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Spend a full day aboard a private gozzo from Sorrento to the islands of Ischia and Procida, stopping to swim, snorkel and explore historic harbors. This customizable boat tour combines coastal scenery, thermal island history, and quiet coves reachable only by sea.
Spend a full day aboard a private gozzo from Sorrento to the islands of Ischia and Procida, stopping to swim, snorkel and explore historic harbors. This customizable boat tour combines coastal scenery, thermal island history, and quiet coves reachable only by sea.
The sea opens like a route on glass as the gozzo slips away from Sorrento’s marina. Salt air sharpens the light; cliffs of the Sorrentine coast fall back into the distance while the captain plots a slow arc toward Ischia and Procida. On deck you feel the day measured in bays, in the sting of wind on your face and the cool dip of the Mediterranean when the skipper throws the anchor for a swim.
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The sea opens like a route on glass as the gozzo slips away from Sorrento’s marina. Salt air sharpens the light; cliffs of the Sorrentine coast fall back into the distance while the captain plots a slow arc toward Ischia and Procida. On deck you feel the day measured in bays, in the sting of wind on your face and the cool dip of the Mediterranean when the skipper throws the anchor for a swim.
Ischia’s volcanic bones shape its beaches, hot springs and the Aragonese Castle that perches on a black rock connected to the island by a narrow bridge. Procida keeps a smaller, fisher’s geometry: colored houses leaning toward narrow alleys and the sheltered bay of Corricella. Vivara, a crescent islet and nature reserve, shows the archipelago’s geological variety — tufa, lava and marine terraces carved over millennia — and a history tied to fishing, seafaring and thermal culture.
Expect several swim and snorkel stops at sea caves and around headlands where seagrass beds are alive with wrasse and small octopus. The private format makes the route flexible: linger in Ischia’s port to sample markets or ride a three-wheeled microtaxi; circle Procida for views of Terra Murata. Practical notes: mornings bring calmer water and better light for the Green Cave; bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, and a light windlayer for the return. Seas are generally benign but check call times and pack medication if you’re prone to motion sickness. The day ends back in Sorrento with a limoncello tasting — a crisp finish to a salt-streaked day.
easy.
8–9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short swims and boarding from low piers so basic mobility is helpful.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for Sorrento hotels; departures from Positano, Amalfi or Naples require guests to meet the skipper at the port.
Yes — this is a private tour, so the skipper can adjust stops and time on each island subject to sea and weather conditions.
The tour includes bottled water, snacks and a selection of wines and prosecco, but not a full lunch; you can use free time ashore to eat at local restaurants.
No — swimming stops are optional and typically in sheltered coves; basic comfort in water is recommended and flotation aids can be provided.
Ischia and Procida have long maritime histories: Ischia’s Aragonese Castle dates to medieval fortifications, while Procida’s Terra Murata was a fortified center and prison with roots in the Middle Ages.
Vivara is a protected nature reserve; visitors should avoid anchoring on seagrass beds and use reef-safe products to limit impact.
You Know! operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sea opens like a route on glass as the gozzo slips away from Sorrento’s marina. Salt air sharpens the light; cliffs of the Sorrentine coast fall back into the distance while the captain plots a slow arc toward Ischia and Procida. On deck you feel the day measured in bays, in the sting of wind on your face and the cool dip of the Mediterranean when the skipper throws the anchor for a swim.
The sea opens like a route on glass as the gozzo slips away from Sorrento’s marina. Salt air sharpens the light; cliffs of the Sorrentine coast fall back into the distance while the captain plots a slow arc toward Ischia and Procida. On deck you feel the day measured in bays, in the sting of wind on your face and the cool dip of the Mediterranean when the skipper throws the anchor for a swim.
Ischia’s volcanic bones shape its beaches, hot springs and the Aragonese Castle that perches on a black rock connected to the island by a narrow bridge. Procida keeps a smaller, fisher’s geometry: colored houses leaning toward narrow alleys and the sheltered bay of Corricella. Vivara, a crescent islet and nature reserve, shows the archipelago’s geological variety — tufa, lava and marine terraces carved over millennia — and a history tied to fishing, seafaring and thermal culture.
Expect several swim and snorkel stops at sea caves and around headlands where seagrass beds are alive with wrasse and small octopus. The private format makes the route flexible: linger in Ischia’s port to sample markets or ride a three-wheeled microtaxi; circle Procida for views of Terra Murata. Practical notes: mornings bring calmer water and better light for the Green Cave; bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, and a light windlayer for the return. Seas are generally benign but check call times and pack medication if you’re prone to motion sickness. The day ends back in Sorrento with a limoncello tasting — a crisp finish to a salt-streaked day.