Private Boat Tour: Nerano & Capri
Ideal for
Guests who want to combine a genuinely distinctive gastronomic stop with a full coastal experience around Capri. Particularly suited to food-focused travelers, couples, and small groups who have already seen Capri and want a route that adds something different to the day.
What is included
- Private boat from Naples or Sorrento
- Experienced local skipper
- Coastal navigation toward Nerano
- Stop in Nerano for lunch ashore
- Swimming stops along the coast
- Coastal navigation around Capri from the south
- Faraglioni passage and sea caves
- Optional time ashore in Capri
- Return navigation to Naples or Sorrento
- 100% private, no shared groups
Note: Lunch in Nerano is not included in the tour price. Guests pay directly at the restaurant.
FAQs
Is this itinerary available departing from Sorrento?
Yes. Sorrento is a natural departure point for this route given its proximity to both Nerano and Capri. Departure from Sorrento can be confirmed at booking.
Can we visit the Blue Grotto during this tour?
Yes, when conditions allow. The Blue Grotto is on the northern side of Capri and can be included depending on timing and sea conditions on the day.
Can we skip Nerano and spend more time on Capri?
Yes. The itinerary is flexible and can be weighted toward Capri if preferred. This can be discussed and confirmed before departure.
Is lunch in Nerano included in the price?
No. Lunch is a separate expense paid directly at the restaurant of your choice in Nerano. The skipper can suggest options based on conditions and availability on the day.
For all other questions about on-board services, booking, and policies, visit our FAQ page.
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Nerano: lunch by the sea
Nerano sits at the base of a steep headland where the Sorrento Peninsula meets the open water. There is no harbor, no road access from the main coast, and no way to arrive except by boat. This is what makes it worth the journey.
The village is known throughout Italy for a single dish: spaghetti alle zucchine, a preparation developed here over decades by a handful of family-run restaurants whose tables sit directly above the water. Arriving by private boat, guests can anchor in the bay and go ashore at their own pace no reservations forced by ferry schedules, no rush. Lunch here is paid directly at the restaurant and is not included in the tour price, but it is the reason most guests choose this itinerary over any other.
Swimming stops and coastal navigation
Between Nerano and Capri, the navigation passes through some of the most beautiful and least crowded water in the Gulf. The coast at this point is largely undeveloped rocky headlands, small inlets, and the occasional fisherman. The skipper can suggest swimming stops where the water is clear and calm, in places that have no name and no crowd.
This stretch of the day has no fixed agenda. It is the breathing space between Nerano and the more structured experience around Capri.
Capri from the south
Approaching Capri from the south gives a different perspective of the island than the standard northern approach from Naples. The limestone cliffs here are taller and more dramatic, the caves deeper, and the Faraglioni appear from an angle that makes their scale fully clear. The boat moves slowly along this stretch, allowing time to take it in properly before choosing a swim stop or continuing around toward the more sheltered eastern side.
Depending on preferences, guests can go ashore for time in Capri town, stop at a seaside restaurant accessible only by boat, or remain on the water and continue cruising. The itinerary adapts at this point to whatever the day calls for.
For guests who want to dedicate a full day exclusively to Capri, the Capri itinerary covers the island in greater depth. For guests coming from the Amalfi Coast direction, the Amalfi Coast & Positano tour offers a full coastal day as an alternative.
Practical information
Departures are from Naples or Sorrento. The full-day format is recommended Nerano deserves time, and the navigation toward Capri is not something to rush. Half-day options are possible but will require choosing between the two destinations.
Route, timing, and stops are confirmed in advance with the skipper and adjusted on the day based on sea conditions. For guests still choosing between boat options, our private boat charters page gives a full overview of the available fleet.
Interested in exploring Capri from land as well?
Complete your experience with a private guided island tour and discover Capri beyond the coastline.