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The 15 Snorkelling Trips in Italy Still Worth Queueing For

31 tours  ·  from $31

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 snorkelling trips earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink - Leaving Tropea beneath Santa Maria dell’Isola
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Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Drink

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

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

Cruise from Tropea to Capo Vaticano on a family-run boat with guides such as Domenico, Cristian, and Frederico. You’ll see Santa Maria dell’Isola, the Blue Grotto, Formicoli, Praia i Focu, and Riaci, with three swimming or snorkeling stops, music, Calabrian snacks, prosecco, and soft drinks included.

“We had a very fun afternoon out on the boat! It exceeded our expectations and was super fun! 🤩 The skippers were amazing! Highly recommend”

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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

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

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

Spend four hours aboard a traditional Amalfitan Gozzo with an English or Italian-speaking captain. Cruise from Amalfi toward Positano past grottoes, watchtowers, Furore, Praiano, and Conca dei Marini. Swim at two sea-access beaches, snorkel with provided gear, and enjoy fruit, prosecco, beer, soft drinks, and limoncello.

“It was a great day and great value for money. We did two boat days on the Amalfi coast and this was the best one by far!”

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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Spiaggia del Dottore: your first real swim
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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

3.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 921 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Join a small group of up to 10 people for a four-hour boat trip from Olbia to Tavolara and Molara. You will swim at white-sand beaches, snorkel with fish, see the Ulisse Ear Cave, and enjoy drinks and local snacks. Guides including Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni are known for friendly commentary and weather-smart route changes.

“We had a fantastic day. The locations we were taken to were incredible and Giovanni was an excellent guide. Thank you so much. Kieran and Rosie from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿”

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Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco - Four stops chosen by the skipper
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Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

4.Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 865 reviews · from $56

Set out from Cagliari’s Via Roma on an 8-meter RIB boat for three hours around Devil’s Saddle. Your Italian- and English-speaking skipper chooses four swim stops based on sea conditions. Expect snorkeling gear, crystal-clear coves, local stories, music, water, and Prosecco, with room for no more than 11 people.

“fantastic competent service🤩, beautiful views, nice atmosphere I recommend🥂🍾🙌”

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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves - What this Syracuse boat trip actually gives you
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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 $35

Join Captain Mirko, or another friendly local captain, for a 90-minute cruise from Riva della Posta around Ortigia. You’ll see Maniace Castle, the Aretusa Fountain, sea caves, the Umbertino Bridge, and secluded coves, with time to swim and use the provided snorkeling masks. English and Italian tours run from April to November.

“We really enjoyed our trip with Mirko, he is very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke good English. you'll see different caves, landmarks and the famous 84 years old man who loves jumping the cliffs. highly recommendes!”

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

6.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 travelers, cruising from Amalfi or Positano past sea caves, watchtowers, Furore, Praiano, and Li Galli. You get two swim and snorkel stops, fruit, soft drinks, beer, prosecco, and limoncello. Captains such as Rafael, Christian, and Cristiano are often praised for warm, lively guiding.

“Great time out on the water! Fun workers and a great experience overall. Had limoncello at the end!!”

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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling - Black lava rock and the Cyclops Coast
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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

7.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 small yacht carrying no more than 10 people. You can swim, snorkel, try SUP, hear local stories from guides such as Sofia, Gioele, or Carlotta, and enjoy Sicilian cheese, pistachio treats, vegetables, bread, and sparkling wine.

“Our captain Francisco was amazing made our day so relaxing.”

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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo - Finding the boat at Moys Marina
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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

8.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

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

From Moys Marina, join a small group of up to 10 people aboard an 8.5-meter inflatable boat for dolphin watching near Figarolo, swimming, snorkeling, cave and cliff views, and a Sardinian aperitif. English-speaking guides such as Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni lead the trip, which lasts about 3.5 hours.

“The best part of our experience was the generosity of our captain and host, Francesco. He also has a great eye that can see the dolphins under water, which made finding them easier. Always made sure we were comfortable, even offering us home made pizza by his friend’s wife, which were great. The experience was wonderful, we felt lucky with our captain and the people with us, we highly recommend.”

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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour - The Chrisso wreck adds a bit of adventure
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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

9.Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

From Olbia, join a four-hour zodiac trip through the Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area. Your captain and guide take you to the Chrisso shipwreck, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara’s clear bays, and Punta Spalmatore. Guides such as Ludovica, Andrea, Clarissa, and Adriana have helped first-time snorkelers feel at ease.

