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Boat trip and snorkelling at the Blue Grotto on Elba Island

Boat trip and snorkelling at the Blue Grotto on Elba Island

Duration
4 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Moderate

Participants
From 1 to 12

Highlights

  • Enjoy a half-day boat tour along the south-west coast of Elba Island to the Grotta Azzurra
  • Admire the beautiful panorama and discover the secrets of nature with an experienced environmental guide
  • Take advantage of stops to dive into crystal-clear waters and snorkel while observing marine life

Your guide

Flavio C.
Activity available in
English Italian

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Full description

Discover the secrets of the south-west coast of theIsland of Elba with a boat tour that will take you from Lacona-Capoliveri to the Grotta Azzurra.

This tour is much more than a simple boat trip, it is a real journey of discovery of the island's nature, flora and fauna, led by a Tuscany Region Environmental Guide.

So let yourself be lulled by the waves, relax, listen to the guide's tales, dive into the clear waters for snorkelling, and spend half a day among nature, sport and relaxation!

What we will do

The meeting point is 15 minutes before 9 a.m. in the small port of Margidore, in Lacona - Capoliveri (LI).

We will set sail aboard a boat that can accommodate a maximum of 12 people, so a small group to enjoy the experience to the full and interact with the crew, who are always ready to provide assistance and tell all the secrets of theIsland of Elba.

We will sail west, staying as close to the coast as possible so that we can observe the landscape well. Along the way, the guide will entertain us with explanations of the most interesting naturalistic, geological and marine biology aspects.

We will stop several times for swimming and snorkelling, under the supervision of the instructor who will point out the best spots to observe marine life. We will visit the Grottina dell'Acqua, the Grotta del Vescovo, the Grotta Azzurra, where we will be able to swim inside, and finally the Scoglio della Triglia.

The activity will last approximately 4 hours and will end with a return to the starting point.

Who it is aimed at

This activity is at an easy level and is open to everyone from 4 years old and up. It is not necessary to know how to swim, you just need to be comfortable with the water given the swimming and snorkelling stops.

The boat is not wheelchair accessible.

Other information

This activity can be booked from April to October and is confirmed when there are at least 6 participants.

The tour takes place on board a10 m long by 3 m wideboat, equipped with a sundeck at the bow and a shaded central part with table and seats. The boat has no toilet facilities.

Dogs are not allowed on board.

The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport during the excursion times. There are a limited number of parking spaces on site, so it is advisable to arrive some time in advance; alternatively, parking spaces are available for a fee in the centre of Lacona about 10 minutes' walk away.

Recommended clothing

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Swimming costume

Don't forget to bring

  • Beach towel
  • Sun cream
  • Sunglasses
  • Cap

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What is included

  • Tuscany Region Environmental Guide
  • Snorkelling kit
  • Snacks and fresh fruit
  • Drinks

How it works

  • Book
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  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Lacona, Livorno

Lacona
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.

What payment methods do you accept?

On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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