Skip to main content
Get Your Guide logo
Anytime
  • Become a supplier
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Profile
    Menu

    Explore Liguria

    Places to see
    Back
    Places to see

    Top sights

    Palmaria

    Baia di Paraggi

    Monesteroli

    Baia di Niasca

    Monte Di Portofino

    Aquarium of Genoa

    San Siro Basilica

    Port of Genoa

    Doge's Palace, Genoa

    Lighthouse of Genoa

    Biosfera

    La Spezia Cruise Terminal

    Attraction types

    Day trips

    Museums & exhibitions

    Churches & cathedrals

    Multi-day trips

    Castle & palace tours

    Garden & park tours

    Archaeology

    Cities

    Manarola

    Vernazza

    Monterosso al Mare

    Genoa

    La Spezia

    Corniglia

    Riomaggiore

    Porto Venere

    Portofino

    Camogli

    Levanto

    Lerici

    Outside Liguria

    Nearby destinations

    Lazio tours

    Veneto tours

    Lombardy tours

    Tuscany tours

    Central Plateau tours

    Ticino tours

    Canton Zurich tours

    Nearby sights

    ColosseumAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Pantheon, RomeAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Roman ForumAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Trevi FountainAttraction in Rome, Italy

    St. Peter's BasilicaAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Piazza NavonaAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Things to do
    Back
    Things to do

    Top experiences

    Snorkeling

    Cooking classes

    Sailing trips & boat tours

    Hiking

    Bike tours

    Canoe & kayak tours

    Dolphin & whale watching

    Hop-on Hop-off tours

    Bachelor(ette) parties

    Fishing tours

    Interests

    Nature & adventure

    Food & drinks

    Water sports

    Culture & history

    Hidden gems

    Extreme sports & adrenaline

    Driving experiences

  • Explore Liguria
  • Places to see
  • Things to do
  • Top sights
  • Attraction types
  • Cities
  • Outside Liguria

Palmaria

Baia di Paraggi

Monesteroli

Baia di Niasca

Monte Di Portofino

Aquarium of Genoa

San Siro Basilica

Port of Genoa

Doge's Palace, Genoa

Lighthouse of Genoa

Biosfera

La Spezia Cruise Terminal

Day trips

Museums & exhibitions

Churches & cathedrals

Multi-day trips

Castle & palace tours

Garden & park tours

Archaeology

Manarola

Vernazza

Monterosso al Mare

Genoa

La Spezia

Corniglia

Riomaggiore

Porto Venere

Portofino

Camogli

Levanto

Lerici

Nearby destinations

Lazio tours

Veneto tours

Lombardy tours

Tuscany tours

Central Plateau tours

Ticino tours

Canton Zurich tours

Nearby sights

ColosseumAttraction in Rome, Italy

Pantheon, RomeAttraction in Rome, Italy

Roman ForumAttraction in Rome, Italy

Trevi FountainAttraction in Rome, Italy

St. Peter's BasilicaAttraction in Rome, Italy

Piazza NavonaAttraction in Rome, Italy

  • Top experiences
  • Interests

Snorkeling

Cooking classes

Sailing trips & boat tours

Hiking

Bike tours

Canoe & kayak tours

Dolphin & whale watching

Hop-on Hop-off tours

Bachelor(ette) parties

Fishing tours

Nature & adventure

Food & drinks

Water sports

Culture & history

Hidden gems

Extreme sports & adrenaline

Driving experiences

1-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Paraggi Bay, Portofino

4.34375 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.34375 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
1-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Paraggi Bay, Portofino
4.34375 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.34375 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
Likely to sell out

Take a sensational dive with mask and snorkel in the crystalline clear blue waters of this natural aquarium. The bay is forbidden to boat traffic and therefore completely safe for swimming.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 1 hour
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English, Italian
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

N
Naomi –

Thank you so very much to our guide for helping our nervous girl manage to see all the fish she was so eager to see, for being patient and accommodating with the board - Mum appreciates it too. Our son has Autism and one daughter has a medical condition that causes fatigue - to be able to do this activity as a family of 5 was incredible for us.

