Capri Boat Tour Review: Sorrento Speedboat 37ft (2025)

Dreaming of experiencing Capri’s turquoise waters and scenic views? A boat tour from Sorrento might be just what you need, particularly the Speedboat 37ft option. Here’s a rundown of what you could expect, from booking to breathtaking sights, if you go that route, that is.

What to Anticipate When Booking

So, the planning phase starts, as it usually does, right? That means looking at a couple of boat tour options online. This particular one, the 37ft Speedboat, that typically seems to be promoted as offering a more exclusive and flexible experience than larger, group-tours. Think about having the option, pretty much, to customize your itinerary, as an example.

Keep a sharp eye out for all the fine print. What is included may consist of the base price, fuel costs, any extra charges, and, arguably just as important, cancellation policies. Do they, perhaps, allow for free cancellations if bad weather rolls in? Maybe a couple of vendors do, in fact, and then some don’t.

A thing to do might be to compare a handful of vendors and see if there’s a variance between all of them, more or less, in price ranges. Also, confirm the actual capacity of the boat. The “37ft” refers to the boat length, not the amount of people it can comfortably hold. Most of these speedboats will comfortably hold smaller groups, often between 6 and 10 passengers, potentially, depending on seating arrangements. Basically, verify all this so everyone will fit and not be tripping over one another.

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The Departure from Sorrento

Departure points are more often than not from Marina Grande or other harbors near Sorrento. Double-check where you’ll meet the boat crew, because there are a couple places around there, very. Getting to the harbor early is a move that might prove to be wise to beat the crowds, especially when it’s peak season and the crowds are intense.

If it’s anything you can count on, the crew should greet you, right? Verify names or booking information before boarding. This might be the time to ask any remaining questions about the day’s plan or safety instructions, which are generally given before you actually set off. They often explain the route, maybe a little something about any sites along the way, plus a basic run-through of safety gear that is on board. It’s just that bit that helps you get your bearings and just unwind. Very cool to know what is there in case it might be necessary!

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Cruising to Capri: Sights Along the Way

Just after leaving Sorrento, you’ll probably spot places like Bagni della Regina Giovanna, that has this history and is known for it’s clear water that is good for swimming. It’s typical for crews to slow down here to share a tidbit of local stories or historical insight.

Going at speed along the coastline, well it will have you looking and snapping pictures of dramatic cliffs, private villas set into the rock, and smaller beaches not that easy to reach by road. The speedboat makes getting a view so much simpler, plus you’re that much closer to all the nature!

Then you move toward Capri, with the iconic Faraglioni rocks getting larger. Keep an eye out, though, because it’s always worth noting the smaller grottoes that have some color, and there is this little cove or natural archway.

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Exploring Capri by Sea

Once you have been to Capri, the real treasure hunting begins. A 37ft speedboat should mean there is this smaller, way more nimble size that can slide inside various caves that group tours may have to skip. The Blue Grotto is of course high on a bunch of lists; so, there might be a stop. Bear in mind entry to the Blue Grotto is almost never part of a boat tour package; so, any entrance fees will likely need to be something you have covered individually. And waiting times? Almost certainly might be quite extensive depending on the day.

Going around Capri gives a few other chances for swims, perhaps near Marina Piccola, which features spots protected from some of the heavier boat traffic. In the waters close to the Faraglioni rocks you are pretty sure to see other folks snapping pictures, just loving how incredible the views are.

Many trips allow for downtime in Marina Grande to potentially explore the island by land, should you want to go by chairlift all the way up Monte Solaro, or have a walk through Capri town. Sort of important, just checking on how long that downtime could be so you make sure to not get left behind!

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Back to Sorrento: Sunset and Reflection

Setting sail for Sorrento, usually there’s that quiet feeling among those onboard, right? The mood gets better, that’s almost always. On sunset cruises it can be very gorgeous watching the lights on the horizon while going back. Looking back at the island behind you, all that will give you a little bit of melancholy feeling about leaving and going home!

Reflect about the things you took pictures of and mentally sort those you want to share versus the ones you would want to keep just for yourself. And talk a little, more or less, with all the other people in the group, too, about experiences and things like that. Also, grab a couple more photos just in case! Take the addresses of all the contacts on the boat as it could make sense.

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