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15 Italian Speedboat Trips Worth Booking

26 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Grottoes under the Polignano cliffs, the Amalfi coast at speed, villa-hopping on Como. These 15 runs are priced by the hour, with the aperitivo stops and the ones that need a private hire.

Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif - Seeing Polignano from the Adriatic
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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

1.Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,382 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina with guides such as Giuseppe, Claudio, or Mattia for a two-hour cruise past Polignano’s caves, beaches, and cliffs. Expect local stories, Italian music, a swim stop, and an aperitif of wine and snacks. Private and shared departures are available.

“The cruise was perfect. Our guide Giuseppe was very kind and funny, a great story-teller. The views were stunning, so was the weather. Definitely recommend this tour in Poligniano a Mare for a visit if you come to Bari. The pictures look unreal.”

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat - Meet and greet at Marco Polo Airport
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

2.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 953 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Arrive at Marco Polo Airport and meet a representative outside customs for a private motorboat to Venice. Choose airport-to-pier help or full escort to your hotel. The ride takes about 30 minutes, carries up to six people, and may end at the nearest water stop.

“We are stranded at the airport with no one responding to our texts. this is the worst experience of our trip.”

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Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling - Poetto gives you the first coastal view
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Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling

3.Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 500 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set out from Marina Piccola in an 8.5 or 10-meter Zodiac RIB with an English or Italian-speaking skipper. Cruise past Poetto and the Devil’s Saddle, then stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming, snorkeling, and 1 to 2 glasses of homemade white wine.

“very nice, i can recommend 2h trip. This is enough!”

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Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Speedboat Tour with Swim Stop - The caves turn a sightseeing ride into an outing
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Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Speedboat Tour with Swim Stop

4.Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Speedboat Tour with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 499 reviews · from $34

Meet your skipper outside A Surgiva in Siracusa for a 1.5-hour speedboat ride around Ortigia. Expect ancient walls, Fonte Aretusa, Castello Maniace, sea caves, a swim stop, drinking water, safety gear, and a choice of music. Guides may include Antonio, Antonino, or Chris.

“Great few hours out on the water, very good guide and excellent value for money, would happily recommend”

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From Arbatax: RIB tour to Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzè - Leaving Arbatax for Pedra Longa
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From Arbatax: RIB tour to Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzè

5.From Arbatax: RIB tour to Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzè

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 448 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

From Arbatax, ride a fast RIB along the Baunei coast with an English or Italian-speaking skipper. Expect Pedra Longa, Grotta dei Colombi, Cala Goloritzè, Cala Mariolu, sea caves, and several swim stops. Marco, Alessandro, and Simone have guided recent outings.

“This might’ve been one of the highlights of my Sardinia trip! The day was well organized and overall an amazing experience. Our skipper and guide, Simone, took the time to explain each stop. Although it was reported to be a bit windy, the weather was great. He made sure everyone felt safe and had a great time on the boat and in the water. Also, the smaller group made the experience even more special. Highly recommend!”

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Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello - Torcello, the quiet first stop
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Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

6.Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend about four hours with a private guide and boat driver visiting Murano, Burano, and Torcello. See a live glassmaking demonstration, admire Murano’s seventh-century church, sample Burano biscuits, and enjoy a flexible route with hotel pickup.

“Can’t do all 3 islands in the time allotted…..too much time shopping and not enough touring. Pretty islands.”

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Palau or La Maddalena: 4-hour RIB tour of the archipelago - Starting from Palau or La Maddalena
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Palau or La Maddalena: 4-hour RIB tour of the archipelago

7.Palau or La Maddalena: 4-hour RIB tour of the archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 399 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Spend four hours aboard a small RIB with a certified skipper such as Enzo or Giulio, visiting clear-water coves around Budelli, Spargi, Razzoli, or Caprera. You get several swim stops, snorkel gear, shade, and a faster, more personal ride than a large excursion boat.

“Amazing! Beautifully planned and well executed to cover the 4 hours. We were able to have 4 stops to swim and visit beaches and toured around to enjoy the sea. Highly recommended”

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Cagliari: Luxury Motorboat Tour with 3 Swim Stops & Wine - The boat: fast, comfortable, and not overly formal
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Cagliari: Luxury Motorboat Tour with 3 Swim Stops & Wine

8.Cagliari: Luxury Motorboat Tour with 3 Swim Stops & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 395 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Spend three hours aboard a modern 9-meter Beneteau motorboat from Marina Piccola, with a small group of up to nine people. Skippers such as Francesco, Andrea, and Enrico share local stories while you swim and snorkel at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and the coves below the Devil’s Saddle.

