The 7 Sailing and Yacht Snorkel Trips in Italy That Earn Their Price

1.Cagliari Sailing Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Drink

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

Sail from Marina Piccola beside Poetto Beach on a three-hour trip with skipper Maurizio. You’ll cruise around Devil’s Saddle, stop in clear coves for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy a soft drink aboard a real 9-meter sailing boat. The group is limited to eight, with English, Italian, and French spoken.

“This bout tour was incredible, we stopped at Devil's Saddle, we were swimming and snorkeling, there were also drinks. Overall was amazing experience. Recommend to everyone!”

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3.Cefalù: Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52Best value

Spend 2.5 hours aboard Étolie with Captain Alex and his family, viewing Cefalù’s churches from the sea, swimming and snorkeling near Mazzaforno and Kalura, and sharing a fresh Sicilian aperitivo with prosecco. Morning, afternoon, and sunset departures let you choose between cooler water, brighter views, or golden-hour scenery.

“Perfect morning on the boat with great direction from our captain about local monuments and the coastline”

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4.Plemmirio Sailing Tour from Ortigia with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Join Sebastian and his son for a 2.5-hour sailing trip from Ortigia to the Plemmirio Marine Park. You will snorkel near caves and coastal rocks with equipment supplied, then return under sail when conditions allow. The boat carries no more than seven people, keeping the outing personal and calm.

“What a terrific way to spend an afternoon. Sebastian and his son were wonderful hosts. Snorkeling in the caves was an amazing experience and the slow pace on a sailboat was a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Seeing Ortigia from the water gave us an entirely different perspective of the island. Thanks again for a wonderful day.”

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5.Capri and Blue Grotto Yacht Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $143

Join Lubrense Boats for a 5 to 6 hour small-group yacht trip from Sorrento to Capri. You will cruise past the Faraglioni, visit the Blue, White, and Green Grottos, swim near Marina Piccola, and enjoy two hours of free time in Capri. English, Italian, and Spanish guiding is available.

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6.Cefalù: Mini Yacht Tour with Caves, Snorkeling, and Open Bar Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Spend three hours aboard a 12-meter mini yacht with skipper Mirko, Nico, or Michele, cruising Cefalù’s coast and stopping at Kalura, Mazzaforno, and other scenic bays. Swim, snorkel with provided gear, visit sea caves, and enjoy Sicilian fruit, snacks, prosecco, wine, beer, and soft drinks from the open bar.

“Mirko took us to beautiful spots along the coast, was very friendly and shared the history of the area with us. In addition, the wine and appetizers were lovely. It was a fantastic outing, very well worth the money and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cefalu!”

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7.Sailing tour and guided snorkeling a Siracusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Join a seven-person sailing trip from Syracuse for 2.5 hours along the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area. An experienced skipper and certified snorkeling guide, including Diego on some departures, lead several water stops totaling 1 hour and 15 minutes. Expect sea caves, cliffs, fish, and possibly dolphins.

“Nice small group which it is super good if you don't like massive tours. The captain and Diego (snorkeling guide) were super super nice. They were making sure all the time that we were doing fine, during the sailing and during the snorkeling tour. Plus, we were not sure where our glasses were and they were super nice. They found them and gave them back to us. We really appreciate that.”

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