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The 15 Best Italy Snorkeling Tours

151 trips  ·  from $29 per person

The 15 best italy snorkeling tours you can book right now, with what each costs per person, how long you are in the water and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco - Cala Fighera and the cave passage
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Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

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. A professional skipper such as Matteo, Giovanni, Pietro, or Alessandro chooses four swim stops based on sea conditions. You get snorkeling gear, water, a life jacket if needed, and Prosecco, with room for up to 12 people.

“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 - The Blue Grotto and Grotta del Palombaro
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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

Set out from Tropea with guides such as Cristian, Domenico, Leo, or Federico for a three-hour cruise along Calabria’s Coast of the Gods. Stop at Formicoli, Praia i Focu, Riaci, and the Blue Grotto for swimming and snorkeling, with masks, life jackets, Calabrian snacks, prosecco, and soft drinks included.

“We had an amazing time!! Beautiful water, a fun guide and an amazing ride! Really excellent value for money :)”

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Amalfi Coast: Boat and Snorkeling Tour with Fruit & Drinks - Leaving Amalfi and finding your sea legs
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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 on a traditional Amalfitan Gozzo with a local captain such as Christian, Paolo, or Vincenzo. Cruise from Amalfi toward Positano, stopping at secluded coves near Conca dei Marini and La Porta for swimming and snorkeling. Fruit, prosecco, beer, soft drinks, water, and limoncello are served on board.

“Trip was great but they should of offered more variety of snacks and drinks. Our captain Gianpaolo was amazing and deserves all the credit!”

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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling - From Capo Ceraso to 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

Spend four hours with a maximum of 10 people cruising from Olbia toward Tavolara and Molara. Swim at Spiaggia del Dottore, Punta Spalmatore, and Tavolara Island, visit the Ulisse Ear Cave, and enjoy masks, drinks, and a small Sardinian aperitif. Guides including Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni lead tours in Italian and English.

“Well worth the cost of the excursion. Beutiful views and excellent water to snorkel in.”

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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves - Seeing Ortigia from Riva della Posta
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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 his local crew at Riva della Posta for a 90-minute cruise around Ortigia. See Maniace Castle, the Aretusa Fountain, forts, churches, and the Umbertino Bridge, then enter sea caves and stop for swimming. Masks and fresh water are included, with English and Italian tours available.

“Wonderful experience with friendly guide and very skilled boat operator.”

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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling - Starting at the Ortigia Island boat office
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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

Spend two hours circling Ortigia by boat with an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking skipper. See Arethusa Spring, Castello Maniace, the Umbertino Bridge, and sea caves including the heart-shaped Cave of Love. The trip includes snorkeling time, seasonal fruit, juice, prosecco, and onboard photos.

“Really pleased with the operator- we had a VERY windy day & Captain gave us an option to pass or go out. We agreed to go & waves were enormous- after a quick dip in a secluded area, he took us on the other side of Ortigia where the wind created a calm ride. Lots of fun & the prosecco & fruit were a nice touch!”

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Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks - Furore Fjord and the high bridge
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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 aboard a traditional gozzo with up to 10 people, cruising from Amalfi or Positano past Conca dei Marini, Furore, Praiano, and Positano. You will stop twice to swim or snorkel, use the included gear, and enjoy fruit, prosecco, beer, limoncello, and soft drinks. Skippers such as Rafael, Cristiano, and Salvatore are often praised for their warm, lively hosting.

“Absolutely lovely relaxing tour with Rafael. He was knowledgeable, gave us plenty of time to swim/snorkel, he was charming, came by twice for a drink and also a yummy melon snack. Took pictures when able.”

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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

8.Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

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

Set out from Club Nautico Catania on a four-hour Bavaria 46 sailing trip for up to 10 people. Swim and snorkel near Lachea Island, use the SUP, see Aci Trezza’s faraglioni and Arab watchtowers, and enjoy Sicilian cheeses, vegetables, pistachio treats, bread, and sparkling wine with guides such as Sofia, Gioele, or Francesco.

