Where does the tour depart?

Departures operate from the Amalfi coast area, with the listed location near Castellammare di Stabia, Campania; confirm your exact meeting point when you book.

How long is the trip?

The full experience is approximately eight hours, including crossings, grotto visits, swim stops, and free time in Capri.

Can we swim and snorkel?

Yes—skippers schedule swim and snorkel stops when sea conditions and safety allow; bring a mask and towel.

Are children allowed?

Yes; the tour is family-friendly and adaptable for different ages, though young children should wear life jackets during crossings.

Will we enter the Blue/Green/White Grottos?

Grotto access depends on sea state and tides; captains will try to visit available grottos and advise on boarding procedures.

Is food or drink included?

Booking usually does not include meals; bring snacks or plan to buy food in Marina Grande or at a dockside cafe.

Private Capri Boat Tour from Amalfi: 8-Hour Acquamarina 848 | Private | Boat Tour

Adventure Brief

Spend a private day at sea from Amalfi to Capri aboard Acquamarina 848: an 8-hour tour that delivers Faraglioni views, grotto entries, swim stops, and free time in Marina Grande. Perfect for families and small groups who want a flexible, geology-forward island experience.

8 hours

moderate

From €1,855.00

Set out from Amalfi on a private, full-day boat that threads the Gulf of Salerno toward Capri, one of Italy’s most arresting islands. Operated as Tour Privato Capri da Amalfi - Acquamarina 848, this 8-hour voyage launches from the Amalfi coast—near Castellammare di Stabia, Campania—and delivers a close-up of towering calcareous cliffs, the famous Faraglioni sea stacks, and the Green and White Grottos carved into porous limestone. You'll glide past stratified rock faces striped with Mediterranean scrub and Aleppo pine, watching fishermen’s skiffs wheel between rock gardens and deeper blue. The route emphasizes coastline geology, from fossil-rich limestone ledges to plunging sea caves, and offers repeated angles on the Faraglioni—iconic spires of white rock that rise from the Tyrrhenian. Captains working this tour know where to ease alongside grotto mouths for photo light and safe snorkeling stops, while allowing time ashore at Marina Grande for espresso, limoncello, or a walk up to the Piazzetta. The experience is family-friendly and adaptable; operators tailor the day to weather, guest energy, and interests. That flexibility makes the trip a special part of local outdoor recreation: it connects Amalfi’s walking terraces and sea lanes, brings visitors close to marine habitats, and supports small-scale businesses on Capri. Plan for about eight hours afloat, which includes a morning crossing, grotto visits, a beach or swim break, and several hours to explore Capri’s harbor and narrow streets. History fans will find traces of Roman interest here: Emperor Tiberius based imperial villas on Capri, and Villa Jovis remains on the island’s eastern headland. Bring sun protection, sea sickness remedies, and light layers; mornings on the water are cool while afternoons bake under Mediterranean sun. If you want to swim in hidden coves or enter the grottos, check with your skipper about tides, access, and safety briefings. Capri itself feels compact and immediate: cliff-side paths, Faraglioni platforms, tiled roofs, and the scent of citrus. Spend your free hours wandering to the Gardens of Augustus, riding the chairlift to Anacapri, or lingering at a seafood trattoria by the dock. Small groups and private charters also mean more personalized commentary about geology, local fishing, and island life. For photographers the contrasts are everywhere: white rock against cobalt, grotto interiors aglow in reflected color, and the clean lines of classic Capri boats. Practical notes: departures run from Amalfi (Castellammare di Stabia coordinates noted) and booking includes your skipper, fuel, and docking time. Reserve ahead in high season, arrive early to load gear, and respect local regulations protecting marine life. This private Capri day trip is equal parts relaxation and discovery, an eight-hour window that opens both to dramatic coastal geology and to the small, luminous pleasures of island Italy. Enjoy.