, caves, and swimming/snorkling and jumping off rocks. This was the perfect excursion to see the hidden spots of Capri. We would do this again a million times. Worth every penny!
We booked this tour and didn’t know how fun it was going to be. Having the boat to ourselves allowed us to really enjoy the trip around Capri.
We had a great time on the boat tour. He gave history about the island, he let us swim for a time. We have wonderful beverage options such as prosecco, beer, pop water. Antonio was wonderful! I would highly recommend!!!!
Our captain was truly amazing! We trusted his skills completely!!! He was friendly and knowledgeable. He made the trip fantastic. We got the opportunity to swim
This was the highlight of our trip to Capri! Francesca was wonderful and responsive and the boat beautiful! Our captain was wonderful! He was the perfect balance of informative, entertaining, and respectful if our family time on his boat. Highly recommend!!!!!!!
A beautiful tour around the island!! Awesome guide, who was knowledgeable and fun!! Went swimming, found sea glass, enjoyed prosecco….and saw goats!! it was dreamy!!!❤️
Great experience, beautiful tour. Massimo was a great driver around the island. Would definitely recommend
My thorough research paid off! Davide was the perfect host and the boat was beautiful. He took us to the best cave locations surrounded by the crystal blue water we were looking for. He spoke great English, snapped our photos and shared about the history of the area. The private tour assured a relaxing trip and an ideal place to see the magic of Capri. Highly recommend.
Wonderful experience today, our favorite excursion of our entire Italy trip. Was worth every penny and recommended to anyone who is even remotely considering the trip.
Our guide Max was wonderful — friendly, flexible (he happily moved our 10:30am tour to 10:00am), and a Capri native, which made for genuinely interesting local insight. Our meeting point was a restaurant across from the marina, where the gracious owner let us use the restroom before setting off. A small mercy we were grateful for. Max kept the pace relaxed, stopping wherever we wanted for photos, and his warmth made the whole experience a delight. That said, one star has to go to the boat — specifically, its relationship with shade, which is nonexistent. This is essentially a floating cushion platform with zero sun protection. No canvas, no cover, nothing between you and a late-May Mediterranean sun that means serious business. A few other boats nearby had at least some back pillows and a shade canopy — small touches that make a real difference. If you burn easily or melt in direct sun, know what you’re signing up for. It wasn’t mentioned in the description, and it should be.
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