The boat tour around the island takes about two hours and passes the Faraglioni, the White Grotto and the Punta Carena coast: it leaves from Marina Grande or Marina Piccola, best early in the morning or after 4pm.
The island tour
From the sea Capri changes scale: you pass through the arch of the middle Faraglione, glide past the Green and White grottoes and see the wall of Monte Solaro from the water. The Blue Grotto depends on tide and wind, so it is not guaranteed in all conditions.
Yachts and moorings
Larger boats anchor between the Faraglioni and Marina Piccola and come ashore by tender; the marina at Marina Grande handles moorings with limited berths in high season, so booking ahead is essential.
From the harbour to the centre
From Marina Grande the funicular reaches the Piazzetta in a few minutes. From there, Piazzetta Cerio is the first square where the noise drops: Spirito di Capri serves from 11am to 2am, handy for a late lunch after the sea or for the evening.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the boat tour around Capri?
- About two hours for the full circuit without swim stops; just the Faraglioni coves takes a little over an hour.
- What is the best time to go out by boat?
- Early morning, when the sea is calmer and the grottoes less crowded, or late afternoon for the light.
