Italy · SNORKELING
The good snorkelling trips fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they differ once you are on the ground.
3-hour Tropea to Capo Vaticano boat trip with snorkeling, Calabrian snacks, prosecco, and grottos plus Riaci bay ocean time.
“We liked everything. The service was very friendly. A beautiful place, definitely worth seeing. We highly recommend it.”
4-hour Amalfi Coast boat and snorkeling tour from Amalfi with Positano views, grotto stops, fruit, prosecco, and limoncello.
“Great time at Amalfi with this activity. Good drinks and the guide was very good. I recommend.”
4-hour small-group boat tour from Olbia to Tavolara and Molara Marine Protected Area, with snorkeling stops, caves, and drinks.
“It was just great, Antonio the skipper was awsome.”
Cagliari RIB boat tour with 4 swim stops, snorkeling gear, and Prosecco, cruising Devil’s Saddle coves for about 3 hours.
“It was wonderful! For sure something you want to do during your trip.”
A 90-minute Syracuse boat tour around Ortigia with Captain Mirko, including sea-cave stops, snorkeling masks, and a swim in clear coves.
“Very nice day. Well worth the money. The Captain is so nice. We couldn't find the place and he called us to help us find the pick up place and waited for us. I strongly recommend this tour.”
Small-group gozzo boat tour on the Amalfi Coast with snorkelling stops, a fruit snack, and free drinks, ending with time in Positano.
“It was a fun tour, the music alongside with the quality of the boat made for an amazing experience. The crew was super helpful too. Our trip was cut short due to weather but overall the experience was amazing.”
Small-group dolphin watching and snorkeling from Olbia near Figarolo, with cave sights and a Sardinian aperitif on a fast inflatable boat.
“smooth organisation. antonio our captain was very friendly, we started right on time. only 10 ppl in the boat wich was very nice. we saw many dolphins. we even checked the place 2 times. we stopped for 2 swiming break. we has water/beer and snack on board. antonio wasnt pushy with tips or leavinf reviews wich was also very nice of him !!”
Half-day sailing off Catania's Cyclops Coast. Snorkel at Aci Trezza, sip Sicilian aperitivo, max 10 on a Bavaria 46.
“We booked the boat ride and it was such a fun experience and enjoyable. Fair note, we were a small group. We had a great time and experience on the boat ride. 100% will go again. Gioele the skipper and Carlotta were amazing.”
4-hour snorkeling from Olbia to Tavolara and Molara: Chrisso shipwreck ruins, fish-filled natural pools, crystal water, Punta Spalmatore views.
“very knowledgeable guide, providing useful information on the marine wildlife, a shipwreck, certain islands, and the currents.”
Speedboat RIB from Cagliari to Devil’s Saddle with 4 swim and snorkel moments, dolphin chances, legends, and a complimentary pink drink.
“It was a good day with this tour. Nice boat, knowledgeable guide, on time , and very welcoming”
Zodiac RIB from Cagliari to Devil's Saddle with 3 swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a splash of homemade white wine.
“Emilio is the best driver!! We’ve really enjoyed the experience!!! Thank you”
7-hour small-crew boat day from Lampedusa with lunch, SUP, snorkeling, and wind-tuned cove stops including La Tabaccara.
“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”
Snorkel three times off Porto Cesareo, see Roman marble columns and a sea Madonna, then cruise with a Puglian aperitif and lunch.
“Nonostante il mare mosso, è stata una bella esperienza, molto professionali e ci hanno permesso ugualmente di farci il bagno in zone più calme e tranquille. Inoltre l’aperipranzo è molto soddisfacente con prodotti buoni e gustosi del posto.”
3.5-hour Golfo Aranci boat tour for dolphins and snorkeling around Figarolo and Capo Figari, with small-group guides.
“Everything was very professional. Great energy from Andrea and Georgio. Andrea knows alot about the fish and the dolphins and always has a positive energy. We saw a lot of dolphins and got a great guide on the different types of fish while snorkeling. Really recommend and absolutely worth the price!”
Kayak Monterosso’s coast with Carnassa, small-group park guides, then snorkel in a cove. Includes gear, showers, and storage.
“Wonderful way to see hidden treasures of Cinque Terre! The snorkeling was amazing!! Our guide was an absolute delight!”
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