Ischia and Procida boat tour from Naples: Swim and snorkel

Two islands, three swimming stops, and a skipper who knows the coast

A full-day boat tour from Naples visits Ischia and Procida with an English-speaking skipper, stopping to swim and snorkel at the Green Grotto and coastal bays. The tour includes round-trip minivan transfer from Naples to Piano di Sorrento port, snacks and cold drinks on board, and 3–4 hours free time on each island to explore by foot. It returns with a limoncello tasting and runs 11 to 12 hours total. Groups stay under 12 travelers, and the tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ischiapassing by
2. Aragonese Castlepassing by
3. Procida1h

Boat tour to Ischia and Procida

• Meet at Star Hotel Terminus, Naples
• Transfer to Piano di Sorrento port
• Board boat and depart for Ischia
• View Nisida and Phlegraean Fields
• Tour Ischia island by boat
• Swim and snorkel at Green Grotto
• Pass Aragonese Castle
• Free time at Ischia port (3-4 hours)
• Depart for Procida island
• Admire Vivara islet and Terra Murata
• View Marina di Corricella and Chiaiozza bay
• Swim in Procida bays
• Free time at Procida (1-2 hours)
• Return to Piano di Sorrento port
• Limoncello tasting
• Transfer back to Naples

The experience

The day starts at 7:45am at the Star Hotel Terminus in Naples, where a minivan picks you up and drives to Piano di Sorrento port. Once on board the boat, you sail past Nisida and the Phlegraean Fields toward Ischia, the so-called Green Island. The skipper circles the island to show you the Maronti beach and the Aragonese Castle (the fortress now known worldwide as Ischia's symbol) before stopping at the Green Grotto for swimming and snorkeling in the water.

You get 3 to 4 hours on Ischia to explore on your own: visit the Aragonese Castle, walk through La Mortella Gardens, wander the village of Sant'Angelo, or simply rest on one of the beaches. Back on the boat, you head toward Procida, the smallest island in the Gulf of Naples. Sailing around it, you pass the islet of Vivara, Terra Murata with the former prison of Palazzo d'Avalos, and the colorful Marina di Corricella. The boat stops for another swim in one of the coastal bays, then you have 1 to 2 hours free time on Procida to walk around at your own pace. On the return to Piano di Sorrento, the tour ends with a limoncello tasting, and the minivan drives you back to Naples.

Snacks and cold drinks come on board throughout the day. Bring your own snorkeling gear or buy a mask and snorkel before departure. The tour runs only in favorable weather. If it cancels, you get an alternative date or full refund. This is not a private tour, so you'll be with other travelers, up to 12 total.

What’s included

• Round-trip minivan transfer from Naples to Piano di Sorrento port.
• professional English-speaking skipper.
• snacks and cold drinks on board.
• swimming and snorkeling stops at the Green Grotto and coastal bays of Procida.
• limoncello tasting on the return journey.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 May 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): 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.

Paid on site€ 10

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by You Know!

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see two islands and swim in multiple bays without renting a car or arranging your own boat. The skipper handles the route and timing, and the free time on each island lets you choose what to explore. The 11- to 12-hour day suits travelers with a full schedule and the stamina for an early start and a late return.

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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 (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): 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 Aragonese Castle and why do we sail past it?

The Aragonese Castle is a majestic fortress on Ischia that has become the island's worldwide symbol. The boat circles the island to give you a full view of it from the water before you have the option to visit it on foot during your free time on land.

How much free time do I get to explore each island?

Ischia gives you 3 to 4 hours to walk around on your own, and Procida gives you 1 to 2 hours. You can visit the Aragonese Castle, La Mortella Gardens, the village of Sant'Angelo, or simply relax on a beach. The time is yours to spend as you choose.

Where does the boat pick me up and drop me off?

The minivan picks you up at 7:45am at the Star Hotel Terminus in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Naples, and drives you to Piano di Sorrento port. After the tour, the driver brings you back to the same location in Naples.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear, or do I need to buy it?

You can bring your own snorkeling equipment. If you don't have any, you can buy a mask and snorkel before boarding: a mask costs €15 and a snorkel costs €9.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

The tour only runs in favorable weather conditions. If it gets cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Is this tour suitable for cruise ship passengers?

No, this tour is not recommended for cruise ship passengers because the 11- to 12-hour duration and the minivan transfer from Naples make it difficult to return to a ship on schedule.