SAILING TOURS WITH AN OPEN BAR IN ITALY

The 15 Sailing Tours with an Open Bar in Italy We Would Step Aboard

27 sailings  ·  from $61 a head

Wind, season and head-count decide more about a day afloat than the brochure does. These 15 sailing tours with an open bar in Italy are set out with the hours, the price and the swim stops so the choice takes a minute.

Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif - Leaving Club Nautico Catania
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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

Spend four hours sailing from Catania to Aci Trezza aboard a small boat with up to 10 people. Your English or Italian guide points out lava rocks and Aci Castello, then gives you time to swim, snorkel, or use the SUP. Finish with sparkling wine, local cheese, tomatoes, cold cuts, bread, and pesto.

“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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Alghero: Sunset Sailing Aperitif Experience - Maddalenetta and the last swim of the day
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Alghero: Sunset Sailing Aperitif Experience

2.Sunset Sailing Aperitif Experience

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

Join Andrea aboard a small sailboat from Alghero Port for a two-hour sunset cruise. Sail toward Maddalenetta, swim or snorkel in clear water, then enjoy local wine, beer, spritz, soft drinks, snacks, music, and views of Capo Caccia. The boat carries a limited number of people, making this a friendly, social evening rather than a crowded harbor trip.

“Fantastic host, absolutely wonderful views. You have to do this if you visit Alghero”

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Cagliari: Sailing Tour with 4 Stops, Snorkeling and Prosecco - Cala Bernat offers the first coastal view
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Cagliari: Sailing Tour with 4 Stops, Snorkeling and Prosecco

3.Sailing Tour with 4 Stops, Snorkeling and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 341 reviews · from $61

Sail from Cagliari’s port toward the Devil’s Saddle with Alma and her crew for three hours of coastal views, four stops, swimming, and fish-filled water. You’ll have a bilingual guide, snorkeling gear, floats, a freshwater shower, and a WC on board. Prosecco, soft drinks, and snacks cost extra.

“Fantastic experience. Would highly recommend. We had a brilliant trip, had a swim in some beautiful snorkel / swim spots full of fish to see. Our guides were friendly, full of interesting information. The swim in crystal clear waters was lush and cold drinks available to purchase on board. We loved it…and to top it off saw dolphins escorting our boats back in. Thank you.”

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Catamaran tour stops bathing and snorkeling toast with prosecco - Cala Mosca and the first coastal sights
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Catamaran tour stops bathing and snorkeling toast with prosecco

4.Catamaran tour stops bathing and snorkeling toast with prosecco

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

Spend about three hours on Alma Sailing Charter’s small catamaran with Alma, Patrick, or another member of the friendly crew. See Cagliari from the water, hear stories about its coast, stop near Sella del Diavolo for swimming and snorkeling, and finish with a prosecco toast. The group is limited to 12 people.

“Great day on the water. Very accommodating with transport to the marina. Interesting facts were shared during our tour and everything was as advertised. Not sure how the picture perfect day was arranged but it was picture perfect. Thank you so much.”

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Small Group Sailing Tour in Amalfi Coast with Aperitif - Amalfi cliffs, the Natural Arch, and Norman towers
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Small Group Sailing Tour in Amalfi Coast with Aperitif

5.Small Group Sailing Tour in Amalfi Coast with Aperitif

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

Spend 3 to 3.5 hours aboard a 47-foot sailboat with Fabio Sorrentino and his crew, cruising from Amalfi toward Maiori, Positano, and nearby villages. Swim near Pandora’s Cave, enjoy prosecco, fruit, cheese, and snacks, and add a seafood lunch at a beach restaurant reachable only by boat. Departures may run longer when conditions and schedules allow.

“We had a wonderful, relaxing time on this trip. Lorenzo and Italo made everyone feel welcome. They pointed out famous landscapes and served a delicious aperitif with fruit, cheese and wine. The winds were not such that we could u fuel the sails but regardless, we enjoyed the trip immensely. The directions of where to meet the boat were timely and clear. I would highly recommend this excursion.”

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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco - The coast, cliffs, and Mount Etna
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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco

6.Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · from $768 whole boat, up to 10

Join a private three-hour sailing trip from Club Nautico with an English- or Italian-speaking skipper and hostess. You’ll see Catania’s coast and Mount Etna, swim in the Ionian Sea, and share Sicilian appetizers with Prosecco. Crew members including Ivan, Giulia, Sergio, and Julia have been praised for friendly help and local tips.

“We’ve had a great afternoon on the boat on the Sicilian coast. The crew was very friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend Ivan and his team.”

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Catania: Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco - Sunset, Prosecco, and the Right Pace
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Catania: Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

7.Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · from $768 whole boat, up to 10

Set out from Catania Nautical Club for three hours along Sicily’s volcanic coast. Your skipper and host team, including crew members such as Giulia, Sergio, Carlo, or Julia, guide you toward the Ulysses Caves, with a swimming stop, sunset views, local appetizers, and prosecco. The listing identifies the experience as a private group tour.

“Great day on the sea watching dolphins and sunset while sipping Prosecco”

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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch - Seeing Mount Etna and Catania from the sea
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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch

8.Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch

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

Spend six hours sailing from Club Nautico Catania along Sicily’s volcanic coast. Your skipper may be Ivan, Benjamin, Gianluca, or Petri, with a hostess serving prosecco, aperitifs, and pasta cooked aboard. Swim near the Caves of Ulysses, Acicastello, and the Cyclops Islands on a 43 to 49-foot yacht.

“Both the captain and first mate were very nice. It was relaxing to be on the ocean.”

