Tourist Lines Egadi Day Cruise from Trapani: What to Know Before You Book

How Much Room There Is on Board

How comfortable the day feels depends mostly on which boat you are given and how full it is.

Tourist Lines runs several RIBs. Its website lists a 9 metre BWA with a T-top for shade and a sundeck at the bow, and a 10 metre Nesis with an awning and a toilet. Both take up to 12 passengers plus crew. Boats are assigned at the harbour on the morning of the trip, and reviewers say the crew tries to group guests sensibly, for example putting younger travellers together.

With all 12 seats taken, several reviewers found the boat tight, and a few suggested that eight guests would be more comfortable. Others said the boat was smaller than the one in the listing photos, or that they had no shade. One reviewer said that on a rough day the crew kept everyone out of the bow, which moved the whole group to the back.

If space matters a lot to you, the private option on the same listing takes up to 12 people, so a smaller party gets the whole boat. Its price shows in the calendar once you pick a date.

How the Day Runs from Trapani

You board at Via Ilio 12 in the port of Trapani. One reviewer received a WhatsApp message beforehand with the meeting spot and parking details, and staff at the harbour assign each group to a boat. Starting times vary by date and are shown in the calendar.

The crossing to Favignana takes about 30 minutes. The itinerary then lists five stops of about 30 minutes each on Favignana’s coast, followed by a two-hour break in the village. Levanzo is a 10-minute run from there, with two more stops of about 30 minutes each, and the trip back to Trapani takes about 30 minutes. The listing gives the total as eight hours.

The listing’s description talks about a sunset aperitif. On an eight-hour day that starts in the morning, the boat is back in Trapani well before a midsummer sunset, and one reviewer noted that they saw no sunset.

When the Tour Runs

Reviews of this tour are dated from late May to early November. Tourist Lines does not publish a timetable, and its own booking calendar showed no availability for 22 October 2026 when we checked. Late-season dates are best checked in the GetYourGuide calendar, and our guide to the best time for a boat tour covers sea temperatures and wind through the season.

Stop 1: Cala Azzurra

The first swim is in shallow, clear water off Favignana’s south-east coast. Some reviewers said this first stop had the clearest water of the day.

Stop 2: Bue Marino

Bue Marino is a stretch of sculpted rock cliffs over deep water. The crew serves fresh fruit here while the boat drifts.

Stop 3: Cala Rossa

Cala Rossa is one of the best-known bays on the island. In July and August several reviewers found the coves on this stretch crowded with boats, and one said they could not get close to the shore. On windy days it is one of the stops the skipper can swap for the more sheltered south-west coast, and one reviewer who sailed in rough sea did not see it at all.

Stop 4: Scalo Cavallo

Scalo Cavallo is the next inlet along the coast from Cala Rossa and the last swim before the grotto.

Stop 5: Grotta degli Innamorati

The listing describes the Lovers’ Grotto as reachable only from the sea, and reviewers who went inside enjoyed it. Several others said they never visited it. If the cave is the reason you are booking, ask the skipper in the morning whether it is on that day’s route.

Stop 6: Favignana Village

The boat docks in the village for two hours. Lunch is your own expense, and the crew recommends restaurants and street-food spots that have agreements with the operator; some reviewers said the skipper booked a table for the whole group. Two hours leaves time for lunch and a walk past the old Florio tuna factory. Some reviewers would have preferred a shorter stop and another swim, while others found it the right length.

Stop 7: Cala Fredda

Cala Fredda is on Levanzo, ten minutes from Favignana. The listing also mentions the Faraglioni sea stacks and the Grotta dei Separati on this part of the route, which you see from the boat.

Stop 8: Cala Minnola

The last stop is a bay below a pine wood on Levanzo’s east coast. The crew serves the street-food snack here: panelle and crocchette with prosecco. Some reviewers describe it as a small plate of snacks, not a meal.

Other Practical Things to Know

• Weather. The listing says the skipper may change the itinerary in rough sea. If the trip is cancelled, the operator proposes another date or, if none suits you, gives a full refund.
• Back problems. The RIB is fast, and on choppy days the bow takes the hardest bumps. If you have back or neck problems, sit towards the stern and tell the skipper before you leave the harbour.
• Getting in and out. Boarding means a large step from the quay with a hand from the crew, and a ladder at the stern brings you back aboard after a swim. One reviewer recommended socks, because the deck gets hot.
• Drinks. Water, soft drinks, wine, beer and prosecco are included. A few reviewers said they had to ask for them, and on one boat the supply ran out before the end of the day.
• Music. Crews usually play music on board. Some reviewers loved it, a few found it too loud at the swim stops, and one said the volume came down as soon as they asked.
• Booking direct. Tourist Lines also sells the tour on its own website, where it started from €75 when we checked and free cancellation runs to seven days before the trip.

Is the Tourist Lines Egadi Day Cruise Worth It?

Yes, if you want a full day of swimming around Favignana and Levanzo from a small boat and are happy to pay for lunch in the village. At $62 per person when we checked, the Tourist Lines day cruise covers the boat, skipper, fuel, drinks, fruit, a snack and snorkelling gear, and the crews are among the better-reviewed parts of the day. Davide, Sandro, Marco and Pepe are among the skippers reviewers name most often.

The Blu Lines lunch cruise suits you better if you want lunch included and a lower price, and do not mind sharing the boat with far more people. If shade and room to stretch out matter most, the MareandMore sailboat is the closer fit, at about twice the price. If you need commentary in French or Spanish, get the operator’s answer on WhatsApp before you pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch included on the Tourist Lines Egadi day cruise?

No. The tour includes drinks, fresh fruit and a Sicilian street-food snack, but lunch is paid separately during the two-hour stop in Favignana village. The crew recommends restaurants and has booked tables for some groups.

How many people are on the boat?

Up to 12 guests per boat, plus the crew. Tourist Lines runs several 9 to 10 metre RIBs, and boats are assigned at the harbour. A private option on the same listing gives your group the whole boat.

What languages is the tour in?

The live guide is listed in English, French, Spanish and Italian, with an audio guide in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and German. Several reviewers who booked French or Spanish had an English or Italian-speaking guide, so confirm with the operator before booking if the language matters.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The skipper can change the route in rough sea, which can mean skipping exposed stops such as Cala Rossa. If the trip is cancelled for weather, the operator proposes another date or gives a full refund. Free cancellation on GetYourGuide runs to 24 hours before departure.

Does the tour run in October?

Reviews are dated from late May to early November, so the tour has run into October in recent years. The operator does not publish a timetable, and its own calendar showed no availability for 22 October 2026 when we checked, so check the GetYourGuide calendar for late-season dates.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The operator’s own booking page has child prices for ages 4 to 10 and a baby category for under-4s, and life jackets and floaties are included. Boarding needs a large step from the quay, so it is less suitable for anyone with limited mobility.

How We Put This Together

We have not been on this tour. We checked the GetYourGuide listing on 21 October 2026, including its itinerary, inclusions and booking notes, and read the operator’s website for its fleet and cancellation policy. We read the tour’s reviews in every language they were written in, starting with the lower-rated ones. Prices, ratings and schedules change, so check the live listing before you book. We earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.