ITALY
The 15 best sailing tours with lunch in Italy you can book right now, with the price a head, how long each one runs and whether the sails go up. Number one is first for a reason.
Sail Sardinia’s Coral Riviera aboard the wooden Andrea Jensen, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, wine, and views of Capo Caccia.
“Magnifique journée à bord de ce voilier ! Le repas, l’accueil, le temps de baignade avec la possibilité d’observer pleins de poissons, tout était parfait ! Merciiiii”
Sail from Salerno along the Amalfi Coast, swim in quiet coves, visit Amalfi, and enjoy pasta, prosecco, and limoncello aboard a small sailboat.
“What an amazing experience!! Francesco & Martina were so friendly, and took the time to translate everything into English so we could get the full experience. We felt very comfortable and everything was top tier!! I would 10/10 recommend this trip! They have everything perfectly dialed in! This is the most enjoyable and relaxing way to experience the coast of Amalfi!”
Sail from Arbatax through the Gulf of Orosei for swimming, snorkeling, sea caves, local lunch, and a relaxed day on a 16-meter yacht.
“Our skippers Paolo and Diana were very good at their jobs. We enjoyed a perfect day and very delicious food as well as their hospitality and sailing skills. The weather was perfect, too and the boat was amazing. We would absolutely book the experience again :)”
Review of the La Maddalena sailing tour from Palau, with turquoise coves, Spiaggia Rosa, lunch, swimming, and practical booking tips.
“The boat was state of the art. Better than that is the crew on board. They were so welcoming and friendly, besides being top notch sailors. The sailing was exhilarating, the places we stopped beautiful and the snacks and lunch delicious. Do yourself a favor and book this tour. You won't be disappointed!”
Review of the six-hour La Maddalena sailing tour, with Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi, lunch, snorkeling, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“We had an excellent time on this tour! Perfect mix of travel and seeing different parts of the archipelago and also relaxing and eating.”
Sail from Stintino to Asinara on a small wooden boat, swim in clear coves, visit Cala Reale, and enjoy a Sardinian lunch onboard.
“Alessandro was attentive to our needs, providing everything from refreshments to yummy lunch to insightful advice on how to best enjoy the scenery.”
Review of the Asinara vintage sailing tour from Stintino, with island history, wild donkeys, four scenic stops, swimming, and Sardinian lunch.
Spend 7.5 hours sailing from Alghero to Capo Caccia and Porto Conte with snorkeling, SUP, local lunch, and small-group comfort.
“Lovely day out with Andrea who was very welcoming and very professional. A nice way to meet new people and share a great day in the blue blue sea😀🐟🐠🦀”
Sail from Palau or La Maddalena to Spargi for swims, granite sculptures, local pasta, wine, and a small-group Sardinian escape.
“Everything was perfect, a wonderful experience to be repeated!!!!”
Sail Alghero’s Coral Riviera with lunch, drinks, snorkeling, and small-group stops at Capo Caccia and Isola Piana.
“Amazing excursion! Andrea was a warm and welcoming host who really went above and beyond. Would highly recommend this excursion to anyone.”
Sail Tavolara’s clear waters from Porto San Paolo, swim at white-sand coves, and enjoy fresh fish, wine, and Sardinian sweets aboard.
“Great day - lots of food, drinks and stops on the boat for swimming and snorkelling. The crew knew loads about the island and its history. A great day, would recommend.”
Sail Sicily’s east coast from Catania to Acitrezza with lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and basic sailing in a small group of eight.
“Loved our skipper Bruno and we were lucky enough to have him and the boat to ourselves! It was the perfect balance of seeing a little more around the coast and getting some history as well as enjoying the sun and swimming in beautiful waters.”
Sail Santa Maria di Leuca for six hours of caves, clear-water swims, and a fish lunch along Puglia’s Ionian and Adriatic coasts.
“Such a great experience! Crew was fabulous. Caves and places we visited were so beautiful and we could stop there for as long as we want. Food had better quality than most restaurants!”
Review of a private La Spezia sailing tour to Cinque Terre with Ligurian lunch, swimming stops, drinks, and optional sailing lessons.
“Giorgia was a wonderful guide and skipper. She was very knowledgeable about the area and a great sailing instructor! Oh, and lunch was amazong!”
Sail from Cagliari to Mari Pintau for snorkeling, Sardinian lunch, local wine, and a relaxed day on a 14-meter yacht.
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