Tropea - Santa Domenica - Capo Vaticano
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Tropea, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Calabria is known for its postcard-perfect coastal scenery, but to escape the crowds and find the most tranquil spots, traveling by land just won’t cut it. On this small-group cruise, experience the region’s little-known sea caves, coastal inlets, and crystal-clear water without breaking the bank. A traditional Calabrian aperitivo is included, plus snorkeling equipment for a hassle-free experience.
- Reach secluded beaches and coastal cliffs that are only accessible by boat
- Tours are capped at just 12 people for a personalized experience
- Indulge in a range of Calabrian snacks and a glass of bubbly Prosecco
- Choice of morning and afternoon departure times make scheduling a breeze
What's Included
- SnacksOn board our boat will be served an abundant aperitif based on typical Calabrian products accompanied by an excellent prosecco
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- MARLOVE - Escursioni in barca a Tropea - Capo Vaticano e nella Costa Degli DeiPorto di tropea Via Marina, Contrada Marina Vescovado, 89861 Tropea VV, Italy
Enter the fishing port, continue straight leaving the boats on your right. *Tip: go in the direction of the trees to avoid confusion. Continuing straight you will find us on the last pier. The embarkation point is represented by two advertising sails. Reference name Kevin.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Spiaggia Di Riaci
2
Grotticelle Beach
3
Tropea Beach
4
Capo Vaticano
5
Formicoli Beach
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Catherine_H
We were in a group of 8 led by our wonderful guide Dario! He did the tour in English and Italian. We had a beautiful day on the water, seeing beautiful sights, learning a bit of history of the area and also enjoying a swim and some food and Prosecco. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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Pawel_J, Jun 2026
I highly recommend the boat trip with Kevin and his team. It was definitely worth the money. On board we got a glass of spumante and some Calabrian finger food - more than we had expected.
My wife is not a swimmer so she hesitated to take the trip but it was safe and greatly enjoyable. Not to be missed. We would gladly do it again.
Catherine_A, May 2026
It is the highlight of our trip.
Vincenzo is doing a great job with the food, boat trip and keeping our cups full of proseco.
daniel_p, May 2026
Very well organised tour. The pilot was very friendly and even let my daughter hold the steering wheel. Nice swim in the secluded bay and no rush at anytime.
Finding the start was a little confusing but essentially they are half way along the harbour wall as the pin on the map shows. The instructions were slightly confusing though.
About 3 hours but flew by.
The on board food was excellent and good quality Italian food.
MaryKate_O, May 2026
Even with the less than great weather, we had an awesome time. Our driver was funny and it was nice to have snacks and drinks. We lucked out by having the rear of the boat to ourselves
stephanie_m, Sep 2025
We loved this tour ! We saw the beautiful natural rugged coastline of Calabria and swam three times in the water -delicious snack and prosecco ! Our guide was so sweet and allowed our 2 yr old to join us on the boat ride also. They supplied life jackets to anyone who needed or wanted.
Lisa_M, Sep 2025
Incredible experience. The clearness of the water is something you must see. It was fun, our driver was knowledgeable and safe and our snacks were yummy.
Josh_J, Sep 2025
It’s a great trip, the guides were great and the food is great too! Would highly recommend! Even considering doing it again.
Pablo_N, Jun 2025
Great time! Beautiful spots visited. Friendly crew....in all a great time visiting the Calabrian Coast and seeing the great spots from a boat
Happy_T, May 2025
We had a very nice trip! The skipper was fun, friendly, and knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. Everything was well-organized. Would definitely recommend! 😊
Eleanor_B, May 2025
Excellent relaxed Italian trip along the coast. Host was great and explained bits along the way. Great way to spend an afternoon.
Catherine_H, May 2025
We were in a group of 8 led by our wonderful guide Dario! He did the tour in English and Italian. We had a beautiful day on the water, seeing beautiful sights, learning a bit of history of the area and also enjoying a swim and some food and Prosecco. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Irene_E, May 2025
Dario & Sophia were excellent drivers & guides! Such a stunningly beautiful boat ride! The water was too cold for us to swim, but it is so crystal clear. The coastline is so beautiful. Definitely book this 3 hour outing!
Renee_M, Nov 2024
Swimming in the sea! The whole experience was fantastic. We would go again! Kevin was a fantastic guide.
