Where to Sail: the 6 Best Sea Cave Boat Tours in Sorrento

1.Sorrento: Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,170 reviews · from $143Our pick

Cruise from Sorrento to Capri aboard a boat for up to 12 people, with drinks, snorkeling, swimming, coastal sights, and four hours on the island. Guides such as Fabrizio, Emanuel, Antonio, and Federico share local stories and help you plan your time ashore. The early option can include the Blue Grotto near opening time.

“Lovely day on the boat - super helpful host and lovely experience!”

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2.Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,511 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Sail from Sorrento to Capri on a small boat capped at 12 people, arriving early at the Blue Grotto when conditions allow. You’ll see Marina Grande, the Faraglioni, Green and White Grottos, and Punta Carena, then get three hours on Capri before swimming and returning with drinks, fruit, and snorkel gear.

“The crew were very knowledgeable and attentive. The views were amazing! The Blue Grotto experience was once in a lifetime”

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3.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Top rated

Set out from Sorrento on a traditional gozzo with a skipper and a group of no more than eight. You will see Capri’s grottos, Faraglioni rocks, Natural Arch, and Villa Malaparte, with swimming stops, drinks, a Caprese sandwich, and three to five hours on Capri. Guides such as Luca, Anna, Francesco, and Federico add history and helpful island tips.

“Ana and Luca were wonderful. Ana had absolutely amazing energy for the tour, and Luca who took us to extra sites since Blue Grotto wasn’t open (high tides). Luca is also a very highly skilled captain, getting us so close to the amazing rocks! We drank, ate, and swam plenty, and saw beautiful sites and had a wonderful time. We went on 9/28 and the water for swimming was amazing - from someone who refuses to get in cold water! Great tour, great people, highly recommend.”

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4.From Sorrento: Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,759 reviews · from $141

Set out from Sorrento with an English or Italian guide and up to 11 other people. Cruise past Capri’s grottos, lighthouse, Faraglioni Rocks, and Roman sights, then enjoy about three hours on the island. Prosecco, beer, soft drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, and a restroom are included, but Capri and Blue Grotto fees are extra.

“Wonderful day out on the water. Lucio was an excellent tour guide and made sure we all enjoyed ourselves. Tour is well organized. We were unable to enter the Blue Grotto in the morning but they just changed our itinerary around and we visited in the afternoon. Highly recommend MBS for a Capri day out.”

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5.Capri Small-Group Boat Tour with Blue Grotto & Island Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Spend about nine hours on a small boat from Sorrento, circling Capri’s grottos, Faraglioni rocks, Villa Malaparte, and Punta Carena. You get drinks, a Caprese sandwich, snorkeling gear, swimming stops, and about four hours on Capri. The Blue Grotto is optional and depends on sea conditions, tides, queues, and local access.

“The trip with Sorrentoseas was incredible, but due to waterway traffic this delayed our tour. We also couldn't go to the blue caves as the queues were over two hour wait and we were delayed by 2.1/2hrs going to Capri, so hanging around the bay until 2pm. We had to be back on the boat by 4:30pm, which meant our Capri trip was cut short by two hours. This resulted in us being unable to head to the Gondola's to see Capri from the otherside. So, two things we were desperate to do, we were unable to experience, so very disappointed especially as this trip was £140.00 per person -…”

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6.Small Group Boat Tour Capri & Blue Grotto with Swimming Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Cruise from Sorrento to Capri with a skipper and no more than 12 people aboard. You’ll see the White, Green, and Blue Grotto, Natural Arch, Casa Malaparte, Faraglioni, and Punta Carena Lighthouse, plus two swimming stops, a Caprese sandwich, snacks, drinks, and limoncello. Capri itself is viewed from the water, not visited on foot.

“They won’t let you go in blue grotto. Better catch ferry and go on your own, if you want to do blue grotto. Otherwise, its a fun trip.”

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