Capri Italy private tour: why a private boat fits this island
A Capri Italy private tour is mostly a private boat. The Faraglioni, the sea caves and the swim stops below the cliffs are reached from the water, and a skipper of your own lets you stay longer where you like it. The Blue Grotto is the one place where the sea decides: it closes in unfavourable conditions, and admission plus the rowing boat come to about €18 per person at the grotto, on top of the boat price.
The options below suit different plans: a short loop from Marina Grande for two, a long day from Sorrento or Positano for six friends, or a guided day from Naples for a first visit. Prices are as of November 2026. Per-head figures divide the boat price by the number of guests, and every boat has a maximum group size.
Private tours on Capri
Choose a private boat for the Faraglioni and sea caves, a longer boat day from Sorrento or Positano, or a private day with a guide from Naples or Sorrento.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private boat day to Capri
- Skipper and fuel
- Prosecco and snacks
- Snorkel masks
A private boat for up to 6 guests, 6 to 9 hours. The Capri landing fee and Blue Grotto admission are extra.
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Private three-hour boat tour of Capri
- Expert skipper
- Snorkelling equipment
- Soda and water
A private boat for up to 7 guests with a Bluetooth stereo, beach towels and a fresh water shower.
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Private boat to the Faraglioni and sea caves
- Local skipper
- Water and soft drinks
- Bluetooth speaker
A private boat for up to 4 guests, from 2 to 6 hours. Blue Grotto admission is extra.
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Private boat with Faraglioni, grotto and swim stops
- Soda and pop
- Goggles
- Cushions and beach towels
A private boat for up to 4 guests, from 2 to 6 hours. Admission is extra.
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Private island day with Blue Grotto tickets
- Local guide
- Blue Grotto tickets
An 8-hour private day by convertible car or shuttle bus, with Gardens of Augustus and chairlift tickets as well.
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Private boat day from Sorrento, Positano or Capri
- Snacks and drinks
- Towels
- Snorkelling equipment
An 8-hour private boat day. A port fee applies at the Marina Grande meeting point.
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Private boats from Capri, a longer boat day from Sorrento or Positano and a private day tour with a guide, with current availability.
Private boats from Capri: 2 to 6 hours
The Faraglioni and sea caves boat starts on Capri and runs from 2 to 6 hours for up to 4 guests. It costs €360 per boat: €180 each for two, €90 each for four. A local skipper, towels, water and soft drinks, goggles and a Bluetooth speaker are included. The Blue Grotto ticket is extra. Choose it as a couple or a family that wants the Faraglioni and the caves up close.
The boat also takes up to 4 guests and runs 2 to 6 hours, with soft drinks, goggles, cushions, sundecks and beach towels. It costs €337 per boat, so €168.50 each for two and €84.25 each for four. Over 480 reviews average 4.9, which makes it the safe pick for a family.
For a bigger party, the 3-hour private boat from Pier 21 takes up to 7 guests for €440. Seven people pay about €63 each, five pay €88 and four pay €110. It includes an expert skipper, drinks, snorkelling equipment, a Bluetooth stereo, towels and a fresh water shower. Pier 21 is a few minutes' walk along Via Cristoforo Colombo from where you land in Marina Grande.
A private boat day from Sorrento, Positano or Naples
It includes the boat, skipper, fuel, soft drinks, a bottle of prosecco, snacks, towels and snorkel masks. Six friends pay about €99 each, four pay about €149 and two pay €297.50. The Capri landing fee is extra and the Blue Grotto is not part of it.
A second private boat day from Sorrento, Positano or Capri lasts 8 hours and costs €141.58 per person, with snacks, drinks, towels and snorkelling gear. A €100 port fee applies if you meet at Marina Grande; Marina Piccola has none.
A private day tour with a guide from Naples or Sorrento
The 8-hour private island day costs €230 per person. A local guide travels with you by private convertible car for up to five people, or by shuttle bus for six and more. The Blue Grotto and Gardens of Augustus tickets, the chairlift tickets are included; if the grotto is closed, a shared boat ride around the island takes its place. Meeting points are the port gates for cruise ships from Naples at 7.30, Marina Piccola in Sorrento at 7.40 or your hotel on Capri at 8.15. It suits cruise passengers and first-timers who want every sight in one day.
A small-group day from Naples with the Blue Grotto costs €162 per person, so two people save €136 by sharing and give up the private car and guide.
Private or small group: when sharing is better
A private boat is priced for the whole party, so it favours groups of four or more. A shared two-hour grottoes cruise with a swim costs €50 per person: four people pay €200 against €337 for the private boat. A shared two-hour boat ride around Capri costs €80 per person, so four pay €320, only €17 less than the private boat. For one or two people, a small group is clearly cheaper; for four who want their own skipper and time, the difference is small.
See the Capri boat tours comparison for shared cruises and ferry day trips.
Private Capri tours: practical questions
How many people fit on a private boat?
The Faraglioni and Blue Grotto boats take up to 4 guests, the Sorrento and Positano day boat takes up to 6 and the 3-hour boat from Pier 21 takes up to 7.
What does a private boat cost per person for two?
Two guests pay €180 each on the Faraglioni boat, €168.50 each on the Blue Grotto and Faraglioni boat, €220 each on the 3-hour boat.
Is the Blue Grotto included in the boat price?
No. Admission and the rowing boat cost about €18 per person at the grotto. The €230 private day tour includes the Blue Grotto ticket, and the grotto closes when the sea is rough.
Where do the private boats leave from?
The 3-hour boat leaves from Pier 21 in Marina Grande. The Sorrento, Positano and Naples day boat starts at the town you choose, and the 8-hour boat also meets at Marina Piccola on Capri.