Egadi Islands Rib Tour: Favignana & Levanzo from Trapani

A dinghy with a cabin, prosecco on board, and five coves you reach by water alone.

Private luxury tour of the Egadi Islands from Trapani visiting Favignana and Levanzo by rib boat, with a choice of two vessels (9m or 10m), professional skipper narration, snorkeling equipment, and an all-inclusive bar. The eight-hour route covers Cala Azzurra, Cala Bue Marino, Cala Rossa, Scalo Cavallo and the Cave of Lovers, plus a stop at the historic Mediterranean Tuna Plant and optional time to walk Favignana's streets. Prosecco, aperitifs and Sicilian street food included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury private tour of Egadi Islands

• Depart from Trapani by dinghy
• Swim at Cala Azzurra
• Admire seabed at Cala Bue Marino
• Enjoy aperitif on board
• Visit Cala Rossa natural swimming pool
• Stop at Scalo Cavallo for snorkeling
• Explore Cave of Lovers with skipper
• Pass by Mediterranean Tuna Plant
• Dock at Favignana for walking and lunch
• Continue tour to Levanzo Island
• Swim at Cala Fredda
• Enjoy final aperitif with prosecco and local products

The experience

The boat leaves Trapani and heads straight to Favignana's water-side coves: places you cannot reach on foot. Cala Azzurra opens first, a deep blue pocket ringed by rock. Then Cala Bue Marino, where the seabed drops past old tuff quarries and an aperitif of fresh fruit and cold drinks arrives on deck. Cala Rossa follows, a natural pool so clear the bottom reads like a photograph. Scalo Cavallo is shallower, built for snorkeling among fish in water so transparent children can see the rocks beneath them. The Cave of Lovers sits at the end of a narrow passage. The skipper carries torches to light the stone vault and the natural formations that frame the entrance: accessible only by sea.

Between swims, the route includes a stop at the Mediterranean Tuna Plant, the site where canned tuna was invented, and time to dock at Favignana's private pier and walk the town's narrow streets if you choose. Lunch is your own decision at one of the local restaurants the operator has agreements with. The boat then crosses to Levanzo, the smallest of the three Egadi Islands, where Cala Fredda offers another swim in undisturbed water. At day's end, the skipper serves a second aperitif (prosecco and local products) before the return to Trapani.

You choose between two ribs: the Nesis (10m, up to 12 people) has a cabin, double sundeck and internal toilet. The BWA (9m, up to 10 people) is smaller and high-performance. Both carry professional snorkeling equipment, and both keep the bar open throughout: prosecco, two aperitifs, and non-alcoholic drinks always available. The skipper speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and one additional language.

What’s included

• Prosecco and an open bar with two aperitifs and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day.
• professional snorkeling equipment.
• fruit and Sicilian street food served on board.
• skipper narration in five languages.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour on a 9-metre RIBGuide in 5 languages · No fixed time9-metre RIB

Private tour aboard a 10-metre RIBGuide in 5 languages · No fixed timeLasts 8 hours, on a 10-metre RIB

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourist Lines

Is this one for you?Choose the 10m Nesis if your group is larger or you want the cabin and internal toilet for comfort during the eight hours at sea. The 9m BWA suits smaller groups and those who prefer a nimbler, high-performance boat. Both are private, so the route and pace adapt to your group's interests, whether you want more time snorkeling at one cove or longer in Favignana town.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

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 is the Cave of Lovers and how do you get inside it?

The Cave of Lovers is a natural sea cave accessible only by water, framed by rock formations that the skipper illuminates with torches as the boat enters. It is one of the named stops on the route.

Can I swim at every stop, or are some just for looking?

Cala Azzurra, Cala Bue Marino, Cala Rossa, Scalo Cavallo and Cala Fredda are all swimming stops. The Cave of Lovers and the Tuna Plant are viewed from the boat, and Favignana town is a walking stop if you choose to dock there.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included. You can dock at Favignana and eat at one of the local restaurants the operator has agreements with, or bring your own food.

What's the difference between the Nesis and the BWA?

The Nesis is 10 meters with a cabin, double sundeck and internal toilet, and holds up to 12 people. The BWA is 9 meters, holds up to 10 people, and is described as high-performance. Both carry the same snorkeling gear and open bar.