Snorkeling around Elba Island from Marciana Marina

Four snorkeling stops in one day, with lunch and drinks served on board

A full-day sailing trip around Elba Island departing from Marciana Marina at 10:00 AM, with a professional skipper and hostess guiding 4–8 guests to four snorkeling and swimming stops. The boat includes SUP boards, a freshly prepared lunch, beverages throughout the day, and an aperitif before return at approximately 6:00 PM. Children from age 3 are welcome. Guides speak English and Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and beach stops around Elba Island

• Board tender at Marciana Marina
• Depart at 10:00 AM
• Stop at Paolina Island for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy lunch on board
• Stop at Procchio Beach for swimming and sunbathing
• Stop at Biodola Beach for swimming and snorkeling
• Stop at Viticcio Beach for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy aperitif on board
• Return to port around 6:00 PM

The experience

You board by tender from the public pier next to Marciana Marina at 9:45 AM and depart at 10:00 AM aboard a 2018 Bavaria Cruiser. The boat carries a maximum of 8 guests, so the atmosphere stays intimate and unhurried. A professional skipper and hostess are on board for the entire day, managing the sailing while you focus on the water.

The route visits Paolina Island, Procchio Beach, Biodola Beach, and Viticcio Beach in sequence. At each stop you can swim in the turquoise water, snorkel to explore the seabed, or use the stand-up paddleboard if you prefer to stay on the surface. Paolina Island is known for its crystal-clear waters and is where lunch is served on board. A freshly prepared meal that lets you rest between swims. Procchio Beach offers a long stretch of calm water ideal for unwinding; Biodola Bay is surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and is one of Elba's most photographed beaches; Viticcio Beach rounds out the day with excellent snorkeling and a final aperitif before the return journey. Drinks are available throughout the day.

The boat returns to Marciana Marina at approximately 6:00 PM. Boarding happens by tender from the public pier, so you do not need a private dock or special access. Just meet at the marina entrance. If you are staying in the area without a car, this departure point is reachable by local transport. The marina itself is the hub for the day.

What’s included

• Freshly prepared lunch served on board at Paolina Island.
• beverages throughout the day and an aperitif before return.
• use of stand-up paddleboards (SUP) on board.
• professional skipper and hostess for the full day.
• boarding by tender from the public pier next to Marciana Marina.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vegvisir Sailing

Is this one for you?Boarding happens by tender from the public pier at Marciana Marina, so you don't need a car or private dock access. Just meet at the marina entrance. This works well if you're staying elsewhere on the island or arriving without transport, since the marina is reachable by local bus and the tender pickup is straightforward.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Under 3: they 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.

Can I snorkel at every stop on this sailing trip around Elba Island?

Snorkeling is available at all four stops (Paolina Island, Procchio Beach, Biodola Beach, and Viticcio Beach), but the choice is yours at each one. You can also swim without snorkeling gear, relax on deck, or use the SUP board if you prefer to stay above water.

What is included in the price for the full day?

Lunch, beverages throughout the day, and an aperitif before return are all included. The skipper and hostess are part of the service, and SUP boards are available on board at no extra cost.

What time do we leave Marciana Marina and when do we return?

Boarding by tender starts at 9:45 AM from the public pier next to the marina, and the boat departs at 10:00 AM. Return to Marciana Marina is approximately at 6:00 PM, so plan for a full day on the water.