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Private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri
Sorrento faces Capri across a short stretch of open sea. A private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri turns that crossing into part of the day, with the peninsula's headland, its coves and the island's caves on one route.
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Editorial team, capriprivateboattour.comUpdated October 18, 2026Read time: 7 min22 sources
At a glance
- 01The boat we book
- A private day of 8 hours from Sorrento with pickup included, from $841.
- 02Its rating
- 4.75 from 97 reviews, with 4.9 for the guide.
- 03Shorter private days
- 7 hours from $520, or 6 hours from $1,177.
- 04The crossing
- Punta Campanella points from the Sorrento Peninsula straight at Capri.1
- 05Booking terms
- No-fee cancellation until 24 hours out, plus reserve now, pay later.
Why start the island day in Sorrento
Sorrento sits on a high cliff at the center of its peninsula, with the beaches of Marina Piccola and Marina Grande and the ports at its feet. From the Villa Comunale a lift goes down to Marina Piccola and the port.2 For a stay on this coast, that makes the town a practical base for a day on the water. Hotels in the center are a short walk or a lift ride from the harbor, and a boat that picks you up saves even that.
A private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri adds something a ferry cannot: the stretch in between. The boat follows the peninsula toward Punta Campanella, the headland that points straight at Capri, with a protected marine area around it.1 The cliffs, watchtowers and coves along the way would be a fine outing on their own.
Getting to Sorrento is easy too. The Circumvesuviana train runs there from Naples, and from the station a short walk brings you into the center.3 If you are based in Naples, a Sorrento departure can still work, though a boat that leaves straight from Naples saves you the train and is covered in our guide to that departure.
The day
Sorrento to Capri and back, on the listing we book
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Morning
Pickup
The listing includes pickup, then a short drive to the boat.
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First stretch
Bagni Delfino
The first named stop along the Sorrento coast.
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Capo di Sorrento
Regina Giovanna Bath
The natural pool of the Bagni della Regina Giovanna.4
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Across the strait
Punta Carena
The lighthouse at Capri's southwest tip.
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The stacks
The Faraglioni
Stella, the Faraglione di Mezzo and the Faraglione di Fuori.5
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Late afternoon
Back to Sorrento
The day lasts 8 hours in all.
The private day we book: 8 hours with pickup
The listing this page books is a private group day of 8 hours to Capri and the Blue Cave, with pickup included and a live guide in English and Italian. It starts from $841 and is rated 4.75 from 97 reviews, with 4.9 for the guide, 4.8 for transportation and 4.7 for value for money.
Its listed route starts at your pickup point, continues by car to the water and then by boat past Bagni Delfino and the Regina Giovanna Bath to the Punta Carena lighthouse and the Faraglioni. The Regina Giovanna Bath is the natural pool known as the Bagni della Regina Giovanna, at the tip of Capo di Sorrento.4 From the sea you see the pool and the rocks around it from below.
The listing also names skip-the-line access through an express security check. It does not say whether its from-price covers the whole boat or each guest, so 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.
Compare
Private boats from Sorrento to Capri
| Listing | Duration | From | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island and Blue Cave, pickup | 8 hrs | from $841 | 4.75 | 97 |
| Full day with drinks | 7 hrs | from $520 | 4.63 | 25 |
| Discover the wonders | 7 hrs | from $693 | 5.00 | 10 |
| Private full day | 6 hrs | from $1,177 | 4.98 | 16 |
| Private with Blue Grotto | 8 hrs | from $1,842 | 4.89 | 4 |
From-prices, durations and ratings as each GetYourGuide listing states them; starting prices, not exact.
Three private days
Private boats from Sorrento side by side
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Which Sorrento boat is yours?
Tell us what matters most for the day
The 8-hour day
Its listing includes pickup.
The 7-hour day
A private trip with drinks starts from $520.
The 6-hour day
Its stops include the Blue Grotto, the Green Grotto and Anacapri.
A shared boat
A shared Capri day from Sorrento starts from $130.
A shared day
The shared Sorrento days combine the boat with time on the island.
The Gulf of Salerno and Punta Campanella points straight from the Sorrento Peninsula towards the island of Capri. A scenic wonder including a protected marine area.
