The 5 Boat Trips with Swimming in Italy That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,546 reviews · 3 hours · from $59Our pick

Join Nautisardinia in Cagliari for a three-hour RIB boat ride around Devil’s Saddle. Your Italian- and English-speaking skipper chooses four swim stops based on sea conditions. Expect snorkeling gear, water, Prosecco, coastal stories, and a lively small-group atmosphere with guides such as Matteo, Giovanni, Pietro, and Alessandro.

“Great guide, very flexible with regards to stops, friendly and professional!”

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2.Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,300 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35Best value

Join a small group of up to 10 aboard Dorino for a 1.5-hour cruise past Polignano’s cliffs, Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, and other sea caves. Swim from the boat, use the included mask, and finish with Prosecco and Apulian taralli while guides such as Nicolas, Valerio, and Enzo share stories.

“excellent experience, great captain, very informative tour, opportunity to swim and prosecco on the way back. Brilliant!”

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3.Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Join a small-group boat trip from Sorrento to Capri with an English-speaking skipper, coastal views, swimming stops, grottos, Faraglioni rocks, drinks, and a Caprese sandwich. You’ll have three to four hours on Capri, with optional Blue Grotto access at extra cost.

“The captain and staff very attentive. First class experience. They told us about each step in advance”

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4.Small Group Capri Island Boat Ride with Swimming and Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend about two hours circling Capri aboard a classic Sorrentine boat with an English-speaking skipper. See the White and Green Grottos, Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, Faraglioni, and Punta Carena Lighthouse. You’ll also have time to swim, snorkel, and enjoy drinks, snacks, and limoncello.

“This boat tour far exceeded my expectations. It was my third time staying on the island and I assumed the group tours were a bit of a gimmick. Nonetheless, my husband and I booked this one last minute after visiting the blue grotto. There were a total of 12 guests on this one which wound up being 6 couples. Lotta love in the air! The captain was so much fun and interactive with everyone. He played upbeat fun music and took photos in front of the Faraglioni. We swam, ate snacks, drank limoncello, and made friends! 10/10 experience”

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

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

From Bacan near central Cagliari, join skippers such as Francesca, Gianni, or Johnny for a lively 195-minute RIB tour. Cruise past the Devil’s Saddle, Cala Fighera, and Poetto, with swimming, snorkeling, coastal stories, music, and one complimentary drink.

“Very well organised tour and good boat and funny skipper”

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