Tropea: Capo Vaticano Boat Trip & Snorkeling and aperitif｜Italy

Set off from the Port of Tropea and discover the Costa degli Dei by boat, with plenty of time to swim, snorkel, and enjoy Calabria’s most iconic sea views. With an expert skipper at the helm and mask and snorkel provided, you’ll explore bays and caves that can only be reached from the water.

Heading south, your first scenic stretch takes you past Riaci Bay and the “Scoglio Grande” (Great Rock), where you can slip into the water to look for caves and marine life. Continue along the coastline to Formicoli Beach, named after Forum Erculis, an ancient Roman port, and admire the contrast of white beaches and steep cliffs.

Next, reach Capo Vaticano and the famous Praia i Focu (Beach of Fire), a hidden spot accessible only by sea. Swim in clear water, snorkel among schools of fish, and take in the coves and rocky inlets. After a stop near Grotticelle Beach, cruise back toward Tropea for more swimming near Grotta dello Scheletro, known for the light effects inside.

Finish with a memorable viewpoint beneath the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell’Isola, near the Grotta del Palombaro. Here, raise a glass to the coastline with an on-board aperitif—prosecco, taralli, and water—while you admire Tropea’s historic town perched high above the sea.