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15 Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Italy Worth the Descent

34 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Underground days are short and the entrance is rarely near the hotel, so the choice matters. These 15 cave snorkeling and swimming in Italy are priced and timed to be decided in a couple of minutes.

Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif - From Dorino Boat Tour to Cala Paguro
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Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,300 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend 1.5 hours aboard Dorino’s small boat along Polignano a Mare’s coast. Your guide points out Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, Cala Paguro, Lama Monachile, and other caves, then stops for a swim before serving Prosecco and Apulian taralli. English, Italian, and French are available, with groups limited to 10.

“Caves and tour of the coastline was fabulous from the water. Great value for the money.”

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Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch - Capri’s grottos are best seen from the sea
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Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch

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

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

Travel from Sorrento to Capri in a small group of up to 12, with an English-speaking skipper, grotto stops, swimming, snacks, drinks, and a Caprese sandwich. You will cruise past Bagni della Regina Giovanna, the Faraglioni, Villa Malaparte, and Punta Carena, then have 3 to 4 hours to explore Capri independently.

“We had the most amazing time on the cruise to Capri island. Our tour operator, Antonio and skipper were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. It was my daughter’s 16th Birthday and they made her feel so special. Really really brilliant experience, would highly recommend this tour.”

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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves - Entering Syracuse’s sea caves
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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

3.Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

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

Set out from Riva della Posta for a 90-minute cruise around Ortigia with Captain Mirko or another local captain. You’ll see Maniace Castle, Aretusa Fountain, the Grand Harbor, sea caves, and the Umbertino Bridge, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. English and Italian tours run from April 15 to November 15.

“We really enjoyed the trip. Captain was experienced and nice guy!”

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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling - Castello Maniace and the southern edge of Ortigia
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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling

4.Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Cruise around Ortigia with an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking skipper. You will pass under Umbertino Bridge, see Castello Maniace and Arethusa Spring, visit sea caves, stop for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy seasonal fruit with prosecco. Guides such as Salvo, Gaetano, Stephen, and Michelangelo are known for adding music, humor, and local color.

“I did this boat trip last year for the first time last year and returned to Ortigia a year later with a friend and it was still just as fantastic! The boat ride has the right amount of people, the skipper was fun and engaging. He served fruit and prosecco and we stopped at two locations to dive into the water. He provided snorkeling masks and even floating noodles if we wanted them. To do this two years in a row and it still be just as amazing and entertaining is a testament to this great company. This time we even went under the world’s lowest bridge and had to…”

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From Leuca: Adriatic Boat Tour with Ionian Caves & Swimming - From Punta Ristola to the Ionian caves
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From Leuca: Adriatic Boat Tour with Ionian Caves & Swimming

5.From Leuca: Adriatic Boat Tour with Ionian Caves & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 578 reviews · 3 hours · from $51

Cruise from Marina di Leuca with a skipper such as Ugo, Hugo, or Gigi to see both sides of Santa Maria di Leuca. You’ll pass Punta Ristola, Punta Meliso, the lighthouse, and a long list of sea caves, then stop twice for swimming when conditions allow. The boat carries up to 12 people.

“We saw amazing caves and both of the seas within 3 hours. Made 2 swimming stops for 20 minutes each. If possible bring snorkelling goggles with you.”

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Palermo: Boat Tour With Aperitif Snorkeling And Cave Tour - Choosing between the sailing boat and vintage yacht
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Palermo: Boat Tour With Aperitif Snorkeling And Cave Tour

6.Palermo: Boat Tour With Aperitif Snorkeling And Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 381 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Sail from Palermo with guides such as Giuseppe, Gabriele, and Stefano, stopping at Mondello Bay, Vergine Maria, and Grotta Regina for swimming and snorkeling. Choose a sailing boat for smaller groups or a vintage motor yacht for larger parties. Wine, water, gear, music, and a Sicilian aperitif are included.

“Very fun and relaxed. Guides were super friendly and let us take our time.”

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Amalfi Coast: Kayak, Snorkeling, Pandora Cave & Hidden Beach - Starting at Moorea Beach Club in Maiori
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Amalfi Coast: Kayak, Snorkeling, Pandora Cave & Hidden Beach

7.Amalfi Coast: Kayak, Snorkeling, Pandora Cave & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

From Moorea Beach Club in Maiori, guides including Danilo, Salvatore, and Nicola lead a 3.5-hour paddle past Torre Normanna and Grotta Pandora. You’ll learn basic kayaking, stop at a sea-access cove, swim and snorkel in clear water, enjoy fresh fruit, and receive tour photos by email.

“The guys are great. We had a wonderful time. My daughter said that this was the best guided tour of her life :)”

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Amalfi: Boat Adventure Caves, Beaches, Snorkeling & Positano - Amalfi to Conca dei Marini, your first look at the coast
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Amalfi: Boat Adventure Caves, Beaches, Snorkeling & Positano

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

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

Cruise from Amalfi aboard a traditional 10 to 12 metre gozzo with a captain and host. You will see Conca dei Marini, Furore, Praiano, Positano, Atrani, sea caves, and swimming spots. Choose a 2, 4, or 6-hour outing, with snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, snacks, and an optional Positano visit.

“The most incredible experience! Plenty of time for each swimming spot and adventuring in Positano. Hosts were very kind. Everything about this was perfect. Would recommend to anyone!”

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Polignano Sea Caves: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Aperitif - Grotta Azzurra and Grotta delle Rondinelle
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Polignano Sea Caves: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Aperitif

9.Polignano Sea Caves: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Set out from San Vito with Venture Vibes for a two-hour cruise along the Polignano a Mare coast. Your captain guides you past Grotta Azzurra, Grotta delle Rondinelle, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and quieter coves, with a swimming stop, snorkeling masks, Prosecco, and soft drinks. English audio commentary is available when the captain is not an English speaker.

