Boat Tours Tuscany

• Tuscany boat tours: guide of the islands
• A boat tour to discover Argentario 
• Tuscany: how much does a boat tour cost?
• Boat tours in Tuscany: the perfect gift for sea lovers

Tuscany boat tours: guide of the islands

When it comes to boat tours in Tuscany, one can only start with the islands. With seven major islands, three minor islands and dozens of reefs and islets, the Tuscan Archipelago is a popular destination for adventure-seekers. Difficult to visit in a day, the Tuscan Archipelago requires at least a weekend to be enjoyed to the fullest.

Elba Island is the most well-known tourist destination, followed by Giglio Island, and needs no introduction. Its smaller and more remote sisters such as the islands of Gorgona, Pianosa, Giannutri, Montecristo and Capraia are less well known but equally fascinating.

Gorgona is the smallest and northernmost island. Since it is the site of a prison, boat tours prohibited and it can only be visited in the company of licensed tour guides. Capraia is an island of volcanic origin, very rich in vegetation and also rare endemic species. Pianosa is completely uninhabited and can receive a limited number of tourists to preserve the special ecosystem.

Montecristo Island is the most fascinating and legendary, not only because it is the setting of Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, but also because it is a protected area with severe restrictions on tourism. Finally, Giannutri Island is the southernmost island and is of particular interest to scuba divers, as are Pianosa and Elba.

A boat tour to discover Argentario

Argentario is one of the best destinations for full-day boat tours. It is a promontory in the Maremma region of Grosseto, is a popular tourist destination and is an internationally important center for sailing and yachting. Orbetello, Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano are all must-see Argentario resorts.

For a boat tour of Argentario, you can start from Porto Santo Stefano and sail all around the promontory until you reach Porto Ercole, on the opposite end. The coastline offers wonderful inlets, bays and hidden coves, accessible only by sea. Just remember to bring a mask, fins and snorkel to swim in the crystal clear waters and admire in the marine wildlife.

Tuscany: how much does a boat tour cost?

The price for a boat tour in Tuscany depends on the itinerary, duration, and type of boat. For example, a full-day trip to Argentario costs 60 euros per person, with lunch and open bar included.

Of course, there are options for all tastes and budgets: boat trips with lunch or dinner, sunset tours with aperitifs, weekend mini-cruises, week-long sailing vacations, and full tours of the Tuscan Archipelago and the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Boat tours in Tuscany: the perfect gift for sea lovers

A boat trip is a welcome gift for everyone: you relax, visit dreamy places, enjoy the sea breeze, swim and sunbathe away from crowded shores. Who wouldn’t like that? So, for a loved one’s next birthday, you can consider gifting a day out at sea in the Argentario or Elba Island, perhaps opting for an aperitif or lunch option to make the experience even more complete.

Lovers of extravagant ideas may choose a weekend-long sailing tour or a mini-cruise in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park as a wedding gift or perhaps to celebrate an anniversary or bachelor/bachelorette party in a very special way.