Anyone rented a private boat from Sorrento to Capri's Blue Gratto? I understand they are easy to get. What is the cost?
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Marin, CA
532 posts
We didn't but on Capri we went to the harbor and were approached by a nice older Caprese man to circle around the island. We negotiated a smaller boat driven by his 17 year old who was sweetly bashful with our two teenage daughters. For four hours we stopped in smaller grottoes, jumped overboard to swim, enjoyed the views and had one of the best days of our vacation.
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OP
Sunnyvale, California
67 posts
Love the idea! Were you staying in Sorrento? What island did you go around? Do you remember the Cost? Surprise things like that make wonderful memories!
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OP
Sunnyvale, California
67 posts
Love the idea! Were you staying in Sorrento? What island did you go around? Do you remember the Cost? Surprise things like that make wonderful memories!
Posted by
Lafayette, Colorado
82 posts
About 10 years ago, we took the hydrofoil from Sorrento to Capri. While in a sandwich shop, the kid behind the counter asked if we would be interested in a boat ride around the Isle of Capri. His father had a boat and his brother took us. Went to the Blue Grotto and then went completely around the island for not much more than groups in the harbor were charging for just the Blue Grotto. One of the best 4 hours of the trip!
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OP
Sunnyvale, California
67 posts
Hope to find just that boat! Wish me luck....
Posted by
Marin, CA
532 posts
Yes stayed in Sorrento three nights and then over to Capri which we weren't that wowed with and stayed in a horrid hotel for two nights. At a more expensive hotel they had flyers for private boats but they were very expensive but when we went to the harbor we were approached and bargained. We originally booked three hours but we were having so much fun that we added another hour. I would guess it was around $150 but we gave the boy a $20 dollar tip and he was so pleased. The boat was about 22 feet long. We then spent two nights in Positano which was pretty but the water by the beach where we rented chairs had an oil slick. Great hotel Tartana I think. Followed some excited Italian children to the best lemon granita stand ever. Our favorite is Sorrento though staying at hotels with balconies and amazing views across the water. Lucky you
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Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
These people in Sorrento hire out boats for the half/full day, self drive or skippered. http://www.nauticasicsic.com/ If you want to go inside the Blue Grotto you will have to transfer, for a fee, to one of the rowboats hanging around the entrance. There is also this other company which does skippered trips. http://www.sorrentocapritours.com/