Ischia and Procida Private Yacht Tour from Sorrento

The Aragonese Castle sits on a rock connected to Ischia by a 220-meter bridge.

A private yacht tour departing from Sorrento explores Ischia and Procida over seven to eight hours, with an English or Italian-speaking skipper guiding stops at Maronti Beach, the Green Grotto, Aragonese Castle, Vivara Islet, Terra Murata, and Marina di Corricella. Hotel pickup is included for accommodations in Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Sant'Agnello, Piano di Sorrento, or Meta. The itinerary is customizable. You choose which stops matter and how long to linger at each one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sorrento Cruise Portpassing by
2. Ischia15m
3. Aragonese Castlepassing by

Private yacht tour of Ischia and Procida

• Pick up from Sorrento accommodation
• Sail along Gulf of Naples past Nisida Island
• Pass Campi Flegrei volcanic area
• View Cape Miseno from the boat
• Explore Maronti Beach on Ischia
• Swim and snorkel at Green Grotto
• Pass by Aragonese Castle
• Free time to explore Ischia independently
• Sail to Procida island
• Admire Vivara Islet nature reserve
• Visit Terra Murata historic site
• See Marina di Corricella village
• Free time to explore Procida island
• Sail back to Sorrento with limoncello tasting
• Transfer to initial meeting point in Sorrento

The experience

The boat leaves from Sorrento and heads into the Gulf of Naples, passing Nisida Island (a small volcanic islet with a Roman military history), and the Campi Flegrei's volcanic landscapes before reaching Cape Miseno. From there, the route turns toward Ischia, where Maronti Beach stretches almost three kilometers along the coast. A stop at the Green Grotto lets you swim and snorkel in a natural rock cavity where light bounces off the water in shades of green. The Aragonese Castle, perched on a colossal rock and reached by a 220-meter bridge, anchors the Ischia leg of the day.

After free time to explore Ischia on your own (the skipper can suggest the distinctive three-wheeled Apecars that run around the island), the boat sails toward Procida. The route passes Vivara Islet, a nature reserve, then stops at Terra Murata, a hilltop village crowned by the former Avalos Palace prison with views across the whole archipelago. Marina di Corricella, known for the bright colors of its waterfront houses, comes next, followed by another hour or two of free time to walk the island at your pace. The return to Sorrento includes a limoncello tasting aboard before docking.

Towels, bottled water, soft drinks, snacks and fruit are provided. The skipper is a professional English or Italian speaker. Snorkeling gear can be brought from home or rented on board for €15 per mask and €9 per snorkel. Docking fees to Ischia (€50) and Procida (€30) may apply depending on where the boat stops. The tour is private, only your group boards, and the itinerary can shift based on what you want to see and how long you want to stay in each place.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer from Sorrento-area accommodations.
• professional English or Italian-speaking skipper.
• towels, bottled water, soft drinks, snacks and fresh fruit.
• onboard restroom.
• limoncello tasting on the return to Sorrento.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

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Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want to set the pace and choose which stops matter most: the skipper navigates and the itinerary bends to what you want to see and how long you want to stay in each place. A shared group tour locks you into fixed timing. This one keeps the day yours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 ride from Sorrento to Ischia?

The full tour runs seven to eight hours total, including time at each stop and the return to Sorrento. The sailing time between Sorrento and Ischia is part of that span, though the exact duration depends on sea conditions and which stops you choose to visit.

Can we swim and snorkel during the tour?

Yes. The Green Grotto on Ischia is a main snorkeling stop where you pause to swim in the water. Snorkeling equipment can be rented on board for €15 per mask and €9 per snorkel, or you can bring your own gear.

What is the Aragonese Castle?

The Aragonese Castle is a fortress on Ischia built on a colossal rock and connected to the main island by a 220-meter bridge. It's one of the tour's main stops and offers views across the coast.

Is the itinerary fixed or can we change it?

The itinerary is customizable. The tour includes suggested stops at Maronti Beach, the Green Grotto, Aragonese Castle, Vivara Islet, Terra Murata, and Marina di Corricella, but as a private tour, you and your skipper can adjust which sites you visit and how much time you spend at each one.

Does the tour include free time on the islands?

Yes. You get free time on Ischia to explore independently (the skipper can suggest using the local three-wheeled Apecars to see the island), and one to two hours of free time on Procida to walk around Marina di Corricella and the village at your own pace.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and return transfer, towels, bottled water, soft drinks, snacks and a fruit platter, professional skipper service in English or Italian, fuel, and an onboard restroom. A limoncello tasting is served on the return journey. Docking fees to Ischia (€50) and Procida (€30) may apply.