Mediterranean · SNORKELING TRIPS IN ITALY

The 15 Best Snorkeling Trips in Italy

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 snorkeling trips in Italy justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco - Leaving Via Roma for Devil’s Saddle
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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 a professional Italian- and English-speaking skipper from Cagliari’s Via Roma for a three-hour RIB boat trip around Devil’s Saddle. Expect four swim and snorkeling stops, shared space for up to 12 people, fish-filled water, coastal stories, and Prosecco on the way back. Guides may include Matteo, Giovanni, Pietro, or Alessandro.

“Great guide, very flexible with regards to stops, friendly and professional!”

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Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink - Formicoli combines Roman remains with a proper swim
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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 $40

Sail from Tropea along the Coast of the Gods to Capo Vaticano, stopping at Formicoli, Praia i Focu, Riaci, and the Blue Grotto. You get about three hours on the water, several chances to swim and snorkel, equipment, Calabrian snacks, prosecco, and a soft drink. Guides such as Domenico, Cristian, and Frederico lead tours in Italian and English.

“Good boat trip with stops for swimming & snorkelling. Very enjoyable”

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Amalfi Coast: Boat and Snorkeling Tour with Fruit & Drinks - Setting out from Amalfi and Saint Andrew’s Grotto
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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 10 to 12 meter Amalfitan Gozzo with an English or Italian speaking captain. Cruise from Amalfi toward Positano, stop to swim and snorkel near Conca dei Marini and La Porta, pass Furore Fjord and coastal grottoes, and enjoy fruit, prosecco, beer, soft drinks, and limoncello. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“The boat was comfortable and guide was great; particularly skilled navigating the choppy water as the weather turned half way through the tour. Coastline is beautiful! Due to the weather, we only swam off the boat once but when we did it was fantastic to jump off and swim inside a grotto!”

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

Spend four hours aboard a small boat from Olbia, stopping at Spiaggia del Dottore, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara Bay, Punta Spalmatore, and the Ulisse Ear Cave. Guides such as Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni lead the swims, provide masks, drinks, and Sardinian snacks, and adjust the route when wind or clouds roll in.

“Magical morning in Olbia with the wonderful guide Antonio. Spoke good English and was interactive with everyone on the boat. Thank you Antonio! It was my first time seeing dolphins so close and it is definitely a memory that will stay with me forever. The tour overall was great, the weather was nice and enjoyable despite it being October. Would definitely recommend!”

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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves - Why this short Syracuse cruise works so well
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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

5.Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35Best value

Join Captain Mirko, or another member of his friendly crew, at Riva della Posta for a 90-minute cruise around Ortigia. See Maniace Castle, Aretusa Fountain, the Grand Harbor, and the Umbertino Bridge, then enter sea caves and stop to swim. English and Italian commentary, masks, and fresh water are included.

“A great boat trip around syracuse to the caves. Mirko is really charming, although he only spoke italian. Well worth the money!”

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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling - From Umbertino Bridge to Arethusa Spring
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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling

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

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

See Ortigia from a 12-person boat, passing the Umbertino Bridge, Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle, and sea caves. Your skipper speaks Italian, English, or Spanish, with fruit, juice, prosecco, snorkeling gear, and swim time included. Captains such as Michelangelo, Gaetano, Salvo, and Gianni are known for friendly hosting and lively music.

“A great experience! The people are very friendly. I made a double booking (exploring Etna and this boat exploration). It was no problem to reschedule the booking, while we were absent, to the next day. The boat trip was unforgettable. A captain who lives for the sea and loves to sing, with great energy. Explaining the surroundings in Italian, while recording the explanations in Google translate, which caused some funny moments while playing these after his Italian explanatory, in English. The views from the boat are exceptional. and the water was clear and warm. Go for it!”

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Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks - Conca dei Marini and Runghetiello Grotto
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Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks

7.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 cruise from Amalfi or Positano, with a maximum of 10 people. Swim and snorkel at quiet coves, pass Furore Fjord and Positano, and enjoy fruit, prosecco, limoncello, beer, and soft drinks. Skippers may include Rafael, Cristiano, Simeone, or other crew members.

