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Capri Boat Tour with Swimming and Blue Grotto Option
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Capri Boat Tour with Swimming and Blue Grotto Option
- One trip, three experiences: around-the-island boat tour, swim stop, and the Blue Grotto
- Swim away from the crowded beaches
- Blue Grotto stop included on the 10am and 1.30 pm departures (if open, weather and sea conditions permitting, ticket to pay on the spot)
One of the few Capri tours that covers it all: an around-the-island boat tour, swim stops, and the option to visit the Blue Grotto. Small groups, up to 10/12 people per boat.
Capri Boat Tour with Swimming and Blue Grotto Option is a shared boat tour around Capri operated by Capri Whales, departing from Marina Grande in boats carrying 10 to 12 passengers, with one or two swim stops depending on the departure.
Two of the three departures — 10:00 am and 1:30 pm, both 3 hours — stop at the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra). Entry is not included and you will transfer to an authorized rowing boat. The wait at the entrance averages about one hour, and the Grotto closes when there is wind, rough sea or high tide.
The 2:30 pm departure skips the Grotto and includes a second swim stop instead.
Group tour
Choose your departure location
Duration
Free cancellation
Included
- Departure from Marina Grande on Capri
- Boat tour around Capri (2 or 3 hours)
- Stops at the most beautiful caves and coves along the Capri coast
- One or two stops for swimming
- Expert skipper who speaks English
- One drink per person to be consumed exclusively onboard during the tour
- The tours departing at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm last 3 hours and include the stop to visit the Blue Grotto (fee payable directly at entrance)
- Waiting time to enter at the Blue Grotto is about 1hr
- The tour departing at 2:30 pm DOES NOT include a stop at the Blue Grotto
- Life jackets for adults and children
- Children up to 4 years old are free of charge
Not included
- Towel upon request: €5
- Entrance to the Blue Grotto (available only for 3-hour departures at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm): €19 per person
- Tips
- Extras
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
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Additional information
Payment:
Payment: 50% of the total amount is charged at the time of booking. The remaining 50% is due on the day of the service directly at our office in cash or card.
Meeting point:
Via Cristoforo Colombo 17, Marina Grande — our "Gennarino e Cindy – Capri Whales" shop, under the yellow awning, to the left of the funicular station.
Please check in 15 minutes before departure.
At the shop:
Swimsuits for men, women, and children, towels, sunscreen, hats, snorkel masks, and beach bags. Anything you forgot, you can buy here before you board.
Snack bars, delis, a pharmacy, and an ATM are all within a short walk.
Please note:
This tour goes around the island with one or two swim stops, on boats carrying 10–12 people.
Two of the three departures also stop at the Blue Grotto: entry costs €19 on site and the wait is usually around an hour, so a 3-hour departure spends about a third of its time in the queue. If you're traveling with young children or have a ferry to catch, the 2:30 pm departure skips the Grotto and gives you a second swim stop instead.
Meeting point
Gennarino e Cindy Shop
The meeting point for tours by Capri Whales departing from Marina Grande is at the "Gennarino e Cindy" shop (see the map), immediately recognizable by the yellow awning, located looking at the funicular stop on the left, on Via Cristoforo Colombo, 17. The shop sells swim suits for men, women, and children, towels, sunblock, hats, beach bags, etc...if you need something for your boat tour, you can purchase it here before departure! Near our shop you can also find delicatessens, snack bars, pharmacy and ATM

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What happens if the Blue Grotto is closed that day?
The Blue Grotto closes when there is wind, rough sea or high tide. When that happens, the tour adds a second swim stop instead of the Grotto visit. Since the ticket entry is paid on site only if you go in, you don't pay it on a day the Grotto is closed.
What happens if the minimum number of participants isn't reached?
The tour needs 4 participants to run. If that number isn't reached for your departure, Capri Whales contacts you to move you to another time slot. If the new time doesn't work for you, the tour is cancelled at no charge. You can also cancel on your own, free of charge, up to 24 hours before departure.
Is the stop to visit the Blue Grotto included in this tour?
Yes, if you choose the 3-hour option departing at 10:00 or 13:30.
The boat will stop outside the entrance so you can transfer to the small rowing boats (the only ones authorized to enter). The ticket is paid directly on site.
Important: the average wait is about 1 hour, and the cave may be closed due to wind, rough seas or high tide.
How many swimming stops are included in the tour?
As a rule, there is one swimming stop. On 3-hour tours, if there is no Blue Grotto stop, there will be two swimming stops.
Stops and durations depend on weather and sea conditions and safety: the skipper will choose the best spots.
Are there toilets on board?
No, the boats do not have toilets. However, there is an outdoor freshwater shower to rinse off after swimming.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, the tour is suitable for families with children. Life jackets for all ages are available on board.
We recommend choosing the option without the Blue Grotto, as the wait to enter can be very long and tiring for children.




