REQUEST VIP coordinates day yacht charter in Capri for an island circuit, swimming and shore time. Send date, guests, boarding preference and priorities; the concierge can verify the commercial yacht, exact hours, legal capacity, crew, fuel terms and captain-approved route. Yacht, marina, grotto access and weather remain subject to written confirmation.
Key Facts
- Marina Grande is the island's main port and shares its waters with commercial and tourist traffic.
- Its published marina rules set a 2-knot maximum and require prior consent before entry or berthing.
- Blue Grotto entry uses local small rowing boats and can close because of sea conditions.
Available Yachts, Rates and Embarkation Ports
Choose a day yacht by shade, seating, washroom, swim access, dry storage and certified guest limit. A motor yacht can support one route profile; a catamaran can prioritise deck space. Request the exact vessel, commercial operator and current specification rather than accepting an unnamed category.
A Capri-based start may use Marina Grande or a confirmed tender. A mainland start from Sorrento, Naples or another authorised marina adds transit and can reduce island time. The offer must name meeting pin, guest time, paid start, required documents and return. Review the parent Capri yacht charter service before arranging land transport.
No public day rate is stated without . Compare yacht, crew, tax, fuel, positioning, port or tender, towels, refreshments, food, toys, transfer, overtime, deposit, weather and cancellation.
Itinerary Ideas, Crew and Water Toys
A full circuit may include views of the Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, Punta Carena and the Blue Grotto sector. The captain chooses direction and stops according to wind, swell and traffic. A compact programme might focus on the south coast and swimming rather than waiting for every grotto or landing.
Confirm captain and service crew, meal or snack format, dietary deadline and drinks. Toys are included only when listed and remain subject to licences, guest ages, safe zones and sea state. .
Planning the Blue Grotto
The Ministry of Culture describes an entrance that is partially submerged and accessible only by small rowing boat. The site closes in adverse marine conditions, and admission is controlled. The private yacht waits outside or follows the local transfer procedure. Opening, admission and queue time cannot be guaranteed.
Make the grotto an optional element, not the clock around which the entire charter depends. If it is closed or waiting would consume the day, the captain can redirect time to another lawful coastal view or swim stop. The contract should explain that closure of one attraction does not necessarily cancel an otherwise operable charter.
Shore Time and a Realistic Day
Landing at Marina Grande does not place guests in Capri town or Anacapri. Ground transport, queues and walking need a return margin. A restaurant booking, beach club or museum ticket is separate from yacht access. Agree the latest tender or embarkation time before confirming a non-refundable shore plan.
Keep one guest reachable and provide child ages, swimming ability, dietary requirements and mobility information. Guests with reduced mobility need real gangway, tender and step details. A separate Capri destination service can coordinate the land portion.
Final Confirmation Checklist
Reconcile exact yacht, operator, capacity, start and return, boarding, route assumptions and complete cost basis. The same document should state crew, fuel, tax, port, tender, food, drinks, toys, transfers, overtime, late arrival, weather and cancellation. Confirm what happens if Marina Grande is unavailable or the Blue Grotto closes.
Compare a Capri catamaran for deck space, a motor yacht for another transit profile or a superyacht for multi-day service.
How It Works
- Send date, guests, preferred hours, island or mainland boarding and priorities.
- Receive with named yachts and complete estimates.
- Review capacity, route, grotto assumptions, inclusions, weather and cancellation.
- Confirm the manifest, transfers, catering and captain-approved alternatives.
CTA
Send REQUEST VIP your Capri date, guests, boarding preference and ideal day. Receive with current yachts, route logic and complete terms.