8 Sorrento Snorkeling Tours Worth the Early Start

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 985 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend four hours cruising from Amalfi toward Positano aboard a traditional Gozzo boat, with an English- and Italian-speaking captain, two swim stops, grottoes, fresh fruit, and drinks including prosecco and limoncello. Groups are capped at 10. Captains such as Christian, Paolo, and Vincenzo have led trips, but your captain may vary.

“Amazing tour! Our guide - Gian Paolo - was a great guy and made sure we were all having fun! The second swimming stop was so much fun, definitely jump off the rocks into the ocean if you can. The bottle of limoncello was the perfect way to break the ice with our crew. Loves this tour so much, i recommend it to anyone spending a day in amalfi!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 671 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Cruise for about four hours from Amalfi or Positano aboard a small-group gozzo, passing sea caves, Furore Fjord, and cliffside towns. Stop twice to swim or snorkel, with gear, fresh fruit, and drinks included. Skippers vary; names mentioned include Rafael, Cristiano, and Salvatore.

“Great time out on the water! Fun workers and a great experience overall. Had limoncello at the end!!”

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3.Amalfi: Boat Adventure Caves, Beaches, Snorkeling & Positano

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 355 reviews · from $88

Sail from Amalfi aboard a 10 to 12 metre gozzo, passing Conca dei Marini, Furore and Praiano en route to Positano. Your captain and host explain the coast, while you stop to swim, snorkel and explore by boat. Towels, masks, snacks and drinks are provided. Choose a short sunset cruise, a four-hour coastal trip or a longer tour with time ashore.

“Activities were fun, saw some amazing spots and also got to snorkel in some amazing spots. The highlight was the host and captain! Both amazing and made the trip feel like you were with your family. 100/10 would recommend.”

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

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

Meet Fabio’s family-run crew in Forio for a seven-hour circuit of Ischia, with around five swim stops, snorkeling, and a Green Grotto visit. Enza prepares lunch on board, with wine and water included. You’ll also pass the Aragonese Castle, Sant’Angelo, and Il Fungo, with commentary in Italian and English.

“I 100% reccomend this tour. This was the best sea/ocean swimming of my life! And I love to swim. The water was beautiful and clear. The five stops around the island for swimming were each different and delightful. (I did bring my own snorkeling gear so I used that.) I found the September water temperature to be perfect. And everytime we got out of the water and on to the boat to continue the tour, we were treated to new delicious food. The captain, Fabio, was great. I appreciated that he was in touch the night before with instructions for meeting in the morning. What a way to celebrate my…”

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5.Amalfi Coast: Kayak & Snorkeling tour, sea caves and beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $58Best value

From Maiori, paddle west with local guides such as Danilo, Salvatore and Nicola past Minori, sea caves, lemon terraces and Marmorata Waterfall. Stop for a swim and snorkeling near Castiglione di Ravello and Atrani, with fresh fruit, water and photo service included. Allow 3.5 hours, and be ready for a real workout.

“We had the best time on our kayaking tour! The spots we kayaked to were very beautiful. The tour guys were so friendly and made the tour so much fun. If we’re ever back in the area I will definitely be doing this again!”

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

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

Depart from Amalfi’s Darsena pier on a traditional gozzo with a crew of up to 12. Cruise past Furore Fjord and the Faraglioni, stop to swim and snorkel, and enjoy prosecco, limoncello, beer, soft drinks, and fruit. You get three hours on Capri, with no fee to go ashore. Blue Grotto entry is not included.

“Great boat tour of the Amalfi coast and the town of Capri. We had great tour guides and they were very informative. Well worth the money and it’s a great way to relax.”

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7.Amalfi Coast : Kayak-Snorkeling tour Pandora Cave & Hidden beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Start at Moorea Beach Club in Maiori for a 3.5-hour guided kayak trip along the coast. Paddle past the Norman Tower, visit Pandora Cave and a secluded cove, and stop to swim, snorkel, and eat fresh fruit. Local guides such as Dani and Nicola have shared coastal stories and safety advice on past trips; staff may vary.

“Before setting off, the team gave us a clear and concise briefing on how to kayak safely, including exactly what to do and what to avoid. Out on the water, they looked after us and always keeping the group together and making sure no one drifted away, making my daughter and I felt completely safe in their hands. Along the way, they shared interesting stories and historical insights about the various stops we made, adding so much depth to the journey. During our beach break, we were even treated to freshly cut melon – a simple but epic touch! The four of them were unfailingly friendly, smiling, and great fun…”

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8.Amalfi Coast Kayak & Snorkeling Tour to the Pandora’s Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Set out from Minori at 10 a.m. for a guided sea-kayak trip past Maiori’s Norman Tower and into Pandora’s Cave, then stop to swim or snorkel at Dead Horse Beach. The roughly three-and-a-half-hour outing includes gear, water, fruit and snacks. Guides such as Alessio share local stories, but you need to be able to swim and handle paddling on open water.

“The view from the Kayak is amazing! Allessio was very knowledgeable, very helpful and always with very good energy and very passionate about Minori. Pandora’s cave was unbelievable! We also received some very good tips about local food.”

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