Capri by Sea: A Private Boat Adventure with Blue Grotto

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1. As we approach the island, we immediately notice: The tourist and commercial port: Marina Grande is the arrival point for ferries, hydrofoils, and private boats. You'll see the pier with docked vessels, fishing boats, water taxis, and dinghies. Pastel-colored houses: The buildings along the harbor are painted in typical Mediterranean colors (pink, yellow, and white) and immediately convey the charm of Capri. The funicular: Visible as soon as you disembark, it departs from Marina Grande and ascends to the historic center of Capri (the Piazzetta). Its station is easily recognizable. Marina Grande beach: To the left of the port, a small public and private beach, often frequented by locals and tourists. In the background: Mount Solaro to the left (towards Anacapri), the highest peak on the island. The profile of the white villas dotting the hillside, surrounded by green pine trees, olive trees, and bougainvillea. The town of Capri from above, among the hairpin bends and terraces.

   5 min

2. The Welcome of the Scugnizzo Gennarino Tradition dictates that newly arrived visitors to the island of Capri—especially women—greet the scugnizzo Gennarino, the beautiful bronze statue located at the entrance to Marina Grande. Crossing the island's waters, before reaching the marina, the welcoming statue, depicting a Neapolitan scugnizzo (street urchin)—seated with his arm raised in greeting—has for years warmly welcomed guests to the azure island arriving by ship or ferry from the mainland.

   5 minAdmission included

3. The Blue Grotto is a famous natural marine cave located along the northwest coast of the island of Capri, near Anacapri. It is renowned for its extraordinary light effect: sunlight, filtering through an underwater opening, illuminates the interior with intense, brilliant blue reflections. You enter by rowboat through a very low opening, making the experience even more evocative.

   1 h

4. The Punta Carena lighthouse is the second largest in Italy in terms of lighting power (after Genoa), as well as one of the oldest: it was first lit in 1867. Slowly descending the road from the Caprile area of Anacapri, you can admire the rugged coastline that forms enchanting coves, the lush Mediterranean vegetation, the pine forest overlooking the small bay, and the rocky ridge where the "Grotte dei Caciocavalli" open up, and on which the Torre della Guardia stands imposingly.

   10 minAdmission included

5. The Green Grotto, formerly known as the Turks' Grotto, is a cave located on the southern side of the island of Capri, in Campania, known above all for the colour of its water which, due to particular plays of light, takes on a green hue.

   10 minAdmission included

6. Marina Piccola: During a boat tour around Capri, you'll primarily see the island's southern coast, including the famous Faraglioni rocks, the Green Grotto, the Blue Grotto (with the option of a visit inside), and the panorama of the Gulf of Naples with Mount Vesuvius and the Sorrento Peninsula. You can also admire the Via Krupp, the road carved into the rock that leads from the center of Capri to the sea, and the beaches of Marina Piccola.

   30 minAdmission included

7. From the boat in Capri, looking at the Faraglioni, you'll see these rock formations rising from the sea, with the middle Faraglione, also known as the "Arco di Stella," having a distinctive natural arch shape. During the boat tour, you'll be able to admire them from different angles, getting close enough to almost touch them. More specifically, you can: Admire the Faraglioni from different perspectives: The boat will take you close to the Faraglioni, allowing you to see their shapes and characteristics up close. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the sea: As you sail around the Faraglioni, you'll admire the crystal-clear sea and the rich marine life that hides alongside them. Reveal the secret of the arch: The middle Faraglione, the "Arco di Stella," has a natural passageway that, according to tradition, allows those who pass beneath it and kiss, to stay together forever, as reported on Villa Quattro Colonne.

   15 minAdmission included

8. Villa Malaparte can be admired in its entirety, with its rectangular shape and the stairs leading to the terrace, in a breathtaking natural setting. From the sea, you can appreciate the villa's integration with the cliff and the surrounding sea. Here's what you can see from a boat: The shape of the villa: Villa Malaparte, with its clean, geometric shape, stands out against the cliff. The external stairs: The stairs leading to the roof terrace, creating a unique architectural element. The integration with the natural setting: The villa seems to blend with the cliff and the sea, creating a breathtaking image. The sea view: From the sea, you can admire the breathtaking panorama of the Gulf of Naples and the island of Capri. The setting of Punta Massullo: You can appreciate the villa's location on a rocky promontory, another element that makes it unique.

   15 minAdmission included

9. At the White Grotto, you can admire the cave entrance, its luminous appearance, and the beauty of the surrounding sea, with the light filtering inside. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the coast and surrounding cliffs. To fully appreciate the stalactites and stalagmites, however, you must climb the rock steps and enter the cave. In detail: The luminous entrance: The entrance to the White Grotto is characterized by a particular light, which reflects on the water and creates an evocative atmosphere. The sea: The view of the surrounding sea is equally captivating, with its blue hues and the waves crashing against the cliffs. The coast and cliffs: The coast and surrounding cliffs offer a natural panorama of great beauty, with rock formations and hidden coves.

   15 minAdmission included

10. "Tiberius' Leap," a characteristic rocky coastline of Capri, offers breathtaking views of the impressive cliffs plunging into the sea during a boat tour, with hidden sea caves possible along the way. The Leap is linked to a legend of Emperor Tiberius, who allegedly threw condemned prisoners into the sea. Other points of interest include the Faraglioni, the Green Grotto, and the Punta Carena Lighthouse. In detail: Cliffs and caves: The cliffs of Tiberius' Leap are spectacular, with the possibility of spotting hidden sea caves. Legend: Tiberius' Leap is famous for the legend that Emperor Tiberius threw condemned prisoners into the sea.

    10 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Positano

• Its from-price is 104% above the median of the 31 city tours we list in Positano.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 31.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Positano

Positano tumbles down a steep hillside to the sea on the Amalfi Coast, a vertical village of pastel houses, bougainvillea and boat-filled coves.

The village spills from the mountainside to the Spiaggia Grande, its main beach, in a cascade of pink, peach and yellow houses linked by stairways. The majolica-tiled dome of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta glints above the shore, and narrow lanes are lined with boutiques selling linen, handmade sandals and ceramics.

Top-ranked sights in Positano: Spiaggia Grande, Church of Santa Maria Assunta (Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta), Fornillo Beach.

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