Top Italy Day Cruises - page 7

Take the hassle out of a trip to Capri—one of Italy's most glamorous islands—and see more than you could alone during this full-day, small-group boat tour. Explore the coast around the island with ease, enjoy time to sightsee, sunbathe, and snorkel in the waters off Capri, before enjoying four hours of free time to explore the island on foot before returning to Sorrento.

Take a scenic one-way cruise from Venice to Padua, stopping along the way to visit Venetian villas along the Brenta Riviera. Admire the views from the window of the Burchiello boat as you float along the river to three villas: Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari, aka ‘La Malcontenta.’ You’ll also stop in Oriago to buy lunch or explore on your own.

Visit two of the well-known islands in the Venice lagoon and dine on a splendid seafood lunch during this half-day boat tour of Murano and Burano. Explore the islands famous for glass and lace, respectively, traveling by boat through the lagoon. Savor local seafood during lunch in a traditional osteria in Burano.

Experience Venice from the water, and cover more ground than you could on foot or with a gondola, on this small-group and eco-friendly electric boat tour. Choose a time that works best for you, then hop aboard your fully open and luxurious electric boat to glide silently along the waterways for a unique perspective of the city.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind perspective on eastern Sicily’s coastal scenery when you sign up for a full-day sailing tour from Catania. Meet your vessel in the morning and set sail; with a maximum of eight attendees, this tour guarantees an intimate experience. You’ll glimpse the medieval castle at Acicastello, will enjoy lunch and wine on board, and will have the chance to snorkel. You can also go for a paddleboat ride among the Cyclopean Islands (in season) or discover the resort town of Acitrezza. At day’s end, return to Catania.

Visit the famous artisan islands of the Venetian Lagoon on a half-day motorboat trip from central Venice. Soak up fantastic views of the city’s waterside highlights as you cruise to Murano, known for its centuries-old glassmaking industry. Watch master glassblowers create candy-colored shapes at a factory, or simply stroll around the island at your leisure. Continue on to the pretty island of Burano, home to brightly hued buildings and traditional lacemaking workshops.

With its sea caves and hidden swimming places, the Island of Capri is best experienced on the water. This private boat cruise takes travelers from Sorrento, Positano, or Naples directly to Capri on the water for a day of swimming, snorkeling, and sea cave exploring—while stopping on the island for lunch or shopping. The itinerary is customizable but often has stops at the Blue Grotto, Marina Piccola, and the Faraglioni Rocks.

Leave puzzling out the tricky logistics to the experts and enjoy a stress-free day on Capri. Save hours with pickup from Naples or Sorrento and arrival via hydrofoil. Once on the island, board a private convertible or minibus to the Blue Grotto, followed by a stop in Anacapri to visit Villa San Michele and Mount Solaro. End with free time in Capri town to stroll through the Piazzetta and Gardens of Augustus.

2-hour experience to discover the characteristic sea caves of Polignano a Mare. A swimming stop is planned in one of the most evocative places on the Polignano coast, accompanied by a small aperitif on board.

The island of Capri is often overrun with visitors in high season. Escape the crowds on land with this sunset boat tour for views of the spectacular coastline at the most romantic time of day. Cruise around the island to take in its top sights, stopping to swim and snorkel along the way. Drop anchor under the soaring Faraglioni for a Prosecco toast as the sun dips below the Mediterranean.

Exploring Capri's coastline by car or coach means missing most of what makes the island worth visiting. Instead, see it from a new perspective on a small-group boat trip that circles the whole island. Set sail with a captain who knows the best viewpoints and hidden coves, with stops to swim and snorkel along the way.

The island of Capri is home to Blue Grotto, a sea cave illuminated by dancing blue light from the sunlight filtering through the cave. Explore Blue Grotto and several tourist hotspots on a small-group full-day boat tour around the island. Dive into crystalline Mediterranean waters to snorkel below the waves, or relax on board with a refreshing glass of homemade limoncello.

Save hours of independent research time and get a shortcut to the Cinque Terre’s best bits with this small-group boat trip. During the tour, check off multiple villages—such as Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Corniglia—and soak up spectacular view. To help make the day as hassle-free as possible, a breakfast of cakes and fruit is included, as well as a traditional Ligurian lunch with prosecco, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

With pretty coastal villages, pristine beaches, and protected coves and sea caves, the Amalfi Coast is best explored on the water. This small-group boat tour explores the best of the area during sunset from the deck of a traditional Gozzo boat. On the route from Amalfi to Praiano, visit beaches only reachable by sea, stop for swimming, and relax with drinks onboard your boat.