“Great Trip, Great Boat, Great Tpurguide. Spent a relly good Time on this Trip!”

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Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H - Leaving Como beside The Life Electric
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Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H

9.Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Take a private speedboat from Como for about two hours with a captain such as Alberto, Stefano, or Alice. Cruise past Villa Olmo, Cernobbio, Laglio, Nesso, Torno, and famous lake villas, with time for a swim near Villa Pliniana.

“This trip was booked for 2 hours. We had such an amazing time. Our guide was thoughtful, super classy and had so much spirit! Was just like traveling with one of the girls. Her family has grown here and she is an amazing driver. Lots of lore and history, you can feel the pride and excitement she wanted to share with us for her beloved Lake Como. She’s an amazing boat driver as well. My sister and I were here for vacation. Great time! Would 100% recommend!”

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Private Guided Tour by Speedboat on Lake Como from 1H to 4H - Starting in Argegno and heading toward Comacina Island
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Private Guided Tour by Speedboat on Lake Como from 1H to 4H

10.Private Guided Tour by Speedboat on Lake Como from 1H to 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Cruise Lake Como privately with Pietro and Federica aboard a clean, comfortable speedboat. Choose 1 to 4 hours for views of Bellagio, Varenna, famous villas, Comacina Island, swimming, local stories, and complimentary prosecco, water, and soft drinks.

“We had a great time out on the water! Super knowledgeable guide showing us different towns and landmarks and the history of the lake! Super fun day would highly recommend! Well worth it!”

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Walking Tour with optional motor boat Ride - Starting at Santa Lucia station
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Walking Tour with optional motor boat Ride

11.Walking Tour with optional motor boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 233 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Best value

Walk Venice with a multilingual local guide from Santa Lucia station through the Jewish Ghetto, Strada Nova, Rialto, and St. Mark’s Square. You may cross the Grand Canal by gondola ferry for €2, then return by motorboat through the Giudecca Canal. Guides may include Nicole, Camilla, or Giorgia.

“Nice Guide with interesting information. Absolutely worth the money.”

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From Olbia: RIB Tour to Capo Figari with Dolphin Sighting - Leaving Olbia for Figarolo Island
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From Olbia: RIB Tour to Capo Figari with Dolphin Sighting

12.From Olbia: RIB Tour to Capo Figari with Dolphin Sighting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Join Escursì from Olbia Marina for a 3.5-hour RIB trip toward Figarolo, Capo Figari, and Cala Moresca. Guide Davide and the marine biology team help you spot dolphins, explain their behavior, and choose the best swim stop based on sea conditions. Snorkeling gear, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Super, et vu énormément de dauphins mes filles étaient émerveillée je recommande sans hésiter.”

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Lake Como: Motor Boat Rental - Seeing Como From the Water
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Lake Como: Motor Boat Rental

13.Motor Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews

Meet SuBacco at the small public pier by Sant’Agostino in Como, learn the boat controls from an English- or Italian-speaking guide such as Giovanni, Roberto, or Peter, then cruise Lake Como independently for two hours. Fuel costs €50 in cash.

“Perfect! Lake Como is fantastic and wonderful to take a swim from the boat”

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Cagliari: RIB Tour of the Gulf of Cagliari - Leaving Dock H near La Pirata 2
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Cagliari: RIB Tour of the Gulf of Cagliari

14.Cagliari: RIB Tour of the Gulf of Cagliari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 168 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Set out from Dock H for a small-group RIB cruise along Cagliari’s Gulf. Your skipper takes you past Sella del Diavolo, Cala Fighera, Calamosca, Sant’Elia, and Poetto, with three swimming and snorkeling stops. English and Italian guides include snorkeling gear, fuel, and insurance.

“The tour was lovely, we had the opportunity to swim in three different spots and the guide was very kind and helpful”

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2 Hours Private and Guided Cruise to Lake Como Mostes boat - Villa Olmo and the first grand villas
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2 Hours Private and Guided Cruise to Lake Como Mostes boat

15.2 Hours Private and Guided Cruise to Lake Como Mostes boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise Lake Como privately for two hours with a captain-guide such as Luca, Antonio, or Mauro. From Como, you pass Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, Cernobbio, George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, Nesso waterfall, Villa Pliniana, and lakeside hotels, with personalized pickup possible.

“Absolutely a must!!!! The communication was great and the spots we went where amazing! So glad we did the trip and would highly recommend it”

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★ 5.0Private Motorboat Tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago21 reviews
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