Private Ischia & Procida boat tour: swim and explore two islands

Two islands, three swimming stops, one boat: Ischia's Castello Aragonese, Procida's rock formations and the coves between them

A private full-day boat tour of Ischia and Procida in the Gulf of Naples, with a live guide in English or Italian, swimming at hidden coves, snorkeling equipment and lunch at a seaside restaurant included. The Allure 35ft is a 35-foot private boat that keeps groups small; the tour runs 6 to 8 hours and departs from Ischia, visiting the medieval Castello Aragonese, Spiaggia dei Maronti beach, Procida's Marina di Corricella and dramatic rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ischia and Procida Islands

• Visit Castello Aragonese fortress
• Relax at Spiaggia dei Maronti beach
• Enjoy seaside lunch in Ischia
• Swim near Procida’s rock formations
• Stroll Marina di Corricella in Procida
• Visit Cala del Pozzo Vecchio

The Experience

You board the Allure 35ft at Ischia and spend the day moving between two islands and the water between them. The boat first takes you to the Castello Aragonese, a medieval fortress on a volcanic islet connected by a stone bridge—the landmark sits high enough that you see it from the water before you reach it. From there the route moves to Spiaggia dei Maronti, Ischia's largest beach, where the boat stops and you swim in the golden sand shallows or stay aboard. The crew provides snorkeling equipment, so you can go under if the water calls you.

Procida comes next, the smallest island in the gulf and the one the tour names for its colorful houses and hidden coves. You have the choice to disembark and walk through Marina di Corricella—the harbor village the itinerary mentions—or stay on the boat and watch the rock formations that rise from the water around the island's edge. These formations are the thing Procida is known for: natural stone shapes carved by centuries of waves, and they're the reason swimmers and snorkelers come back. Lunch happens at a seaside restaurant on one of the islands, where you order fresh seafood and traditional dishes with the Mediterranean in front of you.

WiFi runs on board, and the crew brings soft drinks, soft snacks and alcoholic beverages throughout the day. The guide speaks English or Italian and stays with the group. The boat holds a small number of people, which is why the tour is private—no strangers, no schedule built around a larger group's pace. Six to eight hours is the full span, so you leave early and return with the afternoon still ahead of you.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• WiFi on board.
• soft drinks and soft snacks.
• alcoholic beverages.
• lunch at a seaside restaurant.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• crew service throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Capasecca Yacht

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a full day free and want to see two islands without renting a car or navigating ferries yourself—the boat, guide, stops and meal are arranged, so you swim and explore on a schedule built around the boat's route, not around your planning.

Top questions

What is the Castello Aragonese and why is it worth seeing from the boat?

The Castello Aragonese is a medieval fortress built on a volcanic islet off Ischia, connected to the island by a stone bridge. It's the iconic landmark of the region and sits high enough that its striking presence and panoramic views make it visible from the water long before the boat reaches it.

Can I swim at multiple stops on this tour, or just one?

The tour includes swimming at hidden coves and at Spiaggia dei Maronti, Ischia's largest beach with golden sand and clear water. Procida's rock formations are also a swimming and snorkeling spot, so you have multiple opportunities to get in the water throughout the day.

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

Snorkeling equipment is included on the tour, so you don't need to bring your own. The crew provides it on board, and you can use it at any of the swimming stops.

What happens during the Procida stop—do I have to get off the boat?

You can choose. The tour gives you the option to disembark and explore Marina di Corricella, the colorful harbor village, or stay aboard and watch the dramatic rock formations from the water. Either way, you're at Procida long enough to swim or simply relax.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Yes, lunch is included at a seaside restaurant on one of the islands. You'll order from the menu and eat fresh seafood and traditional Mediterranean cuisine with views of the water. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available on the boat throughout the day.

How many people are on this tour, and is it really private?

The Allure 35ft is a private boat, which means your group books it together and doesn't share it with strangers. The small size keeps the group intimate and lets the guide tailor the pace to your needs.