Other private boats from Sorrento
Not every party needs the longest day on offer. A private trip of 7 hours with drinks starts from $520 and is rated 4.63 from 25 reviews. Another private Capri day of 7 hours from Sorrento is rated 5.00 from 10 reviews and starts from $693. Compare what each one lists as included before you decide on price alone.
Higher up the range sits a private full day of 6 hours with pickup available, rated 4.98 from 16 reviews and starting from $1,177. Its stops are the Blue Grotto, the Green Grotto, Marina Piccola, the Faraglioni, Anacapri and the Punta Carena lighthouse. Small samples of reviews like these say less than a listing with a long track record.
Read the details that matter for a private day: the guide's languages, whether pickup is included or only available, whether drinks are on board and how the day ends. Several of these listings start from more than one place, so confirm where your boat leaves from. Meeting time and departure time are not the same thing, and the confirmation states both.
Map
Around Capri, and across the gulf
The island's boat stops from Marina Grande, then the towns on the mainland where the other boats start.
1Marina Grande2Blue Grotto3Punta Carena4Marina Piccola5Faraglioni6Arco Naturale7Grotta Bianca
8Naples9Sorrento10Punta Campanella11Capri12Positano13Praiano14Amalfi
- 1Marina Grande
The harbor where the booked private tour starts and ends; a cable car climbs from the port to the Piazzetta.6
In Google Maps ↗ - 2Blue Grotto
Its entrance is partly under the sea, and you go in lying down in a rowing boat.78
In Google Maps ↗ - 3Punta Carena
The lighthouse on the island's southwest tip, a stop on many of the listings.
In Google Maps ↗ - 4Marina Piccola
A rocky beach on a turquoise sea below the Gardens of Augustus.9
In Google Maps ↗ - 5Faraglioni
Stella, the Faraglione di Mezzo with its arch, and the Faraglione di Fuori.5
In Google Maps ↗ - 6Arco Naturale
A photo stop on the booked listing, seen from the water.
In Google Maps ↗ - 7Grotta Bianca
One of the pale sea caves on the east side, a stop on the booked listing.
In Google Maps ↗ - 8Naples
The Gulf of Naples runs for over 200 kilometres from Monte di Procida to Punta Campanella.10
In Google Maps ↗ - 9Sorrento
A lift runs from the Villa Comunale down to Marina Piccola and the port.2
In Google Maps ↗ - 10Punta Campanella
The headland pointing straight at Capri, with a protected marine area.1
In Google Maps ↗ - 11Capri
An island with caves and sea stacks all round its coast.11
In Google Maps ↗ - 12Positano
The western end of the Amalfi Coast.12
In Google Maps ↗ - 13Praiano
Between Positano and Amalfi, with Capri in view on clear days.1314
In Google Maps ↗ - 14Amalfi
A Maritime Republic from the 9th to the 11th century.15
In Google Maps ↗
Checklist
For a long day out of Sorrento
01
On board
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Beachwear and a towel for the swims
- A light layer for the ride back
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Before you go
- Your pickup point and time from the confirmation
- Money for the grotto ticket, paid on the spot
- The free cancellation window, 24 hours
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The crossing past Punta Campanella
The sea around Punta Campanella is rarely calm, as currents from the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno meet there.16 On a fine summer morning you may not notice; on a windier day the boat slows down and you feel the swell. A good skipper reads that water and picks the sheltered side of the island for the swim stops.
The headland itself has a long story. Legend says Ulysses built a sanctuary to Minerva here after meeting the sirens Leucosia, Partenope and Ligeia, and the remains of a Saracen tower stand on the summit.17 About fifty underwater caves have been identified along this peninsula.18 From the boat you see the mouths of some of them at the waterline.
Inside the protected area the rules are strict for small motor craft: no faster than 5 knots within 300 metres of the coast and 10 knots beyond it in zone B.19 Zone A is a full reserve, closed to any activity that could harm the marine environment.20 Expect parts of this coast to pass slowly, and at a distance.
Shared and small-group boats from Sorrento
If a private day is more than you want to spend, Sorrento also has busy shared departures. A Capri boat tour from Sorrento with optional Blue Grotto runs 4 to 8 hours and starts from $130, rated 4.76 from 3,070 reviews. Another, with pickup included and a choice of private or small groups, starts from $141.
