Favignana & Levanzo Boat Tour: Lunch cooked fresh on board

Swim in four coves, eat what the skipper caught that morning

You board at the dock and spend the day swimming in two or three named coves around Favignana and Levanzo, with the route adjusted for sea conditions. Lunch (fresh fish, wine, fruit, coffee) is cooked and served on board. The skipper and Francesca handle everything, so you show up and swim. The boat returns to port in the late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour around Favignana and Levanzo

• Visit Cold Cove and Stacks
• Explore Customs Cove
• Captain chooses stops by weather
• Visit Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra
• Stop at Bue Marino
• One-hour stop at Favignana village
• Enjoy fresh espresso lunch on board

The experience

"The sea tells you what to do," Captain Mimmo says as he checks the water before dawn, and that's how the day works: the route shifts with conditions, but the boat always finds the best coves. You'll meet him and Francesca at the dock, and within minutes you're moving past the stacks and into the first swimming stop. The water around Favignana and Levanzo is so clear you can see the bottom from the boat, and the coves (Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino) each one looks different from the last, narrower or deeper or ringed with rock that's been worn smooth for centuries.

Lunch happens on board around midday: fresh fish prepared that morning, bread, local wine, fruit after. Francesca brings it out and you eat at the rail or below deck depending on the sun, and there's coffee and an aperitif included, so you're not watching the clock or your wallet. The stop at Favignana village lasts about an hour if you want to walk the waterfront or grab a coffee ashore, but most people stay on deck. The boat tour around these two islands takes the whole day (you're not rushed through three stops in four hours), and the skipper adjusts the itinerary based on what the morning brought, so you get the safest, clearest water available.

Groups stay small, and the boat moves at a pace that lets you actually see the place instead of just passing through it. If the wind picks up or the swell changes, Mimmo knows which coves stay calm and which ones don't. That's the kind of detail that separates a day on the water from a real one.

What’s included

• Your day includes the boat, skipper (Captain Mimmo), lunch based on fresh fish and Sicilian specialties, wine and drinks, fruit, coffee, and an aperitif.
• Fuel is covered.
• You provide your own swimwear and towel.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideItalian

Audio guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mare Azzurro

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water around Sicily's Egadi Islands without arranging your own boat or worrying about timing: the skipper adjusts the route to the sea each morning, which is what keeps you safe and swimming in the clearest water available.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): 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.

Is swimming included, or do I need to book it separately?

Swimming is part of the tour. The boat stops at multiple coves for bathing breaks in the clear water.

What if the weather is bad?

The itinerary adjusts based on sea conditions to ensure comfort and safety. The skipper chooses the best coves available each day.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel. The boat provides lunch, drinks, fruit, and coffee.

How do I get to the dock?

Public transportation options are available nearby. Confirm the meeting point and arrival time with the operator when you book.