10 Island Tours with Lunch in Italy to Build a Day Around

1.Forio: Ischia Island Boat Tour with Local Lunch and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 831 reviews · 7 hours · from $94Our pick

Spend about seven hours circling Ischia from Forio with Simone, Sabrina, or another local guide. Expect coffee and cake, wine, seafood pasta, several swim stops, the Grotta dell’Amore, thermal waters, and a friendly onboard crew. Bring your own snorkel gear.

“The boat tour was a wonderful experience. We felt looked after, there were numerous stops where we could swim but also lovely time onboard with everyone else and crew members. There were more people on board than I thought there would be, however we did have enough seating space. We had snacks or lunch available after each swim, and had some time on land to explore a new area of the island! Overall this was the highlight of our week long Ischia trip!”

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2.Capri Island Small Group Boat Tour from Naples with Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $186Top rated

Travel from Naples to Piano di Sorrento, then circle Capri by small boat with an English-speaking skipper. See the White and Green Grottos, Faraglioni, Punta Carena, and Villa Malaparte, swim when conditions allow, enjoy a Caprese sandwich, and spend up to five hours exploring Capri independently.

“Wonderful trip with Orsola! We went on a Saturday so with traffic it took us around 2 hours to arrive at the port. Thankfully, this didn’t cut out of our time. We had an incredible full day exploring capri and surrounding islands by water with lots of swimming! Overall, great experience. Would recommend to my closest friends and family!”

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3.From Ischia: Procida Island Full-Day Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 259 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Join Fabio and his family for an eight-hour cruise from Forio to Procida. Swim at quiet coves, circle Ischia, pass Aragonese Castle and Vivara, eat homemade seafood pasta or tomato-based dishes, and explore Procida by taxi or on foot.

“We really enjoyed out boat trip to Procida , what made it so special was the hospitality of the family run guides, the food was plentiful and really tasty the seafood pasta was delicious. Thankyou for a special day out”

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4.Ischia: Island Boat Tour with Neapolitan Lunch & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 253 reviews · 7 hours · from $82

Spend seven hours circling Ischia with Captain Fabio, Enza, and their family crew. Swim at clear coves, visit the Green Grotto, view the Aragonese Castle from the water, and enjoy home-style Neapolitan food, fruit, dessert, water, and wine aboard.

“This experience was simply awesome. The crew & family were wonderful. I did experience some motion sickness (I'm prone) but they were very caring and it still was one of the best experiences we've had in Italy. 10/10 would do again.”

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5.Egadi Islands Tour Favignana Levanzo by Boat with Lunch from Trapani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about eight hours cruising from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo with Anna Maria and Francesco. Swim at Cala Azzurra, Cala Rossa, Cala Fredda, and Cala Minnola, visit sea caves, eat Sicilian pasta and bread cunzato, and enjoy drinks on board.

“Very very nice trip, was a lot of fun with Anna-Maria and Francesco. There was really good food and a lot at that. Can recommend!”

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6.Ponza: Palmarola & Ponza Island Cruise with Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $43Best value

You’ll circle Ponza and Palmarola from Molo Musco, entering the Pilate Caves and southern cave, viewing the Faraglioni and Natural Arch, and stopping to swim at O’ Francese beach. An Italian guide leads the boat, with pasta, water, wine, and coffee included.

“Ci è piaciuto! Troppa gente per i miei gusti, ma l’esperienza è molto bella”

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7.From San Paolo: Tavolara and Molara Island Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · from $147

Spend seven hours with Michele, Carlo, or another local captain aboard a vintage boat from Porto San Paolo. Swim at quiet coves, snorkel off Molara and Tavolara, enjoy Sardinian food and chilled drinks, and hear local stories as sea conditions shape the route.

“Great service and company:) Serviceminded staff and delicious foods and prosecco:) Overall super impressed by the tour :)”

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8.Porto San Paolo: Tavolara Island Sailboat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $120

Spend 7.5 hours sailing from Porto San Paolo around Tavolara and Molara with an English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking skipper. Expect two or three swimming stops, local fish, wine, Sardinian sweets, and room for up to 12 passengers. Dani and Luigi may be among the crew.

“Our day cruising to Tavolara island was spectacular. Our guides Dani & Luigi were very accommodating and easy to get on with. They had a lot of knowledge of the coast and had many stories to relate. I would recommend this cruise very highly. It was amazing. Thank you so much Tammy & Tony”

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9.Syracuse: Ortigia Island Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Cruise around Ortigia with an English or Italian-speaking host, admire Maniace Castle and Syracuse’s sea caves, then stop at Plemmirio for several swims. Antonio and Nino have hosted the outing, which includes onboard appetizers, a first course, fruit, water, wine, and prosecco.

“Antonio and Nino did such a wonderful job hosting seven of us on the boat. It was such a beautiful experience with so much to drink and eat. There were three different spots to jump in and swim in addition to many stops. We met two lovely couples on the boat as well. For lunch we had a delicious assortment of antipasti and spaghetti with mussels. I would highly recommend this experience.”

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10.From Trapani: Egadi Islands Tour by Boat to Favignana and Levanzo with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $101

Spend eight hours with Mare e Vento di Favignana visiting Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, the Lovers’ Cave, and Levanzo’s quiet coves. Swim, snorkel, enjoy lunch and an aperitif, and hear local stories from guides such as Giuseppe. The boat carries equipment, drinks, music, and floating tubes.

“A WONDERFUL DAY!!! Crystal clear sea, white rocks and a team capable of turning every moment into a memory. During the day we saw schools of colorful fish, snorkeled in waters that seemed crystal clear and talked about local traditions with a passionate guide. No frills, just simplicity and attention to detail: fresh water, soft music on board, and just the right breaks for a refreshing swim. A genuine experience, perfect for those who really want to unwind.”

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