How long is a boat tour around Capri?

On a medium boat, it takes about an hour to sail around the entire island. If you want to take your time and stop to explore some grottoes or swim, you'll need a couple of hours. Boat rental companies offer tours with a skipper that last 3 to 4 hours so you have plenty of time to enjoy your sail and take a dip.



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Looking for a bit of splurges and a luxurious experience while visiting the island of Capri? Well, you should know that a private boat tour of Capri is well worth it! It is absolutely recommended because it is the only way to visit the many caves and attractions on the island of Capri.

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Average prices include: EUR 18/person for a shared 2-hour boat tour around Capri, departing from Capri. EUR 90/person for a small-group tour via a gozzo boat (up to 12 passengers) from Sorrento or Positano to Capri. EUR 160 for a private 2-hour tour.

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Tipping is at your complete discretion but we usually suggest between at least 5-10% of the charter fee, depending on the boat.

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When is the best time of the day to visit the Blue Grotto? It is best to visit the Blue Grotto on a sunny day between the hours of noon to 2 pm, during this period thanks to the most intense sunlight, the most intense color comes and it illuminates the interior of the grotto the best.

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The tourist season on Capri traditionally runs from the Easter holidays to the first weekend of November. Locals consider the best times to visit the island from the beginning of April to mid-June, and from the beginning of September to mid-October.

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Overall, we think 2-3 days is the perfect amount of time to see all that Capri has to offer. Ultimately though the amount of time you spend at Capri all depends on you. Working out what you want to see, and how much downtime you need, helps you figure it out.

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You will need shorts for sightseeing, hiking the island hills, and strolling around town. You can wear them all day, and they go well with T-shirts or even linen shirts. Remember to pack long pants too. A pair of dungarees or blue jeans can be helpful, as will regular pants.

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So if you stumbled upon this article while still doubting whether to visit Capri for a day or stay on the island, I highly recommend staying in Capri, even if only for one or two nights. Staying longer will allow you to get a bit beyond the most popular tourist routes and see some amazing scenery.

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Capri is only 7km long and 3km across at its widest so nothing is too challenging, only the significant steep climbs and drops of many trails will put off the leisure visitor with a pair of sandals - though we have a recommended walk for those too.

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It was incredible & so worth it! We waited about 5 minutes & were ready to go! Roberto truly made the experience because he knew so much about the cave & was so passionate about it. So many fun facts & seeing things in the rocks was amazing too.

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It depend on your interest. If you plan on going to the surrounding areas for historic sites, shopping, etc. then I would recommend Sorrento because it is on the main land and you can reach the other areas easier. If however you want to relax and spend the time at a great hotel then taking the hydrofoil over to Capri.

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It is important to remember that everything is a give and take. Spoiler: Tipping is close to non-existent in Italy. A few euros here and there. That said, don't expect your waiter to stop by and ask you how things are going every 45 seconds and to refill your water every time you take a sip.

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First off, tipping in Italy is neither mandatory nor expected, but if you do decide to do so, the gesture is a very clear indicator that you appreciated the service provided.

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