Spend day to night cruising around Capri’s spectacular coast with Explore Sorrento. Swim, sip prosecco, and soak in iconic landmarks before a magical moonlit return.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness required; suitable for most ages and abilities.
Wildlife
History
Legend holds that Odysseus encountered sirens near Punta Campanella, inspiring local myths and marking this coast in epic lore.
Conservation
The area practices sustainable tourism to protect its delicate marine caves and coastal environments from overtourism.
Explore Sorrento
Spend day to night cruising around Capri’s spectacular coast with Explore Sorrento. Swim, sip prosecco, and soak in iconic landmarks before a magical moonlit return.
Explore Sorrento is a local tour operator based in Sorrento, Campania, offering a curated selection of coastal, culinary and cultural experiences. The company organizes boat cruises along the Sorrento and Amalfi coastlines, guided archaeological visits to Pompeii and Herculaneum, hands-on cooking and pizza classes, and immersive farm visits focused on lemons, oil and cheeses.
Trips include short experiences like the 3-hour Sunset Tour along the Sorrento coastline with a swim and prosecco aperitif, and longer full-day options such as Capri boat tours with swimming, snorkeling and island time. Archaeology-focused excursions include guided 6-hour Pompeii visits with a vineyard lunch and combined Herculaneum & Pompeii full-day tours. Food-focused options include the Sorrento Walking Food Tour sampling local specialties, the Oil & Lemon Tour visiting a limoncello factory and lemon grove, and farm experiences with mozzarella demonstrations and pizza-making classes.
Guides and crews operate from central Sorrento and coordinate departures to nearby destinations including Capri, Positano, Amalfi and Vesuvius. Where noted, tours include local tastings, onboard refreshments and easy lunches at vineyards or farms. Descriptions list durations and key inclusions so guests can choose appropriate options. Explore Sorrento’s program is focused on region-specific experiences that highlight Sorrento’s coastline, culinary traditions and nearby archaeological sites.
Tours Offered
19
Coastal, cultural & culinary trips
Typical Duration
3–8 hrs
Half-day to full-day options
Starting Point
Sorrento, Campania
Departures from central Sorrento
Experience Types
Boat, Food, History, Cooking
Boat cruises, tastings, archaeological visits
Secure a spot on a sunset cruise, Capri boat tour, Pompeii visit or cooking class — departures from central Sorrento to top coastal and cultural sites.
Bring a valid ID or passport
You’ll need identification for boarding and local fees, so make sure your documents are up to date.
Pack swimwear and a beach towel
Be ready for a dip in Marina Piccola’s clear waters and bring a towel for comfort and warmth afterward.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin while preserving the marine environment around Capri’s sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Consider purchasing snorkeling gear onboard
Snorkeling equipment isn’t included but can be rented on the boat for a closer look at underwater life.
Sunhat
Protects your head and face during extended sun exposure on deck.
summer
Swimsuit
For swimming stops in Marina Piccola’s inviting waters.
summer|spring|fall
Light Jacket
Keeps you comfortable during cooler morning starts and evening returns.
spring|fall|winter
Waterproof Camera or Phone Case
Capture unforgettable coastal scenes without worrying about splashes.