“What we liked most was swimming in the crystal-clear waters near Tavolara. The marine life was absolutely stunning, with amazing fish all around us. The guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It was a perfect day out on the water!”

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Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz - Cala Bernat, the first swimming stop
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Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz

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

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

Cruise south from Cagliari on an 8-meter RIB with guides such as Francesca, Gianni, Johnny, or Simon. You’ll visit Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, the Devil’s Saddle, and Poetto Beach, with time to swim and snorkel. The skipper adds local stories, music, and one complimentary pink sangria onboard.

“Loved it. We took the evening bout tour and got to snorkel in the beautiful beaches and see the sunset while sipping some sangria. Simon was a great guide too. Thank you so much for the amazing tour on our last day here!”

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Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling - The Devil’s Saddle from the water
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Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling

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

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

Set out from Marina Piccola in an 8.5 or 10-meter Zodiac RIB and cruise past Poetto and the Devil’s Saddle. You’ll stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming and snorkeling, with equipment and one or two glasses of homemade white wine included. Guides such as Andrea and Emilio add local history and practical help.

“We had a blast! Great spots to snorkel and swim! Great captain and great boat. Had such a good time!”

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Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour - Snorkeling at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo
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Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

12.Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

From Sos Aranzos, a small group of up to 12 sails toward Cape Figari and Figarolo Island. Two crew members guide the trip, with dolphin ecology talks, soft drinks, sanitized snorkeling gear, and stops at Cala Greca and Cala Moresca. English, Italian, Spanish, and French are available.

“Fab trip, well organised. Miya and Antonio were very knowledgeable. We saw alot of dolphins and fish. Would recommend”

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Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour - Sailing past Figarolo and Cape Figari
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Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

13.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Join skipper Marco and the Amore Iodio team at Olbia’s Molo Bosazza for a three-hour dinghy trip to Figarolo and Tavolara waters. Look for wild dolphins near the fish farm, stop at Cape Figari and Cala Moresca, and swim or snorkel with provided gear. A Sardinian snack, soft drink, fuel, insurance, and life jackets are included.

“signed up for the dolphin watching tour with our guide called Marco from Amore. It was worth every cent and although there's obviously no guarantee of seeing the dolphins,, you do stand a good chance,, as they gather near fish farm. We saw quite a few dolphins multiple times and it was so special. Marco was friendly, informative and even provided us with a surprise drink and nibbles. We then went on to swim/snorkel if you choose at an island where the water was pale turquoise in places, then started our return. Marco returned briefly to the dolphin area where it was now quiet as other boats had left, we…”

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Amalfi: Boat Adventure Caves, Beaches, Snorkeling & Positano - Leaving Amalfi near Lido Azzurro
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Amalfi: Boat Adventure Caves, Beaches, Snorkeling & Positano

14.Boat Adventure Caves, Beaches, Snorkeling & Positano

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 355 reviews · from $88

Sail from Amalfi along the coast to Conca dei Marini, Furore, Praiano, Positano, and a secret swimming stop. Your English-speaking hostess and captain provide local stories, snorkeling gear, towels, snacks, prosecco, beer, and limoncello. Choose a 2, 4, or 6-hour outing, with longer options available on select departures.

“Beautiful views and very nice tour guides. Thank you!”

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Cagliari: Sailing Tour with 4 Stops, Snorkeling and Prosecco - Cala Mosca and Cala Fighera: the swimming portion
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Cagliari: Sailing Tour with 4 Stops, Snorkeling and Prosecco

15.Sailing Tour with 4 Stops, Snorkeling and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 341 reviews · from $61

Sail from Cagliari with Alma Sailing Charter toward the Devil’s Saddle, stopping at Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and Sella del Diavolo. Alma, Patrick, Paolo, Laura, and other crew members may guide the trip in English, Italian, or French. Expect swimming, snorkeling gear, a sea-view history lesson, onboard WC, and prosecco or soft drinks for purchase.

“Laura and Paolo were wonderful hosts/sailors. They were very friendly and relaxed. They gave us information about the city and places we sailed past which was really cool. We anchored in two spots and had float devices and goggles for us to use. But if you want a snorkel you need to bring your own. The ladder to get back on the boat is quite narrow and not a lot of stuff to hold on to - myself and my friend both fell off the ladder trying to get back on the boat! The sea was a bit choppy, so accidentally swallowed a fair amount of sea water. Unfortunately myself…”

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