Boat tour to Favignana & Levanzo with Tastings and Swim stop

Favignana’s coves are best appreciated from the water, and this six-hour boat trip links them with a visit to Levanzo’s small port village. You’ll have time for several swims, snorkeling and a short spell ashore, all without having to arrange separate transport between the islands.

Two details make the outing appealing: the route combines Favignana’s famous coves with Levanzo, and the price includes snorkeling gear, fruit, wine, water and a tasting of typical products. On one September trip, the onboard team included Fabio and Nanny, though crew may vary.

The trade-off is time: you’ll visit several places, but most stops are brief, and the hour in Levanzo is your only substantial time on land. If you want a slow day on one beach or a long visit to the village, this is not that kind of outing.

• Five swimming stops are included, with locations around both islands, including Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, Cala Azzurra and Levanzo.
• Levanzo gets both a swim and an hour ashore, enough for a short look around the port village.
• Snorkeling gear, fruit, wine and water are included, along with a tasting of typical products.
• The trip lasts six hours, departing from the Via Vittorio Emanuele 10 area in Favignana.
• The boat has a toilet on board, a useful comfort on a half-day trip with repeated swims.
• The crew speaks Italian, English and Spanish, so you can choose from three languages.

Favignana’s coves are the main event

This tour is built around the water. From Favignana, you head out to coves and coastal sights that are difficult to string together on foot in a single day. The first named swim is at Cala Rossa, followed by stops around Bue Marino and Cala Azzurra. The route then crosses to Levanzo and returns to Favignana for a northern-coast stop at the Blue Grotto.

The appeal is not just the number of places. A boat lets you see the coast from a different angle, then jump in when conditions and the crew’s plan allow. Snorkeling gear is included, so you can look below the surface without bringing your own mask and snorkel. If you prefer simply to swim, you can do that too.

The listed plan includes several swimming and snorkeling windows, with some boat rides lasting 10 to 20 minutes between stops. The precise order or stop duration could shift, so think of the route as a full day of changing scenery rather than a timetable you can follow to the minute.

Cala Rossa, Bue Marino and Cala Azzurra

Cala Rossa is the first named stop, after a short opening ride of about 15 minutes. You have roughly 30 minutes there for swimming and snorkeling. That is enough for a refreshing break and a look around from the water, but not a long beach visit.

The boat continues to other parts of Favignana, including Bue Marino and Cala Azzurra. The listed swim windows at these stops are about 20 minutes each, with short rides between them. This is a lively pace: you get several chances to get in the water, but you will want to be ready when the boat reaches each cove.

Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra are especially familiar names to people planning a Favignana visit. Seeing them from the sea helps you cover more ground than a single shore-based stop would. The compromise is that you are sampling the coastline rather than settling in for a full afternoon at one cove.

Bring a swimsuit and whatever you need to feel comfortable getting in and out of the water. The trip includes snorkeling equipment, but the provided details do not specify other personal items or facilities beyond a toilet on board. If you are unsure what to bring, ask the operator before departure.

Crossing to Levanzo for a swim and a village hour

After Favignana’s southern and eastern swim stops, the boat heads toward Levanzo. Cala Fredda is the first named stop on this side of the route. The plan allows time for lunch and swimming around Levanzo, with a 1.5-hour window listed for this part of the day.

That mention of lunch needs a little interpretation. A tasting of typical products, two pieces of fruit, wine and water are included, but a full lunch is not explicitly listed as included. Treat the Levanzo stop as time to eat and swim, and check with Egadi Discovery Favignana if you need to know whether food can be purchased or brought aboard.

The boat then goes to Levanzo’s small port, where you have an hour to visit the village on foot, take photos or shop. That is a useful pause after several swim stops. You can stretch your legs and see a little of the island beyond its shoreline, though an hour is a quick visit, not time for a long walk inland.

One September outing had a boat described as comfortable and welcoming for 12 people. That gives you a sense of the scale that may be used, but it is not a guaranteed capacity for every departure. If a small group is important to you, confirm the expected number of people before booking.

Cala Minnola, Faraglioni and the Blue Grotto

After the hour ashore, the route returns to the water. The plan includes a swim around Cala Minnola or the Faraglioni, with a listed 40-minute stop, followed by another shorter swim window around Levanzo. Those names bring the day back to what it does best: coastal views, clear time for a dip, and repeated chances to snorkel.

