Ischia island boat tour: 5 swimming stops on a vintage schooner
Five bays, one boat, the swimming you choose
A 7-hour sailing tour around Ischia on one of two vintage schooners (Joya or Manida) with five stops for swimming in named bays, snorkelling equipment, lunch and drinks included. The boat carries a live guide in English, Italian or German, and children from age 3 are welcome. Coves and inlets reachable only by sea make up the route.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Sailing tour around Ischia island
- Board vintage sailing ship
- Discover coast of Ischia island
- Stop for swimming at Citara bay
- Stop for swimming at St. Angelo
- Stop for swimming at Grotte
- Stop for swimming at Aragonese Castle
- Stop for swimming at Lacco Ameno
- Enjoy delicious local dishes on board
The experience
The tour runs 7 hours and makes five stops for swimming: Citara Bay, Sant'Angelo, Grotte, Aragonese Castle and Lacco Ameno. You board one of two completely renovated vintage sailing ships (Joya or Manida) equipped with on-board facilities, restrooms and a kitchen. The crew guides you to each stop and handles the boat while you swim in the clearest water, with snorkelling gear available at no extra cost.
Lunch is prepared on board using local products, and coffee, tea and bottled water are served throughout the day. The atmosphere stays unhurried: the silence of the coves and the pace of sailing mean you are not rushing between crowded tourist spots. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available near the departure point.
Night excursions with dinner on board under moonlight can be arranged separately if you want to extend the experience. The guide speaks English, Italian or German, so language is not a barrier to understanding where you are and what you are swimming past.
What’s included
- Lunch made with local products.
- snorkelling equipment.
- bottled water, coffee and tea.
- on-board restroom facilities.
- live guide in English, Italian or German.
Before you book
Lasts 7h, runs every day at 10:00, from € 80 per person, with a live guide in English, German and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Operated by IschiaSeaDream - Boat Rentals
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to visit multiple secluded bays accessible only by sea: the vintage schooner moves between them while you decide whether to swim at each stop or stay aboard.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, German and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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 many swimming stops does the Ischia boat tour include?
The tour makes five stops for swimming: Citara Bay, Sant'Angelo, Grotte, Aragonese Castle and Lacco Ameno. Each stop is in a bay or cove reachable only by sea.
What is included in the lunch on the Ischia schooner tour?
Lunch is prepared on board using genuine local products. Bottled water, coffee and tea are also served throughout the 7-hour tour.
Do I need to bring my own snorkelling equipment for this tour?
No. Snorkelling equipment is included and available for use at each swimming stop.
Is the boat accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. The schooner is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available near the departure point.
Ischia island boat tour: 5 swimming stops on a vintage schooner
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from € 80 per person