Dinghy and snorkelling tour in Tropea and Capo Vaticano
Highlights
- Sail along the most picturesque spots on the Costa degli Dei on board a spacious 9-metre dinghy
- Dive into the waters of the Grotta Azzurra and swim among the shoals of eyrie in the Grotta dello Skeleton
- Put on your snorkelling mask and enjoy the magic of a dive among the remains of an ancient Roman port
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Full description
An inflatable boat guided by a skipper and a snorkelling mask: you don't need anything else to make your beach holiday unique.
If you then add the fascinating play of light at the Grotta dello Skeleton, a dip in the turquoise waters of the Grotta Azzurra and the remains of an ancient Roman port at Porto Ercole and a visit to one of the world's 10 most beautiful beaches... well, you reach perfection.
Join our dinghy excursion along the Costa degli Dei and spend 3 hours of sea, sun and fun with us!
What we will do
We will meet in Ricadi (VV), where the skipper will be waiting for us. Once all participants have made themselves comfortable on board the dinghy, we will set off immediately to discover the Costa degli Dei.
The first stop will be Porto Ercole, where the skipper will tell us some interesting facts about these places and the mythological stories that have made this stretch of Calabrian coastline legendary for thousands of years.
After passing Porto Ercole, we will head towards the Blue Grotto and Riaci Bay with its tuff rocks in the middle of the sea. With the dinghy we will also sail along the Grotta del Palombaro and then reverse course. In this second part of the tour, we will be able to put on our masks, because four snorkelling stops, each lasting about 20 minutes, await us.
We will first stop near the Skeleton Cave, so called because the play of light inside turns the swimmers' skin so white that it looks cadaverous. We will snorkel surrounded by shoals of sea breams and get back on the dinghy to reach the second snorkelling stop : the Blue Grotto. We will dive directly into the turquoise waters of the cave from a canyon.
The third stop combines nature and history, as we will snorkel among the remains of an ancient Roman port at Formicoli in Porto Ercole.
We will then close the tour with the fourth and final stop at Capo Vaticano. We will sail along the enchanting Praia i Focu (Praia di fuoco), the history of which the skipper will tell us, and continue towards the Bay of Grotticelle, considered one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. Here too we will have the chance to take a dip in the clear waters.
Back on board, we will continue our navigation back to the starting point. The entire experience lasts a total of 3 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The tour is open to everyone, with no age limit. Children aged 0 to 2 years participate free of charge.
The tour is wheelchair-accessible. Contact the organiser at the contact details you will receive by e-mail with your booking confirmation.
Other information
The activity takes place from May to October.
You will be on board a 9-metre dinghy equipped with awning, cushions and comfortable seating, approved for 23 people.
Small and medium-sized dogs are allowed on board.
Recommended clothing
- Swimming costume
- Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Cap/sunglasses
- Sun cream
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Ricadi, Vibo Valentia
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Policy di cancellazione section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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