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Gozzo boat on Capri, speedboat or yacht?
The boat shapes the day as much as the route. A gozzo boat on Capri is slow, open and close to the water; a speedboat covers more coast; a yacht brings space and comfort. Here is how to choose between them.
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Editorial team, capriprivateboattour.comUpdated October 18, 2026Read time: 6 min5 sources
Which boat, briefly
- 01Gozzo
- The traditional boat of this coast; a private gozzo for 3 hours starts from $324.
- 02Gozzo, shared
- A small-group gozzo with an aperitif takes 2 hours, from $80.
- 03Speedboat
- A small-group speedboat day of 8 hours, limited to 10, from $182.
- 04Yacht
- A private yacht day to Capri and Positano takes 8 hours, from $2,601.
- 05Our boat
- The private 3-hour boat from Marina Grande starts from $461.
The gozzo: the traditional boat of the coast
The gozzo is the traditional boat of this coast. In Positano, Italia.it suggests climbing aboard a gozzo and asking to be taken to small coves such as La Porta, San Pietro Laurito and Arienzo.1 Around Capri the same kind of boat carries island tours too, both private and in small groups.
A gozzo is a wooden boat with a broad, open deck, often with cushions at the bow and a canvas awning for shade. It is not fast, and that is its charm: it slips along the cliffs at a gentle pace, its engine low, close enough to the water that you can trail a hand over the side. For the caves and coves of Capri, that pace suits the coast.
The trade-off is distance. A gozzo is ideal for a few hours around the island, less so for a long crossing from the mainland on a choppy day. If your boat leaves from Capri, a gozzo makes perfect sense. If it leaves from Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast, check what kind of boat the listing uses for the crossing.
The gozzo route
Around the south coast on the private gozzo
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West
Punta Carena
The lighthouse at the island's tip.
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South coast
Marina Piccola
A rocky beach on a turquoise sea.2
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The stacks
The Faraglioni
Stella, the Faraglione di Mezzo and the Faraglione di Fuori.3
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On the cliff
Casa Malaparte
The writer's private villa, seen from the sea.4
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East side
Cala di Matermania
A cove on the east coast.
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Last stop
Gennarino Scugnizzo
The listing's final named stop.
A private gozzo on Capri
The listing this page books is a private experience on a classic gozzo, 3 hours around Capri with a live guide in English and Italian. It starts from $324 and is rated 5.00 from 14 reviews, and it names skip-the-line access through an express security check. Its title is in Italian, as the operator wrote it.
Its listed stops are the Punta Carena lighthouse, Marina Piccola, the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, Cala di Matermania and Gennarino Scugnizzo di Capri. That is a route around the island's south and east coasts, passing Marina Piccola, a rocky beach on a turquoise sea, with the swim and snorkel stop at Cala di Matermania.2
Like the other private listings, it does not say whether its from-price covers the whole boat or each guest; set your group size on the booking page and read the total. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead, and you can reserve now and pay later. With 14 reviews, it has a shorter track record than the busiest boats, so read the details closely.
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Gozzo, speedboat and yacht side by side
| Boat | Best for | Example | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private gozzo | Slow coast, coves | 3 hrs around Capri | from $324 |
| Shared gozzo | A low-cost taste | 2 hrs with aperitif | from $80 |
| Small-group speedboat | Long days | 8 hrs, max. 10 | from $182 |
| Private full day | Amalfi Coast starts | 8 hrs via Li Galli | from $1,517 |
| Private yacht | Celebrations | 8 hrs, Capri and Positano | from $2,601 |
Examples and from-prices from the GetYourGuide listings named on this page; starting prices, not quotes.
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A gozzo
The traditional boat of this coast.1
A full private day
One private day from Positano or Praiano runs 8 hours via Li Galli.
A yacht
A private yacht day to Capri and Positano.
A luxury private boat
Options include an aperitif or pizza and beer.
A short gozzo trip
Stay close to Capri on a calm day.
Climb aboard a gozzo, the traditional boats, and ask to be taken to discover little beaches in secret coves, including La Porta, San Pietro Laurito and Arienzo.
A gozzo in a small group
If a private gozzo is more than you need, a small-group traditional gozzo tour with an aperitif lasts 2 hours and costs from $80, guided live in Italian and English. It is rated 4.49 from 4 reviews, a very small sample, so treat that score with care.
A shared gozzo gives you the same boat and the same slow pace, with a few other travelers on board. You will not choose the stops, but you will still feel the difference between a wooden boat at walking pace and a fast boat bouncing across the swell. For a first look at the coast, it is a gentle introduction at a low price.
If you love the idea of the gozzo but want a longer, private day, ask for it. Some private listings around Capri use traditional boats without saying so in the title. The photos on a listing and the reviews usually make clear what kind of boat you will board, and the operator will tell you if you ask.
