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Float around Capri in a traditional wooden gozzo, explore the Blue, Green and White grottoes, swim in clear Tyrrhenian water, and circle the Faraglioni stacks on a private 3- or 6-hour tour from Marina Grande.
Float around Capri in a traditional wooden gozzo, explore the Blue, Green and White grottoes, swim in clear Tyrrhenian water, and circle the Faraglioni stacks on a private 3- or 6-hour tour from Marina Grande.
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Capri's Private Gozzo circumnavigation: Sail the grotto-carved coastline from Marina Grande on a traditional wooden gozzo and spend three or six hours tracing the island's limestone cliffs, sea caves and the famous Faraglioni stacks. Capritime's private tours run from Marina Grande, Campania, Italy, and are tailored for small groups (maximum six people). The itinerary centers on the Blue Grotto—when sea and light allow—along with the Green Grotto, White Grotto, and swims in crystalline Tyrrhenian water.
Wooden gozzo boats, used for generations along the Amalfi and Sorrentine coasts, shape the experience: low freeboard for easy water access, cushioned benches, pillows and a canvas canopy that softens the midday sun. Captains here emphasize pace over schedules; the description notes they "do not 'rush the experience'." That quiet approach matters around fragile sea caves where tides, light and timing dictate whether you slip through the Blue Grotto's narrow mouth and into its electric cobalt interior (entrance fee €18 per person, cash, when available).
Geology and marine life are central. Capri's shoreline is scalloped from soluble limestone and dolomite; wave action carved the grottos and raised cliffs that now host Mediterranean maquis—thyme, lentisk and tufts of wild rosemary. Look under ledges for colorful nudibranchs, small groupers, and octopus in rocky hollows; dolphins sometimes circle the Faraglioni on calm afternoons. Faraglioni themselves are sea stacks sculpted by millennia of wave erosion and make an iconic photographic counterpoint to the caves.
This trip is a standout in Capri because it combines hands-on boating tradition with intimate access: private boat, small group limits, and flexible durations (3 or 6 hours) let you pick a relaxed swim-and-sightseeing rhythm. Practicalities matter: the Blue Grotto entry is weather-dependent; captains will alter routing to take advantage of calmer water and best light, or to linger by a quiet inlet for snorkeling. Bring cash for optional cave entry, reef-friendly sunscreen, and footwear that grips wet decks. There’s time for swimming, cliffside viewing and relaxed drifting outside the Faraglioni.
Children of all ages are welcome, and the small-boat format makes it easy to tailor the pace for families or photographers; the operator can customize departure length beyond advertised 3- and 6-hour options on request. Safety briefings and life jackets are standard, and captains know where to find sheltered coves if the wind picks up. Booking early in high season secures preferred time slots and keeps your party private. Bring a waterproof camera and battery.
Options are 3 or 6 hours; the operator can also customize a shorter or longer private tour on request.
Entrance is possible only in calm sea and light conditions; if permitted you'll pay €18 per person in cash at the cave ticket office.
Tours run from Marina Grande, Capri; exact meeting details should be provided at booking or by the operator.
Private tours accommodate up to six people per boat.
Yes—this experience is suitable for all ages, but children should be supervised during boarding and swims.
Captains will change the route or cancel if conditions make caves unsafe; operators prioritize passenger safety and may offer alternative scenic cruising.
Capritime Tours is a Houston, Texas-based operator specializing in private luxury speedboat transfers, private Capri boat tours, and a hands-on limoncello experience. The company books transfers between Capri and ports including Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, Ischia, and Napoli, and offers private charters and island sightseeing in traditional gozzo or modern Lancia vessels. Capritime Tours highlights include flexible departure times for speed boat transfers, private rentals with skipper, and guided vessel options that visit Faraglioni rocks and the island’s grottoes. A signature experience is the limoncello workshop held in a private Anacapri villa, where guests participate in lemon selection, infusion, and bottling before sampling the digestivo. Boat tour itineraries list opportunities to swim in calm waters, explore the Blue, Green, and White caves, and attempt entrance to the famous Blue Grotto when sea conditions permit. Capritime Tours presents services for travelers seeking private, comfortable transfers and customized island excursions. Trip pages specify departure options, boat types, and experience summaries to help guests choose transfers or tours that match their schedules and interests. Booking details, pricing, and cancellation policies appear on each trip listing to ensure clarity before purchase. Descriptions include departure ports and approximate durations when available online.
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