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15 Italy Snorkeling Tours Worth Booking

52 trips  ·  from $35 a head

The good italy snorkeling tours fill up weeks ahead and the small boats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco - Cala Bernat and Cala Mosca: an early taste of the coast
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Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

1.Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,546 reviews · 3 hours · from $59Our pick

Join Nautisardinia in Cagliari for a three-hour shared RIB boat trip around Devil’s Saddle. Matteo, Giovanni, Pietro, Alessandro, or another skipper may guide your outing, choosing four swim stops according to sea conditions. Snorkeling gear, water, and Prosecco are included.

“Very good moment ! I highly recommend you this activity ! It’s not expensive when you look at the quality”

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Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink - Santa Maria dell’Isola and Tropea from sea level
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Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink

2.Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,130 reviews · 3 hours · from $40Best value

Sail from Tropea to Capo Vaticano with guides such as Domenico, Cristian, and Federico. You’ll see Santa Maria dell’Isola, the Blue Grotto, Formicoli, Praia i Focu, and Riaci, with three snorkeling stops, music, snacks, and prosecco included.

“Great boat trip with a few stops on the way for a swim. My family enjoyed the trip all was good.”

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Amalfi Coast: Boat and Snorkeling Tour with Fruit & Drinks - Boarding at Amalfi’s Darsena pier
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Amalfi Coast: Boat and Snorkeling Tour with Fruit & Drinks

3.Amalfi Coast: Boat and Snorkeling Tour with Fruit & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 985 reviews · from $100

Spend four hours aboard a traditional Amalfitan gozzo with a small group of up to 10. Your captain points out grottoes, Furore Fjord, Positano, and old watchtowers, then serves fruit, prosecco, beer, soft drinks, and limoncello between swim stops.

“The activity was so fun - it’s perfect for a sunny day, the guides are very friendly and the experience is just very relaxing overall. They pointed out some landmarks along the journey, which was cool. And they also offer pool noodles for people who can’t swim well (me) so everyone has a chance to spend time in the water, and there was fresh fruit too! Thank you :)”

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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Leaving Olbia for Capo Ceraso and Tavolara
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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

4.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 921 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Set out from Olbia with a captain-guide such as Francesco, Antonio, or Giovanni for four hours around Tavolara and Molara. Swim at white-sand beaches, snorkel among fish, see Ulisse Ear Cave, and enjoy drinks plus a small Sardinian snack in a group of no more than 10.

“Our guide Antonio was excellent, we travelled as a family and really enjoyed the whole experience”

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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling - Arethusa Spring and the view toward Maniace Castle
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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling

5.Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Spend two hours circling Ortigia from Siracusa with a skipper such as Gianni, Salvo, or Gaetano. You will pass the Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle, and several sea caves, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Seasonal fruit, juice, Prosecco, music, and onboard photos are included.

“It was amazing!! The Best Trip I ever had !!! Nice People on the Boat and they Took us to so nice places, Even when it was windy!!! Thank you so much !! I will Book this Event ever and ever Again !!”

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Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks - Starting near Amalfi or Positano
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Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks

6.Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 671 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Spend four hours on a small-group gozzo from Amalfi or Positano, passing sea caves, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Praiano, and Positano. You get two swim stops, snorkeling gear, fruit, prosecco, beer, limoncello, and soft drinks. Captains may include Rafael, Cristiano, or Salvatore.

“Trip was amazing. Boat was nice. Our captain was great lots of knowledge, beautiful scenery. I would definitely do it again.”

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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling - Leaving Club Nautico Catania
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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

7.Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 670 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four hours on a sailing boat from Catania to Lachea Island and Aci Trezza. You’ll swim, snorkel, try SUP, hear local stories, and enjoy bread, cheese, vegetables, pistachio treats, and Sicilian sparkling wine with guides such as Sofia, Gioele, or Carlotta.

“so fun! very informative of what we were seeing, and the food was amazing”

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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo - Finding the boat at Moys Marina
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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

8.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 670 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Set out from Olbia with a skipper such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni for a 3.5-hour ride near Figarolo. Watch for wild bottlenose dolphins, snorkel among fish and starfish, visit caves and cliffs, and share Sardinian mini pizzas, snacks, and drinks with a group of no more than 10.

