Private boat tour of Ischia and Procida for a small group

Eight hours on the water: Aragonese Castle, thermal pools, snorkeling coves, and two islands

A private boat tour of Ischia and Procida for up to 6 people, with a skipper guiding you to volcanic bays, snorkeling spots and thermal springs. The tour runs 8 hours and includes snorkeling equipment, towels, drinks and snacks; you choose the pickup point and customize the stops to suit your group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ischia and Procida by boat

• Choose convenient pick-up point
• Boat tour around Ischia island
• Pass by Aragonese Castle
• Visit snorkeling bay and Green Grotto
• Pass by ancient fishing village
• Swim in natural thermal pools at Sorgeto Bay
• Relax at Citara Beach
• Pass by seaside church
• Swim at Varulo cove and see mushroom rock
• Circumnavigate Procida island and bays

The Experience

The boat holds a maximum of 6 people, which means no crowded deck and no waiting for a guide's attention. You pick the pickup point that works for your group, then spend the day moving between stops at your own pace. The skipper navigates and knows where the water is calmest for swimming, where the snorkeling is best, and which thermal pools are accessible that day. The itinerary is flexible—the proposed route is a starting point, not a fixed schedule.

Stops typically include the Aragonese Castle, a volcanic fortification standing on a rock in the middle of the sea and connected to Ischia Ponte by a bridge; Citara Beach, considered the most beautiful on the island, with turquoise water you can enter directly from the boat; Sorgeto Bay, where natural thermal water rises from the seabed and pools form in the shallows; and the Green Grotto, an underwater cave where light plays between water and stone—reachable by swimming and popular with snorkelers. If you choose the Procida route, you'll circumnavigate that island and explore its most scenic bays instead. An ancient fishing village, a church overlooking the sea, and Varulo Cove with its mushroom-shaped rock are other options depending on conditions and your preference.

Snorkeling equipment, beach towels, water, soft drinks, beer and Prosecco are included. The boat has a shower on board. A live guide speaks English and Italian. Bad weather cancels the tour with a full refund; seasickness is a real consideration on an 8-hour boat day, so know yourself before booking.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and beach towels.
• water, soft drinks, beer and Prosecco.
• snacks.
• a shower on board.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• pickup from a point you choose.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aragonese Charter Boat - Ischia

Is this one for you?Pick Ischia to visit multiple islands and their landmarks in one day, or Procida to stay around a single island and explore its bays—either way, your skipper can adjust stops based on what your group wants.

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Top questions

Can we customize the stops on this private boat tour of Ischia?

Yes. The proposed itinerary is a starting point; the skipper will adjust the stops according to what your group wants to see and the conditions on the day. You're not locked into a fixed route.

What's included in the 8-hour boat tour of Ischia and Procida?

Snorkeling equipment, beach towels, a shower on board, water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco and snacks are all included. The skipper is a live guide who speaks English and Italian.

Is the Aragonese Castle accessible from the boat?

The Aragonese Castle stands on a volcanic rock in the sea and is connected to Ischia Ponte by a bridge. You'll see it from the water and can swim and explore the area around it; access to the castle itself depends on conditions and your group's preference.

What is Sorgeto Bay and why is it on the tour?

Sorgeto Bay is famous for natural thermal water that rises directly from the seabed due to volcanic activity beneath the island. You can immerse yourself in warm pools that form in the shallows—a unique experience you can't get on a beach.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The maximum is 6 people, so your group stays small and the skipper can focus on your needs and preferences throughout the day.

What happens if the weather is bad?

In adverse weather conditions, the tour is canceled for your safety and you receive a full refund. The skipper will make that call based on sea conditions on the day.