“Great day on the water. Beautiful spots to swim and unwind. Professional service from staff. Great way to see the coast”

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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling - Lachea Island: swimming, snorkeling, and SUP
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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

8.Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

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

Sail from Catania to Lachea Island and Aci Trezza aboard a Bavaria 46, with a maximum of 10 people. Swim, snorkel, try SUP, and enjoy Sicilian cheeses, vegetables, pistachio treats, homemade bread, and sparkling wine. Guides such as Sofia, Gioele, and Francesco add local stories about lava, mythology, and the Cyclops Coast.

“It was amazing! The captain and the guide were super friendly and delicious appetisers! Thank you so much for this opportunity.”

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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo - Leaving Olbia for Figarolo Island
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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

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

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

From Olbia, join a small group of up to 10 people aboard a fast 8.5-meter inflatable boat. Guides such as Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni search for wild bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo, then stop for snorkeling, swimming, coastal sights, and Sardinian snacks with beer or soft drinks.

“Amazing experience! highly recommend. Guide was friendly and great!”

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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour - The Chrisso shipwreck near Porto San Paolo
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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

10.Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Board a zodiac at Olbia’s MOYS marina for a four-hour tour with a captain and guide. Snorkel over the Chrisso shipwreck, swim among fish at Molara’s natural pools, and pause at Tavolara and Punta Spalmatore. Guides speak Italian, English, French, and Spanish. Drinks, snacks, and gear are included.

“We had a really great trip, with excellent guide. It was first time snorkeling for us, but everything was explained and couldn't have been better. Thank you for a great experience! 😀”

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Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco - Finding the boat at Giardini Naxos Port
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Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco

11.Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco

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

Spend two hours cruising from Giardini Naxos along the Taormina coast with guides Enzo or Tindaro. You’ll see Isola Bella, Grotta dell’Amore, the Blue Grotto, White Lotus filming sites, and a clear-water swim stop. Snorkel gear, fruit, Sicilian sweets, music, and Prosecco are included.

“It was excellent. We had lots of fun thanks to make our day”

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Catania: Boat Trip with Aperitif, Prosecco and Snorkeling - Ognina and the first 45 minutes at sea
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Catania: Boat Trip with Aperitif, Prosecco and Snorkeling

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

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

Spend five hours sailing from Catania along the volcanic coast to Aci Trezza. Guides including Michele, Manuele, Giulia, and Sebi share local myths and history, then provide snorkeling gear, paddleboards, a Sicilian aperitif, and prosecco. Boats vary by group size, with a €10 cash skipper fee paid on the day.

“we came here as part of our honeymoon and i could not recommend it more! they were so friendly, so fun, and also very informative! genuinely would recommend this to anyone who comes to sicily, it was an absolute dream and i couldn’t have asked for better, thankyou so so much to both of you, it was so special”

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From Tropea: Capo Vaticano boat tour with snorkel & aperitif - Caves, rocks, and old ports along the way
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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 along Calabria’s Coast of the Gods with Captain Paolo and his crew. You’ll pass caves, beaches, and historic coastal sites, stop to swim and snorkel at Grotticelle Bay, then enjoy music, snacks, and drinks before returning to Tropea. The tour is in Italian, with some crews offering English directions.

“I loved this boat, the people are very friendly, the appetizers are good, it was very funny!!”

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Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz - Finding Bacan Cagliari and boarding the boat
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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

Set out from Bacan Cagliari on an 8-meter RIB for a 195-minute tour of the southern coast. Your skipper, possibly Francesca, Gianni, Johnny, or Simon, leads you to Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, Devil’s Saddle, and Poetto. Expect swimming, snorkeling, coastal stories, music, dolphin-spotting chances, and one onboard pink sangria or Spritz.

“This trip is perfect if you are a bigger group of friends! We were 7 girls and booked this trip almost last minute and we had the boat for ourselves. Gianni is amazing, he’s really funny, he’s an entertainer and he’s great personality made the trip to be unforgettable! His English is perfect so it’s easier to have a laugh. Thank you , this boat trip is the highlight of our vacation 🥰”

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Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling - From Marina Piccola to Poetto Beach
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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 on an 8.5 or 10-meter Zodiac with an English or Italian-speaking skipper. Cruise past Poetto and Devil’s Saddle, then stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming and snorkeling. Andrea, Emilio, Enrico, and other skippers are praised for friendly guiding, local stories, and a relaxed atmosphere. Wine is included.

“amazing trip, the capitaine was the best ! and the water was translucide”

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