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15 Sailing Trips with an Open Bar in Italy to Build a Day Around

27 trips  ·  from $47 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 sailing trips with an open bar in Italy worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the lines come off.

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif - From Club Nautico Catania toward Aci Trezza
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Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

1.Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 548 reviews · 4 hours · from $69Our pick

Sail from Catania with an English or Italian guide toward Aci Trezza and the Cyclopean Isles. You can swim, snorkel, or use a SUP near volcanic rocks, then enjoy Prosecco, cheese, tomatoes, cold cuts, bread, and pesto. Guides such as Jennifer, Sergio, Lulu, and Gabriele are often praised for their warm, attentive style.

“Fantastic guide! The trip was really nice with plenty of time to swimm, eat and relax! Also we had enough space for each of us. The tour guide was so friendly and nice, explaining us about the sights”

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Cagliari: Catamaran Tour, Swimming, Snorkeling, & Prosecco - Starting at Portus Karalis beside the cruise terminal
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Cagliari: Catamaran Tour, Swimming, Snorkeling, & Prosecco

2.Catamaran Tour, Swimming, Snorkeling, & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Join Alma Sailing Charter for a three-hour catamaran trip from Cagliari’s Portus Karalis. With up to 12 people aboard, you’ll visit Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and the Devil’s Saddle for swimming and snorkeling, hear local stories, and toast with prosecco.

“What a wonderful afternoon we had out on the sailboat! Alma and our captain were friendly and attenti e, poi ting out the sights and navigating in bits of right weather like it was nothing. The highlight was seimming in the warm mediterranean sea.”

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Venice: Lagoon Catamaran Cruise with Music and Drinks - Finding the boat at Riva dei Sette Martiri
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Venice: Lagoon Catamaran Cruise with Music and Drinks

3.Lagoon Catamaran Cruise with Music and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 419 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47Best value

Sail from Riva dei Sette Martiri past San Marco, down the Giudecca Canal, across to Lido, and back by Sant’Elena and the Biennale gardens. Your 90-minute catamaran ride includes one drink, music, toilets, and multilingual hosting, with open deck seating and wheelchair access.

“Very relaxing on the main lake sipping Aperol Spritz.”

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Alghero: Sunset Sailing Aperitif Experience - The view toward Alghero and Capo Caccia
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Alghero: Sunset Sailing Aperitif Experience

4.Sunset Sailing Aperitif Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 367 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Join Andrea aboard a small sailboat for a two-hour evening cruise from Alghero Port. Sail toward Maddalenetta, swim in clear water, use the snorkel gear, then enjoy Sardinian snacks, wine, beer, soft drinks, music, and sunset views of Capo Caccia.

“Andrea is an exceptional person and entertainer. He connected strangers during the cruise, which was amazing. Some of us later met in the city on a drink ☺️ I recommend all the stars”

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Polignano a Mare: Catamaran Tour with Aperitif & Local Food - Lama Monachile from below the Bourbon bridge
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Polignano a Mare: Catamaran Tour with Aperitif & Local Food

5.Catamaran Tour with Aperitif & Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 249 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $63

Sail from Cala Ponte Marina beneath Polignano a Mare’s cliffs with an English or Italian guide. Almarano’s small catamaran visits Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, the Hermit’s Rock, and Cala Port’Alga, then stops for swimming, paddleboarding, drinks, and local food.

“What a great day, great local information. Wonderful food, met some great fellow travellers and swimming off the boat and absolute highlight. Highly recommend”

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Porto Conte: Half-day catamaran tour with aperitif - Sailing toward Capo Caccia
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Porto Conte: Half-day catamaran tour with aperitif

6.Half-day catamaran tour with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Join Toni, also listed as Tony, for a three-hour catamaran trip from Marina di Porto Conte. Sail toward Capo Caccia, stop at Cala Dragunara for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP, then enjoy Sardinian sausage, pecorino, white wine, and water aboard a comfortable 2021 catamaran.

“Tony was an amazing host and a great skipper. He told us a lot of interesting facts about the sights we saw and he expertly managed the boat close to the rocks so we could experience the best views. We had a lovely time swimming around the boat when it was anchored in one of the bays. Afterwards we were treated to local cheese and sausage and local wine. We had a wonderful afternoon!”

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Catamaran tour stops bathing and snorkeling toast with prosecco - Leaving Cagliari port and seeing the city from offshore
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Catamaran tour stops bathing and snorkeling toast with prosecco

7.Catamaran tour stops bathing and snorkeling toast with prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73Top rated

Sail from Cagliari with Alma and her crew along the coast, passing historic sights, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and the Devil’s Saddle. You get about an hour to swim and snorkel, use floats and masks, taste Sardinian snacks, and finish with prosecco. Groups are limited to 12.

“A wonderful excursion with Alma and her husband. The tour included history and facts about the area (and Prosecco). Safety, cleanliness and friendliness! Took us to great spots for taking a dip. I would book it again. Happy customers from Texas!”

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From Palau/La Maddalena: All inclusive Yacht Tour - Leaving Palau for the archipelago
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From Palau/La Maddalena: All inclusive Yacht Tour

8.All inclusive Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews

Join Fabio and his crew for a seven-hour yacht trip from Palau or La Maddalena. Swim at Spargi, Budelli, and Santa Maria, see Pink Beach, and enjoy aperitivo, seafood pasta, drinks, and swim gear aboard a boat limited to 10 people.

