Ischia boat tour with lunch: Bay of Cartaromana, Sorgeto & more

Six hours around Ischia: four named bays, three caves, and lunch aboard

A full-day boat tour circumnavigating Ischia with a live guide in English or Italian, stopping at the Bay of Cartaromana, Bay of Sorgeto, Bay of San Montano and other inaccessible spots for swimming and snorkeling. The tour includes private transportation, a welcome drink, two-course lunch with the day's catch, and restroom facilities on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ischia Island circumnavigation and lunch

• Board charming boat
• Enjoy welcome drink
• Explore Bay of Cartaromana
• Visit Bay of Sorgeto
• Stop at Bay of San Montano
• See Bay of the English
• Admire Grotto of Love
• Explore Green Grotto
• Visit Cave of the wizard
• Swim in crystal clear waters
• Enjoy typical Ischian lunch

What’s included

• Private transportation.
• welcome drink on arrival.
• a two-course lunch with the daily catch, local products and fresh seasonal fruit.
• restroom facilities on board.
• a live guide in English or Italian throughout the circumnavigation.

Times

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Next departure: 17 Sep 2027

Information

Sail around Ischia on a full-day boat tour with a live guide, swimming in hidden bays and sea caves, enjoying fresh seafood lunch and welcome drink with private transport.

Group Up to 10 · max 6 per booking

Live guide English and Italian Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

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Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

The boat leaves with a welcome drink and takes you around the entire island, stopping at places the mainland road never reaches. You swim in the Bay of Cartaromana, the Bay of Sorgeto, the Bay of San Montano, and the Bay of the English: each one a different shade of water and rock. The guide points out the Grotto of Love, the Green Grotto, and the Cave of the Wizard as you pass, and you can dive in at the quieter spots to snorkel or float.

Lunch arrives on board: a starter, a two-course meal built around the catch that morning, local products, and fresh seasonal fruit. The restroom is there when you need it. Six hours total, which means you leave early enough to be back by afternoon but stay long enough that the day feels complete, not rushed.

Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoes and a water-resistant camera. Snorkeling equipment is your choice. Bring your own or plan to swim without it. The boat is small enough to reach the caves and the narrow bays, but large enough to have a galley and a head.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 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 the Bay of Sorgeto like when we get there?

The Bay of Sorgeto is one of the stops on the circumnavigation where you can swim and snorkel in water that reaches inaccessible coves and rock formations. The guide will point out the geology and the marine life as you approach.

Does the tour include snorkeling equipment?

Snorkeling equipment is not included with the tour. You can bring your own or swim without it at the stops where the water is clear enough to see without a mask.

How long is the full-day tour?

The tour runs for six hours total, departing early enough to complete the circumnavigation and return by afternoon.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is included and consists of a starter, two courses featuring the day's catch as the main dish, local products, and fresh seasonal fruit. The meal is served aboard the boat.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the boat?

Private transportation is included with the tour, so you do not need to arrange a separate transfer.

What should I bring on the tour?

Bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, a swimsuit, a towel, sandals, and a water-resistant camera. A swimsuit and towel are essential. The other items protect you from sun and salt water during the day.

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