“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 Moys Marina in a 10-person boat
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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

Set out from Moys Marina with a professional skipper such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni. In a group of no more than 10, you will search for wild dolphins near Figarolo, snorkel among fish, see caves and cliffs, and enjoy Sardinian mini pizzas, snacks, and drinks during a 3.5-hour trip.

“Amazing experience! We had a lot of sightings of the dolphins they were beautiful and snorkelling seeing lots of pretty fish. Our guide Antonio was very friendly and made it a great trip!”

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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour - The Chrisso wreck gives the first stop a purpose
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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

From Olbia, join a four-hour zodiac trip with a captain and snorkeling guide for the Tavolara Marine Protected Area. You’ll explore the Chrisso shipwreck, swim in Molara’s natural pools, cruise below Tavolara’s cliffs, and stop at Punta Spalmatore. Guides speak Italian, English, French, and Spanish.

“amazing activity. tour guides so friendly and answeeed all questions! would recommend”

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Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco - Leaving Giardini Naxos Port
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Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco

11.Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco

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

Join Enzo or Tindaro for a lively two-hour cruise from Giardini Naxos. You’ll see Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, Grotta dell’Amore, White Lotus filming spots, and Taormina from the water. Swim and snorkel with the provided mask, then enjoy Prosecco, fruit, Sicilian sweets, pizza, or arancini with music on board.

“We had an amazing time , it was a great experience the guide did a great job explaing to us and entertaining us. We highly recommend this trip.”

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Catania: Boat Trip with Aperitif, Prosecco and Snorkeling - Leaving Blu Marina and heading toward Ognina
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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 with a multilingual guide, passing Ognina, the Ulysses Caves, and Aci Castello before stopping near Aci Trezza. Swim, snorkel, or paddleboard, then enjoy Sicilian meats, cheeses, vegetables, homemade pesto, and Prosecco. Crew members such as Michele, Manuele, and Giulia are known for warm hosting and local stories.

“We had an amazing time! The boat was clean, spacious, and very comfortable throughout the trip. The crew played great music, shared interesting stories about the area, and served delicious food. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Catania!”

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Palermo: Shared Tour with Snack and Snorkeling - Capo Gallo Reserve adds cliffs and open water
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Palermo: Shared Tour with Snack and Snorkeling

13.Palermo: Shared Tour with Snack and Snorkeling

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

Spend four hours on a shared boat from Palermo’s Cala port, stopping at Vergine Maria, Addaura, Mondello, Capo Gallo, and Grotta dell’Olio. Expect several swims, snorkeling gear, fruit, arancini, soft drinks, beer, and prosecco. Guides including Sonia, Hector, Giuseppe, and Antonio keep the trip relaxed, social, and flexible when sea conditions change.

“Hector was a very sympathetic and informative guide. He spoke in English. He told us relevant information and let us relax and chat on our boat journey. We had prosecco and melon. There was also prancing.”

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From Tropea: Capo Vaticano boat tour with snorkel & aperitif - Grotticelle Bay and the first swim
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From Tropea: Capo Vaticano boat tour with snorkel & aperitif

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

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

Sail from Tropea toward Capo Vaticano with Captain Paolo and his crew, passing caves, beaches, and old coastal sites. Swim and snorkel at Grotticelle Bay and Tropea Beach, then enjoy snacks, drinks, music, and dancing aboard. Commentary is mainly in Italian, though some crew members may help English speakers.

“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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Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz - Cala Bernat offers the first swim
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Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz

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

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

Join a 195-minute RIB tour from Bacan Cagliari with skippers such as Francesca, Gianni, Johnny, or Simon. You’ll visit Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, the Devil’s Saddle, and Poetto Beach, with swimming, snorkeling, coastal stories, music, and one complimentary drink.

“This was the best excursion ever Gianni was an absolutely amazing guide with lots of knowledge of Sardinia. He is more than accommodating and funny and made our whole trip I would definitely do again and to be honest I would have paid a lot more. The speed boat was very luxurious and the drinks were lovely. The spots we went to were beautiful, turquoise waters and great places to swim and snorkel. Gianni became part of the group, chilling and chatting with us his English is very good. I would rate as 10* trip and will be recommending to everyone that comes to Sardinia. We had the music on…”

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