Italy · BOAT TOURS IN CALABRIA
This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 6 boat tours in Calabria that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Sail from Tropea to Capo Vaticano on a family-run boat with guides such as Domenico, Cristian, and Federico. You’ll stop at Formicoli, Praia i Focu, the Blue Grotto, and Riaci Bay for swimming and snorkeling, with masks, snacks, prosecco, and soft drinks included.
“Great tour Nico and paulo were great and friendly guides.”
Cruise from Tropea along the Costa degli Dei for three hours, stopping at Riaci, Grotticelle, and Tropea beaches for swimming and snorkeling. You’ll see Formicoli and Capo Vaticano from the water, then enjoy bruschetta, local snacks, and Calabrian white wine, or non-alcoholic ginger.
“Great staff and friendly 3 hour tour was informative and the stops to swim. We had white wine and some small snacks”
Cruise from Tropea to Capo Vaticano in a small boat capped at 12 passengers. Swim at Grotticelle, Riaci, Formicoli, and a secret cave, then enjoy local wine and savory snacks. Guides including Andrea, Gabriele, Federico, and Domenico explain the coast in English and Italian.
“This is a speed boat tour with up to 12 passengers, some of which must sit at the front of the boat and use handles to stay on board. Great views of the coastline and a friendly, knowledgeable captain. The weather was not ideal for our trip, making for very choppy seas as and such some guests were a bit anxious due to the speed of the boat bouncing through the waves. The captain accommodated and returned early to give an option for guests to disembark early, and for others who wanted to stay on board to do so and continue on. The company was very kind to provide a…”
Sail from Tropea with Captain Paolo or his crew along Calabria’s Coast of the Gods. You’ll pass caves, beaches, and old harbor sites, then stop to snorkel at Grotticelle Bay and Tropea Beach. Expect Italian commentary, music, dancing, snacks, drinks, and roughly three hours on the water.
“The experience was amazing! The water was perfect, the boat was fun, and the guide gave all directions in Italian and English. I went with my 5 year old son and my friend, and they had life preservers for us all and snorkeling gear for everybody. It was some of the best snorkeling I have ever done, and the water is breathtaking! 10/10 RECOMMEND!!!”
Spend a full day at sea from Tropea or Vibo Marina, visiting Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli. You get time to walk, swim, eat, and shop, plus a 30-minute nighttime stop at Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco. Multilingual crew, including Dominic, provide onboard commentary.
“Es gibt absolut nichts zu meckern, es war toll!”
Cruise the full Capo Palinuro coast with an Italian or English-speaking guide, enter the Blue Cave, and stop to swim at Cala Fetente and Baia del Buon Dormire. Antonio is one guide praised for clear explanations, good timing, and helpful arrival advice. Expect about an hour in the water.
“Tout était parfait! La gentillesse d’Antonio, la ponctualité, la beauté des paysages durant l’excursion, le mélange d’informations du guide et les périodes de repos! Magnifique, rien de négatif! Merci Antonio!”
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