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Capri Whales

Excursions by sea
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 17 - Capri
4.8583

The sea of Capri: a family passion

A boat tour with Capri locals who are experts at sea
40 years' experience
And you can even rent a boat without a skipper for an independent cruise

Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 17 - Capri

A passion for the sea, passed down from generation to generation

It all began with the renowned Gennarino, who discovered the statues inside the Blue Grotto. His passion led him to introduce tourists to Capri's natural beauty, back when people were still using rowboats. Nowadays the company continues this tradition headed by Wendy (Gennarino's daughter), who—together with a team of young sailors who are experts at the helm—welcomes tourists from all over the world, giving them the opportunity to admire and enjoy Capri's beauty.

Services

Capri Whales has a fleet of over 20 boats and offers the following excursions with expert captains:

Island tour
Island tour for small groups
Day at sea
Day at sea along the Amalfi Coast
Transfers to/from Capri
Sunrise/Sunset Tour
Taxi boats 24 hours a day
Hen/stag party (on request)
Snorkeling tours

Those who want to venture out on their own can rent a dinghy or a boat without a skipper, with or without a boating license.

Meeting Point

Marina Grande
Capri Whales excursions departing from Marina Grande meet at the Gennarino and Wendy shop (see map), easily spotted by its yellow awning, right next to the funicular.
The shop sells swimsuits for men, women, and children, as well as towels, sunscreen, hats, beach bags, and more. So if you need to pick something up for your day at sea, you can always buy it just before the tour!
The shop also offers a restroom where you can comfortably change before and after your excursion.

Marina Piccola
Capri Whales also has an office in Marina Piccola, on the steps to the beach, right under the church and bus station on via Mulo 53.

Guest reviews

Geno, Wendy, and Stephano are FIRST CLASS!

Oct 3, 2026

My wife, my brother, my wife, and my sister-in-law (all in our 70's) took a tour conducted by Geno on "Cindy" on October 2, 2026 and it was WONDERFUL! Geno was very knowledgeable and was masterful in mitigating the effects of the large swales that were rolling in and keeping the boat stable and comfortable. His English was excellent and he shared much knowledge of each stop and made the entire 3 hour trip. Wendy and Stephano were very pleasant and went the extra mile to ensure that our trip was very memorable for all the right reasons. Their boat, "Cindy" was very comfortable, clean, and Geno's priority was always our safety and comfort, sometimes in heavy traffic. We highly recommend Capri Whales for very good value for a private party tour of Capri. James Heard Greer, South Carolina USA

Spectacular views by boat

Sep 8, 2026

Wonderful tour seeing Capri by boat. Seeing all the cliffs, caves and different water colors was spectacular. Vincenzo was the perfect guide so friendly and informative. Great value.

Scam

Aug 23, 2026

Very disappointing and unprofessional experience with Capri Whales. After losing an anchor, the company charged us €120, even though the rental agreement clearly stated that the maximum charge for a lost anchor was €41. When we requested a refund of the €79 difference, they initially claimed that the prices in the agreement were outdated and needed to be updated. Later, they changed their explanation and said that the amounts listed in the agreement were only minimum charges, although the contract clearly states that they are the maximum possible charges for damage. The company then argued that the prices listed in the agreement were too low and that they could not buy a replacement anchor for €41. However, regardless of their current replacement costs, €41 was the maximum amount explicitly stated in the agreement that both parties had accepted. Despite the clear wording of their own agreement, they refused to refund the overcharged amount. I feel that we were misled and unfairly charged. Customers should be able to rely on the prices and conditions stated in a rental agreement. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this company. I strongly advise other customers to carefully check the contract, retain all documents and payment records, and clarify every potential additional charge in writing before renting.

Holiday Highlight

Aug 22, 2026

This was an excellent experience from start to finish, we sought out Capri Whales specifically due to strong reviews but did struggle to find them along the marina, im so glad we percerviered with finding them by walking further down the marina away from the larger providers. The staff we encountered were incredibly friendly and accomodating especially our driver Luigi who was outstanding. His knowledge of the area, stories and little nuggets of information really brought the trip to life for us. We felt very safe with Luigi on the water and found him warm and accommodating. Also found the staff in the shop and those managing the water taxi warm and friendly too. The boat tour was absolutely stunning, the boat was clean and beautifuly preserved and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. A real highlight of our holiday!