--- title: Capri Island Small Group Boat Tour from Rome by Train lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 309 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 75 duration_minutes: 720 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Capri by boat? rank_in_category: 62 of 75 (Day Trips from Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/capri-island-small-group-boat-tour-from-rome-by-train/ --- # Capri Island Small Group Boat Tour from Rome by Train **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. **Capri by boat?:** 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. Trade-off: No hotel pickup; docking fee paid locally. (last checked September 13, 2026) In our comparison: #62 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The tour starts at the Termini Train… - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €279: ages 3 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €309 per person - Duration: 12h–13h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: You Know! - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.55 from 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 84% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 75. - 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 (2018-08-22 to 2026-08-15); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour in English and Italian | €309 / person | English, Italian | - | | Tour in Spanish | €309 / person | Spanish | - | ## What's 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 ## Not included - 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) ## Itinerary 1. **Stazione Roma Termini** (pass by, no stop) - Catch the high-speed train at 7am in Termini train station (Rome) to depart for Naples. (The departure by train from Rome to Naples is independent and the train tickets will be sent via e-mail the day before the tour). 2. **Stazione Napoli Centrale** (pass by, no stop) - Arrive to Garibaldi station (Naples), meet your driver and transfer to the port. 3. **White Grotta** (10m) - Arrive to Capri and tour of the island by boat with stops to visit the Marvellous Grotto and the White Grotto. 4. **Grotta Verde** (5m) - During the tour of the island you will admire the beautiful colours of the water in the Green Grotto. 5. **Natural Arch** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way, you will see the Natural Arch. 6. **Villa Malaparte** (pass by, no stop) - You will admire the famous Villa Curzio Malaparte by boat. 7. **Faraglioni** (pass by, no stop) - During the tour of the island you will be able to see the romantic and famous Faraglioni rocks. 8. **Punta Carena Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - You will admire the Lighthouse of Punta Carena from the boat. 9. **Piazetta di Capri** (4h) - Stop from 3 to 5 hours to visit the island of Capri. 10. **Stazione Napoli Centrale** (pass by, no stop) - Return to the port and transfer to Garibaldi station (Naples), where you will take the high-speed train back to Rome. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7__AOaRhLxMRlKlh8r59MKQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund. - Train tickets for the tour will be sent the day before the tour to the email address used for the reservation. - This tour does not include the stop to the Blue Grotto, due to the long waiting time. All the guests interested can visit the Blue Grotto by themselves during the free time on the island. - This is not a private tour. This tour will have a maximum of 12 travelers. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #62 of 75** | €309 | 12h–13h | 4.55 (75) | shared | | [Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento](/italy/rome/tours/premium-minivan-trip-from-rome-pompeii-tour-lunch-in-sorrento/?format=md) | €169 | 11h | 4.97 (402) | shared | | [Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome](/italy/rome/tours/pompeii-and-amalfi-coast-private-day-trip-from-rome/?format=md) | €550 | 12h | 4.98 (247) | private | | [Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio Full Day Private Tour from Rome](/italy/rome/tours/orvieto-and-civita-di-bagnoregio-full-day-private-tour-from-rome/?format=md) | €363 | 8h | 4.99 (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. 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