Snorkeling in the Aeolian Islands: Boat tour with guide

Swim and snorkel at four separate sites, then walk through a village on the same boat day

A full-day snorkeling tour of the Aeolian Islands departs by boat to Lipari and Vulcano, with four separate swimming and snorkeling breaks in the clearest water, plus one stop to walk and explore a village. The boat carries a live guide in English and Italian, snorkeling equipment, a SUP board, towels, drinks and fresh fruit. The eight-hour itinerary is built around the water and the stops, not around a fixed schedule of other activities.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with swimming and village visit

• Swim and snorkel break 1
• Swim and snorkel break 2
• Bathroom and snorkel break
• Swim and snorkel break 3
• Walk and visit village

The experience

The boat leaves with snorkeling equipment already on board, so you step aboard ready to enter the water. Four separate breaks for swimming and snorkeling are spaced through the day at different sites around Lipari and Vulcano: each one chosen for the clarity and what lives there. The guide speaks English and Italian and stays with the group. You get a towel, drinks, fresh fruit and snacks as the day moves between the water and the boat.

One break includes a walk and visit to the village, so the day is not only water. The boat carries a SUP board and an inflatable for children, and all snorkeling gear is included. Music plays on board between the stops. The whole day runs eight hours, which means you're in the water or on the boat for most of it, with time to rest between the swims.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment, towel, SUP board, and inflatable for children.
• drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks.
• live guide in English and Italian.
• music on board.
• fuel.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BluEolie

Is this one for you?Eight hours on the water leaves room for breakfast before and dinner after, but not for other activities in the same day. Book this if the full morning and afternoon in the Aeolian Islands fits your schedule and you want to stay in one place rather than move between multiple towns.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

How many times do we get in the water to snorkel?

The itinerary includes four separate breaks for swimming and snorkeling at different sites around Lipari and Vulcano, plus one break for a walk and village visit.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

All snorkeling equipment is included on the boat, so you don't need to bring or rent anything.

How long is the full day on the water?

The tour runs eight hours total, with the time split between snorkeling breaks, the village visit, and time on the boat between stops.

What food and drinks are provided?

The boat includes drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks throughout the day. Lunch is not included.