“We were 4 friends and loved the experience! Yana and Nicki were the best! Thank you so much for having us. We recommend!”

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Polignano's coast and caves: a boat tour with drinks, swimming, music, and fun - Leaving from San Vito port
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Polignano’s coast and caves: a boat tour with drinks, swimming, music, and fun

10.Polignano’s coast and caves: a boat tour with drinks, swimming, music, and fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join Isola Blu from San Vito port for a two-hour cruise along Polignano a Mare. Guides such as Angela or Antonella may explain the caves in English, French, Spanish, Italian, while skippers including Paschal or Bartolo handle the boat. Expect music, cave stops, a swim, snorkeling, snacks, and limoncello or iced tea.

“We absolutely loved the experience! It was fun and educational. Antonella and Bartolo did everything right! Bartolo is an experienced skipper and Antonella is multi lingual so she can perfectly explain all the highlights. There's time for swimming and sing-a-longs in-between the highlights. Greetings, Jacko & Jacqueline from Holland 🫶”

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Capri Boat Tour: Grottoes, Swim & Sip Limoncello in a Small Group - Finding HP Travel at Marina Grande
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Capri Boat Tour: Grottoes, Swim & Sip Limoncello in a Small Group

11.Capri Boat Tour: Grottoes, Swim & Sip Limoncello in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend about two hours circling Capri with a professional skipper, entering the Marvellous, White, and Green Grottoes, passing the Faraglioni and Villa Malaparte, and stopping to swim and snorkel. The Blue Grotto is not included. Groups are capped at 12, with drinks, snacks, commentary, and limoncello tasting provided.

“Was a nice experience. Waters were a bit rough in the beginning and the end and my Family and i got soaking wet. Driver was nice but didn’t speak much English. We still had a great time. Sights were beautiful.”

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Amalfi: Kayak-Snorkel to Pandora Cave, Hidden Beach & Drinks - Starting at the Santa Trofimena meeting point
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Amalfi: Kayak-Snorkel to Pandora Cave, Hidden Beach & Drinks

12.Amalfi: Kayak-Snorkel to Pandora Cave, Hidden Beach & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Join Alessio and a small group for a 3.5-hour sea-kayak trip from Minori to Pandora Cave, Sulfur Cave, and Dead Horse Beach. You’ll paddle past Maiori landmarks, swim and snorkel in clear water, then enjoy fresh fruit, lemonade, or a lemon spritz on a beach reached only from the sea. Equipment, photos, water, and storage are included.

“We had a great time on the kayaks and visiting the hidden beach, even though we had never done it before (It’s a a lot of arm work). Alessio was a great host, very friendly and had everything we needed. Really recommend to anyone, it was 100% worth the money.”

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Amalfi Coast : Kayak-Snorkeling tour Pandora Cave & Hidden beach - Paddling past the Norman Tower
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Amalfi Coast : Kayak-Snorkeling tour Pandora Cave & Hidden beach

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

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

Paddle from Maiori toward Amalfi with local guides such as Danilo and Nicola, stopping at Acquachiara beach and Pandora Cave for swimming and snorkeling. The 3.5-hour outing includes kayaks, safety gear, fruit, water, changing rooms, luggage storage, and photos sent after the tour. It is beginner-friendly but still a real workout.

“This was a wonderful way to see the coast. The guide regularly stopped to tell stories and point out landmarks. Highly recommended.”

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Amalfi Coast Kayak & Snorkeling Tour to the Pandora's Cave - A short stop at Acquachiara Spiaggia and Sulfur Cave
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Amalfi Coast Kayak & Snorkeling Tour to the Pandora’s Cave

14.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. with guide Alessio for a three-and-a-half-hour kayak trip along the Amalfi Coast. Paddle past Maiori’s Norman Tower, enter Sulfur Cave and Pandora’s Cave, then stop at Dead Horse Beach for swimming, snorkeling, fruit, snacks, and an aperitif. Kayaks, safety gear, dry bags, and photos are included.

“Thank you Alessio! Great trick! Easy access and the right combo kayaking, swimming, snorkelling and small aperitif with lemon.Auto-translated”

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Polignano a Mare: Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Caves - From San Vito to the first coastal views
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Polignano a Mare: Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Caves

15.Polignano a Mare: Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join Domenico and his small crew at San Vito for a two-hour eco catamaran cruise along Polignano a Mare. See Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, Lama Monachile, Cala Paura, and the Hermit’s Rock, then swim and snorkel in clear water. The $41 fare includes equipment, soft drinks, snacks, and a small-group setting.

“It was a very enjoyable tour. I recommend this team to everyone! You can see the city and its surroundings from a different perspective. You can admire the shape of the rocks and the colors of the sea up close. It wasn't just the children who enjoyed jumping off the boat :)”

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★ 4.5Capri, Blue Grotto by Priority, Faraglioni Swim and City VisitFrom $36015 reviews
★ 4.8Snorkeling+Pillirina, Ortigia & sea caves boat tourFrom $5918 reviews
★ 4.6Polignano: Guided Coastline & Caves Cruise with Swim BreakFrom $3937 reviews
★ 4.6Polignano: Private boat tour to caves with swim and aperitifFrom $4528 reviews
★ 4.7Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour of the Caves with a Swim Stop and SpritzFrom $4117 reviews
★ 4.9Marettimo: Island Speedboat Tour with Cave Visits & SwimmingFrom $4116 reviews
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