Favignana and Levanzo look unreal from water. What makes this day special is the 12-meter yacht comfort plus the lunch and prosecco built into the route, not tacked on later. One thing to watch: a few departures have reported a boat mix-up, so it’s smart to double-check you’re boarding the right yacht before you settle in.

If you’re tired of the usual beach routine, this is a clean change of pace. You sail from Trapani, spend real time in the sea around Favignana and Levanzo, and you can also add a self-guided Favignana town moment if you want a break from water time.

Key highlights at a glance

• Favignana snorkeling stops with a crew guiding you to the best areas
• Levanzo sea caves + longer free swim time, plus a champagne tasting moment
• Lunch and drinks included, including white wine, fruit juice, fresh fruit, and prosecco
• Comfort-focused yacht time with deck relaxation and easy sea access
• Language support with an audio guide in Italian and English, plus multilingual staff
• Real-world family options, with guides who can explain things calmly for kids

From Trapani to the Egadi Islands in 7.5 hours

This tour is built for a “one-day escape” style visit to the Egadi archipelago. You depart from Trapani (the port area around Molo Navi Veloci), and you meet at the Mimicruices deck, white tent. The timing is tight enough to feel like you did something big, without turning the day into a logistics marathon.

Once you’re underway, the vibe shifts quickly. You’re not just jumping on a boat and hoping for the best. The day is paced around the sea: sail time for coastal views, then structured time on Favignana, then another island day on Levanzo. It’s a classic format for people who want Sicily’s water on a schedule that actually works.

One practical plus: the boat is described as a 12-meter yacht, and a past rider specifically called out having shade. That matters in this region, where the sun can get serious even when the sea is calling your name.

What’s included on Elisabetta II: lunch, drinks, and music

This is where the value shows. You’re not paying just for transport and “good luck” with refreshments. Food and drinks are part of the plan.

On board, you’ll get:

• Traditional lunch with white wine included
• Prosecco, plus fruit juice
• Fresh fruit and light onboard snacks
• Aperitif moments, including a champagne tasting on Levanzo

You also get a fun onboard environment. The day includes music, and the crew style is described as friendly and professional, with real attention to guest needs. That combination is underrated. Snorkeling days can get stiff fast, but when the boat feels relaxed, you’ll get more enjoyment out of every stop.

Also, there’s a sea access platform. That doesn’t sound exciting, but it’s exactly the kind of detail that makes repeated water time easier.

Favignana: aperitif, snorkeling zones, and town time if you want it

Favignana is the first island anchor, and the schedule gives you a few different ways to experience it.

Sailing into Favignana and your first water time

Before you even start exploring on foot or by camera, you get a proper transition to island life. The day includes welcome refreshments and an onboard aperitif while you’re settling into the rhythm. Then you’re up for swimming and snorkeling around Favignana, guided by the crew toward the best areas.

This matters because snorkeling spots are not all the same. With guidance, you spend your energy in the right places instead of drifting around trying to find the good bit. The island is known for clear water and lots of marine life, and your crew’s role is basically to help you maximize that.

Photo stop, then an optional Favignana visit

After your first swim rounds, the day includes a photo stop and a visit on Favignana. There’s also time built in for a self-guided tour and shopping. If you only care about water, you can treat this as a break. If you want the island texture of Sicily, this is where you get it.

A useful way to think about this stop: you’re choosing between two kinds of memories.

• Water-focused memories, with repeated snorkeling time
• Island-focused memories, with walking time, shops, and just watching how people live on Favignana

If you’re traveling with kids, this is often the sweet spot, because they can switch from water to a slower pace without feeling like the whole day is just waiting.

Lunch on board with regional food

Lunch happens onboard, paired with the included drinks. That’s a big deal for value and comfort. Instead of spending time hunting for a meal on the island, you keep the day flowing.

You’ll also have another chunk of swimming and snorkeling time after lunch. The advantage of this structure is simple: you snorkel in the morning when you’re fresh, then again after eating when you have a second wind. It turns “just one snorkel session” into a more complete sea day.

One small practical note: if you want the town time to feel meaningful, don’t let the onboard lunch and hanging out stretch so long that you miss your window. Plan to step off when your timing feels right.

Levanzo: sea caves, longer free time, and a champagne moment

Then the tour shifts to Levanzo, and this is the island that leans more into “slow and swim” energy.

Levanzo is known for its breathtaking seabed and the kind of coastline features snorkelers love, including sea caves. Your day includes photo stops as you approach and settle in, then you get aperitif-style time plus free time.

The tour is also more explicit about letting you linger in the water here. You get additional swimming and snorkeling time, plus a calmer stretch of relaxation in secret bays, with scenic views along the way.

