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Capri Island Small Group Boat Tour from Rome by Train

4.5 · 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 84% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by You Know! Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h–13h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Start & pickup
07:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Capri by boat in a day from Rome: high speed train to Naples, a minivan to the Sorrento coast and a boat for twelve with a skipper around the island's caves and rock arches, with drinks and snacks aboard.

Train, transfers and the boat are included at €309 per person. The Blue Grotto is not, snorkel gear and a docking fee are paid on the spot.

Best for: Choose Capri by train and boat at €309 per person for 12h–13h, with snacks; the Blue Grotto is excluded. Rated 4.55 from 75 reviews. Amalfi Coast, Positano & Capri from Rome comparison

Trade-off: No hotel pickup; docking fee paid locally.

In our comparison: #62 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 13, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tour in English and ItalianThe page priceEnglish, Italian€309
Tour in SpanishSpanish€309

Children from €279 (ages 3 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Round-trip transfer by minivan/minibus from Naples to the port of Piano di Sorrento
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Professional English-speaking skipper
  • Snacks
  • Round-trip transfer by high-speed train from Rome to Naples
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Snorkeling equipment (it is advisable for customers to bring their own, or to buy it new at our office before boarding: € 15 mask, € 9 snorkel).
  • Destination Fee 10,00 € per person to be paid on the spot (docking fee,mooring services,landing fee)

Reviews

4.5
75 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

84% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 63 of 75

Star breakdown of all 75 ratings

5 stars
61 · 81%
4 stars
2 · 3%
3 stars
7 · 9%
2 stars
2 · 3%
1 star
3 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the crew and swimming stops, though some were surprised by extra charges for snorkelling gear

Praised

  • Attentive crews who explain the sights and help swimmers feel comfortable
  • Views of Capri's coast, caves and grottos from the boat
  • Swimming stops are a recurring highlight
  • Small groups give the boat trip a personal feel

Complaints

  • Some found transfers straightforward, while others faced confusing instructions or delays
  • Unexpected extra charges for snorkelling equipment
  • Some found the sea crossing rough or became seasick
  • Crowded island transport and extra fares complicated exploring Capri

Written by Guidekin from the 70 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 August 2018 to 15 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The tour starts at the Termini Train Station in Rome. The departure by train from Rome will be independent. Train tickets will be sent the day before the tour. Please insert a valid e-mail address and phone number. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
07:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
You Know!; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

From Rome to Capri, enjoy the most beloved island in the world. On this exclusive 13-hour small-group tour, climb aboard a local boat in Sorrento with only 12 passengers and a professional captain. Discover the amazing island of Capri by sea. Once in Capri, you will take in the stunning beauty of the island, visiting hidden caves, enjoying majestic reefs, and seeing arches in the rocks. Round trip transportation by high speed train from Rome is included.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €279 ages 3 to 9

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Rome

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #62 of 75€30912h–13h4.55 (75)shared
Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento€16911h4.97 (402)shared
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome€55012h4.98 (247)private
Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio Full Day Private Tour from Rome€3638h4.99 (163)private

Ranked #62 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €42 to €1020, median €200; typical length 11h. 27 of 75 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 75 Day Trips from Rome

From €309 per adult · Tour in English and Italian