Top 15 Snorkeling Boat Trips in Italy

1.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. Swim and snorkel at four handpicked bays, listen to local stories from skippers such as Matteo, Giovanni, Pietro, or Alessandro, and enjoy water, snorkeling gear, and Prosecco. The boats hold up to 12 people and leave from Via Roma near the cruise terminal.

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

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

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

Sail from Tropea to Capo Vaticano on a three-hour family-run boat trip with guides such as Domenico, Cristian, or Frederico. Stop at Formicoli, Praia i Focu, the Blue Grotto, and Riaci for swimming and snorkeling, with masks, snacks, prosecco, and soft drinks included.

“the boat trip was really nice and everything was well organized, Domenico was so nice and professional which made the boat trip even better, I recommend it!!!”

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

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

Spend four hours on a 10 to 12 meter Amalfitan Gozzo with a small group of up to 10 people. Your English or Italian speaking captain points out grottoes, beaches, villas, and watchtowers between Amalfi and Positano, with stops to swim, snorkel, and enjoy fruit, beer, prosecco, and limoncello.

“AMAZING!!!! Got complimentary limoncello!!! Swimming in a cave was so cool!”

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4.Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

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

Spend four hours on a small sailing boat from Catania to Lachea Island and Aci Trezza. Swim, snorkel, try SUP, and view the Cyclopean Isles beneath Mount Etna. Guides such as Sofia, Gioele, and Carlotta add local stories, while Sicilian cheeses, pistachio treats, sparkling wine, and other snacks are served aboard.

“The was by far the best activity in our whole holiday, excellent communication throughout and staff were suoer polite. Massive thank you to the skipper and Sofia for making our day. We managed to see dolphins whilst out sailing, which was a bonus 👍 Good support to those in our group that weren't strong swimmers, my daughter's felt completely safe 🙏 thank you Whilst sailing back the snacks and refreshments were very welcome and it gave us an opportunity to chat with others on board. Once again, Sofia was excellent 👌”

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

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

Set out from Olbia on an 8.5-meter inflatable boat with a skipper such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni. You will search for wild bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo, stop to snorkel among fish and starfish, visit caves and cliffs, and share Sardinian mini pizzas and drinks with a group of no more than 10 people.

“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 !!”

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6.Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

From Olbia, you’ll ride a zodiac with a captain and guide to the Chrisso shipwreck, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara Island, and Punta Spalmatore. Expect clear water, fish, snacks, drinks, and patient instruction in Italian, English, French, or Spanish. Guides such as Ludovica, Andrea, Claudia, and Adriana have been praised for marine-life knowledge and careful support.

“Brilliant! Very safe, very well organised, Maya was a great guide and instructor!”

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7.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. You’ll pass beaches, caves, Riaci Bay, Praia di Fuoco, and Capo Vaticano, with swimming, snorkeling, snacks, drinks, music, and dancing. The tour is conducted in Italian, though some crew members may explain key instructions in English.

“Definitely recommended! Lovely and knowledgeable crew. You'll see the stunning beaches of Tropea and Capo Vaticano. There will be few stops to enjoy a swim with the fish and a lovely happy hour with prosecco, other drinks and snacks on board.”

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8.Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz

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

Join a skipper such as Francesca, Gianni, Johnny, or Simon for a 195-minute RIB cruise from Bacan Cagliari. You’ll visit Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, the Devil’s Saddle, and Poetto Beach, with swimming, snorkeling, dolphin watching, music, local stories, and one complimentary pink sangria onboard.

“Gianni was personable and fun. He was accommodating to others needs. We enjoyed meeting him.”

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9.Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling

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

Set out from Marina Piccola in Cagliari on a spacious Zodiac RIB with an English or Italian speaking skipper. Cruise past Poetto and the Devil’s Saddle, then stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming and snorkeling. Andrea, Emilio, Enrico, and other local skippers add history, music, and practical tips, with wine served on board.

