Full day in Capri with Fratelli Aprea 32 Feet

Capri’s best-known sights look different from the water: the Faraglioni rise straight from the sea, and the island’s caves glow with changing shades of green and white. This private boat trip gives your group time to circle the coast, stop for swims and visit several caves, including the famous Blue Grotto.

I like two things in particular: the private format for up to nine people, which lets your group share the boat without strangers, and the practical extras, including towels, snorkelling gear, drinks and a restroom on board. One consideration is the price: $1,736.40 is a substantial group cost, and Blue Grotto admission adds €18 per person.

• A private seven-hour outing: Your group has the boat to itself, with a maximum of nine people.
• Five named coastal stops: See the Faraglioni, Green Grotto, Punta Carena Lighthouse, Blue Grotto and White Grotto.
• Swimming is part of the appeal: The trip is designed to include chances to stop for a dip in scenic areas.
• Bring a little extra for the Blue Grotto: Its €18-per-person entrance fee is not included.
• Useful comforts are provided: Towels, snorkelling gear, fuel, a restroom and drinks are included.

A private boat day around Capri

This is a full-day coastal outing, not a transport service between Capri and the mainland. You meet at Capri Blue Boats, Via Mulo, 72, in Capri, and return to the same meeting point at the end. The listed duration is about seven hours, giving you a long stretch on the water to see the island from different angles.

The boat is a Fratelli Aprea, 32 feet long. Your group books it privately, with room for up to nine people. That arrangement can make the cost easier to justify if you are travelling as a family or a group of friends: at the full nine-person capacity, the listed price works out to about $193 per person, before the Blue Grotto fee. With fewer people, each person’s share rises.

A private boat also gives your group a more personal day than a large shared excursion. The captain can take you around the island’s key coastal sights, and the outing includes time for swimming. The precise timing of stops and any swim pauses is not specified, so ask the operator about the day’s plan if you have a particular priority.

Passing beneath the Faraglioni

The Faraglioni are Capri’s signature sea stacks, and passing beneath them is the trip’s defining photo stop. The listed pause is about 10 minutes. You’ll have a chance to admire the rock formations from close range and take the customary photograph as the boat passes through.

The short stop is worth keeping in perspective. It is a scenic passage rather than a long visit on shore, so the view is the experience. The route description also mentions making a wish while passing through. Treat that as a local bit of fun, not a reason to expect extra time at the rocks.

From the boat, the Faraglioni give you a sense of Capri’s dramatic coastline that is hard to get from a land-based viewpoint alone. Keep your camera ready, but don’t spend the whole passage looking at a screen. The rock shapes and the water around them are the point.

Green Grotto, with a chance to swim

The Green Grotto is described as a cave with clear green water, with roughly 10 minutes allotted. It offers a different mood from the island’s more famous Blue Grotto: the draw here is the colour of the water and the chance to see the cave from the boat.

The tour’s broader promise includes opportunities to enter caves and stop for a swim in appealing parts of the coast. Snorkelling equipment is provided, so you can bring it into the water if conditions and the captain’s instructions allow. The tour information does not guarantee a particular swim duration or say that swimming is possible at every cave, so think of the stops as opportunities rather than a fixed schedule of water time.

A towel is included, as are drinks such as water, Coca-Cola and beer. That saves you from having to pack every comfort yourself, though you may still want to bring any personal sun protection or other items you normally need for a day outdoors.

Punta Carena and the lighthouse

Punta Carena Lighthouse marks another of the island’s coastal highlights. There is no admission fee for this stop. The setting is especially noted for afternoon light and sunset, so the timing of your departure matters if seeing the coast late in the day is important to you.

The tour lasts about seven hours, but no exact departure time is provided here. Ask when booking whether your schedule will put you near Punta Carena in the afternoon. The stop is not described with a set duration, unlike several of the caves, so confirm how much time the boat typically spends there if you want to plan around it.

This is also a good point to keep expectations flexible. A boat tour can show you the lighthouse and surrounding coast from the water, but the supplied details do not promise a shore visit or a sunset viewing. You are booking a coastal perspective, not a land excursion.

