Most people bring too much. That is the single most common thing we say at the wharf, usually to a group carrying two eskies, a speaker and a bag of shoes they will take off in a minute. Here is what a day on Capri actually needs.
Already on board
- A 35 L esky, iced.
- A Fusion Signature 400 W sound system — pair your phone by Bluetooth.
- Lifejackets in every size, including babies and kids.
- Marine blankets for the breeze.
- A phone charger.
- A harbour map with toilets and speed zones marked.
- Full shade over the deck, a trampoline over the water and a very yellow beanbag.
Bring
- Sunscreen — the harbour reflects. Reapply after the swim.
- Hats with a strap or a snug fit; the breeze on the water is stronger than it looks from the wharf.
- Towels, one each, plus a spare.
- Swimmers on under your clothes so nobody is changing on a pontoon.
- Water. More than you think — a bottle each.
- Light, finger-friendly food: sushi, rolls, fruit, chips. Nothing that needs a knife or a plate.
- Drinks for the esky. There is room for one extra small esky if you need it.
- A dry bag or zip-lock for phones and keys.
- A light jumper for the trip home, even in summer.
- ID for everyone who will drive — a car licence or a passport, the physical card.
Leave in the car
- Shoes. They come off at the wharf — the deck is barefoot. Slides or thongs for the walk down are ideal.
- A speaker. Capri’s is louder, clearer and already wired in.
- A second big esky. One extra small one, fine; two, and there is nowhere to sit.
- Glassware you would miss. Cans and plastic are easier on a moving deck.
- Glitter, confetti, loose balloons, sparklers. The harbour keeps whatever falls in.
- Fishing gear and a BBQ — neither is allowed on Capri, on purpose.
- Cash. Everything is paid online before the day.
If you have kids
Tell us their ages when you book so their lifejackets are fitted at the wharf. Bring their own hats and rashies, snacks they actually eat, and a change of clothes for the ride home. Under-12s keep the jackets on the whole time, including on the trampoline.
If it’s a hens, a birthday or a shoot
Decorations are fine if they are tied to the canopy frame and can’t blow away. Cake goes in the esky until the moment; skip the candles under the canopy. For a shoot, morning light is softest; bring a dry bag for the camera and expect spray on the trampoline.
If the forecast is marginal
Check the day-before text. If the wind is up but under our 25 km/h limit, add a windproof layer, a cap instead of a wide brim and a towel to sit on — spray comes over the bow when it is lumpy. If it is cool, bring a jumper each; the marine blankets on board are for the ride home, not the whole day.
Visiting from overseas
Bring your passport for whoever is driving — we sight it at the wharf. You don’t need Australian cash; everything is paid online before the day. And pack sunscreen even in winter: the UV here is higher than the temperature suggests, and three hours on the water with no shade on the trampoline adds up.
Food: the honest advice
Order sushi and prosecco from us 48 hours ahead (prices TBC) and it is on board when you arrive, or have Uber Eats meet you at Le Montage wharf before you leave. Otherwise, one platter and a bag of fruit feeds eight for three hours. Whoever is driving stays under 0.05 — plan the drinks around that.
The two-minute check at the door
Sunscreen, hats, towels, water, food, ID, phone, dry bag. That is it. Everything else is already on the boat or unnecessary. Text us if you are unsure about anything specific — we usually reply within the hour.