Debbie_G, Sep 2024
This was a fabulous experience and our Captain Gerardo made it even more spectacular. His knowledge of the area and his hospitality was first class. He made the 10 of us feel like family. Do not hesitate to take this tour. The views are breathtaking. Three stops for swimming in the bluest water I have ever seen. Our apertivo and Prosecco was the icing on the cake. I’m so glad we did this small intimate tour instead of the larger one. Memories to last a lifetime.
Anna_H, Sep 2024
Beautiful clear swimming water. We enjoyed everything about the whole experience. The weather was gorgeous, a perfect amount of time on the water.
Jane_L, Sep 2024
What a wonderful trip. The boat was fantastic, the views amazing, the skipper funny and friendly.
We loved it so much and would go back again.
Thank you, thank you.
Elias_B, Aug 2024
Grazie Gerardo!! We had Beautiful
Time on this excursion - highly recommend the snorkeling and 3 stop adventure
Aimee_W, Aug 2024
Really lovely boat ride with a very knowledgeable captain who was also very friendly!
Lots of places to swim and snorkel on the way and delicious aperitifs!
Grazie
Clifford_F, Aug 2024
Had a fabulous time crew was terrific food and Prosecco was also great. Waters were beautiful and grotto swim was great
John_C, Aug 2024
An excellent well organized tour, with a small group around 12 people, amazing coastal tour with swimming 🏊♂️ opportunities in some spots not accessible by land, great crew, good music and authentic Italian 🇮🇹 snack with glass of Procesco 🍾🥂🧀👍
Matthew_C, Aug 2024
A great 3 hours spent on the water with Geraldo! Well worth the small amount it costs for the beautiful sites and unforgettable moments. He made sure to translate everything to English for us and we enjoyed ourselves throughout!
Daniel_C, Jul 2024
Great time all together. Try professional and on time. Would recommend if you don’t like big groups.
Daisy_B, Jun 2024
Very nice trip in the boat, saw beautiful nature plus historical explanation.
Loved to swim in the sea.
It has been a fantastic experience , highly recommended!
Louise_W, Apr 2024
The tour by Kevin truly made our holiday.
We went out in April so expected it to be cold, I still went in the sea however as it’s still warmer than British beaches!
You don’t have to be a strong swimmer to swim and see the fish. I definitely am not but I enjoyed it none the less! If anything I wish I went back in the sea later on. If anything it makes me want to come back in the warmer months to go again.
Kevin was a great tour guide, telling us stories of Calabria history. He was also very accommodating.
The lunch provided was perfect, delicious meats and cheese. The views during the tour were beautiful also, the sea was truly magical. Crystal clear blue 🐠🐟
Thank you for a wonderful experience during our Tropea holiday 🙏🏻❤️
Joyce_V, Oct 2023
The cruise was excellent, and we enjoyed our Skipper, he was wonderful.
He brought us to many beautiful areas and the views along with the color of the sea were amazing.
Thiago_Q, Sep 2023
The ride is very pleasant, with stunning and breathtaking views of the Tropea bay and surroundings. A few stops for a refreshing dive were also part of the tour. Guide is also very knowledgeable and taught us the history of the sites we passed by. I am giving 4 stars just because of the appetizers, they were advertised as “very abundant choices” but this was not the case. Apart from that, the tour is very recommended!
Luisa_M, Aug 2023
When the beaches are crowded there’s nothing better than jumping off a boat into the beautiful clear waters instead ! We stopped 3x for a swim. Lovely views of Tropea from the sea. We were the only English speaking couple (out of 8) and our friendly guide Dario made a point of explaining things in Italian and then in English for us.
Joseph_R, Aug 2023
I cant begin to say enough about Marlove and our guide Gerardo. The tour was absolutely amazing, my parents who were born in Calabria have never done such a fun boat tour. Gerardo was funny, informative and explained things to us in both English and Italian. We were served Calabrian goodies and Prosecco. If you are looking to see Tropea and swim in the amazing blue ocean this tour is for you!!!
Cline_L, Jun 2023
Everything was perfect, the tour guide, the antipasti calabrese and the scene. The temperature was good and i had the pleasure to do snorkeling. The fish are beautiful in Capo Vaticano.
meredith_s, Jun 2022
Beautiful scenery. We stopped for a swim at 3 different places! No snorkel equipment provided, which I could have sworn was supposed to be! But the trip was still overwhelminglygorgeous and relaxing! Kudos to the boat crew who were friendly and gracious
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