The 15 Best Boat Trips from 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.From Sorrento/Nerano: Amalfi and Positano Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,107 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Sail from Marina del Cantone past Li Galli, Furore, Crapolla, and Islet d’Isca, then spend 3 to 3.5 hours in Amalfi and 1.5 to 2 hours in Positano. Giuseppe and Luigi provide commentary in English and Italian, while optional shuttle service links Sorrento and Massa Lubrense with the port.

“Everything from start to finish was amazing. Clear instructions on meeting points and really informative guides. Can’t thank you enough. Amazing day”

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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.From Sorrento: Positano and Amalfi Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,500 reviews · 8 hours · from $62Best value

Travel by boat from Sorrento to Positano and Amalfi, with about two hours in Positano and two and a half in Amalfi. This is an organized ferry-style day trip, not a guided walking tour. Bring comfortable shoes, water, sun protection, and time to collect paper tickets before boarding.

“Fantastic from start to finish highly recommend this day trip”

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7.Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $143

This small-group Capri cruise carries up to 12 people from Sorrento around Capri’s sea caves, Faraglioni rocks, Villa Malaparte, and Punta Carena. You’ll have time ashore, a Caprese sandwich, drinks, snacks, and a limoncello toast. Guides such as Francesco, Rossella, Antonio, and Yana have helped make the day lively and personal.

“The captain and staff very attentive. First class experience. They told us about each step in advance”

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8.From Sorrento: Amalfi and Positano Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,041 reviews · from $174

Spend eight hours on a small-group boat from Sorrento, stopping in Amalfi and Positano for free time, then swimming near Nerano. Expect coastal views, snacks, drinks, light lunch, and guides such as Nino, Antonio, or Pepe, depending on the departure. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear.

“Was a great trip. Fantastic guide on boat. Time spent in Amalfi and Portofino was not as advertised though”

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9.Small Group Boat Day Excursion to Capri Island from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 926 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about eight hours cruising Capri from Sorrento, with stops at the White and Green Grottos, Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, and Punta Carena. Your English-speaking skipper may be Tony, Antonio, Michele, or another crew member. You get snacks, drinks, a swim stop, and roughly three and a half hours to explore Capri independently.

“It is an all-day experience. Capri is very very crowded and being unfamiliar there, a bit hard to navigate. More time spent figuring out where you are and where you want to go.”

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10.From Sorrento/Nerano: Capri Island Cruise with Guide Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 508 reviews · 8 hours · from $77

Take a shared boat from Marina del Cantone in Nerano to Capri, with optional pickup from Sorrento. Your onboard guide, often including experienced team members such as Vincenzo, Giovanni, or Francesco, explains the island and helps plan your day. Add the €26 island shuttle to save time between Capri, Anacapri, and the port.

“Very good day! The service was amazing and they were super accommodating!”

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11.From Sorrento: Capri Island Day Trip with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 469 reviews · from $164

Join a small group of up to 12 for an eight-hour boat trip from Marina Grande, Sorrento, to Capri. Your English or Italian speaking skipper guides you past the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, and several grottos, with swim stops, drinks, snacks, and four hours to explore Capri or Anacapri.

“Great experience! Our guide (Antonio? Sorry we forget his name) was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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12.Positano & Amalfi Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $192

Set out from Sorrento with an English-speaking skipper and a small group of up to 12 people. Cruise past Marina Grande, Bagni della Regina Giovanna, Li Galli, Nerano, Praiano, and Fiordo di Furore, with swims, a Caprese sandwich, drinks, and free time in Amalfi and Positano. Captains may include Alfonso, Andrea, or Francisco.

“Phenomenal experience and well worth the money! We had a fantastic day and got to see all of the Amalfi coast!”

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

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

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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14.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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15.Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours on a private boat from Sorrento with an English-speaking captain, swimming stops, snorkeling gear, drinks, and time in Positano. Captains such as Flavio, Viktor, Juani, and Alessandro have tailored routes around lunch, swimming, and sightseeing, though English ability can vary by captain.

“Our skipper Shiro was great! He organised the itinerary around what we wanted to do and made it easy for us with kids. Positano was crazy busy in August. Recommend booking a restaurant in advance and having a plan.”

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