SORRENTO BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Day By Sea: Circumnavigating Capri from Sorrento’s Shore
A seven-hour guided sail from Sorrento that threads Capri’s coastline, passes the Faraglioni and sea grottoes, and leaves time ashore to explore and dine.
A Day By Sea: Circumnavigating Capri from Sorrento’s Shore.
Board in Sorrento and spend seven hours skimming the Mediterranean on a clockwise tour of Capri—an itinerary that pairs dramatic coastal geology with quiet, secret grottoes and a stretch of free time on the island to shop, climb or linger over local food.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Faraglioni—Capri’s emblematic sea stacks
The cruise takes you past the Faraglioni, the towering rock formations that rise from the water and are the island’s defining sight—an unavoidable photo moment as you circle the island’s coastline.
Secret grottos and splashy portals
Expert skippers steer into hidden coves and past the White and Green Grottos, with an option to approach the Blue Grotto (note: the Blue Grotto entrance ticket is not included).
Marina Grande and island free time
After the coastal circuit, the boat lands at Marina Grande so you can stroll the boutiques, visit the Gardens of Augustus or take the chairlift to Monte Solaro before reboarding for a final sail home at sunset.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
From your chosen Sorrento departure point you’ll spend roughly seven hours afloat: an initial coastal circuit to take in the Faraglioni and grottoes, a scheduled landing at Marina Grande for lunch and exploration, then a late-afternoon reboarding for a second pass around the island that culminates with the setting sun on the return leg.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day at sea suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full experience is a 7-hour tour that departs from a Sorrento departure point chosen at booking.
Blue Grotto entrance is not included (entrance ticket €18), and disembarkation at Marina Grande may incur a fee (disembarkation fees €100 not included).
There is time on Capri to book a restaurant table independently; upon request the operator can arrange a stop at a local restaurant for Caprese cuisine and wine.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Capri Boat Experience?
The tour lasts seven hours in total.
Where do we meet for departure?
You choose your preferred departure point during booking from Sorrento.
Are grotto entrances included?
The Blue Grotto is not included—the Blue Grotto entrance ticket costs €18 and must be paid separately; approaches to the Green and White Grottos are part of the route.
Do we disembark on Capri?
Yes—the boat lands at Marina Grande for free time; note that disembarkation fees at the port are not included and are listed as €100.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included in the base tour; you can book a restaurant ashore independently or request the operator to organize a stop at a local restaurant to enjoy Caprese dishes and local wine.
Who runs the Capri Boat Experience?
The tour is operated by Sorrento Sea Service.