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• A boat capped at twelve, so the deck never feels crowded.
• Swim stops in coves you cannot reach from land.
• Prosecco, soft drinks, beer and seasonal fruit aboard, plus snorkel gear.
• An onboard restroom and an outdoor shower — rare on a boat this size.
• The Blue Grotto as the centrepiece, sea permitting.

What the day covers

This small-group boat day tour is the most-booked way to reach the Blue Grotto from Sorrento, and its popularity comes down to a simple balance: a full day on the water at an accessible price, without the crush of a large coach trip. A professional skipper takes a limited group along the Sorrento coast and across to Capri, weaving past the island's cliffs and sea stacks with stops to swim in coves you could not reach from land.

The Blue Grotto is the centrepiece. The skipper positions the boat at the cave and helps you transfer to the local rowboats for entry, timing it to work with the queue and the light where possible. Because the group is small, you are not waiting on dozens of other passengers to move, and the day feels more like being out with friends than being processed through a schedule.

Aboard, prosecco, soft drinks, water, beer and seasonal fruit are provided, along with snorkel masks and life jackets, an onboard restroom and an outdoor shower. What is not included is the Blue Grotto entrance itself, an optional extra of roughly 19 euros paid on the day, and a small embarkation and assistance fee, so keep cash aside for both.

Best for: couples and small groups who want a relaxed full day on the water without a big-coach crowd. Still deciding? Compare all Blue Grotto Capri Tours and tickets to find your perfect day on the water.

How the day unfolds

When	What happens
Morning	Board at Sorrento and cruise south along the Sorrentine coast toward Capri.
Late morning	Reach Capri's coastline; pass the Faraglioni sea stacks and hidden coves, with swim stops.
Midday	Arrive at the Blue Grotto; transfer to the local rowboats for entry (optional ticket, weather permitting).
Afternoon	More coastal cruising and swimming; refreshments aboard before the return to Sorrento.
Late afternoon	Return to Sorrento harbour.

Who this small-group day is for

This trip suits you if:

• you want the coastline as much as the cave
• swimming and snorkelling are part of why you are going
• a group of twelve suits you better than a coach

What comes aboard

Sorrento pickup, and the crossing

The tour departs from Sorrento. The group is limited to 12, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure. Blue Grotto entry depends on the sea on the day; if the cave is closed, the coastal cruise continues. Bring cash for the grotto ticket and a tip if entry is not already included. See getting there for the wider routes and the visitor guide for entry details.

Know before you go

• The Blue Grotto entry is not in the price and is paid at the cave. Budget around 18 to 19 euros per person on top, and bring it in cash.
• The cave closes with little notice when the sea is rough, and winter is largely shut. Book early in your stay rather than on your last day, so a closure leaves room to try again.
• The boat is open and the crossing is exposed. Bring a hat, sun protection and something for the wind; there is little shade aboard.
• Pickup is from Sorrento only. If you are staying elsewhere on the coast, check the meeting point before you book rather than after.

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Questions about this trip

Is the Blue Grotto entrance included on this tour?

No. Grotto entry is an optional add-on of roughly 19 euros, paid in cash on the day, and depends on the sea being calm enough for the cave to open.

How big is the group?

The group is capped at about twelve. That keeps the boat uncrowded and the pace flexible compared with a large coach trip. It also means popular dates go earlier than they would on a bigger vessel.

What is provided on board?

A skipper, prosecco, soft drinks, water, beer and seasonal fruit, plus snorkel masks and life jackets. There is an onboard restroom and an outdoor shower, which matters on a day built around swim stops. The Blue Grotto entry fee is not included and is paid at the cave.

What happens if the Blue Grotto is closed?

If the sea closes the cave, the day continues as a coastal cruise with swim stops around Capri. You lose the grotto, not the trip. The entry fee is only charged if you actually go in.

Where does the tour leave from?

It departs from Sorrento. Check your confirmation for the exact meeting point and time.

Can I cancel?

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, so you can adjust if the forecast turns. Beyond that window the booking is held, and the sea is decided on the morning rather than the night before. Book early in your stay so a closure leaves room to try again.