Snorkeling in the Aeolian Islands: Lipari and Salina

Seven swimming and snorkeling stops in a single day across two islands.

Snorkeling in the Aeolian Islands means a full day on a boat exploring Lipari and Salina with a live guide in English or Italian, multiple breaks for snorkeling at different sites, and all equipment provided. The itinerary includes seven stops built around swimming and snorkeling, plus one walk ashore with the option to buy lunch or granita. Snorkeling gear, SUP board, towel, drinks, fresh fruit and snacks are included. The boat carries music and a skipper who knows the territory.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with swimming and stops

• Break for swimming and snorkeling
• Break for swimming and snorkeling
• Break for swimming and snorkeling
• Break for swimming and snorkeling
• Stop with walk and lunch or granita
• Stopover with beach and snorkeling
• Break for swimming and snorkeling

The experience

The boat leaves with snorkeling equipment already aboard (mask, fins and wetsuit if you need one), so you step on ready to enter the water. Seven stops punctuate the day, each one a break to swim or snorkel at a different depth and marine site around Lipari and Salina. The guide speaks English and Italian and stays in the water with the group, pointing out what lives below and adjusting the pace to match the conditions and the swimmers on board that day. A SUP board is available if you want to paddle instead of snorkel at any stop.

One stop includes a walk ashore to a beach or village where you can buy lunch or a granita. The operator does not provide a meal, but the break gives you time to eat. Between the water stops, the boat moves to the next site while music plays and you dry off with the towel provided. Drinks, fresh fruit and snacks stay available throughout the day. The whole outing runs eight hours from start to finish.

Infants sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride. The tour suits swimmers of all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health, respiratory problems, mobility problems or a tendency toward seasickness.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit).
• SUP board.
• guide in English and Italian.
• skipper and fuel.
• beach towel.
• drinks, fresh fruit and snacks.
• music on board.
• inflatable for children.

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?This is a shared boat tour with a guide, so you snorkel as part of a group rather than on your own, and the stops are set by the itinerary rather than chosen on the day. It suits swimmers who want multiple sites in one outing and prefer someone in the water who knows the territory, without the cost or logistics of a private boat.

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 seven stops built around swimming and snorkeling at different sites around Lipari and Salina, so you enter the water multiple times throughout the eight-hour day.

What snorkeling equipment is provided?

Snorkeling gear (mask, fins and wetsuit) is included on the boat, so you do not need to bring your own or rent it separately.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included, but one stop is a beach or village where you have time to buy food or a granita on your own.

Does the guide stay with us in the water?

The guide speaks English and Italian and snorkels with the group, so you have someone in the water who knows the sites and can point out marine life and adjust the pace to match the swimmers on board.

Can I do something other than snorkel at the stops?

A SUP board is available on the boat, so you can paddle instead of snorkel at any of the stops if you prefer.