Scilla boat tour with caves and Cala Jankulla Beach snorkeling

Swim in sea caves and float past stacks that rise straight from the water

A 3-hour boat tour from Scilla along the Calabrian coast, stopping to swim and snorkel in caves, coves and at Cala Jankulla Beach. The boat carries 25 passengers and includes snorkeling gear, a deck shower with hot water, and an onboard aperitif of prosecco and Calabrian specialties. A live guide speaks English or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour and swimming stops

• Board the boat in Scilla
• Enjoy aperitif with wine and local products
• Visit and swim at Favazzina di Scilla coast
• Explore and swim near Bagnara Calabra
• Stop at beach accessible only by sea
• See sea stacks and magnificent caves

The experience

What makes this tour work is the boat itself. A 25-seat Goiter built for comfort means you're not crammed in. There's a dining table, sun awning, refrigerator and USB sockets onboard, plus a deck shower with hot water if you want to rinse off between swims. The route hugs the Strait of Messina coast, moving between Favazzina, Bagnara Calabra and the sea-only beaches that have no road access. You stop to swim and snorkel in the clearest water, and the caves themselves (stacks of rock rising straight from the sea with openings carved into them) are the real draw.

Snorkeling gear is included, so you don't need to bring your own or rent separately. Between swims, you get a glass of prosecco and local Calabrian products served onboard. The tour runs 3 hours, which gives you time to hit multiple stops without the day feeling rushed or leaving you exhausted.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• deck shower with hot water.
• onboard water, tea and prosecco per person.
• Calabrian aperitif items.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

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AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Seaside Tour In Barca

Is this one for you?The 3-hour length fits into a half-day plan, leaving your morning or afternoon free for other stops in Calabria without committing to a full-day excursion.

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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.

What's the water like for swimming and snorkeling around Scilla?

The water is clear enough to snorkel in, and the tour stops at coves and sea caves where you can see into the depths. Cala Jankulla Beach and the cave entrances in the stacks are the main snorkeling spots.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour, so you can jump in without renting or packing your own.

How much time do you actually spend swimming versus traveling between stops?

The full tour is 3 hours. You stop at multiple points along the coast (Favazzina, Bagnara Calabra, Cala Jankulla and the caves) with time to swim and snorkel at each one, though the exact breakdown depends on conditions and how many passengers want to linger.

Is there food or drink onboard?

Yes. You're offered water, tea, and a glass of prosecco per person, plus typical Calabrian products served as an aperitif while you're on the boat.