Sunset boat tour Costa degli Dei: Swim caves, SUP board

Swim into caves as the sunset lights Tropea from the sea

A 2.5-hour sunset boat tour along the Costa degli Dei explores the caves of Riaci Bay and the skeleton cave by water, with time to swim in front of the Palombaro cave and the Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery visible from the boat. The 9-meter boat carries a maximum of 12 guests and includes snorkeling equipment, a SUP board to use, and a Calabrian aperitif with prosecco.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour along Costa degli Dei

• Swim to caves on Calabrian coast
• Explore cave with reflected lights
• Swim and enjoy aperitif at sunset

The experience

The boat departs for a route that hugs the Calabrian coastline, moving between the limestone formations and cave entrances that define this stretch of the Tyrrhenian Sea. You'll swim into the skeleton cave in Riaci Bay, where the reflected light creates a particular atmosphere inside the rock, then move to open water in front of the Palombaro cave to swim again. The Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery sits on the headland above, visible from the water as the light shifts.

Snorkeling equipment is provided, and you have the option to take out the SUP board and paddle across the clear water. The boat carries a maximum of 12 guests despite a total capacity of 18, which keeps the group small and the pace unhurried. As the sun drops toward the horizon, a Calabrian aperitif with prosecco is served on board, and music plays while you float in the water or rest on deck.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• SUP board access.
• Calabrian aperitif with prosecco and regional products.
• fuel surcharge.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 30 Jun 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tropea blue sea

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Tropea's waterfront, so you don't need a car to reach it. If you're staying in town or nearby, you can walk to the pier. The small group size and fixed sunset timing mean you can plan the rest of your evening around it.

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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 12 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 caves will I swim into on this tour?

You'll swim in Riaci Bay to explore the skeleton cave, where light reflects off the rock to create a distinctive atmosphere inside, and then swim again in front of the Palombaro cave as the sunset colors the water.

Is snorkeling equipment included, and can I try the SUP board?

Snorkeling equipment is provided for the whole tour, and you have the exclusive opportunity to use the SUP board during the time spent in the water.

How many people travel on the boat?

The boat carries a maximum of 12 guests, even though it has a total capacity of 18, so the group stays small and intimate.

What food and drink are served?

A Calabrian aperitif with typical regional products and prosecco is offered on board during the sunset portion of the tour.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs for 2.5 hours from departure to return.