C
Claudia – Romania

For the first time snorkeling it was a great experience! We got to see to many fish and dive in the waters of Portofino!

Select participants and date

Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Outdoor Portofino

  • Outdoor Portofino

    Safety briefing (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Baia di Paraggi

    Snorkeling (50 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Outdoor Portofino

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Irresistible crystalline clear blue waters to dive in
  • Gorgeous seabed extremely rich in flora and fauna
  • Incredible variety of species in the different habitats if the bay
  • Swim above one of the most extended posidonia meadows in the area
  • Safe area since the bay is forbidden to boat traffic and completely safe for swimming

Full description

Meet your guide in Niasca, a sandy beach nestled in the vegetation of the Mediterranean Sea, next to Paraggi Bay, famous for its  crystal clear blue water. After you're supplied with the necessary snorkeling equipment (all sizes available), you'll be introduced to your guide. Comfortably sitting on the terrace, you will be briefed with pictures on the great variety of fish species and marine plants you'll come across while snorkeling. After a quick explanation on how to use thew equipment, you'll be ready to dive. This bay, forbidden to boat traffic is completely safe for swimming. 

Your guide will lead you underwater searching for hidden treasures in Portofino’s Marine Protected Area. During the first part of the excursion inside Niasca’s bay, you will swim above one of the most extended posidonia meadows in the area, which together with the near cliff, hosts many species, such as tube-worms, starfish, pinna nobilis, posidonia, sponges and mollusks.

Then you will head to the second part of the journey, swimming towards Portofino, amidst a cross section of fish species, such as sea breams, gilt-head bream, sea bass, moray eel, damsel and many more. Crossing the bay, you’ll swim above different habitats, such as posidonia meadow and sandy seabed, housing many different species.

Includes

  • Professional local guide
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, and wet suit)

Not suitable for

  • Non-swimmers

Meeting point

Please arrive at Via Duca degli Abruzzi 62, località Niasca, Portofino at least 15 min before the start of the tour. The beach of Niasca is located in the bay of Paraggi between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. By train: The train station of Santa Margherita Ligure/Portofino is reachable from Milan (2.5 hours), from Genoa (45 minutes), from Pisa (2 hours). You may then continue walking following a beautiful boardwalk on the sea, or reach the location by bus (Number 82 departing from the train station) or taxi. Bus tickets can be bought in newspaper stands, tabacco stores (€ 1,50 approx.) or on board (more expensive). By car: Highway A12 (Genova – Rosignano), exit in Rapallo, continue towards Santa Margherita Ligure/Portofino. Please note that access can be challenging during peak season and allow yourself enough time to reach the meeting point on time. Train+bus is the best available alternative, as cars and parking are limited.

Open in Google Maps

Important information

Know before you go

  • 10% discount for children under 14 years of age
  • Please note that minimum numbers of 2 apply and that there is a maximum of 8 people per booking
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In such an event, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, or in case there are not enough passengers to meet requirements (minimum number per tour), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • You must be able to swim to take part in this tour
Likely to sell out

From $45 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 32 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    3.9/5
Filter
By star rating
Sort by:
Recommended
Recommended
Most recent
Highest rated
Lowest rated
N
Naomi – July 24, 2019 – Verified booking
Thank you so very much to our guide for helping our nervous girl manage to see all the fish she was so eager to see, for being patient and accommodating with the board - Mum appreciates it too. Our son has Autism and one daughter has a medical condition that causes fatigue - to be able to do this activity as a family of 5 was incredible for us.
T
Tony – August 13, 2020 – Verified booking
This was good fun - our guide was knowledgeable and showed us all the best features of the bay.
C
Claudia – RomaniaSeptember 18, 2023 – Verified booking
For the first time snorkeling it was a great experience! We got to see to many fish and dive in the waters of Portofino!

