Planning a boat trip from Sorrento to Capri? This guide covers everything: how long it takes, what to see, the Blue Grotto, best time of year, prices and the difference between private and shared tours.
📲 Book a Private TourThe distance from Sorrento to Capri is approximately 18 kilometres. By private boat, the crossing takes between 35 and 55 minutes depending on sea conditions and the type of vessel. High-speed boats like the Virtue V10 complete the crossing in under 40 minutes. Traditional gozzi take a little longer but offer a more scenic, relaxed crossing along the Sorrento coastline.
May and June are the best months. The water is warm enough to swim (around 22°C), the weather is reliably sunny, and Capri has not yet reached peak season crowds. The Blue Grotto is almost always open.
July and August are the busiest months. The sea is at its warmest (25–26°C) and the light is spectacular, but Capri is very crowded. Book your private boat at least 2–3 weeks ahead.
September is arguably the best month of all. Warm sea, fewer crowds, perfect light. One of the best-kept secrets of the Amalfi Coast.
A full-day private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri costs between €550 and €2,800 depending on the size and type of vessel. All prices include the skipper, fuel, port taxes, insurance, snorkeling gear, water and snacks. The only extra is the Blue Grotto entry fee (~€15 per person, paid on-site).
A full-day private tour from Sorrento to Capri typically includes: the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), the Faraglioni rock formations, the White Grotto and Green Grotto, swimming stops at Marina Piccola, and time to explore Capri town for lunch. Some tours also visit the Villa Jovis ruins from the water and the hidden Grotta dello Champagne.
On a private tour, the itinerary is flexible — if you want to spend more time at the Blue Grotto or find a perfect swimming cove and stay there, your skipper simply adapts.
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