The 15 Best Snorkeling Tours in Italy

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

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

3-hour boat trip from Tropea to Capo Vaticano with snorkeling, swims, prosecco aperitif, and stunning stops along the Coast of the Gods.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 985 reviews · from $100.54

4-hour Amalfi Coast boat and snorkeling tour from Amalfi with Positano views, sea caves, fruit and drinks on a small Gozzo boat.

“Great time at Amalfi with this activity. Good drinks and the guide was very good. I recommend.”

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3.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Small-group boat tour from Olbia to Tavolara and Molara for snorkeling, cave views, and a mini Sardinian aperitif, $88.

“Antonio took us to a few beautiful spots to swim and snorkel. We were also able to see some dolphins, which was an added bonus! It was a great morning out to snorkel.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 865 reviews · from $56.94

Ride a shared 8-meter RIB from Cagliari to Devil’s Saddle with 4 swim stops, snorkeling gear, marine sightings, and Prosecco.

“Amazing day out even without perfect weather conditions, the guide was friendly spoke great English and very hospitable if we were in Cagliari longer I would book again ! Alessandro is a professional operator”

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5.Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35Best value

90-minute Syracuse boat ride with Captain Mirko, Ortigia sights, marine caves, and a swim plus snorkeling in crystal-clear water.

“We had an amazing time! There were some miscommunications on our side in the beginning, as we didn’t see messages from the host on time, but they were very flexible, and solved this problem without any issue. We booked the 6 pm boat tour, and our driver was Antonio. He was very welcoming, and really nice, however, he did not speak English (but we were told ahead and they asked if we were okay with it, which we were). The caves were amazing, it was beautiful out there, definitely worth going! We even had a pretty long swimming session and they did have the snorkeling masks prepared (although the swim…”

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6.Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 671 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118.51Top rated

Small-group gozzo cruise along the Amalfi Coast with snorkeling stops, coastal cave sights, and free drinks in about 4 hours.

“the tour was fun and our boat captain did a great job keeping it fun and informative. the drinks and snacks were underwhelming.”

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7.Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

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

Half-day cruise along Catania lava coast with snorkeling, SUP, and a local Sicilian aperitif on a small sailing boat.

“Had a fabulous cruise. The boat was very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and chatty, the food was good and the prosecco was most welcome! The water was crystal clear and made for great snorkeling. Would definitely recommend”

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8.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

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

3.5-hour small-group boat from Olbia to Figarolo for dolphin watching, snorkeling swim stops, cave views, and Sardinian aperitif for $77.

“We absolutely loved our boat trip today. Despite the initial cloud, we saw dolphins and the men enjoyed snorkelling. The little snack was delicious and all enjoyed a beer! Giovanni gave us lots of information about the coastline and area and went out of his way to take us back when he knew more dolphins around. The trip was a birthday gift for one of our group & they loved it. Would highly recommend this trip …thank you Giovanni”

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9.Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Half-day snorkeling from Olbia to Tavolara Marine Protected Area, Molara pools, and the Chrisso shipwreck, with guides, gear, drinks, and value.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · from $62.31

Speedboat RIB tour from Cagliari with 4 stops for swimming and snorkeling, dolphin spotting chances, and a complimentary pink spritz/sangria.

“Very cool Skipper, nice swimming spots and cold drinks 🎉”

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

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

Zip along Cagliari by Zodiac RIB, snorkel 3 swim stops near Devil's Saddle, sip homemade wine, and enjoy Sardinia's coast.

“lovely boat trip, our guide Enrico was very nice, shared interesting info about the area, took us to some stunning spots on a lovely clean safe boat.”

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12.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86.89

7-hour Lampedusa boat tour with SUP and snorkeling, lunch onboard, and stops at La Tabaccara and marine reserve beaches.

“Lampedusa is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Lampedusa is an Italian island to the south of Italy, not far from the North African coast. It's famous for it's seafood; agriculture is an active source of vegetables. Lampedusa is a great place to dine. Boating is the best way to reRead more”

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13.Snorkelling-Tour in Porto Cesareo with typical aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $60.46

Porto Cesareo catamaran snorkel tour with Roman columns, three swim stops, and a typical aperitif with local wine and snacks.

“Superbe excursion pour le prix. Belle découverte durant le tour en bateau et bon apéritif local :) je recommande”

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14.Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Dolphin watching and snorkeling from Golfo Aranci in Sardinia. 3.5 hours, small group, ethical viewing, Cala Greca and Figarolo.

“Fabulous experience ! We saw so many dolphins and the tour was much more than we expected with snacks and the chance to see the beach where Disney’s The Little Mermaid was filmed and where we could take a dip. The snorkelling was fun too and the guides knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend.”

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15.Kayak experience with Carnassa Tour in Cinque Terre + Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83.48

Sea kayak + snorkeling in Cinque Terre’s Monterosso area, with a park-authorized guide, included gear, and shower-ready convenience.

“Kayaking with Chiara was a highlight of our trip. She shared her extensive knowledge of the area with us: both historical and practical, with tips for restaurants, hikes, and beaches. Snorkeling was a refreshing and beautiful reprieve from the heat, and simply an added bonus to an already wonderful experience. We highly recommend this experience, and Chiara in particular as a guide. Thank you for an unforgettable morning!”

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