Blue Grotto (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Blue Grotto?
What makes it 63% Kids-Friendly: Children are admitted free or discounted and will like the color effect, but the low tunnel, mandatory lying flat, lack of toilets and long waiting on rocking boats demand close supervision.
Positives:
- Free ride for youngest: Children under 6 enter the main boat free, reducing family costs.
- Life jackets provided: All boats carry life jackets sized for children aged 1 and up.
Challenges:
- Low cave entrance: The 1 m high opening requires passengers to lie flat, which may unsettle some kids.
- Sea closure risk: Rough seas can close the grotto without notice, so check conditions before booking.
What is Blue Grotto?
- A sea cave on the southern coast of Capri, approximately 30 km south of Naples
- Sunlight entering through an underwater opening illuminates the interior with an electric blue glow
- A narrow, low-lying tunnel permits entry only by small wooden rowboats guided by local operators
What is so special about Blue Grotto for with kids?
- Kids love the glowing blue water from a small boat
- Under-6s ride free on the main boat tour
- Short rowboat entry adds fun songs and thrills
- Early departures avoid crowds and heat
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Includes boat transfer, grotto entry, short wait times and time to relax.
Kids-Friendly Activities in Blue Grotto
Shared boat tour around Capri:
Join a group boat from Marina Grande and circle past the Blue Grotto entrance.
Tip: Book the 9 AM departure to avoid crowds and keep kids entertained with sea views.
Rowboat entry into Blue Grotto:
Transfer to a small wooden rowboat to glide under the low cave mouth and see the glowing water.
Tip: Seat kids near the middle and ask skippers to sing a Neapolitan song.
View from Anacapri stairs:
Take the bus and walk down the steps above the grotto for a land view of the cave mouth.
Tip: This view avoids the low tunnel and feels calmer for younger children.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Blue Grotto
- Buy tickets in advance: Reserve Blue Grotto rowboat tickets online to skip the floating booth queue.
- Choose morning slots: Early tours offer calmer seas and brighter cave illumination for photos.
Reviews of Blue Grotto
Vinayak Gupta
Blue Grotto the Sea Caves in Malta – A Must-See! The sea caves in Malta are absolutely beautiful—crystal-clear blue waters, sunlight filtering through the rock formations, and colours that look especially vibrant during the first half of the day. To explore them properly, you’ll need to take a short boat trip, which is all part of the experience. Some of the most famous caves include Honeymoon C...
Falene Chai
Very much a tourist trap, only do it if you have the means for it. Costs about 18€ per person and an additional 10€ for the boat rower. Also only do it if there is not a lot of wait. We only waited 15 min and didn’t know what to expect. The tour inside is only 5 minutes. Each boat takes 4 people and you have to duck down to fit inside the cave entrance. I would say you are not missing much if you ...
Som Montree
The cave and the color of the water is amazing. It was an adventurous experience to change the boat . Quite a wonder that it worked out fine. The waiting time to get in the cave is really long und it was so tight in this small boat. Thank god I took a pill to prevent a motion sickness otherwise it would be a torture. Well, altogether it was an experience but it really expensive. I really don’t kno...
Danny Wood
It’s an awesome experience. We got the bus down from Ana Capri (which was an experience in itself…). The queue was about 2hrs long and it was in the heat down the steps but we bought water and fans from the shop you pass through. The boat tour is absolute chaos but brilliant fun and once inside the grotto it’s lovely and you get serenaded by the skippers. Worth the wait. They were all done by 2:30...
keith esbin
It is an experience that is a "must do" if you are visiting Capri. We were there early at 8:15am, and were literally the 2nd group in line. They start the tours at 9am. They started a little early, and we were actually out of the cave and on shore at 9am. We had thought it was going to take almost 2 hours (which is definitely possible because by the time we were out, there were 50 people in the li...
When is the best time to visit Blue Grotto (Naples, Italy)?
From May to September, arrive before 10 AM to beat heat and queues. In winter, check boat schedules as services run less often.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Shared boat tour | EUR 48 |
| Blue Grotto rowboat entry | EUR 46 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 94 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Blue Grotto, 80071 Anacapri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
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