The 4 Snorkeling Trips in Italy That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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2.From Amalfi: Capri Island Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 194 reviews · from $214

Set out from Amalfi on a traditional gozzo boat with a small group of up to 12. Your crew, often including guides such as Giorgia, Andrea, Vicky, or Rafael, serves fruit and drinks while you visit grottoes, swim, snorkel, see the Faraglioni, and spend three hours on Capri.

“My wife and I had the best time on our boat cruise along the Amalfi Coast! Our hostess was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable and charismatic. She even took pics of us in front of the Faraglioni Rocks! Our captain was excellent. We felt very safe despite the (sometimes) rough seas. Thanks for a wonderful excursion!”

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3.Syracuse Boat Excursion with Snorkeling to the Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

From Via Eritrea in Ortigia, board a small-group boat for a two-hour coastal ride with swimming stops, sea caves, and a visit inside a stalactite cave when conditions allow. Skippers such as Carmelo, Enzo, Gianni, and Corrado add music, fruit, Prosecco, and local character. Ask for snorkeling gear at the office.

“Piacevolissima escursione, affidati alla maestria del nostro Comandante Corrado, in un luogo incantevole”

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4.Semi-Private Capri Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Island Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $191

Travel from Sorrento to Capri with a crew such as Hugo, Pepe, Viviana, or Antonio, depending on your departure. Swim and snorkel near the island’s caves, pass the White and Green Grottos, see Punta Carena Lighthouse, then spend four hours exploring Capri on your own.

“Such a memorable experience! Great time and accommodations. They picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off at the end of the day. Made everything easy!!”

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