Egadi Islands tour by dinghy: Swim stops at Favignana & Levanzo

Swim at Cala Rossa, Bue Marino and the Faraglioni in one day by boat

An eight-hour guided boat tour of the Egadi Islands visits the coves and rock formations of Favignana and Levanzo by rubber dinghy, with stops to swim at Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola, plus lunch on the island. A trained skipper leads the route in English, Spanish or Italian, and snorkeling gear is provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Favignana and Levanzo islands

• Visit Cala Rossa and swim
• See the Bue Marino rocky coast
• Lunch with typical products in Favignana
• Visit Faraglioni of Levanzo and swim
• Boat passage to Levanzo town
• Swim at Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola

The experience

The boat leaves in the morning for Cala Rossa, one of the most photographed coves in the Egadi Islands, where you swim near rocky walls that drop straight into the water. The stop at Bue Marino follows, a stretch of coast carved by tuff extractors over centuries, and the boat then heads to Favignana for a full hour ashore, where you eat lunch at a restaurant the operator has arranged. The route is built around water: you spend the afternoon moving between three more swimming stops (the Faraglioni rock formations off Levanzo, then Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola) with the boat anchored at each one so you can slip in directly from the deck.

A trained skipper navigates the rubber dinghy and handles the boat. You bring a swimsuit and snorkeling gear is on board. Bottled water is included throughout the day. The boat stays small enough to reach coves inaccessible from shore, and the schedule builds in time to actually swim rather than just pass by. Infants can travel on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.
• lunch at a restaurant on Favignana.
• access to four swimming stops at Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola.
• a trained skipper who speaks English, Spanish or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jul 2027

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 28 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Passione Blu srl

Is this one for you?The rubber dinghy is small enough to reach coves you cannot walk to from shore, so if you want to swim at spots most visitors never see, this boat gets you there. If you prefer a larger vessel or a schedule that lingers longer at each stop, a different tour may suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 Cala Rossa like when you get there?

Cala Rossa is a cove ringed by rocky cliffs that rise from the water, and you swim in the bay surrounded by those walls. It is one of the most well-known views in the Egadi Islands and the stop usually happens in the morning.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on the boat, so you do not need to bring your own.

How much time do you spend on the island of Favignana?

You have about an hour on Favignana, which includes lunch at a restaurant the operator has arranged with typical island dishes.

Can I bring an infant on this tour?

Yes, infants can travel on the boat and are required to sit on an adult's lap throughout the day.