8 Sea Cave Kayak Tours in Italy Worth Booking

1.Capri: Caves and Beaches Kayaking Tour with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 895 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $52Our pick

Meet Capri Hydro at Marina Piccola for a 1.5-hour guided sea-kayak trip. Guides such as Daniele, Francesco, Pasquale, and Christopher teach beginners, lead you through Green Caves and the Cave of the Water, and take GoPro photos near the Faraglioni. You need to swim and should expect a real workout.

“I had an amazing time in Capri on this adventure tour. Brilliant time kayaking and swimming in the beautiful caves.”

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2.Amalfi Coast: Kayak, Snorkeling, Pandora Cave & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70Top rated

Set out from Maiori with guides including Danilo, Salvatore, Nicola, and Danny for a 3.5-hour coastal kayak trip. You’ll pass the Norman Tower, pause at Acquachiara beach, explore Grotta di Pandora, swim and snorkel, and receive fruit, water, equipment, and photos by email.

“The experience was designed for both experience kayakers and complete novices, it felt safe throughout. the guides were knowledgeable, gun and relaxed....worth every penny”

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3.Kayak tour in Capri between caves and beaches. Photos included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Launch from Marina Piccola with a certified instructor, learn basic kayaking, and paddle toward Via Krupp, Grotta dell’Acqua, a Green Grotto, Arco della Stella, and the Faraglioni. Daniele and Christopher are among the guides praised for clear instruction and good humor. Swimming ability is required, and the 90-minute trip suits beginners who can handle a little effort.

“It was fantastic! The guide was very good and detailed. Knowledgeable and helpful. Great way to enjoy the sea around Capri.”

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4.Amalfi: Kayak-Snorkel to Pandora Cave, Hidden Beach & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Paddle from the Santa Trofimena meeting point toward Maiori with local guide Alessio, visiting the Norman Tower, Sulfur Cave, Pandora Cave, and the sea-access-only Dead Horse Beach. Expect a small group, steady open-water kayaking, snorkeling, fresh fruit, lemonade, and a beach-made lemon spritz. No kayak experience is required, but you need reasonable fitness and swimming ability.

“Alessio was great! Had a blast and he was very knowledgeable about the local area. Can’t wait to go again.”

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5.La Spezia: Sunset Kayak & Caves Tour w/ Swimming & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

From Baia Blu near Lerici, you paddle with guides such as Luca, Lucca, Davide, and their team along the Gulf of Poets. Expect caves, coves, swimming, sunset views, and a beach aperitivo with focaccia and drinks. The route covers about 8 kilometers, so basic fitness helps.

“This was a highlight of my Europe trip with my 10-year-old daughter, such a unique and beautiful way to see the coastline and some Italian seaside towns! Kayaking into the sunset on the Mediterranean Sea, chatting pleasantly with my daughter on the last day of an amazing vacation is a memory that I will never forget. Note that kayaking in potentially rough open water for at least 8km is not for beginners! You aren’t expected to go too too fast but the distance is a lot if you don’t have two capable people! Also, the location is not easy to find, but our guide offered to pick us up and…”

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6.Adventure to the caves by canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet at Water Park and Blue Night near Patù at 3:00 pm for a three-hour canoe and snorkelling trip to the western sea caves of Santa Maria di Leuca. Pasquale guides the group through three caves, explaining how to avoid sharp underwater rocks. The outing depends on calm weather and returns to the starting point.

“Swimming and kayaking in the caves. Pasquale guided us safely thru 3 caves , he knows them very well and explained us specific steps to avoid bewing injured by the sharp underwater rocks . The trip with the kayak is fairly easy but can be done only in nice weather.”

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7.Amalfi Coast: Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Grottoes Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Set out from Tonino’s Beach Club in Amalfi with English- or Italian-speaking guides, including Tao and Alex on some departures. After a short lesson, paddle past the Arc of Lovers, Conca dei Marini, coastal villas, watchtowers, and Runghetiello Grotto. A 30-minute beach stop includes swimming, snorkeling, fruit, and water.

“Absolutely breathtaking: the views and vibes were out of this world!”

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8.Capri: Caves and Beaches Paddle Board Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $52

Join Capri Hydro for a 1.5-hour guided paddleboard trip from Marina Piccola. You’ll learn the basics, visit the Little Blue Cave, Green Cave, secluded beaches, and Faraglioni rocks, then receive free GoPro photos. Guides may include Pasquale, Christopher, or Danielle. Swimming ability is required.

“Amazing experience for the paddle lovers and it is also perfectly suits the beginners. The guide was so nice and made us spend a wonderful day! Thank you 😊 🙏 Sofia & John”

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