Boat tour Egadi Islands from Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo

Swim and snorkel across three islands in one day, anchoring at caves and coves the Romans knew.

A full-day boat tour from Trapani to the Egadi Islands (Favignana and Levanzo) with a small group of up to 12 people, a live guide in English or Italian, and multiple swimming and snorkeling stops at named coves and sea caves. The boat departs at 10 a.m. and returns around 6 p.m., with snorkeling equipment, wine, water and lunch included. Children are welcome from age one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour of Favignana and Levanzo

• Depart from Trapani port at 10:00 AM
• Stop at Cala Azzurra for snorkeling and swimming
• Swim at Bue Marino bay
• Swim at Cala Rossa beach
• Visit Favignana village and port
• Navigate to Levanzo island
• Swim and snorkel at Faraglione
• Stop for snorkeling at Cala Fredda
• Stop for snorkeling at Cala Minnola
• Return to Trapani port around 6:00 PM

The experience

Trapani's port is where the boat leaves at 10 a.m., heading first to Favignana. The route hits three of the island's most famous bays in sequence: Cala Azzurra, where the water takes its name from the color; Bue Marino, ringed by old tuff quarries that drop straight into turquoise shallows; and Cala Rossa, which the itinerary calls the most beautiful beach in Italy. At each stop you swim and snorkel with equipment already on board: no gear to rent separately or pack yourself.

A special stop at the Lovers' Cave (Grotta degli Innamorati) breaks up the water time, and then the boat moors at Favignana's port so you can walk the village streets on foot. After roughly 20 minutes of navigation, you arrive at Levanzo for more swimming and snorkeling at Faraglione, Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola. The guide stays with the group throughout, offering live commentary in English or Italian about the islands' history (the old tuna fishing traditions, the Roman and Carthaginian battles fought in these waters), so the stops are not just swimming holes but places with stories.

Wine, bottled water and a light meal are included, served on board. The boat has a restroom and moves between islands at a pace that gives you real time in the water at each cove, not a rushed photo stop. The group caps at 12 people, which keeps the boat small enough to reach the caves and shallow bays that bigger vessels cannot enter. You return to Trapani around 6 p.m.

What’s included

• Wine and bottled water.
• a light meal.
• snorkeling equipment for all stops.
• live guide commentary in English or Italian.
• use of the boat's restroom.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jul 2027

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 12

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to swim and snorkel at multiple named coves and caves in one day without arranging the boat, the stops or the equipment yourself: the small group size and fixed schedule mean you move between islands on time and anchor long enough to actually explore the water instead of rushing between photo stops.

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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 (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): 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 islands does the boat visit on this tour from Trapani?

The boat visits Favignana and Levanzo, the two largest islands in the Egadi archipelago. Favignana is the first stop, where you swim at Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino and Cala Rossa, visit the Lovers' Cave, and walk the port village. Levanzo is the second, with snorkeling stops at Faraglione, Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board the boat at no extra cost. You do not need to bring or rent your own.

How long is the boat tour and what time does it start and end?

The tour runs for about eight hours, departing Trapani at 10 a.m. and returning around 6 p.m. The schedule allows time for multiple swimming and snorkeling stops, a visit to Favignana's village, and navigation between the two islands.

What is included in the price besides snorkeling and swimming?

Wine, bottled water, a light meal, and live commentary from an English or Italian-speaking guide are all included. The boat also has a restroom on board.

How many people are on the boat?

The tour is limited to a maximum of 12 people, keeping the group small and allowing the boat to access smaller coves and caves that larger vessels cannot reach.