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Catania: Coastline Sailing Tour with Aperitif - Aci Castello and its cliffside castle
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Catania: Coastline Sailing Tour with Aperitif

9.Coastline Sailing Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Spend three hours sailing from Blu Marina in Catania along the Ognina coast, past Aci Castello and the Ulysses Caves. Your Italian or English-speaking skipper explains local stories, helps you try basic sailing maneuvers, and stops for swimming and snorkeling near lava rocks and the Cyclops Islands. Prosecco and a typical aperitif are served onboard.

“Ralph as a super cool captain. Nice to talk to. The sea was a bit rough but he managed everything perfectly fine.”

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Lake Como Sailing Boat Group Tour Aperitivo & Prosecco Included - The middle portion: a quieter place for swimming
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Lake Como Sailing Boat Group Tour Aperitivo & Prosecco Included

10.Lake Como Sailing Boat Group Tour Aperitivo & Prosecco Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $234

Spend about four hours sailing Lake Como’s central Golden Triangle with skipper Ricky and, on some departures, assistant Nadia. Expect a small group of no more than six people, villa and village views, local aperitivo, prosecco, beer, soft drinks, and possibly a swim stop. The route changes with the day’s timing and conditions.

“What a great day on the water! Ricky did a great job with the tour. He pointed out all the interesting Villas and villages around the Golden Triangle area. The food and drinks were simple and delicious. Would definitely go again!”

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Taormina: Sailing boat tour with aperitif included - Spisone and the first swim
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Taormina: Sailing boat tour with aperitif included

11.Taormina: Sailing boat tour with aperitif included

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $93

You’ll sail from Giardini Naxos with an Italian- or English-speaking skipper, stopping at Spisone, Mazzarò, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto. Swim and snorkel from a Bavaria 46 or Dufour 41, then enjoy Sicilian cheeses, cold cuts, fruit, wine, and water aboard. Captains may include Paolo, Emilio, Roberto, or Alessandro.

“We loved our sail with Emilio and Roberto. We saw all the beautiful bays along the coast of Taormina. Our guides were very smart and knowledgeable of the area and history. It was a beautiful day.”

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Sunset and Aperitif on a Sailing Boat in Alghero - Wine, snacks, and the boat’s party mood
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Sunset and Aperitif on a Sailing Boat in Alghero

12.Sunset and Aperitif on a Sailing Boat in Alghero

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Set out from Alghero with a small group and follow the medieval sea walls toward Isolotto della Maddalena. You can swim at sunset, then enjoy local wine, snacks, and music aboard a 1978 motor-sailer. Captains such as Alessandro, Andreas, and Alejandro shape the mood, which can range from relaxed to full party.

“We were on one of two boats going out that evening. Our captain was Alessandro and we had a great time. He is a fantastic host and of the two boats we were definitely on the party boat. He had the whole boat dancing. The sunset was spectacular as was the trip out and back. As he was the only crew, the sail was not used, but it was still a great trip.”

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TAVOLARA TOUR WITH 15 METERS VINTAGE SAILBOAT WITH APERITIF - Starting from Porto San Paolo at 9:30
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TAVOLARA TOUR WITH 15 METERS VINTAGE SAILBOAT WITH APERITIF

13.TAVOLARA TOUR WITH 15 METERS VINTAGE SAILBOAT WITH APERITIF

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Join a small group of up to nine aboard Dulcemar, a 15-meter wooden sailboat from 1968. From Porto San Paolo, you’ll visit Tavolara, Molara, Isola Cavalli, Cala Girgolu, and Isola Piana, with several swim stops, snorkeling gear, Sardinian snacks, and a mid-day aperitif of Vermentino or Prosecco. Guides speak Italian, English, Spanish, and French.

“Perfect boat. The sail-man was very friendly. Definitely recommend”

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2-hour sunset tour by sailboat with aperitif. - What the proximity audio guide adds
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2-hour sunset tour by sailboat with aperitif.

14.2-hour sunset tour by sailboat with aperitif.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Join Lidia and Sergio of Sapore di vela for a two-hour sunset sail from Alghero. You’ll glide beneath the old Spanish walls, pause near Maddalenetta for an optional night swim, enjoy local wine and small bites, and return to port in darkness with a six-language proximity audio guide.

“It was a very personal experience, we were the only two passengers and we felt like we were part of the family. Hospitality and welcome was wonderful, very knowledgeable and informative. The boat was very special.”

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From Alghero: sunset on a sailing boat with aperitif - Meeting skipper Sergio at the Libeccio jetty
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From Alghero: sunset on a sailing boat with aperitif

15.sunset on a sailing boat with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $91

Set sail from Alghero with skipper Sergio aboard a 13-meter Beneteau sailboat. You’ll cruise toward La Maddalenetta Island, watch the sunset near Capo Caccia, enjoy local wine and an aperitif, and may swim from the boat after dark. The trip lasts 2 to 3 hours and carries up to 10 passengers.

“La gita in barca al tramonto con il signor Sergio è stata un’esperienza davvero unica. Siamo partiti alle 19,30, una mia amica, io, mio figlio di 11 anni, i figli della mia amica e tre ragazze spagnole che non conoscevamo. Il signor Sergio ci ha messo subito a nostro agio facendoci accomodare in barca. Una volta salpati ci ha fatto la storia delle mura di Alghero facendocele ammirare da lontano, e ha fatto ascoltare alle ragazze spagnole nella loro lingua la spiegazione fatta a noi. Dopo un po’ ci siamo ancorati in una bellissima insenatura e i ragazzi hanno fatto il bagno al tramonto tuffandosi a più riprese dalla barca,…”

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