Product ID: 148739

Activity provider:Outdoor Portofino
  • Italy
  • Liguria
  • Baia di Paraggi

Top Attractions in Liguria

  • 1Aquarium of Genoa
  • 2Doge's Palace, Genoa
  • 3Gulf of Poets, Cinque Terre
  • 4La Spezia Cruise Terminal
  • 5Sistine Chapel, Savona
  • 6Port of Genoa
  • 7San Siro Basilica
  • 8Love Path, Riomaggiore
  • 9Bigo Panoramic Lift
  • 10Galata Museo del Mare
  • 11Royal Palace Museum, Genoa
  • 12Castello Brown
  • 13Lighthouse of Genoa
  • 14Palazzi dei Rolli
  • 15Christopher Columbus' House
  • 16Palmaria
  • 17Biosfera
  • 18Palazzo Lomellino
  • 19Genoa Cathedral
  • 20Teatro Carlo Felice, Genoa

Experiences in Liguria

  • 1Liguria Dolphin & whale watching
  • 2Liguria Cruises & boat tours
  • 3Liguria Wine tasting & winery tours
  • 4Liguria Rainy-day activities
  • 5Liguria Sailing trips & boat tours
  • 6Liguria Bachelor(ette) parties
  • 7Liguria Family-friendly activities
  • 8Liguria Cooking classes
  • 9Liguria Beach trips
  • 10Liguria Canoe & kayak tours
  • 11Liguria Day trips
  • 12Liguria Fishing tours
  • 13Liguria Entry tickets
  • 14Liguria Dinner & lunch cruises
  • 15Liguria Snorkeling
  • 16Liguria Activities for couples
  • 17Liguria Diving
  • 18Liguria Hiking
  • 19Liguria Bike tours
  • 20Liguria Wellness & spas

Tours in Italy

  • 1Rome Tours
  • 2Milan Tours
  • 3Venice Tours
  • 4Florence Tours
  • 5Naples Tours
  • 6Sorrento Tours
  • 7Verona Tours
  • 8Palermo Tours
  • 9Bologna Tours
  • 10Bari Tours
  • 11Como Tours
  • 12Catania Tours
  • 13Genoa Tours
  • 14Taormina Tours
  • 15Turin Tours
  • 16Pisa Tours
  • 17Pompei, Campania Tours
  • 18Siena Tours
  • 19Cagliari Tours
  • 20La Maddalena Tours

Things to do in Italy

  • 1Things to do in Rome
  • 2Things to do in Milan
  • 3Things to do in Venice
  • 4Things to do in Florence
  • 5Things to do in Naples
  • 6Things to do in Sorrento
  • 7Things to do in Verona
  • 8Things to do in Palermo
  • 9Things to do in Bologna
  • 10Things to do in Bari
  • 11Things to do in Como
  • 12Things to do in Catania
  • 13Things to do in Genoa
  • 14Things to do in Taormina
  • 15Things to do in Turin
  • 16Things to do in Pisa
  • 17Things to do in Pompei, Campania
  • 18Things to do in Siena
  • 19Things to do in Cagliari
  • 20Things to do in La Maddalena

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Barcelona
  • Amsterdam
  • Prague
  • London
  • Dubai
  • Marrakesh
  • Milan
  • Budapest
  • Vienna
  • Lisbon
  • Venice
  • Istanbul
  • Florence
  • Madrid
  • New York City
  • Seville
  • Málaga
  • Berlin

Top attraction categories

  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Budapest Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Venice Gondola tours
  • Berlin Cruises & boat tours
  • Rome Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Paris Family-friendly activities
  • Paris City cards
  • Paris Shows & musicals
  • Rome City cards
  • Tokyo Sumo experiences
  • London Harry Potter tours
  • Hamburg Cruises & boat tours
  • Vienna Concerts & operas
  • Prague Cruises & boat tours
  • Berlin Shows & musicals
  • Marrakesh Balloon tours
  • New York City City cards
  • Amsterdam City cards

Popular Attractions

  • Caminito del Rey
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Seine River
  • Vatican Museums
  • Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Disneyland Paris
  • Louvre Museum
  • Colosseum
  • Pompeii Archaeological Site
  • Warner Bros. Studio London
  • Moulin Rouge
  • Mount Vesuvius
  • Alhambra
  • Lake Como
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Mount Etna
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Last Supper
  • Park Güell
  • Italy
  • Liguria
  • Baia di Paraggi
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Explorer
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Ideal
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2025 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn