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Cave Boat Tours in Italy: 15 We Would Book

23 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Underground days are short and the entrance is rarely near the hotel, so the choice matters. These 15 cave boat tours in Italy are priced and timed to be decided in a couple of minutes.

Capri: Island Boat Trip with Grottos - Leaving Marina Grande and finding your boat
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Capri: Island Boat Trip with Grottos

1.Island Boat Trip with Grottos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,923 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $28Our pick

From Marina Grande, cruise around Capri with an English or Italian-speaking crew, passing the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, Green and White Grottos, Punta Carena Lighthouse, and the Baths of Tiberius. Choose a Blue Grotto visit for an extra €18, or select a swimming option instead. Guides such as Giuseppe, Carmine, and Benedetto have been praised for clear, lively commentary.

“It was awesome! Christopher, the tour guide was great! He helped a lot and even showed some hidden caves out of the itinerary.”

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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif - Starting at Cala Ponte Marina
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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

2.Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,382 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

See Polignano a Mare from the water on a two-hour speedboat cruise with stops at caves, coves, Lama Monachile, and Grotta Palazzese. Your English or Italian-speaking skipper, including guides such as Giuseppe, Claudio, or Mattia, adds local stories, music, swimming, and an aperitif.

“Our skipper Giuseppe navigated the boat expertly and made our ride enjoyable even with the choppy water while providing great music which enhances our experience. Terry the tour guide was knowledgeable and so hospitable answering all our questions.”

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Sorrento: Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto - Choosing the right Blue Grotto timing
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Sorrento: Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

3.Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,170 reviews · from $143

Cruise from Sorrento to Capri aboard a small boat for up to 12 people, with swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and four hours to explore. Choose an early departure for the optional Blue Grotto, then circle Capri past the Faraglioni, Green Grotto, White Grotto, and Punta Carena. Guides such as Fabrizio, Emmanuel, Antonio, and Raphael are praised for friendly, informative hosting.

“beyond my expectations are guide and boat captain were amazing as well as everyone on the trip so enjoyable”

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Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento - Entering the Blue Grotto near Capri
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Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento

4.Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,511 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

This 7 to 8-hour Sorrento boat trip takes up to 12 people along the coast to Capri, with an early Blue Grotto visit, stops at the Faraglioni and Green Grotto, swimming, drinks, fruit, and three hours on the island. Guides such as Flavio, Agatha, Enrico, and Alessandro are often praised for friendly, lively commentary.

“We left early in the morning, and were able to get to the blue grotto early and only had a 20 minute wait to get in. After, we had a nice boat ride around Capri, which we really enjoyed. Our skipper Flavio was great, answered everyone's questions, provided information about Capri and the sights as we went by, stopped at different locations for photos, and was very friendly.”

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Capri: Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop - Getting started at Marina Grande
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Capri: Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

5.Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,071 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

From Marina Grande, circle Capri with an Italian- and English-speaking captain, passing the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, sea caves, Marina Piccola, and Punta Carena. The Blue Grotto is an optional stop requiring an extra €18 rowboat ticket, and access depends on weather and queue times.

“It was so great! Your guide took us to all the points! Great value for money!”

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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - From your Sorrento hotel to the Piano di Sorrento port
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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

6.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Top rated

From Sorrento, join a maximum of eight people on a skipper-led gozzo boat to Capri. Guides such as Luca, Anna, Francesco, and Yana combine coastal sights, swimming stops, snacks, drinks, and several hours on the island. The Blue Grotto costs extra and may close in rough seas.

“Ferdinando and Pepe were great! One of the highlights of our trip. We had such a great time and I would recommend 10/10.”

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Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif - Starting at San Vito
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Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

7.Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,891 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Cruise from San Vito along Polignano a Mare’s cliffs with guides such as Christian, Vincenzo, and Dominic. You’ll visit Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Palazzese, Cala Paura, and smaller coves, with time for photos, swimming, floats, local snacks, and a Prosecco-based aperitif. Expect a lively, sometimes splashy 90-minute ride.

“Had a great time on the tour. Guide was funny and informative.”

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From Sorrento: Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit - From Sorrento to Marina Grande and the Roman villa
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From Sorrento: Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

8.Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,759 reviews · from $141

Join a small group of up to 12 for a Sorrento to Capri boat trip with an English or Italian guide. Expect coastal views, swimming, snorkeling, fruit, beer, prosecco, and about three hours on Capri. Guides such as Lucio, Agatha, and Alessandro have been praised for lively explanations and attentive service. The Blue Grotto depends on sea conditions.