Champagne tasting arrives with the right vibe

There’s a champagne tasting built into the Levanzo portion. Timing like this works because you’re already in vacation mode, not rushing toward a restaurant. The sea is doing the heavy lifting for atmosphere, so the drink feels like a celebration, not a refund for being stuck on a boat.

Then there’s another meal onboard while you’re still in that island rhythm.

The practical snorkeling details that actually matter

A snorkeling trip lives or dies by small operational things. Here are the points I’d plan around.

Sea access and comfort

The yacht includes a sea access platform, which makes it easier to get in and out without inventing your own climbing routine. You also have comfortable areas to relax between swims. That matters if you want to enjoy the day even when you’re not actively in the water.

Language and help on the water

The instructor and crew language set includes Italian, English, and Romanian. An audio guide is included in Italian and English. If you like learning quick facts while you snorkel, you’ll likely appreciate having explanations available.

One useful tip: if you’re traveling with kids, pay attention to how the guide explains what you’re seeing. On some departures, guides have been praised for calmly explaining islands to children, including context around nearby spots like Formica. If your group includes younger snorkelers, it’s worth asking for simple, age-appropriate descriptions.

Boat and group size checks

A caution from real-life experience: one departure had a start that went sideways when the boat didn’t match the photos, and the group size felt larger than expected. You can prevent most of this stress by:

• arriving a bit early at the white tent meeting area
• confirming your yacht name once you’re at the dock
• staying polite but firm if something doesn’t match what you expected

It’s not fun to argue while you’re wearing a swimsuit. A quick check before boarding saves the whole day.

What you cannot bring onboard

This tour has clear restrictions. For example:

• no pets
• no scooters and no non-folding wheelchairs
• no fishing
• no umbrellas
• no alcohol and drugs (drinks are provided by the tour)
• no chewing gum
• no feeding animals, and no climbing

If you’re planning with family, this is especially important. Make sure kids aren’t bringing restricted items like fishing gear or anything you might forget at home.

Price and value: does $100 per person make sense?

At $100 per person for a 7.5-hour day, you’re paying for three things at once:

1. boat time between islands around Favignana and Levanzo
2. onboard meals and drinks, including wine and prosecco
3. crew support for the snorkeling areas

Many day trips sell you “scenery” and then charge separately for the food and drinks. Here, lunch and multiple drinking moments are included, which changes the math. You’d still pay for a meal if you went island-hopping on your own, and you’d likely pay for boat access too.

There’s also a practical value angle: the tour includes fuel for Favignana and Levanzo. That matters because boat days can get expensive quickly once you start adding stops.

The only reason this might feel pricey is if you’re the type who wants to spend most of the day off the boat on land. This is not that tour. It’s a sea day, with optional breaks, not a land excursion with long walking routes.

Who should book, and who should skip

This is a strong choice if you:

• want snorkeling on two islands in one day
• like having food and drinks handled for you
• prefer a guided day over trying to figure out sea access and timing on your own
• want flexibility with optional Favignana town time

It may not be the best choice if you:

• rely on a mobility scooter or a non-folding wheelchair, since these are not allowed
• need a purely on-land itinerary
• get stressed by dock-day logistics and want a totally zero-communication experience

If you’re traveling with friends or family and you’re happy to alternate between water and relaxation, this one fits beautifully.

Should you book the Elisabetta II Favignana and Levanzo tour?

I’d book this if your main goal is a high-comfort sea day, with serious water time and meals included. The combination of Favignana snorkeling, Levanzo sea caves, and onboard lunch plus prosecco and champagne tasting gives you a full vacation feeling without extra stops.

Just do two small things before you commit fully: confirm your boarding details at the white tent meeting point, and manage expectations that this is a snorkeling-first day. If you want water, shade, and an easy schedule, this is exactly the kind of Sicilian escape worth planning.

FAQ

What is the duration of the Favignana and Levanzo snorkeling tour?

The tour lasts 7.5 hours.

Where do I meet the tour?

You meet at the Mimicruices deck, marked by a white tent.

What’s included in the price?

The included items are lunch, white wine, prosecco, fruit juice, fresh fruit, and the necessary fuel for visiting Favignana and Levanzo.

Are snorkeling and swimming time included?

Yes. The schedule includes swimming and snorkeling time on both Favignana and Levanzo, with guided areas.

What languages are available during the experience?

The instructor and support include Italian, English, and Romanian. An audio guide is included in Italian and English.

What items are not allowed on board?

Pets, mobility scooters, non-folding wheelchairs, fishing, bikes, umbrellas, alcohol and drugs, chewing gum, feeding animals, climbing, electric wheelchairs, skateboards, scooters, fireworks, explosive substances, and making fire are not allowed.