Zingaro boat tours: every reserve trip worth booking, compared
The best Zingaro boat tour
If you only do one trip, make it the Zingaro & Scopello snorkeling cruise from San Vito Lo Capo. A shared boat runs the length of the reserve with snorkel stops in the clear coves and a pass of the Faraglioni di Scopello, with gear thrown in. It’s the most-booked option, rated 4.7 from over 400 reviews. Prefer a slower day with a handful of people? The small-group gozzo just below is the one to book.
Every Zingaro boat tour
From the $42 small-group gozzo to the full-day cruise that adds San Vito Lo Capo — here’s the full line-up with prices, ratings and what each is best for. They depart Scopello, Castellammare del Golfo or San Vito Lo Capo, all along the same protected coast.
Most bookedFrom San Vito Lo Capo: Zingaro Reserve & Scopello Snorkeling Tour
Top ratedCastellammare del Golfo: Catamaran Tour of the Zingaro Reserve & Scopello
Catamaran cruiseSan Vito Lo Capo: Zingaro Nature Reserve & Scopello Cruise
Small groupCastellammare del Golfo: Zingaro & Scopello Gozzo Tour with Swimming Stops
Full dayFrom Castellammare del Golfo: Scopello, Zingaro Reserve & San Vito Lo Capo
GuidedSan Vito Lo Capo: Zingaro Boat Tour & Scopello with Aperitif
Private · aperitifFrom Castellammare del Golfo: Private Boat Tour with Aperitif
Which Zingaro tour is right for you?
Three popular ways to see the same coast — the intimate gozzo, the most-booked snorkeling cruise, or the roomy catamaran. Here’s how they compare.
| Castellammare del Golfo: Zingaro & Scopello Gozzo Tour with Swimming Stops | Top pickFrom San Vito Lo Capo: Zingaro Reserve & Scopello Snorkeling Tour | Castellammare del Golfo: Catamaran Tour of the Zingaro Reserve & Scopello | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $42 | $45 | $50 |
| Boat | Gozzo | Shared boat | Catamaran |
| Departs | Castellammare | San Vito | Castellammare |
| Group size | Small | Shared | Shared |
| Snorkel gear | Swim stops | Included | Swim stops |
| Best for | Small groups | Most people | Comfort |
| Rating | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
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Whatever you book, the boat tour and the reserve’s walking trails are separate things. Tours cruise the coast and swim in the coves without paying the trail entry fee; if you also want to hike in, that’s a separate ~€5 ticket. More on the reserve entry page.
Gozzo, shared boat or catamaran?
The traditional gozzi are the most intimate and flexible; the shared cruises are the cheapest way to snorkel the best coves; the catamarans trade a little intimacy for shade, space and a steadier ride. See exactly where each one swims on the swimming stops page, and what they cost on the price page.
Leaving from Scopello or San Vito?
Most tours sail from Scopello / Castellammare at the reserve’s south end, right by the sea stacks, but several board in San Vito Lo Capo to the north. Here’s how the two departure points compare so you pick the one nearest where you’re staying.
Can’t make these dates?
Browse more available Zingaro Nature Reserve boat tours and find one that fits your schedule — all with instant confirmation and free cancellation.
Still deciding? See how much a Zingaro boat tour costs or browse the coves you’ll swim in.
Frequently asked questions
How many Zingaro boat tours are there?
We feature seven top-rated trips, from the $42 small-group gozzo out of Castellammare to a $261 private boat with aperitif — each bookable with free cancellation. See them all above.
Which Zingaro boat tour should I book?
For most visitors the Zingaro & Scopello snorkeling cruise from San Vito Lo Capo is the best balance of price, coves and snorkeling. For a tiny group and a slower pace, book a gozzo from Scopello or Castellammare; on the tightest budget, the gozzo tours start at $42.
Is snorkel gear and an aperitif included?
It varies by tour. The shared snorkeling cruises usually include mask and snorkel; several gozzo and private trips include a Sicilian aperitif and drinks. Always check the specific tour’s inclusions before booking.
Can I book a Zingaro tour for the same day?
Sometimes, but the best tours sell out in July and August. Booking a day or two ahead through GetYourGuide locks in your spot with free cancellation on most tours.