arsn9lea Posted March 1, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Has anyone had experience with private (not through cruise line) excursions to Capri and the Blue Grotto? The cruise line option is fairly expensive and I see much cheaper private options, but they seem more oriented towards individuals staying in Sorrento, as opposed to cruise passengers. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted March 1, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Get yourself over to Capri using the public ferries and pick up a tour to the Blue Grotto there. If your port is Sorrento you'll be tendered in and dropped off right where the ferry port is, it's quite easy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted March 2, 2022 #3 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I agree with euro cruiser. You will not find an easier "do it yourself" excursion in Europe than getting to Capri and doing the Blue Grotto, either from Sorrento or from Naples. The ferries depart from right next to the cruise port. Tickets are sold on the spot for the next available ferry and you can look up schedules here: Once at Capri, you'll find that the smaller boats taking passengers to the Grotto also depart from right next to where the ferries arrive -- it's pretty much pay up and go. Remember, this has been a tourist attraction for probably a hundred years, they have it down pat. Just keep in mind that you have to transfer again from the small boat into an even smaller one and although they assist you, it may be difficult for anyone with limited mobility. Also, if the winds/seas are high, they cannot get into the grotto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted March 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Good advice. We’re staying in Sorrento for four nights pre cruise and plan to take daily trips to Capri, Positano and Amalfi. Love this area and after two years of waiting to get back, we’re excited. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie002 Posted March 10, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Hi there, going to tag up this thread with a question of my own. Our ship docks in Naples, how long is the ferry ride over to the Isle of Capri? I get a little anxiety about making it back to the ship in time… also, I understand there is a regular ferry and a hydrofoil. Do they both take the same amount of time? Is one a rougher ride? thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted March 10, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 10, 2022 There are fast ferries, which take just under an hour (50 minutes) and slow ferries that take almost an hour and a half (125 minutes). The fast ferries depart from Molo Beverello, the pier adjacent to the cruise port. The slow ferries depart from Porta di Massa, about a half mile north of the cruise port. The slow ferries carry cars so they are a bit smoother. One tip - you do not need to purchase outbound and return tickets from the same operator, if you do you limit your options for return times. Instead, study the schedule (see link below) and either purchase your return ticket immediately upon reaching the island (there is a ticket office on Capri adjacent to the pier) or, if you have time before departure from Naples, buy the return ticket in the morning. The difficulty with this second option is that each ferry operator has its own ticket office, so that would mean waiting on two lines. Ferry schedule (this will change as the seasons change): 2022 Capri ferry schedules: from Napoli to Capri - Book online 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie002 Posted March 10, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 10, 2022 31 minutes ago, euro cruiser said: There are fast ferries, which take just under an hour (50 minutes) and slow ferries that take almost an hour and a half (125 minutes). The fast ferries depart from Molo Beverello, the pier adjacent to the cruise port. The slow ferries depart from Porta di Massa, about a half mile north of the cruise port. The slow ferries carry cars so they are a bit smoother. One tip - you do not need to purchase outbound and return tickets from the same operator, if you do you limit your options for return times. Instead, study the schedule (see link below) and either purchase your return ticket immediately upon reaching the island (there is a ticket office on Capri adjacent to the pier) or, if you have time before departure from Naples, buy the return ticket in the morning. The difficulty with this second option is that each ferry operator has its own ticket office, so that would mean waiting on two lines. Ferry schedule (this will change as the seasons change): 2022 Capri ferry schedules: from Napoli to Capri - Book online thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted March 10, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 10, 2022 For the record I've been to Capri 4 times, all on shoulder-season trips (April, May, October) and never felt ill or saw anyone else on the ferry with obvious seasickness. These trips were all on the hydrofoils. Three from Naples and one from Sorrento, which is a much shorter trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted March 10, 2022 #9 Share Posted March 10, 2022 On our first trip to Capri we had no plans. On the ferry people were selling private tours that included the blue grotto at a reasonable price. We had an overnight in Sorrento and took the tour the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now