easy
3 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated with easy short swims.
Set sail from Tropea to Capo Vaticano with Costa Degli Dei Tours on a unique 3-hour boat trip featuring stunning bays, crystal-clear waters, and a local aperitivo served on deck. Immerse in legends and seascapes along Italy’s dramatic Costa degli Dei coastline.
Tropea, a striking coastal town in the province of Vibo Valentia, Italy, frames the southern Tyrrhenian Sea with cliffs of pale tufa rock and rooftops summers aged by the sun. Costa Degli Dei Tours Srls invites travelers to board the Blue Ocean for a 3-hour voyage from Tropea to Capo Vaticano, a dramatic promontory famed for vivid Mediterranean coves and pristine swimming spots. This is no ordinary boat ride—it combines the thrill of discovery with an immersive cultural connection through an audio-guided narrative of local myths and legends woven into the Costa degli Dei coastline. Passengers drift into sheltered bays where waters are a clear, deep cerulean, ideal for plunging into refreshing swims. The highlight is a seaside aperitivo featuring regional flavors poised poolside on the deck, capturing the essence of Calabrian gastronomy along with the luminous seascape.
Capo Vaticano’s cliffs host a mosaic of fragrant wild herbs and resilient vegetation clinging to volcanic rock, sculpted by centuries of wind and salty spray. The tour offers an unfiltered glimpse of this dynamic ecosystem, far from the hustle of more tourist-heavy maritime paths. Costa Degli Dei Tours has crafted this experience to showcase the balance between leisure and the region’s rugged natural beauty, marking it as a must-try for visitors who appreciate both adventure and local authenticity. Whether you’re drawn by the blend of history, the underwater clarity, or the intimate knowledge shared by the onboard guides, this journey is a standout doorway into southern Italy’s lesser-seen coastal marvels.
Protect your skin and the delicate marine environment during swims and sunbathing on deck.
Boat decks can be slippery; stable shoes with grip ensure safer movement onboard.
Carry water to stay refreshed, especially on warm days under direct sun exposure.
Opportunities for swimming in crystal-clear bays mean swimwear and towels are must-haves.
The Costa degli Dei name references its ‘Coast of the Gods’ status, with local myths linking ancient sea gods to the nearby cliffs and waters.
Efforts focus on minimizing tour impact by promoting reef-safe products and limiting boat traffic to protect marine habitats.
Essential for taking refreshing swims in the crystal-clear bays.
summer specific
For cooler breezes on the open boat deck during spring and fall.
spring specific
Protects skin from strong Mediterranean sun during the trip.
summer specific
Ideal for capturing underwater and coastal landscapes without risk.