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
- Gozzo Boat Tour of the Island € 160
- Boat Tour of Capri via Apreamare Gozzo € 250
- Capri Boat Tour +Transfer to or from Amalfi Coast € 450
"Lancia"
Small traditonal wooden boats you can rent without a skipper
- No need for a skipper
- Rentals from Marina Piccola
- Privacy and comfort
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
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
- Discover Capri on a lancia boat Milano-Aprea (10 mt) € 200
- Sunset Cocktail Sail around Capri! € 200
- Capri Boat Tour +Transfer to or from Amalfi Coast € 450
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
- Recommendations
- Speedboat Tour of Capri and the Amalfi Coast € 999
- Boat Transfer Naples - Capri (or vice versa) € 699
- Naples-Capri Speeboat Transfer € 650
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 € 800
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
81 results found
Departure from: Sorrento
Boat Tour: Capri and/or Amalfi Coast from Sorrento
Duration 4 hours 7 hours
- Departures from Sorrento for Capri, Positano, and Amalfi
- Experience the beauty of the Mediterranean in style
- Savor the luxury comforts of the Itama 40
Departure from: Capri
Speedboat Tour of Capri and the Amalfi Coast
Duration 7 hours
Explore two of the most beautiful coastlines in the world in one day at sea: sail around the island of Capri and stop for a swim before continuing on to the Amalfi Coast and exploring the most famous villages on the water: Nerano, Positano, or Amalfi. Unforgettable!
Departure from: Capri
Capri Tour by Itama 40 Speedboat
Duration 2 hours 4 hours 7 hours
Make your vacation truly special with a tour of Capri by luxury speedboat based on the time you have available! Don't miss the most beautiful sights on the island like the Faraglioni, lighthouse, and Blue Grotto.
Departure from: Capri
Luxury speedboat tours of Capri and Ischia or Procida
Duration 7 hours
Ischia and Capri or Procida are the perfect combination for a day at sea while vacationing on the Amalfi Coast. Book our tour from Capri and relax on our luxury Itama 40 speedboat while sailing around its dramatic coastline before continuing on to Ischia or the small fishing isle of Procida.
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
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
Sunset Tour by Speedboat
Duration 2 hours 3 hours
- Beautiful views
- Expert skipper
- Limoncello on board
Departure from: Capri
Exclusive tour by "Itama 38" around Capri
Duration 3 hours 4 hours
- A luxury speedboat all to yourself
- VIP service
- A flexible itinerary
Departure from: Capri
Luxury Capri Boat Tour by Fratelli Aprea Lancia/Gozzo
Duration 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours
- A luxury sail around Capri via a Fratelli Aprea lancia or gozzo boat, with welcome spumante toast and fresh fruit on board while we explore the island!
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
Unique Gozzo Boat Sunset Tour of Capri
Duration 3 hours
- Admire the sunset by sea off Capri and toast beneath the Faraglioni: a 3-hour tour via gozzo for an unforgettable sail!
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
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
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
Evening Speedboat Transfer to Nerano for Seaside Dinner
Duration 1 hour
- Private transfer
- Powerful speedboat
- Limoncello tasting on board
Departure from: Capri
Capri and Amalfi Coast Tour by Speedboat
Duration 6 hours
- A speedboat tour of Capri island and the coastline between Positano and Amalfi, with amenities like bathrooms and soft drinks on board.
Departure from: Capri
Private Boat Tour of Capri by Traditional Gozzo
Duration 4 hours 8 hours
- A traditional gozzo boat
- A private tour
- Limoncello tasting on board
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 - Amalfi Coast
Duration 7 hours
- Convenient departure from Capri
- A traditional gozzo boat all to yourself
- The best of the Amalfi Coast in a day
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!