--- title: Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento lang: en type: tour city: Sorrento country: Italy price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 3034 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Morning boat, grotto attempt rank_in_category: 23 of 27 (Capri Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/sorrento/tours/capri-blue-grotto-small-group-boat-day-tour-from-sorrento/ --- # Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento **Guidekin's take:** An early boat from Sorrento that heads straight for the Blue Grotto before the island crowds build, with a skipper, masks and drinks on board. The grotto ticket is paid on site and the visit depends on the sea; if it is closed you get extra swim or island time instead, and lunch is not included. 4.74 from 3034 reviews at €99 per person. In our comparison: #23 of 27 in Capri Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The perfect tour to experience Capri in the early morning and avoid the island’s peak crowds. Your journey begins with a scenic cruise along the stunning Sorrento coastline, where you’ll admire the charming fishing village of Marina Grande and the remains of an ancient Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC. Upon arrival in Capri, you’ll head directly to the famous Blue Grotto. Please note that the visit to the Blue Grotto is subject to weather conditions and high tide. Get ready to discover Capri’s most iconic coastal highlights from the sea: the legendary Faraglioni, the Green Grotto, the White Grotto and the historic Punta Carena Lighthouse. Enjoy refreshing swimming stops in crystal-clear waters and approximately three hours of free time on the island to explore Capri at your own pace. Return to Sorrento is expected around 3:15 pm. Please note: the itinerary suggested by Viator is not fixed and may vary depending on sea conditions and the captain’s decisions. ## Before you book - Meeting point: A member of our team will be waiting for… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 8 people: small group - 5 start times: between 07:45 and 15:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €79: ages 3 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person for the 4-Hour Shared Morning Tour option; other options up to €800 - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 3034 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: MBS Blu Charter Boat Tours - Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers · private option available - Guide languages: English, Italian - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 09:30, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.74 from 3034 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2829 of 3034. - 5 stars: 2613 (86%) - 4 stars: 216 (7%) - 3 stars: 98 (3%) - 2 stars: 59 (2%) - 1 star: 48 (2%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 4-Hour Shared Morning Tour | €99 / person | English, Italian | NO DISEMBARKATION ON CAPRI: This option does not include disembarkation on Capri island Duration: 4 hours: This tour lasts 4 hour, from 8:15 am to 12:15 pm WHAT WE DO: - Tour of Capri island by boat - Stop for swimming - Stop at the Blue Grotto (the visit depends on the weather/sea condition) FEES TO BE PAID: - Fee for assistance and reception service at embarkation: €7,50 p.p. - Blue Grotto entrance ticket: €18,00 p.p. | | Full-day Shared Morning Tour | €118 / person | English, Italian | DISEMBARKATION ON CAPRI: This option includes 3-hour free time to spend on Capri island Duration: 7 hours: The tour lasts 7/8 hours Course standard of the tour | | 4-Hour Shared Afternoon Tour | €125 / person | English, Italian | NO DISEMBARKATION ON CAPRI : This option does not include disembarkation on Capri island Duration: 4 hours WHAT WE DO: - Stop at the Blue Grotto (visit not guaranteed) - Tour of Capri island by boat - Stop for swimming FEES TO BE PAID: - Fee for assistance and reception service at embarkation: €7,50 p.p. - Blue Grotto entrance ticket: €18,00 p.p. | | Full-day Tour Up to 8 guests | €199 / person | English, Italian | - | | Full-day Private Tour | €800 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Blue Grotto: Choose 07:45 am meeting time if you'd like to cut down on wait times at the the Blue Grotto Landing on Capri not included: It is optional and costs €100,00 for the boat docking at the port of Capri. | ## What's included - Scuba masks and life jacket per person on board - Soft drinks, water, beer and seasonal fruit per group - Fuel - Restroom on board and outdoor shower - Bottle of prosecco per boat - Professional Skipper ## Not included - Fee for assistance and reception service at embarkation and disembarkation - Blue Grotto entrance ticket (optional) - Beach towels - Lunch - If you have allergies, please bring an antihistamine with you in case of insect or jellyfish stings. ## Itinerary 1. **Sailing Sorrento Coast** (pass by, no stop) - Leaving from Sorrento port, sail along the Sorrento coastline 2. **Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the charming fishing village of Marina Grande 3. **Bagni Regina Giovanna** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by an ancient Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC. 4. **Blue Grotto** (1h) - This tour will allow you to visit the Blue Grotto as soon as you arrive on Capri, thus avoiding waiting times. The visit is dependent on the weather/sea conditions. 5. **Punta Carena Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by one of the oldest lighthouses in Italy, from which you can see the ancient path of the Bourbon forts. 6. **Grotta Verde** (2m) - The Green Grotto, classified by speleologists as secondary (i.e. produced, due to destructive phenomena, after the formation of the mother rock), is composed of the oldest sedimentary rock on Capri, dolomite. 7. **Faraglioni** (10m) - Pass by the legendary Faraglioni rocks. Stop to take souvenir photos. 8. **White Grotta** (2m) - You can see, among the white limestone rocks, the strong contrast between the light of the cave and the blue of the sea, making this place surreal also thanks to the thick and suggestive stalactites and stalagmites. 9. **Capri** (3h) - Disembarkation on the island. Visit Capri's main attractions: the main square (La Piazzetta), Via Camerelle (Capri's most famous street for shopping in international brand shops) and the Augustus Gardens. 10. **Capri** (45m) - Stop for swimming. Depending on the season, there will be two stops for swimming (before and after the walking tour of the island) lasting approximately 20-30 minutes each, or a single stop (after the walking tour of the island) lasting approximately 45-50 minutes. 11. **Sailing Sorrento Coast** (30m) - Return to Sorrento. Disembarkation at Sorrento port around 3:15 pm ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 09:30, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 A member of our team will be waiting for you in the square between La Scogliera Kitchen & Bar and Ruccio Restaurant wearing a T-shirt with MBS logo on it. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJcY5ycrKeOxMR1_VzF3LVpzE 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 - In the event that the Blue Grotto is closed due to adverse weather conditions or high tide, we will offer our guests additional time on the island or a longer swimming stop (this will be agreed directly on board with our captain). ## Compared with other Capri Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 27** | €99 | 7h–8h | 4.74 (3034) | shared, max 8 | | [Private Capri Boat Tour Local Gems and Prosecco Best Seller](/italy/sorrento/tours/private-capri-boat-tour-local-gems-and-prosecco-best-seller/?format=md) | €1250 per group | 7h | 4.97 (777) | private | | [Capri Guided Boat Experience with Island Exploration and Transfer](/italy/sorrento/tours/capri-guided-boat-experience-with-island-exploration-and-transfer/?format=md) | €99 | 7h | 4.95 (457) | shared | | [Full-Day Private Capri Boat Tour](/italy/sorrento/tours/full-day-private-capri-boat-tour/?format=md) | €750 per group | 7h | 4.99 (198) | private | Ranked #23 of 27 in Capri Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €70 to €825, median €119; typical length 7h. 8 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/sorrento/capri-from-sorrento/?format=md ## More in Sorrento - All Sorrento tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/sorrento/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/sorrento/tours/capri-blue-grotto-small-group-boat-day-tour-from-sorrento/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/sorrento/?format=md