Argentario boat tours: Snorkeling Giglio Giannutri Porto Ercole

Snorkel three islands and the Argentario coast in one day, with gear and lunch arranged

Guided boat tours departing from Argentario explore the nearby islands of Giglio, Giannutri and Porto Ercole, with half-day and full-day options. You snorkel among rocky ravines and coves, use provided snorkeling kits and seabobs, and stop for lunch at local restaurants or picnic on the boat. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Argentario and nearby islands

• Tour coves with crystal clear water
• Snorkel among Giglio ravines
• Lunch at local restaurants or picnic on boat
• Walk to port and visit shops
• Use SUP and seabob for fun
• Visit red island and snorkel around
• Tour Giannutri island coves
• Lunch at Giannutri restaurant

The experience

What makes these tours work is the gear: snorkeling kits, paddles, seabobs and mattresses come with you, so you're not renting separately or figuring out what to bring. The boat stops at coves with flat rocks and clear water along the Argentario coast, then moves to the islands: Giglio has sandy and rocky beaches. Giannutri is wilder, with two main coves (Spalmatoio and Cala Maestra) where the water fills with fish. You swim and snorkel at each stop, and the guide handles the route and timing.

Half-day tours focus on the Argentario coast and one island. Full-day tours string together multiple stops and include lunch either at a restaurant on land or as a picnic aboard. Soda, water, coffee and snacks are provided throughout. The boat is air-conditioned, and pickup is arranged. You don't drive yourself to the dock. Tours run from four hours to a full day depending on which option you pick.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment, seabobs and paddles.
• soda, bottled water, coffee and snacks.
• lunch at a restaurant or picnic on the boat (full-day tours).
• air-conditioned boat.
• pickup from your hotel or a central point.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blue Vibes

Is this one for you?Choose half-day if you're splitting time between water and Porto Ercole's town. Full-day if you want to visit multiple islands like Giglio and Giannutri with more snorkeling stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and the guide leads you to the coves. The water is shallow enough at many stops to stand on flat rocks, so you can enter at your own pace and depth.

What's the difference between Giglio and Giannutri?

Giglio has sandy and rocky beaches with turquoise water and is more developed, with shops and restaurants in the port. Giannutri is wilder and less built up, with two main coves (Spalmatoio and Cala Maestra) and more fish in the water.

Do I need to bring my own lunch?

On full-day tours, lunch is either at a restaurant on the island or as a picnic on the boat. You choose the option when you book, so you don't need to pack food.