Ischia: Yacht Tour with Seafood Lunch & Limoncello Tasting

Summary

Swim, taste seafood & sip limoncello on an Ischia yacht day

You’ll sail around Ischia on a comfy motor yacht with a small group, stopping to swim in sea caves and taste fresh seafood dishes right onboard. There’s homemade pastry and local limoncello as you pass Lacco Ameno’s famous Fungo rock. Expect laughter, music, sun-warmed skin—and moments you’ll want to replay long after you’re back on land.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed boarding the Rocca Corsa in Forio was the salty air mixing with espresso from someone’s cup—felt like the island was already saying hi. Our captain grinned (he’d later bake us pastries, but I’m getting ahead of myself) and handed out welcome drinks. The boat glided west and everyone sort of loosened up at once—music playing, shoes kicked off, strangers swapping sunscreen. I caught myself staring at the green cliffs sliding past Sorgeto Bay, thinking how different the sea looks here—almost glassy but somehow wild underneath.

We anchored near a cave called Grotta dell’Amore. Swimming there felt like slipping into another world—cool water against sun-warmed skin, echoes bouncing off rock. Our guide (Giulia? Or Julia? I never got it right) pointed out how the light turned the cave walls blue-green if you squinted just so. Back onboard, plates of seafood appeared—octopus salad that tasted like the ocean itself and pasta with fish so fresh someone joked it might jump back in. There was plenty of wine and laughter; I tried saying “grazie” with my mouth full and nearly choked—nobody minded.

Later we drifted by Lacco Ameno’s Fungo rock—a giant tuff mushroom poking from the sea—and that’s when they passed around icy limoncello and hot puff pastry straight from the tiny oven below deck. The pastry flaked everywhere; my hands were sticky with sugar and lemon peel. Sunburned shoulders pressed together for group photos nobody coordinated well. I remember thinking: this is what people mean when they talk about “drunk on summer”—not just the drinks but all of it mixed together.

On the way back past Punta Chiarito and Ischia Ponte, someone played old Neapolitan songs on their phone. The sky went gold over San Francesco beach. We were quieter then, not sad exactly but not ready for it to end either—I still think about that view sometimes when I hear seagulls at home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ischia Island yacht tour and gastronomy

• Meet staff and board RoccaCorsa yacht
• Enjoy welcome drink on board
• Sail west along Forio seafront
• Arrive at Sorgeto bay
• Swim stop near Grotta dell'Amore cave
• Admire natural cave lights and swim
• Enjoy seafood appetizer and fish first course
• Share selfies and dance on the boat
• Try hot puff pastry baked by captain
• Drink local limoncello near Fungo rock
• Visit Bay of Citara and San Francesco beach
• See Punta Chiarito jagged coasts
• Pass Ischia Ponte and Bay of San Montano
• Return to port and say goodbye

Top questions

How long does the Ischia yacht tour last?

The tour covers several hours around Ischia’s coast, including multiple stops for swimming and meals before returning to Forio port.

Is lunch included during the yacht tour?

Yes, lunch includes two courses of typical local seafood dishes plus bread, wine, water, coffee, snacks and sweets in the afternoon.

Are drinks provided on board?

You get unlimited water plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day—including local limoncello served later in the tour.

Can children join this Ischia boat trip?

Yes—infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; service animals are also allowed onboard.

Where does the yacht depart from?

The tour starts at Forio port on Ischia Island; you’ll meet staff there before boarding Rocca Corsa.

Are there swimming opportunities during this tour?

You’ll stop for swimming near Grotta dell’Amore and other scenic spots along Ischia’s rugged coast.

Is there music or entertainment during the cruise?

The boat has an MP3 stereo system for music; guests often dance or relax between stops.

What sights will we see on this Ischia yacht day trip?

You’ll pass Sorgeto Bay, Grotta dell’Amore cave, Lacco Ameno’s Fungo rock, Punta Chiarito cliffs, San Francesco beach & more coastal highlights.

What’s included

Your day includes meeting at Forio port before boarding a spacious motor yacht with showers and sundeck loungers; you’ll get a welcome drink on arrival followed by unlimited water and soft drinks (plus wine), a morning aperitif snack, two-course seafood lunch with bread and coffee served onboard as you sail past Ischia’s iconic sights—and later an afternoon treat of fruit juices and homemade sweets before returning to port.