How do I visit the Blue Grotto with a private boat or tour?
The Blue Grotto is managed like a museum, so no private boat tour includes the entrance ticket to the cave. You must purchase your ticket separately at the grotto entrance, where there is a floating ticket office.
Visits inside the grotto are possible only when the weather and sea conditions permit. On this page which explains how to visit the Blue Grotto, you can check for updated information about whether the grotto is open or closed.
If you rent a boat without a skipper, you can moor at the buoys near the grotto entrance and a skipper will come pick you up with a rowboat to take you inside the grotto.
How much do boat tours cost?
There is a wide range of boat tour prices depending upon the specific type of boat, tour, and departure port. Average prices include:
- EUR 18/person for a shared 2-hour boat tour around Capri, departing from Capri.
- EUR 90/person for a small-group tour via a gozzo boat (up to 12 passengers) from Sorrento or Positano to Capri.
- EUR 160 for a private 2-hour tour.
- EUR 400 for a full-day boat rental.
What is the difference between a private and small-group boat tour?
A private boat tour gives you the freedom of having a boat all to yourself, while a small-group boat tour means you reserve a spot on a shared boat with other passengers. On Capri, the number of passengers on small-group boat tours varies and depends on how many people are visiting the island on any given day. Passenger numbers begin at around 10 to 15 and can be as many as 80 to 90 passengers on board.
Are there Capri boat tours that depart from Sorrento or Positano?
Yes, there are a number of boat tour options if you want to set sail from Sorrento or Naples. Most cruise around the island and then dock so passengers can disembark and explore the island on land for a few hours.
Should I book my Capri boat tour in advance?
Tickets for group boat tours can be purchased directly at the port shortly before departure, though you can save a few euros by booking in advance online. Private boat tours must be booked in advance, especially in the high-season months of July and August when they are in high demand. Reserve your boat tour as soon as you know your travel dates.