Blue Grotto: famous, beautiful and extra

The Blue Grotto is the headline cave for many people, and the boat plan allows about 30 minutes for a stop. Its entrance ticket is not included. The stated fee is €18 per person, payable in addition to the group price, so include it in your budget if everyone wants to go in.

The extra charge is especially relevant for a private group. Nine tickets would add €162 to the day, based on the stated fee. If some people prefer to remain on the boat, their individual choice could change the extra cost, but confirm the entry arrangements with the operator before you go.

The tour describes the Blue Grotto as a place worth seeing at least once. That is a fair reason to include it, but keep the distinction clear: the boat trip includes a stop, while admission is separate. The listed 30 minutes refers to the stop, and the details do not spell out how that time is divided between reaching the cave, entry and waiting. If the Blue Grotto is your top priority, ask how the visit is handled on the day.

White Grotto and its unusual rock formations

The White Grotto is another short stop, listed at about 10 minutes. Inside, you can look for stalactites and stalagmites. One formation is described as resembling a Madonna praying, seen from below.

That detail gives the stop a more particular focus than simply looking into another cave. Take a moment to pick out the rock shapes, but remember that the visit is brief. The cave’s appeal is its formations and the unusual figure people see in them, not a long walk through an underground chamber.

The Green and White Grottos, together with the Blue Grotto, make this route more than a simple sightseeing circuit. Each cave offers a different visual feature, and the boat lets you see the coastline between them. Still, the schedule includes several brief pauses, so you should expect a day built around moving along the shore, stopping for views and fitting in swims where possible.

What the price includes, and what it does not

At $1,736.40 per group, the price is easiest to assess by your group size. Split nine ways, it is about $193 each. Split among four people, it is about $434 each, before Blue Grotto admission. That makes this a premium choice for a couple or small party, but more competitive when most of the nine places are used.

The included items help: fuel, towels, a restroom on board, snorkelling equipment and drinks. You do not need to pay separately for those listed basics. Blue Grotto tickets remain the clear extra expense, at €18 per person.

The private format is the main value here. You are not buying a ticket for a fixed-seat shared boat; your group has the boat to itself for the outing. If privacy, swimming stops and a flexible-feeling day matter more to you than keeping the cost low, the price may make sense. If your main goal is simply to see Capri’s coastline, compare it with less expensive shared boat options before booking.

Blue Boats’ other outings have featured captains named Raphael and Manny, and feedback about the company has praised captain service and boat condition. The captain for this specific Capri booking is not named in the available details, so do not assume either person will be at the helm. One separate outing also included a captain arranging fresh coffee on request, a nice example of personal service, but not something promised on this tour.

Practical details before you book

The meeting point is Capri Blue Boats, Via Mulo, 72, 80076 Capri. The trip ends back there, so you should plan to return to the same place after the boat day. The ticket is mobile, and booking confirmation is provided at the time of booking.

The outing requires good weather. If poor weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the start time; cancellations inside that window are not refunded, and changes made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted. Cut-off times use local time.

Service animals are allowed, and the activity is described as suitable for most people. The meeting point is near public transportation. Those details are useful, but they do not replace checking any specific mobility or access needs with the operator before booking.

Is this Capri boat tour right for you?

I’d consider booking this trip if you have a group large enough to share the cost, want a private boat day and care about seeing Capri from the sea. The caves, Faraglioni passage and swim opportunities give the outing a clear focus, while the included towels, drinks, restroom and snorkelling equipment make the day more convenient.

I’d hesitate if you are travelling as only one or two people and are watching your budget, or if you want a guaranteed long swim or a specific captain. The price is high for a small party, the Blue Grotto costs extra, and timing details are not fixed in the information provided. For a larger group that wants a private outing with Capri’s best-known coastal sights, it is a strong option, provided you confirm the schedule and extra cave fee before paying.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

It lasts about seven hours.

How many people can join?

The boat is booked privately for your group, with a maximum of nine people.

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at Capri Blue Boats, Via Mulo, 72, Capri, and ends back at the same meeting point.

Is the Blue Grotto entrance fee included?

No. The stated entrance fee is €18 per person.

What is included in the price?

Fuel, towels, a restroom on board, drinks including water, Coca-Cola and beer, and snorkelling equipment are included.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts. A cancellation made less than 24 hours before the start time is not refunded.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund.