Choose Ischia tours by the day you want
Ischia tours serve different purposes: an introduction to the island from the sea, a meal aboard a boat, a transparent-boat outing or a day trip from the mainland. The island has six municipalities, so a meeting point in Forio is different from a departure at Ischia Porto. Decide whether you are already staying on Ischia before comparing the sightseeing part of the day.
The cruise with lemonade, fruit and an onboard guide provides a lower-cost introduction at EUR 25 per person in the November 2026 record. The seven-hour Forio outing includes a skipper, aperitif, local appetisers, a two-course lunch, fruit, dessert and coffee. These are different ways to allocate the day, even when both involve views of the island from the sea.
Ischia tours
The island cruise with a guide suits a shorter outing; the Naples package includes a crossing and lunch. For two islands, choose an Ischia and Procida trip.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Ischia and Procida from Sorrento
- Professional, English-speaking skipper
- Time to explore Ischia (3 hrs) and Procida (1.5 hrs)
- Snacks and soft drinks
An island landing fee is payable separately.
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Ischia and Procida from Naples
- Skipper and guide
- Visits to the islands
- Snorkeling equipment
The outing visits both Ischia and Procida.
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Ischia boat day from Naples
- Round-trip hydrofoil tickets Naples – Ischia Casamicciola
- Full seafood lunch
- Round-trip transfer from Ischia Casamicciola port to the boarding point
The boat trip lasts 6.5–7 hours within the 10-hour outing. Swim stops depend on weather and the captain.
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Island cruise with lunch
- Skipper
- Welcome aperitif
- 2 course lunch
The boat departs from Forio.
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Ischia by clear boat
- Snorkeling goggles
- Audio commentary on Ischia
- Safety equipment
Duration varies by option: check before booking.
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Island cruise with onboard guide
- fresh lemonade and fruit
- a guide on board
- a complete tour of the island
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Compare an island introduction, a transparent-boat cruise and mainland departures with their own transfers, meals and island stops.
Island circuit, transparent boat or two-island outing
The island circuit with a guide includes lemonade and fruit and lasts 3.5 hours, with the start depending on the selected option. The transparent boat departs from Via Porto 59 in Ischia and includes audio commentary, snorkelling goggles, life jackets and safety equipment. Its duration depends on the option; transport to the meeting point, food, drinks and beach towels are extra. Audio commentary serves a different role from a personal guide.
The lunch outing from Forio begins at the Cristoforo Colombo car park and lasts seven hours. Hotel collection is excluded, so the meeting point belongs in your plan even if you are staying on the island. For the shorter overview choose the 3.5-hour cruise; for a meal-centred day choose the Forio outing with two-course lunch. Not every excursion follows a complete circuit of Ischia, particularly when the itinerary shares time with Procida.
Day trip to Ischia from Naples
The ten-hour package from Molo Beverello 2 connects Naples with Casamicciola by return hydrofoil and includes onward transfers to the boat in Forio. The boat portion lasts 6.5 to seven hours. A skipper and onboard staff accompany the trip, with coffee, pastries, an aperitif, seafood lunch, dessert, fruit, water and wine included. Swim stops depend on sea conditions and the captain’s decisions.
The eight-hour Ischia and Procida outing starts at Via Luculliana 9 in Naples. Its inclusions cover skipper and guide, sea stops, island visits, refreshments, aperitif, fruit, fuel and snorkelling equipment. Lunch and a towel are excluded. Choose this route for the combination of islands rather than treating it as the same day as a full boat circuit around Ischia. The arrival guide explains the separate ferry option for independent visits.
Naples Airport is closed from 1 to 30 November 2026. A Naples departure therefore needs a different approach during that month, such as arriving by rail or travelling onward through Salerno, with connection time planned separately. The airport closure does not describe a closure of Ischia itself. Use the dated transport notices alongside the activity calendars.
Day trip to Ischia from Sorrento
The ten-hour Ischia and Procida outing from Sorrento starts at the Achille Lauro municipal car park on Via Correale. It includes collection from that meeting point, an English-speaking skipper, a swim stop, snacks and soft drinks, and a limoncello tasting. The schedule allocates three hours to exploring Ischia and 1.5 hours to Procida.
The Sorrento outing charges an additional EUR 10 in cash for island landing fees. Lunch, general admissions and snorkelling equipment are excluded, while return transport to the meeting point is an optional service. This specific product charge should be budgeted for this outing. For an independently arranged visit, keep the boat ticket, island transport and sightseeing admissions as separate parts of the budget.
Private or shared Ischia tours
Private island tours add a land-based alternative to the shared sea outings. The private tour guide distinguishes a dedicated driver from a driver-guide and describes the island pickup arrangements. Select a private vehicle for a route based on viewpoints and short walks, or a shared cruise when the onboard programme already matches your plans. A driver and a personal guide are different services.
Boat circuits around Ischia
The dedicated boat tour comparison focuses on three full-day island outings, including differences in meals, equipment and meeting arrangements. For time ashore, consider the guided castle visits or thermal park options, rather than adding them to an already full boat day.
Other activities on Ischia
Creative activities on Ischia also include a pottery workshop in Casamicciola with pottery tools, apron and gloves. A separate pasta and tiramisu class includes tasting the prepared recipes. These activities offer another kind of day ashore; wine served with a boat lunch is simply part of that meal and should not be treated as a dedicated wine tasting.
Questions about Ischia excursions
Where does the Naples boat-and-hydrofoil package start?
The package starts at Molo Beverello 2 in Naples and includes return hydrofoil travel to Casamicciola, plus the transfers to the boat in Forio. The sightseeing boat and the mainland crossing are different legs of the same package. Allow for the full ten-hour programme when organising the rest of your day.
What is extra on the Sorrento two-island trip?
EUR 10 in cash covers the additional island landing fee on the Sorrento outing. Lunch, general entrance tickets and snorkelling gear are also excluded. Collection is from the Achille Lauro meeting point; transport back to that meeting point is optional. Include those distinctions when comparing the total day with departures from Naples.
Which trip includes a two-course lunch?
The seven-hour boat outing meeting at the Cristoforo Colombo car park in Forio includes a two-course lunch, appetisers, fruit, dessert and coffee. A skipper and welcome aperitif are also included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, so travellers arrange their own journey to the island meeting point and their return afterwards.