“We had an amazing trip around the Maddalena archipelago with Fabbio. We were so well looked after from the very beginning, even before we got there he called to make sure we would find the boat. We were in a very small group on the boat which was exactly the experience we were looking for. Fabbio made it really an unbelievable experience for our family (2 young children). The aperitivo, lunch and everything was so nice too. Amazing swimming spots and great company and explanation about the islands. Highly recommended. A memorable trip, thank you!!!”

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Cefalù: Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif - Captain Alex sets the tone
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Cefalù: Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif

9.Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the Étolie with Captain Alex and his family-run crew. You’ll see Cefalù from the water, stop to swim and snorkel near Mazzaforno and Kalura, then share prosecco, local snacks, music, and a fresh aperitivo.

“Perfect morning on the boat with great direction from our captain about local monuments and the coastline”

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Stintino: Half-day catamaran tour to La Pelosa with aperitif - Swimming at the Fornelli Natural Pools
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Stintino: Half-day catamaran tour to La Pelosa with aperitif

10.Half-day catamaran tour to La Pelosa with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Join a three-hour catamaran trip from Stintino to the Fornelli natural pools and La Pelosa. You get two planned swimming stops, a skipper, views around Piana Island, and a simple aperitif of white wine, water, sausage, and pecorino cheese. Italian, English, and French are available.

“Pretty dull slow moving no extra equipment like other boats (no snorkels, floats or noodles). Didn’t get near beaches or points of interest also very small serving of cheese crackers and sausage. Not good value for money”

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Small Group Sailing Tour in Amalfi Coast with Aperitif - Setting off aboard the 47-foot sailboat
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Small Group Sailing Tour in Amalfi Coast with Aperitif

11.Small Group Sailing Tour in Amalfi Coast with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $272

Fabio Sorrentino and his crew take you along the Amalfi Coast aboard a 47-foot sailboat, with stops near caves, beaches, villages, and waterfalls. Swim in a quiet cove, enjoy an Italian aperitif, and optionally eat seafood at a beach restaurant reachable only by boat.

“We had a great time with the tour. The captain and crew were friendly and described the region we cruised by well. We stopped for a swim and had a refreshing experience there. There was not enough wind to sail and there was no snorkeling equipment available. We didn’t care about the snorkeling because we didn’t plan to, but we would have liked to at least raise the job and try. It was still an awesome experience and worth the price.”

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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco - Seeing Catania’s volcanic coast from offshore
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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco

12.Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews

Join a private three-hour sailing trip from Club Nautico in Catania. A skipper and hostess guide you past cliffs, beaches, and Mount Etna, with time to swim and enjoy Sicilian appetizers with Prosecco. Crew members Ivan, Giulia, Sergio, and Ben have been praised for their warm, helpful service.

“Thanks to Ivan & Giulia we had a wonderful experience. Such a relaxing and full of nice experience day! Everything was very nice and well organised, the water just amazing to swim... Considering that I'm very scared to swim into a very deep water...the guides helped me with a vest 🦺 and made me feel so comfortable. We saw the Cyclops di Acci Trezza....how amazing the nature is. On the way back we enjoyed the traditional appetizers, amazing taste and the prosecco so yummy. Thank you for this beautiful experience!”

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Guided Tour by Catamaran with Aperitif from Polignano a Mare - What the 2.5-hour cruise feels like
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Guided Tour by Catamaran with Aperitif from Polignano a Mare

13.Guided Tour by Catamaran with Aperitif from Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Join Almarano for a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise from Calaponte Marina. See Lama Monachile, Polignano’s caves, and the San Paolo islet, then swim, paddleboard, and enjoy focaccia, mozzarella, fruit, wine, beer, or Prosecco.

“The views! The staff was excellent. The sea was a bit rough so unfortunately we were not able to venture very far but we had some wonderful views. A few too many people were on board so it’s not a very private experience and it could be a bit longer but we had a lovely time”

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Catania: Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco - Sailing beside the Etna Coast
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Catania: Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

14.Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews

Meet your skipper at Catania Nautical Club for a three-hour sunset sail along Sicily’s Etna Coast. The route reaches Ulysses Caves, with time for a swim, sunset views, prosecco, and local appetizers. Crew members may include Giulia, Sergio, Carlo, Benjamin, or Ivan.

“Definitely recommend. Our guides so welcoming and friendly. They really created a fun but relaxed atmosphere. The views were worth it.”

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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch - Following the volcanic coast toward the Cyclops Islands
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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch

15.Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · from $134

Meet Ivan, Benjamin, Gianluca, or Petri at Club Nautico Catania for six hours aboard a 43 to 49-foot sailing boat. Expect coastal views, swimming near Acicastello and the Cyclops Islands, prosecco, aperitif, and pasta cooked onboard by your hostess.

“What a great experience! Gianluca was an informative skipper, explained the sights and took us to some great swimming spots. Julia was the absolute best host engaging all guests on the trip. The hospitality and experience was the best. 100% recommend!”

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