“Antonio was a very nice guy and guide. The tour was fantastic. We felt very comfortable from the start. Antonio explained everything to us and answered all our questions. When it came to spotting the dolphins, he also tried very hard to ensure that we could all see and photograph the dolphins well. He also tried very hard to show us the best place when snorkeling. We were very satisfied and definitely recommend this tour :)”

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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour - Tavolara delivers the big Sardinian views
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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

9.Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 667 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

From Olbia, a captain and guide take you by zodiac to the Chrisso shipwreck, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara’s clear bays, and Punta Spalmatore. Expect four hours of swimming, snorkeling, snacks, drinks, and easygoing instruction in English, Italian, French, or Spanish.

“Maya and Francesca are very caring and friendly！We had a wonderful time with them！”

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Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco - What the opening cruise shows you
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Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco

10.Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 626 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Cruise from Giardini Naxos with guides Enzo or Tindaro, stopping at Isola Bella for swimming and snorkeling. See the Blue Grotto, Grotta dell’Amore, Baia delle Sirene, and White Lotus filming spots, then enjoy prosecco, fruit, Sicilian snacks, and music.

“Very great tour! Both tour guides were very funny, especially Enzo!”

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Catania: Boat Trip with Aperitif, Prosecco and Snorkeling - Ognina and the first coastal stories
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Catania: Boat Trip with Aperitif, Prosecco and Snorkeling

11.Catania: Boat Trip with Aperitif, Prosecco and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 609 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Spend five hours sailing from Catania’s Blu Marina to Ognina, the Ulysses Caves, Aci Castello, and Aci Trezza. Your multilingual crew, often led by Michele and Manuele, provides snorkeling gear, paddleboards, local aperitivo, prosecco, and stories of Sicily’s myths and coast.

“Everything was great : grazie Michele and to his colleague! ♥️♥️ Two gentlemen passionate about their job. Made our experience unforgettable. We felt pampered. We truly enjoyed our conversations with our two hosts! We loved our activities; swimming, paddling, chatting with people, enjoying a prosecco with finger food. The weather was sublime. What else could we have asked for ?”

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Palermo: Shared Tour with Snack and Snorkeling - Addaura: a longer pause for swimming and snorkeling
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Palermo: Shared Tour with Snack and Snorkeling

12.Palermo: Shared Tour with Snack and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 582 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Spend four hours on a shared boat from Palermo with skippers such as Sonia, Hector, Giuseppe, or Antonio. Swim at Vergine Maria, Addaura, Mondello, and Capo Gallo, then snorkel near Grotta dell’Olio while enjoying arancini, fruit, soft drinks, beer, and Prosecco.

“We had such a great time on this tour and with Sonia! The music, the drinks, the swimming spots, and the scenery were truly wonderful. A great way to spend our afternoon in Palermo ☀️”

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From Tropea: Capo Vaticano boat tour with snorkel & aperitif - Caves and ancient harbors along the coast
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From Tropea: Capo Vaticano boat tour with snorkel & aperitif

13.From Tropea: Capo Vaticano boat tour with snorkel & aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 559 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $47

Sail from Tropea with Captain Paolo’s crew along Calabria’s Coast of the Gods. See beaches, caves, Riaci Bay, Praia di Fuoco, and Capo Vaticano, then swim and snorkel at Grotticelle Bay. Expect Italian commentary, music, snacks, drinks, and a lively return trip.

“Really enjoyed the outward leg to Capo Vaticano and the opportunity to swim from the boat. Snacks and drinks were good. Commentary in Italian only. The relentless hideous euro disc music on the way back was ridiculously loud, but most people seemed to like it so it was probably me 🤣.”

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Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz - Dolphin watching near Cagliari’s port
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Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz

14.Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · from $62

Spend 195 minutes cruising south from Cagliari with a skipper such as Francesca, Gianni, Johnny, or Simon. Visit Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, the Devil’s Saddle, and Poetto Beach, with swim and snorkeling stops, music, local stories, and one complimentary onboard drink.

“It was amazing! Saw the island and swam around in crystal waters”

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Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling - The ride from Marina Piccola to Poetto
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Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling

15.Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 500 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set out from Marina Piccola in a roomy Zodiac RIB with an English or Italian-speaking skipper such as Andrea, Emilio, or Enrico. Cruise past Poetto and the Devil’s Saddle, then stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming, snorkeling, sunshine, and one or two glasses of homemade white wine.

“This morning’s boat trip was everything! Gorgeous views, a super chill Captain with good music named Andrea, and honestly just pure vibes in and on the water. Felt like the perfect little sea escape. Amazing swim spots, lots of fish, super peaceful. 10/10! I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

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