“I absolutely loved the experience and I would highly recommend it! Andrea was very nice and we had a great time on the trip, thank you for organising it! My favourite part was the snorkelling, thank you for providing the kit.”

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10.Catamaran Tour, Swimming, Snorkeling, & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Set out from Portus Karalis with Alma Sailing Charter for three hours along Cagliari’s Golfo degli Angeli. With up to 12 people, you’ll stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and the Devil’s Saddle for swimming and snorkeling. Alma, Patrick, or another bilingual crew member shares local stories, provides floats and equipment, and serves prosecco before the return to port.

“This boat tour was absolutely amazing! It’s definitely a must do while in Cagliari. They were very so nice and accommodating.”

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11.Boat Excursions in Cefalù with Snorkeling & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 457 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Join local captain Francesco and his son Gabriel aboard Popeye for a three-hour cruise from Cefalù. Swim at Kalura and Mazzaforno, explore coastal caves, try the paddle board, and finish with homemade Sicilian snacks, fruit, bruschetta, and Prosecco. The 5:30 PM departure adds sunset views and an evening swim beneath underwater lights.

“We had such a great time on the 2:30pm cruise! There were only about 14 of us on board, which made it feel really relaxed and personal. We stopped three times to swim, snorkel, or try the paddle board, all with beautiful views back over Cefalù. At the end, we were treated to some delicious snacks and a glass of Prosecco, which was the perfect touch. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to Sicily.”

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12.Cagliari Sailing Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 454 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Join skipper Maurizio aboard a 9-meter sailing boat from Marina Piccola for three hours along Poetto and Devil’s Saddle. With no more than eight people, you get room to sit in the cockpit, swim in sheltered coves, snorkel among fish, and hear local stories in English, French, or Italian. Bring a towel, water, hat, and sunglasses.

“Despite rough sea, Mauricio has made this activity super fun and truly amazing experience. He was very attentive to everyone on the boat, well explaining what we will see and what we should expect from the sea. Due to the weather conditions, we were not able to stop during our trip, but instead we experience the beauty of Cagliari from the water and had “a sailors experience”. We felt very safe and relaxed, definitely can recommend this activity.”

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13.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 432 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Join captain Andrea, Marco, or another English- and Italian-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour speedboat trip from Olbia. Search for wild dolphins near Golfo Aranci, cruise past Capo Figari and Figarolo Island, then swim and snorkel at Cala Moresca or Cala Greca. The group is limited to 12, with free parking nearby.

“It was a wonderful experience and we got to see a few dolphins! They had given ample time for us to spot them, which was great! We also had to opportunity to swim, however, my only feedback that they should supply more snorkelling equipment as my friend and I had to share one swimming goggles. Apart from that, It was a great experience.”

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14.Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 428 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Join DST Sardegna from Sos Aranzos for 3.5 hours around Capo Figari and Figarolo. A captain and guide lead a group of up to 12, looking for bottlenose dolphins before stopping to swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Masks, fins, life jackets, soft drinks, and multilingual guidance are included.

“Maoui, an excellent skipper, with a huge respect to the nature! 👏👏👏👏 Alexandro a very good guide, sharing a lot of interesting facts about dolphins and the surrounding area. 👏👏👏👏 reccommend this tour with these guides! ❤️”

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15.Boat Tour with 5 Snorkeling Stops & Free Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 395 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Meet your skipper at Marina del Sole for a three-hour ride on a 10-meter Capelli Tempest 900. You’ll visit Cala Mosca, Sella del Diavolo, Poetto, and Cala Fighera, with time to swim and snorkel. Guides such as Gianni and Antonio add local stories, music, drinks, and practical help on the water.

“We had a lovely day cruising around beautiful locations. A lovely guide with lots of local knowledge and very helpful, arranging transport back to our cruise port after the tour. The only suggestion I could make is that it would be even better if the tour came with a small platter of food to share, like cheese and crackers etc. but other than that, it was amazing. Would definitely recommended.”

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