Checklist
Questions to ask about the boat
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Before booking
- What kind of boat the listing uses
- Is there shade on deck?
- Is the boat private or shared?
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For comfort
- Is there a ladder for swimming?
- Is there space to sit out of the spray?
- How long the crossing takes
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Total from$159
per person from $80
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Speedboats: more coast in less time
A speedboat changes the geography of the day. From the mainland, it shortens the crossing, which leaves more time at the island. An exclusive small-group boat tour from Naples with swimming and drinks lists a speedboat for its route, is limited to 10 participants and runs 8 hours, from $182. It is rated 4.81 from 337 reviews, with 5 for the guide.
For private groups starting on the Amalfi Coast, a full private day from Positano or Praiano lists speedboat legs on its route through the Punta Campanella marine reserve, Capri's caves and Li Galli, though its notes say the tour runs on a traditional gozzo of about 8 metres. It runs 8 hours and starts from $1,517. On a long day like this, the speed is what makes the island and the return trip fit.
The downside is comfort on a rough day, and the noise. A fast boat on a choppy sea can be a bumpy ride, which matters if anyone in your party is prone to seasickness. And inside the protected marine area of Punta Campanella, small motor craft must keep to 5 knots within 300 metres of the coast in zone B, so the speed only counts in open water.5
A Capri luxury boat tour
A Capri luxury boat tour is less about the boat's name than about what comes with it. A half-day private cruise of 4 hours with snorkeling, which you can customize, starts from $693 and is rated 4.76 from 22 reviews. A 3-hour private boat with an aperitif included starts from $623.
For something more playful, a 2-hour private boat ride with pizza and beer is rated 4.58 from 22 reviews and starts from $396. The listings differ in what they serve, how long they stay out and how much freedom you have over the route. Read the inclusions, and decide whether you want a meal, a drink at sunset or simply more time in the water.
Luxury on Capri often means privacy and time rather than marble and chrome. A private boat that waits while you swim, a skipper who knows which cove is calm, and a cold drink when you climb back aboard can feel more luxurious than a bigger boat on a tight schedule. Choose the experience, then the vessel.
A private yacht tour on Capri
A private yacht tour on Capri is the top of the range. One listing takes a private yacht to Capri and Positano for 8 hours, rated 5.00 from 4 reviews, and starts from $2,601. It leaves from Sorrento and names 2 starting locations, so confirm yours. With so few reviews, the listing's details matter more than its score.
What a yacht adds is space: room to lie in the sun and room in the shade, a cabin, a proper bathroom, and a steadier ride than a small open boat. What it takes away is closeness to the water. A yacht cannot nose into a small cove the way a gozzo can, and at the caves you may watch from a distance or switch to a smaller tender.
A yacht makes sense for a celebration, a larger group or a long day that combines Capri with the Amalfi Coast. For a few hours around the island, a gozzo or a small private boat often gives a better feel for the coast at a fraction of the price. Many of the most memorable moments on Capri happen at water level.
Choosing the boat for your day
Start with where you are. On Capri, a gozzo or a small private boat is the natural choice for a few hours around the island. From Sorrento, Positano or Amalfi, a faster boat, private or shared, makes the long crossing practical. A yacht is a choice for an occasion rather than a necessity.
Then think about your party. Families with small children may like the shade and space of a bigger boat; couples may prefer the intimacy of a gozzo. Anyone prone to seasickness should avoid long, fast crossings on choppy days, and keep to a calm, short trip from Capri itself.
Finally, read the listing. The listing for the private boat this site books describes its boat in two different ways, so ask the operator if the type matters to you. Whatever you board, check what is included, how long you are out and the cancellation terms, and set your group size to see the real total before you pay.
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You ask,we answer.
What is a gozzo boat?
The traditional boat of the coast. Italia.it calls the gozzo the traditional boat for reaching small coves near Positano.1
Is there a private gozzo tour on Capri?
Yes, 3 hours. A private classic gozzo experience starts from $324 and is rated 5.00.
Is a shared gozzo cheaper?
Yes, much cheaper. A small-group gozzo with an aperitif takes 2 hours and starts from $80.
When is a speedboat better?
For long crossings. From the mainland it leaves more time at the island; one small-group speedboat day runs 8 hours.
What does a private yacht cost?
From $2,601. For an 8-hour private yacht day to Capri and Positano.
Which boat suits seasickness?
A short, calm trip. Keep to a few hours around Capri on a calm day rather than a long crossing.
What boat does this site's tour use?
The listing is not consistent. It describes the boat in two different ways; ask the operator if the boat type matters to you.
Sources
Sources and evidence
- 1Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Positano↩
- 2Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Capri, island of dreams↩
- 3Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)La Fontelina↩
- 4Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Capri, island of dreams↩
- 5Area Marina Protetta Punta CampanellaArea Marina Protetta di Punta Campanella: zonazione↩
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