The 9 Snorkeling Tours in Sorrento That Earn Their Price

1.Capri Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · from $134Our pick

Join a small group of up to 12 on a traditional Amalfi Coast gozzo from Sorrento. Cruise past Villa Jovis and the Faraglioni, swim near Capri, sip Prosecco and limoncello, then enjoy three hours on shore. Guides such as Aya, Pepe, and Giuseppe are known for warm, lively hosting.

“The activity was really good. Aya & Pepe was brilliant to be on board with. They made the experience fun and safe. Really beautiful views and lovely time in capri! Would highly recommend this trip for everyone. Really good vibes and nice time. 5stars!”

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2.Snorkeling with Marine Biologist Expert from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $115Top rated

Join a marine biologist such as Fabio, Andrea, Lisa, or Fabiano for a four-hour snorkel from Sorrento. You’ll wear provided gear, visit two coves near Punta Campanella, swim past caves and limestone walls, and look for barracudas, bream, sponges, seahorses, and turtles.

“Siamo riuscita a vedere i barracuda e tanto altro esperienza memorabile, guida preparatissima, simpatica !”

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3.Capri Small-Group Boat Tour from Sorrento with Lunch & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $125

Join Captain Sal and Anna for an eight-hour small-group cruise from Sorrento to Capri. See Roman ruins, sea caves, Punta Carena Lighthouse, Villa Malaparte, and the Faraglioni, then enjoy four hours ashore, swimming, snorkeling, and a homemade pasta lunch with prosecco.

“We had a wonderful experience on the Capri boat tour with Captain Sal. His knowledge and friendly personality made the entire experience unforgettable. Sal's insightful commentary and engaging stories kept us entertained throughout the journey, and Anna's attention to detail ensured everything ran smoothly. From the delicious homemade lunch featuring fresh, organic ingredients from Sal's family farm to the insightful tour of Capri, every aspect of the trip exceeded our expectations. We were particularly impressed by Sal's Capri/Annacapri map including his hand-drawn comments, which proved to be an invaluable tool for exploring the island. Even when we were late for the morning transfer, S...”

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4.Capri and Blue Grotto Yacht Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $143

Set out from Sorrento on a small yacht for Capri’s Blue, White, and Green Grottos, the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, and Marina Piccola. You get drinks, snacks, swim masks, a live guide in English, Italian, or Spanish, and two hours of free time in Capri. Several extra fees apply.

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5.Snorkelling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Best value

From Nerano, you’ll test your mask, snorkel, and fins before taking a dinghy to a snorkelling site in the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area. Guides including Fabiana, Benji, Aventino, and Mario provide instruction and point out fish, corals, cliffs, and other sea life.

“It was an amazing experience, both thanks to the beauty of the area and the awesome team! It was my 3rd time diving but I still get terrified in the beginning, but Fabiana and Benji talked me through everything until I was comfortable to start. It was like being one with the underwater world - swimming around corals with so many fish and other creatures I don’t know the name of :) highly recommend and really hope to come back!”

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6.Capri Fishing Excursion with Snorkeling and Lunch from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $251

Spend about eight hours with local skipper Sal and his crew, cruising from Sorrento to Capri for fishing, snorkeling, swimming, and island time. Lunch features spaghetti and the catch of the day, prepared aboard with seasonal products. Pickup is offered in the Sorrento area.

“This tour was amazing!!! The staff are so fun and helpful and all the food is sea and farm to table! So fresh, the best olive oil I’ve ever tasted with fresh home made bread, pasta, cake, limoncello and more! I’ll be back to fish again with them. I alone scored over 20 keepers and saw all around Capri, swam as well in the sea. Best experience of my life!”

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7.Capri Boat Trip with Snorkeling and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $157

Join Captain Massimo at 9:30 a.m. at Bar Ruccio in Sorrento Port for an eight-hour cruise to Capri. Swim, snorkel, see the Blue Grotto and Faraglioni, enjoy lunch ashore, and return with a Spritzoncello on board.

“Would 100% recommend!!! Loved it they even helped us get a taxi”

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8.Ischia and Procida Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · from $215

Join Capitano Ago for an eight-hour boat trip from Sorrento to Procida and Ischia. You get free time on both islands, several swim stops, snorkeling at La Corricella, drinks, snacks, and views of the Aragonese Castle and Maronti Beach.

“Absolutely Amazing trip, well organized and couldn’t be more pleased. I would highly recommend it”

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9.Afternoon snorkelling guided by a marine biologist in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $93

Meet at Marina Grande at 3 pm for a 2.5-hour snorkelling trip with marine biologist Fabio and Captain Andrea. You’ll visit two underwater locations, learn about local plants, animals, and submerged structures, and may handle small sea creatures. Swimming ability is required.

“We had an amazing time snorkelling with Fabio and Captain Andrea. It was fun and informative and totally addictive. We were brought to two really cool locations, got to handle little sea creatures and learn about the history of some of the structures we were swimming around. Highly recommend!”

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