The 15 Best Sea Cave Kayak Tours in Italy

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

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

Paddle from Marina Piccola with guides such as Daniele, Francesco, Pasquale, and Christopher. You’ll enter Green Caves, visit the Cave of the Water, swim in clear sea, pass under an arch, and receive GoPro photos with the Faraglioni behind you.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our kayak tour and in particular the swim into the small blue grotto. Our guide Francesco was both friendly and helpful thought our tour and really help make the experience. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience Capri in a unique way!”

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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 local guides including Danilo, Salvatore, Nicola, and Danny for a 3.5-hour paddle past Norman Tower, lemon terraces, sea caves, and Grotta di Pandora. You’ll stop at a clear-water beach to swim, snorkel, eat fresh fruit, and collect tour photos.

“Loved the kayaking and the instructors. The they were very knowledgeable and friendly and made sure we had the best time. We recommend it 100% and would definitely do it again 😊”

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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

Start at Marina Piccola with a short kayak lesson, then paddle past Via Krupp, into the Grotta dell’Acqua and Green Grotto, beneath Arco della Stella, and near the Faraglioni. Guides such as Daniele and Christopher help beginners, lead an optional swim, and take GoPro photos.

“This was awesome. The water was clear and beautiful, kayaking into the caves was incredible, and the guide was attentive. None of us are tremendously athletic, yet we were all able to keep up well and all of us had an amazing time.”

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4.Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour: Explore Caves, Arches & Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Paddle west from Amalfi in a stable double kayak with guides such as Tony, Antonio, Andrew, and Paulo. You will pass watchtowers, the Arc of Lovers, Conca dei Marini, and Runghetiello Grotto, with time for swimming, snorkeling, photos, and a beach snack.

“The 3 guides we had were informative and very nice. They made things very easy to do. Would do again. Highly recommend”

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5.Kayak-Snorkel to Pandora Cave, Hidden Beach & Drinks

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

Paddle from Minori along the Amalfi Coast with local guide Alessio, entering Pandora Cave, passing Maiori’s Norman Tower, and swimming at Dead Horse Beach. The 3.5-hour small-group trip includes kayaks, snorkeling gear, water, fruit, lemonade, lemon spritz, photos, and luggage storage.

“Alessio was the best and sweetest guide! he makes the best Limoncello spritz hehe it was not so strong and very refreshing! very knowledgeable about the history of the land and he's a local who grew up in minori too so he was very helpful and an expert guide! Great value for such a fun and unforgettable excursion, I highly highly recommend!”

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6.Amalfi Coast : Kayak-Snorkeling tour Pandora Cave & Hidden beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Paddle from Maiori with local guides such as Danilo, Nicola, Federico, or Carmelo, stopping at Acquachiara beach and Pandora Cave for swimming and snorkeling. Expect clear instruction, fresh fruit, photos, and about three and a half hours on the water.

“The experience was great and the guides were both amazing! Would highly recommend! Beautiful sites!!”

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7.Amalfi Coast Kayak & Snorkeling Tour to the Pandora’s Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Join guide Alessio for a three-and-a-half-hour kayak trip from Minori along the Amalfi Coast. Paddle past Maiori’s Norman Tower, enter Sulfur Cave and Pandora’s Cave, then snorkel and enjoy fruit, snacks, and a limoncello aperitif at Dead Horse Beach.

“The view from the Kayak is amazing! Allessio was very knowledgeable, very helpful and always with very good energy and very passionate about Minori. Pandora’s cave was unbelievable! We also received some very good tips about local food.”

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8.Taormina: Kayak Coastal Tour to Isola Bella and Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 111 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Paddle from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella with an English or Italian-speaking instructor. Over about two hours, you visit the Blue Grotto, Grotta degli Innamorati, and Fico Rock, with time to swim. The circular route requires moderate effort and suits confident swimmers age eight and up.

“Great way to tour for the active, with nice friendly staff and Davide was a great tour guide! Had an amazing time, completed something off my bucket list! You see all the locations up close that you can’t see on a boat and they gave us a traditional Sicilian sweet treat at the end. Would definitely recommend this activity😊”

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

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

Meet Luca, Lucca, Davide, or another local guide at Baia Blu, then paddle along the Gulf of Poets past Lerici and San Terenzo. Expect sea caves, swimming stops, an aperitivo with focaccia, and roughly 8 kilometers on the water, so basic fitness matters.

“We had a really nice kayaking experience! It was a bit tiring but definitely worth it. The views were beautiful and the whole trip was so fun. Big thanks to our guides, they were super friendly, helpful, and made sure we were safe and enjoying the adventure. Highly recommend! :)”

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10.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 visit to Leuca’s western sea caves. Your guide briefs you before canoe or kayak paddling, land exploration, and snorkeling. Pasquale has guided visitors safely through three caves, including areas with sharp underwater rocks.

“Terrible service and no support! The tour did not take place, we were deceived! I do not advise anyone to do anything here and do not deal with them!!!”

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11.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 for a three-hour guided kayak trip toward Conca dei Marini. You’ll pass the Arc of Lovers, Runghetiello Grotto, seaside villas, and old watchtowers, then stop to swim, snorkel, and enjoy fruit and water.

“Despite us being of a lower skill level, the guides were patient and helpful. The tour of the coast line was good. The guides even connected our kayak to theirs for a bit to help us.”

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12.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 paddleboard trip from Marina Piccola. Guides such as Pasquale and Christopher teach beginners the basics, lead you to the Little Blue Cave, Green Cave, and quiet swimming spots, and take free GoPro photos near the Faraglioni.

“It was really great! Amazing views, caves and the beach was stunning”

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13.Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Board Sea Cave Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $30Best value

Paddle 2 kilometers along Polignano a Mare’s coast with an instructor, stopping to swim at Lama Monachile and enter Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, and Grotta Azzurra. Beginners get a lesson, and dry bags and phone holders are included. Guide Matteo has also provided photos after the trip.

“Excellent, ended up having a private tour as me and my partner where the only ones. Good contact with the guide via whatsapp. Nice tour, our guide Matteo was an excellent guide. Afterwards received all the photos on WhatsApp, great memories. Highly recommended”

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14.Santa Maria di Leuca: Kayak and Canoe Tour in the caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $61

Meet your English-speaking guide at Baia del Ciardo, learn the basics, then paddle a single or double kayak along Santa Maria di Leuca’s coast. Enter the Ponente Caves, hear about local geology and history, and swim when conditions allow. Alessio has guided some outings.

“Being out on the ocean enjoying a gorgeous sunny Santa Maria Di Leuca day was worth it. We had a great time. The cave explorations, cave swim and the history of the area was expertly delivered!! We had a fantastic time and 100% recommend taking the time to do this tour.”

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15.SHARK CAVE KAYAK TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $113

From Riomaggiore, paddle by kayak or standup paddleboard into Shark Cave, past cliffs and inlets toward Manarola. Guides Davide, Damiano, and Matteo lead a small group of up to 10, with time for swimming and snorkeling at a sea-access beach.

“Fabulous trip. Mateo was an excellent guide. Highly recommended! 💪😎”

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