Caving · CAVE BOAT TOURS IN ITALY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cave boat tours in Italy justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.
Cruise Capri’s coast, see the Faraglioni and grottos, hear island stories, and decide if the Blue Grotto wait is worth the extra cost.
“It was a nice experience. The guide was funny and entertaining.”
Review of Sorrento’s small-group Capri boat tour, with snorkeling, free time, optional Blue Grotto visit, drinks, and limoncello.
“This was the highlight of our trip! The boat tour felt so luxurious and exclusive, well worth the money. The views from the boat are incredible as you approach Capri. If you’re the first 6 on the boat you have the option to sit at the front of the boat, which I’d recommend for the journey into capri! The blue grotto is stunning inside and although €18 is alot for 6 minutes inside the grotto, it’s a once in a lifetime experience. You do have to go through quite a narrow opening to get into the grotto though, so if you’re not good with small spaces it may not be…”
Review of the Capri Blue Grotto boat tour from Sorrento, with early grotto access, Capri free time, swimming, drinks, costs, and tips.
“So glad we chose this over a crowded ferry! Great tour guides, small boat (12 passengers. Plenty of room!), the most scenic views, got to explore alcoves we def couldn’t have had we been on a boat. Lucky to have calm waters and experience the grotto with very lil waiting (oct was less busy). Bring your suit! We got to stop & snorkel in the clear waters which was fabulous! Fresh fruit & drinks on the open water was a great touch! The chair lift on anacapri side was a great experience, despite being afraid of heights it was not scary at all! Great views at the top! Great nautical…”
Review of Capri’s two-hour island boat tour, including the Faraglioni, sea caves, Blue Grotto costs, wait times, and practical booking tips.
“It was spectacular with a lot of interesting information. Unfortunately we weren’t able to visit the Grotta Azzura because of the weather, but the whole trip was unforgettable. 😊”
Review of the Capri and Blue Grotto boat trip from Sorrento, with small groups, swimming stops, island time, costs, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful day with YANNA and her captain! This is a wonderful way to see Capri from the water! We were very safe and dry the whole ride, our captain was an amazing boater and we enjoyed some nice cold prosceco on board. YANNA did a very good job explaining all that was happening and what we were to expect, we all had a Great Day!”
Explore Polignano a Mare’s sea caves by speedboat, swim in clear coves, and enjoy Prosecco with dramatic Adriatic views.
“It was perfect! The driver to the place, the captain of the boat with a moustache (who sang at the most perfect moments).. everything was lovely!”
Review of the Sorrento to Capri boat tour, with Blue Grotto, swimming, island time, costs, tips, and honest advice before booking.
“It was s fantastic Crew ! It was nearly impossiple to wisit the blue Cave because of the tide, but they make the tour go back to the blue Cave, in the afternoon , so we could see insite! So great! Must go see!”
Review of Polignano a Mare’s boat tour with sea caves, Adriatic swimming, coastal views, prosecco, taralli, and a small-group crew.
“Everything was great .. Enzo was very helpful and showed us everything and gave useful information.. the views were spectacular specially the last cave 😍”
Review of the Capri boat tour from Sorrento, with grotto views, swimming, lunch, free time on Capri, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“This tour was very well done. We had a fantastic day and enjoyed the boat trip to Capri and around the island to swim and take in the sights. Francisco was an amazing skipper who catered to everyone’s needs. He wanted to above and beyond when I forgot my phone on the island, coordinating to locate it and have another skipper bring it back. Absolutely a life saver. We highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Polignano a Mare’s 90-minute boat tour, with sea caves, swimming, snorkeling, local stories, music, Prosecco, and taralli.
“Fantastic boat excursion, ride saw about 4 grottos, as advertised except grotto azzure, was told not sure why this grotto was listed, instead should be lovers grotto. Still, we enjoyed the ride, funny and informative. Loved the swimming near a grotto that you could swim into if calm waters. Would recommend.”
See Capri’s grottos, Faraglioni, Natural Arch, and coastline by small boat, with swimming, snacks, drinks, and limoncello included.
“Our Captain Alex was great and we highly recommend as the smalll group (there were 11 of us) made the ride pleasant. We didn't get all the way around the island due to the high winds (not the fault of the company!) creating a rough ride, but Alex still gave us a nice tour and we stopped to swim. Beautiful way to see Capri”
Review of Syracuse’s $35 boat tour with Captain Mirko, Ortigia sights, sea caves, swimming, snorkeling, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We enjoyed the tour a lot. Swimming in the Ionisn Sea was a highlight. We did not get Cap. Mirko, but our guide was knowledgeable, a good boat driver and very friendly. Highly recommended.”
Review of Siracusa’s Ortigia boat tour, with caves, castle views, Arethusa Spring, swimming, snorkeling, fruit, and prosecco.
“We enjoyed the vista of Siracusa and Ortiga. Swim was great with warm water. Going into grotto was lovely. worth the trip.”
Cruise around Ortigia, enter Sicilian sea caves, swim in clear water, and enjoy prosecco, fruit, music, and local stories for $35.
“Our tour guide David was excellent and an had extensive knowledge of the locations, culture and history. His boating skills were very impressive as he navigated the boat through the narrow caves. The fruit and prosecco were delicious. The boat was well equipped and had plenty of shade and sun areas. Highly recommended”
Review of Capri’s coast-to-coast boat tour, with Faraglioni views, grotto stops, practical Blue Grotto advice, prices, timing, and tips.
“Just a quick circle around the island. Nothing too fancy but it is worth it. It was nice for the tour operator to let us leave our luggage in their office while we are on the boat tour.”
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