Egadi Islands boat tour from Marsala: Favignana, Levanzo & lunch

Nine hours among the Egadi coves, snorkeling and swimming between stops

A full-day boat tour from Marsala to the Egadi Islands (Favignana and Levanzo) with snorkeling equipment, lunch and drinks included. The boat visits four named coves (Cala Azzurra, Cala Rossa, Cala Bue Marino and Scalo Cavallo) plus a landing on Favignana where you can see the tuna traps and the archaeological museum in Palazzo Florio. A live guide speaks English, Italian or French throughout the nine-hour route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour of Egadi Islands with lunch

• Depart for Cala Azzurra
• Snorkel at Cala Azzurra
• Visit Cala Bue Marino caves
• Snorkel or dive at Cala Bue Marino
• Explore Cala Rossa beach
• Stop at Scalo Cavallo inlet
• Land on Favignana island
• Visit tuna traps and museum
• Snorkel in fish-rich waters
• Visit cove with two islets
• Explore cave with roof opening
• Swim to Cala Fredda pebble beach
• Enjoy lunch and aperitif on board
• Return to Marsala

The experience

The boat leaves Marsala in the morning and heads to the Egadi Islands, stopping first at Cala Azzurra on Favignana's southeastern coast. The water here is so clear you can see the seabed. The bay is ringed by rocks with a strip of white sand in the center. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the cove is built for it: fish of various species move through the shallow water, and the transparent conditions mean you see them easily.

By 11:00 the boat reaches Cala Bue Marino, where the sea deepens and the underwater life thickens. This cove was once a tuff quarry, and the tunnels and caves carved into the rock still mark the landscape above water. From there you move to Cala Rossa, which many rank among Italy's most beautiful beaches. The water is transparent and inviting, framed by cliffs and the pale stone of old quarries. The flat rocks make entry easy, and the contrast between the pale turquoise near shore and the intense blue of deeper water is the reason people come back. Scalo Cavallo, on the northeast coast, follows: a former quarry turned romantic inlet where the color shift from pale turquoise to deep blue happens in a few meters.

You land on Favignana itself, where the small port opens onto the island's main town. The tuna traps (mattanza) are visible from the water, and Palazzo Florio, the former tuna baron's palace, now houses an archaeological museum you can visit during free time on the island. Cala Fredda, with its posidonia seabed and pebble beach reachable by swimming, comes later in the afternoon. Lunch and an aperitif are served on board during the day. Bottled water and alcoholic beverages are included. The boat returns to Marsala by 18:00.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• lunch on board.
• aperitif and bottled water.
• live guide in English, Italian or French.
• landing on Favignana with access to the tuna traps and Palazzo Florio archaeological museum.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, French 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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Egadi Boat

Is this one for you?The nine-hour duration and multiple snorkeling stops mean you're in and out of the water throughout the day. Bring sun protection and plan to spend time swimming. The boat visits four named coves plus Favignana itself, so you're not anchored in one place. The pace is set by the itinerary, not by you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

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's the water like for snorkeling at these Egadi coves?

Cala Azzurra and Cala Rossa have transparent, shallow water ideal for snorkeling. You can see the seabed clearly and spot fish of various species. Cala Bue Marino is deeper and richer in underwater life, better for diving or more confident snorkelers. All three are included stops on the tour, and snorkeling equipment is provided.

Do I get time to explore Favignana itself, or is it just a boat stop?

The tour includes a landing on Favignana where you have free time to visit the tuna traps visible from the water and the archaeological museum inside Palazzo Florio, the former residence of the tuna industry's wealthy merchants. How much time you spend ashore depends on the day's schedule.

What's included in the lunch on board?

Lunch is served on the boat during the tour, along with an aperitif. Bottled water and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the nine hours.

How long is the boat ride from Marsala to the first stop?

The tour departs from Marsala in the morning and reaches Cala Azzurra as the first snorkeling stop. The exact travel time between Marsala and the islands depends on sea conditions, but the full tour runs nine hours with multiple stops and free time built in.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the coves have shallow areas where you can enter and swim at your own pace. You're never forced into the water. You can stay on the boat or wade in the shallows as you prefer.