Capri & Blue Grotto Boat Trip-Prime Experience with max. 8 guests from Sorrento

We were very unlucky, because the sea was very rough. I’m talking about waves more than twice an average person‘s height. There’s no proper sitting on the boat (in the front), and in the back it’s a bench that follows the curve of the railing. No matter where you “sat”, you got POUNDED by the waves. We also got horribly sunburned, because the boat was rocking so hard, we literally couldn’t reach into our bags for sunscreen, let alone apply it. But the worst thing of all was that we were not provided with life jackets - this, as I said, in a situation where I honestly feared for my life and the lives of my family, which I think was not only reckless, but also illegal. Finally, at the end, we were supplied with these pieces of paper and pretty much forced to review the trip in front of the crew. What else can you write down except “Great, 5-star trip?” Honestly, that was beyond cheeky… The rest? Well, we didn’t drown, so the skipper did sail us out of there, however burned, wet, and terrified. There was a profusion of drinks, snacks, and even a shot of limoncello at the end. No pictures for us, at least, since we were busy praying and hanging onto one another for dear life, hoping against hope that we wouldn’t die. Francesca C., the guide, was sociable, kind, and funny ( according to our son), though more interested in making chitchat than actually explaining things about the sights we passed on our way (not that, in our terror-stricken state, we would’ve cared much, but still, as an aside).

Great experience, very personalized and flexible to fit in what you and your group want to see! Would definitely book again and recommend for all.

This day trip was the perfect way to experience Capri! We were picked up very close to our hotel and taken to the marina. FYI that there is a short walk from the bus drop-off point. It is not far or difficult, but also not something that was advertised, so most of the group was surprised at this part. Once we got to the marina, we were taken to our boat, which was very nice. There were only 6 people in our group on the boat tour, so it really did feel like almost a private trip. We were taken around the entire island on the boat and made stops at all of the major spots. Our skipper, Tomasa, was wonderful. He explained the history of the island and the importance of each of the stops we were shown. We did have the option to stop at the Blue Grotto, but we did not feel like it was worth it, as the entrance to the Blue Grotto is extra and controlled by a different group. Our guide took us to another grotto that was completely private and had the same water coloring as the Blue Grotto, and we had the chance to swim there. Then we had a few hours to explore Capri, and then headed home. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this tour!

Excellent day trip. Boat ride was the highlight of the day. Beautiful scenery. Total of 3 couples on the craft gave us plenty of room. Got us to the Blue Grotto early with very little time waiting to get in.

Our captain, Federico provided our group with a full day of fun. Our group of 8 became fast friends while touring the areas around Capri, swimming in the sea, stopping at the blue grotto, and just taking in the beautiful scenery. The tour included wine, beer, and snacks. Our expectations were exceeded, thanks to Federico's expert tour guidance and boating skills. He played great music and told us everything we needed to know about the area. Everyone on our trip had an amazing time! This was the highlight of our trip!!

Great way to see Capri. 4 hours was a good amount of time to explore the island. Loved touring the island by water as well. Even got to swim. (Blue Grotto was not open but were able to see others) The captain Nello was very experienced and got us into some really interesting places. Francesca was a lovely guide.

The boat ride with Francesca and Tomasso was excellent! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to visit the island of Capri. Francesca was very informative and helpful when planning your excursion around Capri. I would highly recommend purchasing the private bus on the island of Capri to see both towns. I would not recommend doing the blue Grotto as it was a complete tourist trap and not worth it. The other grottos you will see with Francesca and Tomasso are ten times better. Tomasso was an excellent captain and made the trip very smooth and safe. Again would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to visit the island of Capri with a small private group. Well worth the money!

I highly recommend this tour! On-time pick up Organized flow Private/intimate feel (being on a boat with only 6 other guests allowed for much less chaotic/touristic feel and more attentive service. Not to mention, you may end up meeting new friends) Early arrival to blue grotto (we only waited in line about 30 mins or so because the tour guide made ensure we arrived there early, otherwise the wait can be up to an hour or more) Available water bottles on board Available life jacket/noodles, snorkeling masks for swimming Multiple stops at cool spots along the way Enough time to explore Anacapri (2hrs) Capri (1.5hrs) (unless you intend to explore every nuke and cranny of the islands, it didn't feel rushed) Great tour guide-- Federico was not accompanied by a hostess who normally provides the tour briefs so not only did he operate the boat, he also explained the sights, answer questions, accommodate requests, etc. He was fantastic! He was also genuine and honest and didn't make us feel like he was overselling us on anything just for a hefty tip (which he got anyway ;) coz he deserved it) Yes, it's a bit more expensive than other tours out there but this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so make it wonderfully & positively memorable!!!

Federico was a great tour guide. Unforunately the blue grotto was closed that day due to high water but we were later able to swim in another grotto just as blue. We had 4 hours to explore Capri which was plenty of time, almost too much time. Then we had another 4 hours on the boat going by all the grottos and sights you can only see by water. We had the opportunity to swim. They had some snacks and drinks. This was one of our favorite things we did on the Amalfi coast.

Great trip, beautiful coast line and great captain and guide in Nello and Francesco! They took us to the blue grotto first as it gets crowded and we were some of the first to get in. Very relaxed and wonderful experience!