Favignana & Levanzo Islands: Boat Tour from Trapani with Snorkeling

Two Islands, Four Coves, One Boat: A Day in the Egadi Archipelago

You board a modern boat in Trapani and spend the day anchored at four coves across Favignana and Levanzo, swimming and snorkeling with gear provided. Drinks and snacks come with the ticket. You get roughly 40 minutes at each stop, time enough to explore underwater or climb out and sit on the rocks. The boat returns to Trapani in the late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Favignana and Levanzo islands

• Depart from Trapani port
• Visit Cala Rossa waters
• Discover ancient tuff quarries
• Swim and snorkel in turquoise water
• Visit Favignana village and ancient trap
• Lunch at typical island restaurant
• Swim inside Lovers' cave
• Head to Levanzo port along cliff
• Admire Cala Fredda bay and beach
• Stop at Cala Minnola cove

The experience

The boat leaves Trapani port early enough that you're still half-asleep when the captain points out Favignana rising from the water, and then he cuts the engine at Cala Azzurra (that sudden quiet, the water so clear you can count the rocks below), and you realize you've already forgotten what you were doing yesterday. The day moves between named coves like chapters: Cala Rossa first, where the cliffs are rust-colored and the water shifts from turquoise to something deeper, then Cala Fredda in Levanzo, where a pine forest actually grows down to the pebbles. You get maybe 40 minutes at each stop, which sounds short until you're in the water and time stops mattering.

Snorkeling gear is there waiting for you, no extra rental fee, and the boat carries soft drinks and snacks so you're not hunting for a café between swims. The Egadi Islands boat tour from Trapani keeps groups small (twelve people maximum per boat, sometimes fewer), which means the captain knows where the light hits the water best and can anchor where the fish are. You'll swim into Grotta degli Innamorati, the Lovers' Cave, where the entrance is narrow enough to feel like a secret and the inside opens into a small beach trapped by rock. It's the kind of place that photographs badly but stays in your head.

In Levanzo, after Cala Fredda, you drift toward Cala Minnola, quieter than the earlier stops, the kind of bay where you can actually hear yourself think. If you want to skip the water and explore, the boat stops long enough at Favignana's port for lunch at one of the island restaurants, or you can walk up to see the old Florio tuna trap: massive stone walls built into the island centuries ago, now just a ruin that tells you something about how people used to live here. The return to Trapani happens in late afternoon, the sun lower, the water a different color than it was that morning.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or port pickup (confirm with the operator), boat transport to Favignana and Levanzo, snorkeling equipment, soft and alcoholic drinks, snacks throughout the day, all fees and taxes, and fuel.
• The captain and crew are with you the entire time.
• Lunch on Favignana island is your own cost if you choose to eat ashore.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:55, 10:00 and 10:05

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Egadi Boating

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see multiple Egadi Islands coves in one day without renting a private boat or figuring out ferry schedules: the fixed itinerary and small group size mean you spend more time in the water and less time organizing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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.

How long is the boat tour from Trapani to the Egadi Islands?

The full day trip typically runs from early morning until late afternoon. Individual stops last around 40 minutes each.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes, snorkeling gear is provided at no extra cost.

What's included in the price?

Entry fees, snorkeling equipment, soft and alcoholic drinks, snacks, fuel, and the captain's service.

How many people go on each boat?

Maximum 12 guests per boat. Larger groups are split across multiple boats.

Can I visit Favignana village or eat lunch on the island?

Yes. The boat stops at Favignana's port long enough to explore the village, visit the old Florio trap, or have lunch at a local restaurant.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You can swim at each stop or stay on the boat.

What if the weather is bad?

Check with the operator about their weather policy. Calm seas are essential for this type of boat tour.

Is there public transport to the Trapani port?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.