Guide to Renting a Boat on Capri
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Guide to Renting a Boat on Capri
Choose the perfect boat for your sail around Capri:
Lock in your favorite boat tour at the best price! We suggest booking in advance for an unforgettable day at sea.
What's the first thing you should do during your visit to Italy's island of Capri? Rent a boat to explore the spectacular coastline and grottoes by sea!
Taking a boat trip around the island is one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have on Capri. Here are the different types of boats available for rentals and charters on Capri, with or without a skipper. Under each category of boat, you'll find tours and special offers you can book online.
"Gozzo"
The traditional wooden boat used for centuries by islanders on Capri
- Capri's traditional wooden boat
- Perfect for a couple
- Ideal for a sail around the island
- Recommendations
- Classic Capri Boat Tour via Apreamare Gozzo € 160
- Capri Boat Tour +Transfer to or from Amalfi Coast € 500
- Tour of Capri on a Gozzo from Marina Piccola € 150
"Lancia"
Small traditonal wooden boats you can rent without a skipper
- No need for a skipper
- Rentals from Marina Piccola
- Privacy and comfort
- Recommendations
- Rent a Traditional Wooden Boat from Marina Piccola € 80
Dinghy
The easiest boat to navigate yourself along the coast of Capri
- Easy to navigate
- For a fun day at sea
- Holds 6-7 passengers
- Recommendations
- Full-Day, 40 HP Dinghy Rental on Capri € 450
- 2 hour motorized rubber raft + 5 hour scooter rental € 175
- Capri Rubber Dinghy Rental (250 hp, license required) € 200
Large Gozzo or Lancia
Travelling with a group? You can easily fit on these larger boats...
- For groups of up to 12 passengers
- Covered baggage storage
- Fun at sea with style and comfort
- Recommendations
- Tour of Capri on a Gozzo from Marina Piccola € 150
- Island Boat Tour + Restaurant + Beach: All-inclusive € 280
- Seaside Dinner in Nerano via Private Boat € 350
Speedboat
Transfers and excursions to explore the entire coast and bay
- Private transfers to and from Capri
- Cruises along the Amalfi Coast
- The perfect solution for day trips
Luxury Yacht
All the luxury of a high end yacht to explore Capri in style
- Endless luxury
- Concierge service on board
- Pamper yourself by sea
- Recommendations
- Amalfi Coast Luxury Speedboat Tour from Capri € 949
Renting or Chartering a Boat on Capri: More Information
- Do I need a boating license to rent a boat on Capri?
- There are certain categories of boats, including a dingy or small lancia, which can be rented without a boating license. However, if you have never navigated a boat before, it's best to opt for a rental with skipper.
- Are there less expensive alternatives than renting a private boat for a tour?
- Yes, you can take an organized group boat tour. Tickets cost less than EUR 20 per person, the tour takes about 2 hours, and there is a stop to visit the Blue Grotto (you must purchase your ticket separately). The companies which offer these group tours are Laser Capri and Motoscafisti Capri.
- Visiting the Blue Grotto
- During your boat tour, you can arrange to stop at the Blue Grotto. Unfortunately, the grotto is not always open as the cave mouth is only a meter above sea level, so the sea must be calm to allow visitors to pass through safely. You will have to transfer to one of the small rowboats which transport passengers inside the cave from your rental boat, and lie back to pass through. Tickets to the Grotto cost EUR 13 and in high season there is often a long wait to enter.
- If you have rented a boat without a skipper, you can anchor your boat to one of the buoys outside the cave entrance and wait for a rowboat to come and pick you up.
- Visiting the Blue Grotto
- Can I rent a boat to transfer between Capri and Positano or Amalfi?
- Of course! There are a number of boat rental companies which offer tours of Capri or the Amalfi Coast with departures from the island and arrivals on the mainland, or viceversa. A large gozzo or speedboat is always used for these tour-transfers.
- Rent a boat in Positano or the Amalfi Coast
- Where do I rent a boat?
- Almost all the boat rental companies on Capri are located in Marina Grande near the port and marina. There is just one company located in Marina Piccola on the southern coast of the island.
Boat rentals
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Departure from: Sorrento, Positano
Private Tour of Capri from Sorrento or Positano
Duration 8 hours
- Private tour for maximum flexibility for schedules and itineraries
Departure from: Capri
Full day around Capri by speedboat "Itama 38" (12 mt)
Duration 7 hours
- Book your private boat in just a few clicks
- VIP service
- No commission to the hotels
Departure from: Capri
Sunset Tour by Speedboat
Duration 2 hours 3 hours
- An unforgettable sunset off Capri to savor from your luxury speedboat, with a toast at the Faraglioni, cocktail snacks, and time on board until the first stars come out!
