Italy · Capri
Grotta Azzurra (Capri)
Also known as: Blue Grotto
Best time to dive
January to December; April to October; December; January
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not permitted inside the cave (swimming banned); snorkeling only occurs in open water near the cave mouth during boat tours
Safety notes
Very low, narrow entrance - risk of head/neck injury if boat timing is mismatched with swell (a serious neck injury occurred in a documented 2011 incident); access closed in rough seas
Permits & fees
Entry ticket approx EUR 19 per person (cultural-site fee); separate cost for boat transport from Marina Grande or bus from Anacapri
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Capri
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.