The return crossing takes you toward Favignana’s northern coast, where the final named stop is the Blue Grotto. The full itinerary assigns about 1.5 hours to the final Favignana portion, including time to visit and swim. This is a generous block compared with the earlier individual cove stops, though the exact time may be divided between travel and time in the water.

The Blue Grotto visit is a fitting close to a route focused on caves and coastal scenery. The tour description mentions discovering caves around the islands, but it does not promise entry into every cave or specify conditions at each stop. Expect a boat-based look at the coast, with swimming when the crew schedules it, rather than a formal cave tour on foot.

What the $71 price includes

At $71 per person, the value rests on how much of the day is bundled together. You get six hours on the water, several swim stops, transport between Favignana and Levanzo, snorkeling equipment, fruit, wine, water, a tasting of typical products and a toilet on board. Put together, that makes this a practical way to see multiple parts of both islands without arranging separate boat trips.

The included tasting adds a local food element, but it should not be confused with a full meal. Two fruit portions are also listed. Since lunch appears as an activity during the Levanzo stop but is not named among the inclusions, budget separately for anything beyond the stated tasting and refreshments.

The price is easier to justify if you want a packed day on the water and plan to use the swim stops. If your priority is a long lunch, extensive time in Levanzo’s village or a private boat, this may feel rushed or too structured. You are paying for a broad route and multiple stops, not a custom itinerary.

The overall rating is 4.7 from 76 ratings, and the recent feedback points to staff warmth, a comfortable boat and well-liked swimming and lunch breaks. Those are the right strengths for this sort of outing: a courteous crew can make a tightly timed day feel relaxed, and a boat that feels welcoming matters when you are spending hours aboard. Fabio and Nanny are names associated with one September departure, but you should not assume the same crew will be present every day.

Getting ready for the six-hour outing

Meet at Agenzia Egadi Discovery, at Via Vittorio Emanuele 10 in Favignana. The trip returns to the same location. Check the available departure times for your date, since a fixed start time is not provided here.

The crew speaks Italian, English and Spanish. That makes the trip accessible to a range of visitors, though the exact language used for explanations may depend on the group and crew on the day. If a particular language matters to you, confirm it before you reserve.

The booking terms allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which is useful if you want to secure a place while keeping some flexibility in your plans. These are practical booking terms, but they do not change the central question: will you enjoy a day shaped around a series of swims?

Who will enjoy this boat trip most

I’d choose this outing if I wanted to see both Favignana and Levanzo in one day, especially if swimming is a major part of the plan. It suits couples, friends and families who are comfortable with repeated time in the water and short rides between stops. The included snorkeling equipment and refreshments mean you do not need to organize every part of the day separately.

It is also a good fit if you want a quick introduction to Levanzo. The hour in the port village gives you a chance to walk around and get a feel for the place, while the surrounding swim stops show more of the island’s coast. Just keep your expectations in proportion: you will not have time for a full island exploration.

You may prefer another plan if you want to spend most of your day on land, avoid frequent boarding and swimming, or linger at one beach. The route covers a lot, and that variety comes with a brisk rhythm. For a water-focused day with a taste of two islands, that is a fair trade.

Should you book this tour?

Book it if you want a six-hour sampler of Favignana and Levanzo, with several opportunities to swim, snorkeling gear provided and time for a brief village visit. At $71, the combination of island-to-island transport, refreshments and multiple coastal stops offers solid value for someone who plans to make full use of the water time.

Skip it if you want a long, unhurried visit ashore or need a confirmed full lunch in the price. Before booking, check the departure time and clarify meal arrangements if that detail matters. Otherwise, come ready for a busy day on the sea, with a towel, a swimsuit and an appetite for a few different coves.

FAQ

How long is the boat tour?

The tour lasts six hours.

Where does the tour start?

It starts at Agenzia Egadi Discovery, at Via Vittorio Emanuele 10 in Favignana, and returns to the same location.

Which islands does the tour visit?

The boat visits Favignana and Levanzo.

How many swimming stops are included?

Five swimming stops are included. The route details also list several swim and snorkeling windows around the islands.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included.

What food and drinks are included?

The tour includes a tasting of typical products, two pieces of fruit, wine and water. A full lunch is not specifically listed as included.

How much time do you get in Levanzo’s village?

You have about one hour to visit the village on foot, take photos or shop.

What languages does the crew speak?

Italian, English and Spanish are listed.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.