Private Boat Tour from Sorrento: Capri and Baia di Ieranto in Marine Protected Area of Punta Campanella

After admiring the Sorrento Coast, a boat will take you to the Island of Capri, where you can discover some wonderful caves, such as the spectacular White Grotto certainly not to be missed. The color of this cave is really white due to the rock formation and mineral deposits. It gets its name from the white stalactites from the roof at the entrance. They say that in the White Grotto you can see the Virgin Mary or a rock that looks like it.

Later, you can see and cross the natural arch of the famous rocks of Faraglioni. After reaching the Port of Marina Piccola, you will have 2-3 hours of free time to explore Capri, strolling about the characteristic alleys, enjoying the atmosphere in the picturesque “Piazzetta”, admiring the breathtaking scenery from the famous “Gardens of Augustus” or doing some shopping. Thanks to a special according with a local restaurant down Marina Piccola, you can have a free lunch up to 10 euro for person, before you come back on board.

Then, the trip continues to the Capri Green Grotto, where you can swim and cross the beautiful cave. After, you leave Capri and go to the Marine Protected Area of Punta Campanella, with its Baia di Ieranto Here you can do snorkeling in crystal waters, enjoy the pristine beauty of the nature and also you have a time for a snack with fruits, biscuits and Italian Prosecco Wine.

This Protected Area finishes at the extremity of the coast with the Punta Campanella, where the Greeks built a temple in honor of Goddes Athena.Today there are the ruins of the Minerva Tower: in the past there was a small bell, “campanella”, that gave the alarm in case of pirates raids.The tower is the most important of the several ones that you can see along the Sorrento Coast.

In the Protected Area is possible to see the broad presence of floral species belonging to the Mediterranean sea and the faunal richness make of this site a place of considerable environmental value. The spectacular variety of the nature results from a particular phenomenon called up-welling: the sea currents let the deepest water to go up bringing to the surface a lot of minerals that triggers an enriched biological cycle.

During the come-back trip you will enjoy a pleasant and relaxing afternoon breeze.

There is the flexibility to customize your itinerary to your preference, but it is important to know that the boat trip is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refunded.