8 Italy Dinner Cruises Worth Booking

1.Salerno: Amalfi Coast Cruise with Lunch, Aperitif & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 879 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $88Our pick

Set out from Porto Manfredi in Salerno at 10:15 am for a six-hour Amalfi Coast cruise. Your bilingual captain and crew serve a Fresella aperitif, appetizer, pasta lunch, and water while you swim from the boat near Erchie, Positano, and the Marmorata Waterfall. Town visits are not included.

“I really enjoyed this tour, multiple swim stops and they had options for vegetarians for the food.”

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2.From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 814 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Best value

Spend eight hours at sea with an English or Italian guide, visiting Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani. You get free time in both ports, a coastal cruise past Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, Cala Azzurra, and Faraglione, plus a swim stop and pasta with Trapanese pesto.

“Really great! Friendly guides, lovely lunch provided, perfectly planned out :)”

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3.Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 652 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Set out from Peschiera for a four-hour cruise of southern Lake Garda with an Italian, English, or German-speaking guide such as Francesca, Elena, or Valentina. You will see Sirmione, Isola del Garda, Punta San Vigilio, and more from the water, then swim from the boat and eat pasta with a drink.

“had a great time. lunch was great. the lake was amazing. valentina our guide was fantastic. catering for the multiple nationalities was amazing but took time and people got distracted. the swim was great as well. what an experience to swim in the middle of the lake! I was expecting it to be really cold but it was refreshing and enjoyable. not to mention the experience of enjoying the view from the lake”

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4.From Palau: La Maddalena Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews

Spend seven hours aboard the red Jasmine 1 with a small group, cruising from Palau to Spargi, Budelli, and Santa Maria. Captain Vincenzo and crew serve cheese, salami, tomato pasta, wine, beer, coffee, and mirto, with beach time, snorkeling gear, shade, and a tender for shore access.

“We highly recommend the trip. The water is truly beautiful! It was one of our best trips in Sardinie. Note: be on time! We were 5 min late due to traffic and parking and that was already a problem and they almost left without us. There is plenty of food: cheese/sausage/olive platter & tomato pasta. The first beach was the best: the second stop was not a beach but a point in sea they called a natural swimming pool in between 3 points (the water is shallow and you can climb on top of a small island, the 3th stop is indeed really crowded because of the big boats who…”

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5.Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 151 reviews · from $90

Set out from Palau aboard the red Jasmine 2 for seven hours among Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and La Maddalena. Swim at quiet coves, see Spiaggia Rosa, enjoy Sardinian antipasto and pasta, and listen to live commentary in English or Italian.

“Its was amazing! Each of the crew was really nice! Thanks Captain Claudio, thanks John and Victor! You were amazing! I couldn’t recommend this crew enough! I had an incredible and unforgettable experience! Thanks again!”

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6.From San Paolo: Tavolara and Molara Island Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · from $147

Spend seven hours with Michele or Carlo aboard a well-kept vintage boat, visiting Tavolara, Molara, Cala Girgolu, and quiet swimming spots. Snorkel with provided gear, enjoy Sardinian food and chilled drinks, and hear local stories in a small group of up to 12 people.

“Incredible day on the water. We got to see so much and the food was great! Wood highly recommend.”

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7.Sushi dinner on board at sunset at the Queen Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82Top rated

Set out from Marina Arenella with Alberto, Bianca, or Gaspare for a sunset boat trip toward Mondello. Swim and snorkel for about an hour, then enjoy 18 pieces of Sicilian sushi per person with Sicilian wine as the sky changes color. Groups are limited to seven people.

“It was pretty relaxing and magical. Our guide was great, he was always checking on us and making sure everyone was having fun. The food was delicious, and the temperature of the sea was perfect. I would recommend 100%.”

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8.Alghero: Scenic Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $226

Spend 7.5 hours sailing from Alghero into Porto Conte and Capocaccia Park. Skipper Max prepares a local lunch on board, while you swim, snorkel, use two SUP boards, or relax with wine and sea views. This adults-only cruise suits confident swimmers who enjoy a full day on the water.

“Great day, Max takes great care of everyone, very good meal, top relaxing experience”

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