“This was an amazing experience! Our guide, Lucio, was awesome. He spent the day telling us all about everything we passed, the history of the area, and making the trip a memorable experience! 10/10 would do again!!! Our Captain, Ciro, also did an amazing job!”

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Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif - From Dorino Boat Tour to Cala Paguro
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Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

9.Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,300 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Spend 1.5 hours aboard Dorino’s small boat along Polignano a Mare’s coast. Your guide points out Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, Cala Paguro, Lama Monachile, and other caves, then stops for a swim before serving Prosecco and Apulian taralli. English, Italian, and French are available, with groups limited to 10.

“Caves and tour of the coastline was fabulous from the water. Great value for the money.”

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Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch - Capri’s grottos are best seen from the sea
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Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch

10.Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from Sorrento to Capri in a small group of up to 12, with an English-speaking skipper, grotto stops, swimming, snacks, drinks, and a Caprese sandwich. You will cruise past Bagni della Regina Giovanna, the Faraglioni, Villa Malaparte, and Punta Carena, then have 3 to 4 hours to explore Capri independently.

“We had the most amazing time on the cruise to Capri island. Our tour operator, Antonio and skipper were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. It was my daughter’s 16th Birthday and they made her feel so special. Really really brilliant experience, would highly recommend this tour.”

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Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers - Grotta Azzurra and the changing cave light
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Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

11.Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

This 90-minute boat trip from San Vito takes you along Polignano a Mare’s cave-lined coast with guides such as Christian, Nicholas, and Valerio. Expect cave stops, a swim, snorkeling gear, a shower, music, local stories, and a small Prosecco-and-taralli aperitivo. Groups are capped at 10 people.

“You will be on the boat on time. Very friendly staff. Appetizers are just a tiny bag of tarralli And a drink was a quarter cup of Prosecco. It was ok, but I expected something like Aperol and bruschetta…. It’s ok. It’s just me. Overall experience was pretty good 👍🏼”

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Capri: Island and Grottos Boat Cruise with Snacks and Drinks - Starting at Marina Grande
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Capri: Island and Grottos Boat Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

12.Island and Grottos Boat Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 910 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

From Marina Grande, you’ll cruise Capri’s dramatic coast in a small boat with an Italian and English-speaking crew. Expect the White and Green Grottos, the Natural Arch, Malaparte’s villa, Punta Carena Lighthouse, the Faraglioni, a swim stop, snacks, and limoncello. The Blue Grotto is not included.

“My friend and I chose this activity because it was a small group and we 1000% recommend to anyone to do this option! It was the perfect amount of time in the sun and we saw so many beautiful sites. Just make sure you back your own beverages to sip on! We had the lemonchello provided though and that was so yummy! 5/5 👏🏽”

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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves - Entering Syracuse’s sea caves
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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

13.Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Set out from Riva della Posta for a 90-minute cruise around Ortigia with Captain Mirko or another local captain. You’ll see Maniace Castle, Aretusa Fountain, the Grand Harbor, sea caves, and the Umbertino Bridge, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. English and Italian tours run from April 15 to November 15.

“We really enjoyed the trip. Captain was experienced and nice guy!”

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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling - Castello Maniace and the southern edge of Ortigia
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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling

14.Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Cruise around Ortigia with an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking skipper. You will pass under Umbertino Bridge, see Castello Maniace and Arethusa Spring, visit sea caves, stop for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy seasonal fruit with prosecco. Guides such as Salvo, Gaetano, Stephen, and Michelangelo are known for adding music, humor, and local color.

“I did this boat trip last year for the first time last year and returned to Ortigia a year later with a friend and it was still just as fantastic! The boat ride has the right amount of people, the skipper was fun and engaging. He served fruit and prosecco and we stopped at two locations to dive into the water. He provided snorkeling masks and even floating noodles if we wanted them. To do this two years in a row and it still be just as amazing and entertaining is a testament to this great company. This time we even went under the world’s lowest bridge and had to…”

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Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Boat Tour w/ Prosecco & Fruit - Fonte Aretusa from the water
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Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Boat Tour w/ Prosecco & Fruit

15.Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Boat Tour w/ Prosecco & Fruit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 723 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

In 90 minutes, a local skipper such as David, Stefano, Antonino, or Emiliano takes you around Ortigia, under Umbertino Bridge, past Maniace Castle and Fonte Aretusa, and into coastal caves. You get a swim stop, snorkeling mask, fruit, prosecco, soft drinks, shade, and music on board.

“Great activity, we enjoyed it a lot and our guide was great. Highly recommend”

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