Glide under the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge and across the Arno River on a Florence river cruise. Hop aboard your barchetto—a small traditional boat that is one of only four still operating in the city. As you see the sights like the famous Uffizi Gallery from the water, toast your fellow mates with glass of chilled Tuscan rosé or white wine.

A 3-hour tour/rental on a comfortable traditional boat with skipper departing from Monterosso. You can choose to leave in the morning afternoon or sunset.Board our comfortable boat and explore the beautiful coast from Monterosso to Riomaggiore, discovering breathtaking landscapes and charming villages perched overlooking the sea.

Have fun aboard our motorized gozzo, we will leave from the port of Monopoli sailing in the direction of the splendid caves of Polignano a Mare. An exciting tour for small groups of different nationalities and cultures, who will share on board the wonderful view of Polignano a Mare, a city nestled on the rock that hides its enchanting sea caves rich in history that we will discover together during the boat tour. We will visit the renowned Grotta Palazzese, Lama Monachile, famous natural inlet, the Isola dell'Eremita, spiritual and legendary place, nest for the splendid specimen, the Corsican seagull; the Lovers' Cave, the Ardito Cave and many others. During the tour, we will stop to take a swim in the blue and crystalline waters of Polignano a Mare and we will toast in company with a flute of Prosecco, accompanied by taralli, focaccia from Bari and olives, well-known products of the Apulian gastronomic tradition.

Famed for its beauty, Capri is a must-visit when in Sorrento. See it from the water when you book this intimate cruise, with prosecco, limoncello, snacks, and water to get the party spirit buzzing. Enjoy plenty of swim stops—including grottoes if the weather permits—and a full half day to explore the island independently. Your package includes round-trip hotel transfers but excludes Blue Grotto tickets and Capri landing and facility fees.

This group tour explores Capri on foot and on the water, and includes round-trip ferry tickets from Naples. Meet your guide at Molo Beverello, the main port of Naples, and ferry to the island via hydrofoil. Then, climb aboard a minibus and start your tour: visit the Blue Grotto and the villages of Capri and Anacapri—without missing a trip to Monte Solaro, the highest point on the island. If the Blue Grotto is closed, take a shared boat trip around the island.

Discover the highlights of the Amalfi Coast by water when you embark on this intimate, full-day boat tour. Meet in the morning in Positano or Praiano, and set sail via private vessel. From there, enjoy a rare perspective on the region’s top attractions, from the Marina di Praia Beach and the cliffs of Fiordo di Furore to the Emerald Grotto (entry own expense). In Amalfi you will have 1.5 hours to spend to discover the city and even go for a swim.

Book a RELAXING and ROMANTIC tour that will remain in your memories. This unique experience will last about 50 magical minutes in which we will visit the southern lagoon of Venice including Bacino S.Marco and then we enter the Giudecca islands where you will admire breathtaking views and unique sunsets accompanied. This experience is recommended for everyone : single and engaged couples. On request we can schedule tours and transfers with itineraries to your liking such as: • Islands: Murano-Burano-Torcello • Lido-Pellestrina-Chioggia • Punta Sabbioni - Cavallino Treporti For info contact me in private Meeting point : Fondamenta Bonlini, 1112, 30123 Venezia VE

The best way to discover Capri’s stunning coastline is by boat, and instead of being stuck on a crowded ferry or sightseeing boat, this private tour is a more luxurious and comfortable choise. Set off on an adventure around the island, with free time to hop off and go snorkeling along the way. During the tour, see notable natural wonders, such as the Blue Grotto and I Faraglioni, with the luxury of having your own skipper.

Escape the crowds and chaos on land and take in the beauty of the Sorrentine Peninsula and Amalfi Coast by sea with this small-group minicruise. Set off along the dazzling coastline, stopping to swim in quiet coves and snap photos along the way. Dock in both Amalfi and Positano to enjoy a few hours of free time to sightsee, shop, and dine at your own pace before the scenic return cruise.

Ortigia is known for its fascinating historic urban landscape, but the island also has a stunning coastline dotted with sea caves that can only be visited by boat. Navigate directly inside caves full of stalactites and stalagmites and take a dip in the turquoise waters on this mini cruise from Syracuse. Snap photos of the rocky cliffs and places of interest along the coast and learn about local history and culture from the skipper and guide.