6 Sea Cave Snorkeling Tours in Italy Worth Booking

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

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

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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2.Palermo: Boat Tour With Aperitif Snorkeling And Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 381 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Set out from Palermo with skipper Giuseppe, Gabriele, Stefano, or another Seica Boat guide for swimming in Mondello Bay, snorkeling near Vergine Maria, a cave visit, and a Sicilian aperitif of cheese, cured meats, olives, and wine. Groups of six or fewer usually sail; larger groups use the 14-meter motor yacht.

“An amazing experience, I recommend it to everyone! A dream day, in short! The guides and the rest of the crew on the boat were wonderful and we had an amazing time. We stopped at Mondello Beach as well as in front of a cave and swam for hours. The company was great, and in the end they treated us to wine and snacks. Snorkeling masks were also included in the tour. All in all, 10/10 — if you’re hesitating, don’t, just book it and enjoy!”

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3.Amalfi Coast: Kayak, Snorkeling, Pandora Cave & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70Top rated

Set out from Maiori with local guides including Danilo, Salvatore, Danny, and Nicola. Learn basic paddling, visit Torre Normanna and Grotta Pandora, swim and snorkel at Acquachiara beach, and receive photos by email. This active 3.5-hour trip suits confident swimmers aged 10 and over.

“Had a great time! Guide was lovely, tour was great!!”

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4.Amalfi: Boat Adventure Caves, Beaches, Snorkeling & Positano

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 355 reviews · from $88

Set out from Amalfi on a 10 to 12-meter gozzo with a captain and English-speaking host. Cruise past Conca dei Marini, Furore, Praiano, and Positano, stopping at sea caves and swimming spots. Towels, snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and a shaded area are provided.

“Did an Amalfi Coast: Boat Adventure - Caves, Beaches, Positano today. Want to make a special mention of Captain Sebastiano and the tour guide and his wife Anna. They absolutely made what was a special day absolutely fabulous. They were friendly and couldn't do enough for us all. We were given drinks, Prosecco, Limoncello and snacks throughout the day. So many swims stop in the beautiful turquoise water. Towels were supplied which was great we didn't have to worry. The boat was so comfy and a small group of 7 was the perfect amount. We had so much fun. We never felt rushed and learned lot of about the area…”

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5.Polignano Sea Caves: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Set out from San Vito with Venture Vibes for a two-hour cruise past Polignano’s sea caves, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and quiet coves. Expect a captain-led trip, audio commentary, swimming stops, a full-face mask, Prosecco, soft drinks, and a modern boat with a toilet and shower.

“Very fun and they were very nice! Helped us get to the center”

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6.Syracuse Boat Excursion with Snorkeling to the Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

From Via Eritrea 2 in Ortigia, join skippers such as Carmelo, Enzo, Gianni, or Corrado for a two-hour cruise to Syracuse’s sea caves. Expect swimming stops, cave passages when sea conditions allow, fruit, Prosecco, and possible use of masks and snorkels.

“A most enjoyable experience! As English speakers there was discussion that was only in Italian. The Driver was very nice and attentive otherwise. No snorkelling offered but we had a lovely swim!”

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