Island hopping · PRIVATE ISLAND BOAT TOURS IN ITALY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 private island boat tours in Italy justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing a dry bag.
Join a group of 22 or fewer for a five-hour boat trip from central Venice to Murano and Burano. Watch glassblowing, see lace-making, hear local stories from guides such as Silvia, Frankie, and Alice, and enjoy free time on both islands.
“Our guide Frankie was friendly and knowledgeable. The highlight of the tour is the demonstration at the murano glass factory.”
Cruise from San Zaccaria to Murano and Burano with an English-speaking guide such as Silvia, Nicole, or Francesca. Watch glassblowing and lacemaking, then enjoy free time to explore colorful Burano. The boat ride is scenic and easygoing, though island time can feel brief.
“We found the guides and the destinations interesting, but maybe a bit long on burano…not much to see/do beyond the actual glass blowing. Murano was much better, shops, cafes, the main street all dressed for Christmas. Only note, it wasn’t 22 people, there were two tours together so 44 in total jostling for views etc…but annoying, but not a deal breaker. The afternoon was almost 5 hours in total, would have worked just as well at 4 hours and still been good value.”
See Capri from the water with a local sailor such as Ciro, Giuseppe, or Massimo at the helm. Cruise past the Green and Red Grottos, Natural Arch, and Faraglioni, with time to snorkel and swim. The two-hour tour suits tight schedules, while the longer option allows more time on the water.
“AMAZING!! was sent clear instructions on where to meet the day of, the views are incredible! defo recommend”
Sail from Sorrento around Capri with a private English-speaking skipper, stopping at sea caves, Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, and the Green Grotto. Luigi is one of the named skippers. You can swim, use the supplied masks, stop for lunch, or request the Blue Grotto, with extra fees to plan for.
“Luigi was fantastic! We had a wonderful time yesterday on our day trip to Capri. The tour of the famous Capri caves and the stop at the restaurant near the main harbor were perfectly organized. Fun was guaranteed! The organization deserves a 10/10 rating. Highly recommended!" 😊👍”
You’ll cruise from Sorrento to Capri with a private skipper, passing Punta Campanella, the White, Green, and Blue Grotto, and the Faraglioni. Swim, snorkel, enjoy drinks and snacks, then spend four hours on Capri. Guides such as Nino, Antonio, and Aniello are noted for flexible, friendly service.
“Our boat day was absolutely incredible. The boat was comfortable, and Antonino and Aniello were fantastic guides. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. They made the trip fantastic. This was without a doubt the highlight of our trip, and would highly recommend to anyone.”
Set out from Sorrento with a private skipper and English-speaking assistant for a seven to eight-hour Capri cruise. Swim from the boat, see the Faraglioni and grottoes, request the Blue Grotto, and spend up to three hours on Capri. Sebastian and Pasquale are among the crew members associated with this service.
“Perfect Capri day trip! Staff was very interactive prior to the trip, ensuring that we made it to where we needed to be at the right time. The boat was beautiful. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Throughout the trip he offered us many different options to make sure that the tour was customized to fit our preferences. He offered blue grotto versus a similar grotto that was free and didn’t require an hour and a half wait. He offered to make a reservation at a Capri restaurant for us versus just dropping us off on the island to explore on our own. We chose the latter and he…”
Travel from Sorrento to Capri with a crew such as Hugo, Pepe, Viviana, or Antonio, depending on your departure. Swim and snorkel near the island’s caves, pass the White and Green Grottos, see Punta Carena Lighthouse, then spend four hours exploring Capri on your own.
“Such a memorable experience! Great time and accommodations. They picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off at the end of the day. Made everything easy!!”
By hull, by landing, by how long you want to be out.
