Costa degli Aranci boat tour in Calabria: Swim, snorkel

Four hours along Calabria's orange coast, stopping to swim and explore sea caves

A group boat tour along Calabria's Costa degli Aranci takes you past golden beaches, cliffs and hidden caves in a rubber boat with an expert skipper. You swim and snorkel at multiple stops, including the cave of San Gregorio accessible only by water and the transparent shallows at Pietragrande. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, an aperitif with Prosecco and fruit, water and soft drinks, and runs four hours with stops timed for swimming.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Costa degli Aranci

• Sail off the coast of Oranges
• Stop for swimming and photos
• Cross the Gulf of Squillace
• Stop at scenic cliffs and caves
• End tour at Pietragrande for snorkeling

The experience

The boat leaves the coast near Soverato and follows a route that strings together five distinct stops across the Gulf of Squillace and the smaller coves between. You'll pass the picturesque villages of Badolato and Soverato itself before the boat turns toward Caminia, where the coastline breaks into scenic cliffs. The skipper navigates to the cave of San Gregorio (a sea cave said to hold the relics of the saint and reachable only by boat), where you can look inside or swim in the water outside it. Each swimming stop gives you time to jump in, snorkel if you want to, or simply float in the turquoise water and take pictures.

Snorkeling equipment (mask and mouthpiece) is provided, and the stops are chosen for what lies beneath: sandy bottoms at the Gulf of Squillace, transparent shallows at Pietragrande where the Rock of Pietra Grande rises from the water, and the cave entrance at Caminia. You're not confined to one spot: the boat moves between locations, so you see the coastline change as you go. An aperitif of Prosecco and fresh fruit comes on board, along with water and soft drinks throughout the four hours.

The tour runs in the morning or afternoon depending on the departure time you book. Public transportation reaches the meeting point, and the skipper speaks English or Italian, so you'll hear commentary about the coast and the stops as you go. No experience with snorkeling or boating is required. The tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Basic snorkeling equipment (mask and mouthpiece).
• expert skipper.
• passenger insurance.
• fuel.
• water and soft drinks on board.
• aperitif with Prosecco and fresh fruit.
• multiple stops for swimming and snorkeling.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Holidoit

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so you'll follow the commentary about the coast and the stops in whichever language you choose. The four-hour duration and multiple swimming breaks suit anyone who wants to see the coastline without a full-day commitment or the intensity of a longer expedition.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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.

What exactly is the cave of San Gregorio, and can I swim inside it?

The cave of San Gregorio is a sea cave near Caminia, accessible only by boat, that local tradition says holds the relics of the saint. You can swim in the water at the cave entrance and look inside from the boat. The skipper will show you the opening and tell you about it.

How much time do I get to swim at each stop?

The tour includes multiple stops for swimming and snorkeling, though the exact time at each one depends on the group and conditions. You'll have time to get in the water, snorkel if you want to, and take pictures before the boat moves to the next location.

Is snorkeling equipment included, and do I need experience to use it?

Basic snorkeling equipment (mask and mouthpiece) is included. No experience is necessary. The skipper can show you how to use it, and you can choose to snorkel or simply swim at any stop.

What's included in the aperitif on board?

The aperitif includes Prosecco and fresh fruit, served on the boat. Water and soft drinks are also available throughout the four-hour tour.

Where does the tour start, and how do I get there?

The tour departs from the Costa degli Aranci coast near Soverato. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the meeting point. Confirm the exact location when you book.