That second listing is rated 4.78 from 4,980 reviews and runs 5 to 8 hours. A third trip with transfer runs 5 to 7 hours, has a live guide in Italian, English, French and Spanish and is rated 4.91 from 1,864 reviews, from $126. All of them give you free time on the island as well as the boat ride.
The trade-off is the same as on Capri itself: a shared boat follows its own timetable, and a private one follows yours. On a shared day the free time ashore is often the longest part; on a private boat you can stay on the water instead and keep swimming. Decide first whether you want the island's streets or its sea. If it is the streets, a shared day is the better buy; if it is coves, caves and long swims, the private boat earns its price.
Planning the day from Sorrento
Sorrento's coastal climate makes a visit possible at any time of year, but the sea is another matter.21 In the warm months a full day with swim stops makes the most sense. Outside them, check the forecast the evening before, keep your free cancellation window in mind and have a second day free if the sea turns rough.
Pack for a full day on deck: a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and beachwear, plus a light layer for the ride back. Bring money for the Blue Grotto if your boat stops there, since the ticket is usually paid on the spot and the visit depends on the tides and the weather.22 Water shoes help on the rocky swim stops.
Finally, keep the evening open. A long day on the water leaves you tired and salty, and the walk from the port back up to the center is steep. The lift from Marina Piccola to the Villa Comunale saves the climb.2 Dinner in the old town, after a day out at sea, is one of the better rewards Sorrento has to offer.
Who should book a private boat from Sorrento
A private boat from Sorrento suits travelers who want the whole day at sea rather than an island visit with a boat ride attached. Couples on a special trip, families with children who want to swim when they like, and friends who want to set their own pace all get more from a boat that answers only to them.
It also suits travelers who dislike crowds. On a private boat you can skip a busy cave, linger at a quiet one and choose your swim stop with the skipper. The listing we book names skip-the-line access through an express security check, which helps at busy moments.
A shared day remains the better choice if your main wish is to walk the island's lanes and see the Piazzetta. The shared listings from Sorrento combine the boat with free time ashore at a fraction of the price. Decide what the day is for, and the right boat follows from that.
Your own boat
The caves and the stacks, just for you.
Pick a date, set your group size and cancel at no cost up to 24 hours ahead.
You ask,we answer.
How long is a private boat day from Sorrento?
6 to 8 hours on these listings. The listing we book takes 8 hours; others take 7 or 6 hours.
Is hotel pickup included?
On the boat we book, yes. Its listing includes pickup; check the confirmation for the exact meeting point and time.
Which languages does the guide speak?
English and Italian. The listing we book has a live guide in English and Italian.
Does the boat pass Punta Campanella?
It faces Capri across the water. The headland points from the Sorrento Peninsula straight toward Capri and lies inside a protected marine area.1
Is there a cheaper way from Sorrento?
Yes, shared boats. A shared Capri day from Sorrento with optional Blue Grotto starts from $130.
Can I cancel if the sea is rough?
Up to 24 hours ahead, free. Cancelling the private day is free until 24 hours beforehand.
How do I reach Sorrento from Naples?
By the Circumvesuviana train. The train runs from Naples to Sorrento, close to the center.3
Sources
Sources and evidence
- 1Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Punta Campanella bewitched by the sirens of Ulysses↩
- 2Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Sorrento↩
- 3Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Sorrento↩
- 4Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Sorrento↩
- 5Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)La Fontelina↩
- 6Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Capri, island of dreams↩
- 7Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Grotta Azzurra, Anacapri↩
- 8Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)La Fontelina↩
- 9Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Capri, island of dreams↩
- 10Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Golfo di Napoli↩
- 11Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Capri, island of dreams↩
- 12Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Positano↩
- 13Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Praiano↩
- 14Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Praiano↩
- 15Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Amalfi↩
- 16Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Punta Campanella bewitched by the sirens of Ulysses↩
- 17Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Punta Campanella↩
- 18Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Punta Campanella bewitched by the sirens of Ulysses↩
- 19Area Marina Protetta Punta CampanellaArea Marina Protetta di Punta Campanella: zonazione↩
- 20Area Marina Protetta Punta CampanellaArea Marina Protetta di Punta Campanella: zonazione↩
- 21Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Sorrento↩
- 22Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Grotta Azzurra, Anacapri↩
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