La Tortuga In Anacapri

We arrived in early May on a Saturday at 2:00 PM by land. We waited 20 minutes. We got into a rowboat that cost 18 euros. The color inside the cave was amazing through the reflection of the sun. I believe that the experience is individual to each person according to the date, day and time that arrives.

A must-see natural wonder on Capri island. You arrive by ferry, and as soon as you get off, head to the ticket office for tours to the Blue Grotto. Buy your ticket for 25 euros per person and board the tour boat immediately, because we weren't in a hurry, but we realized we would have to wait a few hours when we saw many boats at the mouth of the cave due to high demand. They take you to small boats, then to the front of the boat for payment, where they take 18 euros per person. The sailor operating the boat also politely asks for a 10 euro tip per person. Despite all the negative transportation and service conditions, I would still recommend seeing this cave. When there are waves, entry becomes difficult because they lift the boat at the narrow mouth of the cave and hit the ceiling. Therefore, they absolutely make sure the passengers lie down inside the narrow boat to avoid injuries. You absolutely must have everything inside the boat, including your hands. After entering, you are greeted by the magical reflection of pure blue light, like a scene from a movie. Especially at midday, the light filtering in illuminates the cave floor. This extraordinary natural phenomenon occurs because the water hits the limestone base and reflects off it. It's truly magnificent. If you can endure the challenge, I highly recommend going. There are also shuttle services available from Karadan. They pick you up one by one as you descend a long staircase.

The place itself is amazing, clear blue water, which takes on an amazing color when the sun's rays enter🩵😮 In my opinion, 18€ is expensive for it, and I waited about 30 minutes in the off-season (in the season, these hours will probably be longer), we were only in the cave for 5 minutes((( I didn't take many photos 😢 Fortunately, the boat's helmsman was a cheerful Italian who sang beautifully 😀🥰☺️

We were lucky and didn't have to wait! The boat drivers were incredibly nice and could really sing, and they weren't pushy about tips.

A beautiful place that's best visited around 8:30 in the morning to avoid waiting, as it gets very crowded. The experience is spectacular and worthwhile, but I think the price is too high considering it's a 5-minute boat ride.

Lucky enough to be able to get in this gorgeous blue grotto! Breathtaking!

We went to the grotto in April do the wait was about 20’. We paid 18€ per person to get in the small boat inside the grotto and the trip there was part of a 25€ tour (first we did grotto and then we did the tour around the island). For us there was no forced tip or anything, the small boats didn’t ask for it. The actual time inside the cave is less than 2’, you enter and then you go outside. During summer the wait can be up to 2h so if you’re sea sick, take something before. It’s nice, slightly too expensive for what it is though.

I'll be honest, I was really looking forward to this but it was disappointing. The experience was over so quickly and the grotto itself isn't as spectacular as pictures look. You are in and out within minutes. We came as part of a booked tour so we didn't have to queue for long but we found the men rowing the boats to be really rude and unfriendly. They then demanded a tip at the end - which we gave out of awkwardness. But they are churning huge quantities of people - it is one in, one out. Boats also very uncomfortable and I had to lay with my head on a strangers lap to get inside the grotto since they pick who you go into a boat with. It is a super tight fit so not recommended for anyone with claustrophobia. Wouldn't return!

The Blue Grotto in Naples is a magnificent site, but clearly a victim of its own success. Expect a wait of at least two hours for only 15 to 20 minutes inside, and in rough seas, the visit can be quite uncomfortable. Worth visiting if you have the patience, but be prepared!

The Blue Grotto on the island of Capri, Italy, is a true masterpiece of nature's creation. The chances of entering are even rarer, as rough seas, high water levels, or thunderstorms can completely block access. As you lie back in the small rowboat and navigate through the narrow entrance, what awaits you inside is a luminous blue sea, shimmering as if neon lights were hidden beneath the surface. This is caused by sunlight refracting through underwater cavities and reflecting off the pristine white sand. The atmosphere inside the cave is solemn and tranquil, blending with the sounds of local music sung by the boatmen echoing against the limestone walls. It creates an imaginative and enchanting experience, a magical glimpse into the Mediterranean Sea – a beauty you must witness at least once in your lifetime.