Snorkeling Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani: Six swimming stops

Six swimming stops across two islands, each one a different shade of water

A full-day snorkeling trip from Trapani visits Favignana and Levanzo with a skipper, equipment and up to 11 other guests. You swim at six named beaches (turquoise bays with visible fish, old tuff quarries carved into cliffs, and a cove ringed by marine pines) with a break in Favignana town to eat and walk. No diving experience is needed. The skipper's job is to keep everyone comfortable and happy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour to Favignana and Levanzo

• Admire Colombaia castle from port
• Swim at first beach stop
• Swim near old tuff quarries
• Swim at beautiful Italian beach
• Tour Favignana town and taste local food
• Swim at Levanzo island
• Swim and snorkel at Levanzo beach
• Swim at Cala Minnola cove
• Return to Trapani port

The experience

The boat leaves Trapani and passes the Colombaia castle before reaching Favignana, where the first stop is one of the island's most beautiful beaches. The seabed is turquoise and shallow enough to see the fish moving below you. The second stop sits at the old tuff quarries, the symbolic heart of Favignana, where you can snorkel among the stone cliffs that rise from the water. A third beach follows, described as one of Italy's most beautiful, with uncontaminated waters and no crowds. After three swims, the boat pulls into Favignana town so you can walk the streets, eat at a restaurant (kebab with tuna or pistachio coffee are local dishes), and rest on land before heading back out.

Levanzo, the smallest and wildest of the three islands, is next. The water changes color and the landscape shifts, but the clarity stays the same. You swim twice more here: once at Aquinata beach near the village, and once at Cala Minnola, a cove so untouched that marine pines grow down to the sand. The boat returns to Trapani after the final stop. Snorkeling equipment is on board. Soda and bottled water are included. The maximum group size is 12 people, so there is room to spread out in the sun or shade.

The skipper speaks English or Italian and has one stated goal: to make his guests happy. No experience is necessary. The key is to have fun and spend a relaxing day in the water. If you suffer from seasickness, the operator suggests a dry breakfast, possibly salty, before boarding.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water and soda.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

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 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

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by SeacilianExperience Boat Tour

Is this one for you?Groups of up to 12 stay together on one boat, so you travel with a small, mixed group rather than alone or as a private party. The skipper sets the pace based on what guests want to do each day, which suits travelers who want to linger at a favorite beach or move quickly to the next one.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 is the Colombaia castle that we pass at the start?

The Colombaia castle is the symbol of Trapani, a landmark you see from the boat as it leaves the port and heads toward Favignana.

Can I snorkel at all six swimming stops, or are some just for swimming?

Snorkeling equipment is available for use at any of the six stops. You choose where to use it. Some guests swim, others snorkel, and the skipper accommodates both.

What are the tuff quarries at Favignana?

The tuff quarries are old stone excavations carved into the cliffs of Favignana, now flooded and surrounded by water. They are one of the symbolic places of the island and a snorkeling stop on this trip.

Is there time to eat in Favignana town, or is lunch included?

Lunch is not included, but the boat stops in Favignana town so you can walk around, visit restaurants and eat typical island dishes like kebab with tuna or pistachio coffee, then return to the boat.

What is Cala Minnola like compared to the other beaches?

Cala Minnola is the final stop of the day and the most untouched cove. Marine pines grow down to the sand, and the waters are uncontaminated and wild, offering a different landscape from the earlier stops.