Departure from: Capri
Full Day Gozzo Boat Tour Amalfi Coast
Duration 6 hours
Discover Positano and Amalfi, the beauties of one of the most beautiful coasts in the world: book our tour to the Amalfi Coast and enjoy a full day excursion on the Fratelli Aprea 7,50 m open cruise, admiring by sea astonishing coastal villages!
Departure from: Sorrento
Private Boat Tour of Capri and Positano
Duration 8 hours
- A boat all to yourself!
- Capri and Positano in one day
- Snorkeling and swimming stops
Departure from: Capri
Capri Boat Tour +Transfer to or from Amalfi Coast
Duration 6 hours
Are you headed to Capri from the Amalfi Coast, or have already visited Capri and need to return to the mainland? Pair a boat tour of Capri (5 hours) with a one way transfer either to or from the island in this tour. Fun meets convenience with Capri Island Tour!
Departure from: Capri
Sunset Sail with Cocktails beneath the Faraglioni
Duration 2 hours
Surprise your sweetheart with an unforgettable experience: a romantic private sunset sail with a toast at the foot of the dramatic Faraglioni di Capri as the sky and sea turn a picturesque pink and gold.
Departure from: Capri
Full Day Gozzo Boat Tour of the Island
Duration 6 hours
Spend an entire day swimming, sunbathing, and exploring Capri by sea in the company of your friendly local skipper! Donìt miss the opportunity to see the island's stunning coastline and visit its hidden corners in this all day tour on board a traditional gozzo boat.
Departure from: Capri
Exclusive tour by "Itama 38" around Capri
Duration 3 hours 4 hours
- Book your private boat in just a few clicks
- VIP service
- No commission to the hotels
Departure from: Capri
Sunrise Breakfast Boat Tour
Duration 2 hours
Greet the new day like never before! Set sail for a breakfast at sea beneath the Faraglioni followed by a boat tour around the island with Antonello with the first rays of sun in the morning, the most beautiful time of day to savor the island's dramatic coastline.
Departure from: Capri
Gozzo Boat Tour of the Island
Duration 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours
If you don't have much time on Capri but want to tour the island by sea, Antonello can take you for a quick 2, 3, or 4 hour tour on his traditional gozzo boat to visit the most famous spots on Capri! Have fun and unwind at sea with Capri Island Tour.
Departure from: Capri
Speedboat Tour of Capri
Duration 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 6 hours
- Speedboat tour of Capri including stops along the coast to see the highlights and swim; bathroom and minibar on board.
Departure from: Capri
Capri and the Amalfi Coast by speedboat Itama 38
Duration 7 hours
- Book your private boat in just a few clicks
- VIP service
- No commission to the hotels
Departure from: Capri
BASIC Day Trip Package
Duration 4 hours
- Purchase tickets ahead of time
- Make the most of every moment
- Explore at your own pace
Departure from: Capri
Gozzo Boat Tour of Capri
Duration 2 hours 3 hours
- A gozzo boat tour around Capri passing the Faraglioni and coastal grottoes, with swim break off the coast.
Departure from: Capri
Boat Shuttle for dinner in Nerano
Duration 4 hours
Are you staying on Capri but have planned a romantic dinner on the Amalfi Coast? Would you like to dine on the water's edge in the romantic Nerano fishing village? Take Capri Island Tour from the island to reach the beautiful coast in time for dinner, and return under a canopy of stars!
Departure from: Capri
Capri and the Amalfi Coast by lancia boat (10 mt)
Duration 7 hours
- Book your private boat in just a few clicks
- Exclusive service
- No commission to the hotels
Departure from: Capri
"Gozzo" Boat Tour of Capri
Duration 4 hours 6 hours
- A private boat tour via gozzo around Capri to visit the grottoes, sail past the Faraglioni, and even stop to swim.
Departure from: Capri
GOLD Day Trip Package
Duration 8 hours
- Purchase tickets in advance
- Enjoy a three-course lunch
- Organize your day in complete freedom
Departure from: Capri
Evening Speedboat Transfer to Nerano for Seaside Dinner
Duration 1 hour
- Private transfer via Itama 38 or Itama 40 speedboat from Capri to Nerano for dinner and return by night.