Hydrofoils (fast ferries) run from Molo Beverello to Capri's Marina Grande. The crossing takes approximately 45–55 minutes. Book tickets in advance during peak season — sailings fill quickly. Check current schedules before your cruise.
From Marina Grande, the funicular or a short walk reaches Capri town and the Piazzetta. The Piazzetta is one of the great Italian outdoor rooms — a small square of cafés, boutiques and arrivals, the social hub of the island. Anacapri, above, is reached by bus or chair lift (La Seggiovia) to Monte Solaro, the highest point at 589 metres.
The Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) is Capri's most famous attraction — a sea cave lit by refracted blue light through an underwater opening. Access is by small rowboat and entirely depends on sea conditions. Swell of 20–30 cm or above typically closes the entrance. This is worth knowing before you book a Capri day specifically to see the Blue Grotto — ask your operator for their contingency if the cave is closed.
Return ferry timing is the critical variable. Confirm the last hydrofoil that allows you to reach your ship before all-aboard. Missing a hydrofoil on Capri means waiting for the next one, which may arrive too late. Sea conditions can also reduce sailings.
Highlights
- Piazzetta — the iconic social square of Capri town
- Blue Grotto — sea-condition dependent; the most famous and most contingent attraction
- Monte Solaro — highest point, reached by chair lift
- Anacapri — quieter upper village with panoramic views
- Villa Jovis — Tiberius's imperial cliff palace on the eastern headland
Tips
- Book ferry tickets in advance — peak season sailings fill quickly
- Ask your operator directly about Blue Grotto closure policy before booking
- Confirm your last viable return hydrofoil before leaving the mainland
- Capri is best explored early — the Piazzetta gets very crowded by late morning in peak season