Favignana boat tours from Trapani: the main gateway
The €42 mini-cruise: the flagship from Trapani
The boat leaves Trapani at 9:30 AM. You’ll have around 2 hours free in Favignana town (bike up to the old tuna cannery, visit Lido Burrone), roughly 1 hour anchored off Levanzo for swimming, and cruising past the coves along the way with swim stops. The lunch is basic pasta cooked on board. Back in Trapani around 5 or 6 PM. It’s the most-booked boat (1,757 reviews) and honestly feels crowded — but the price is unbeatable and you see what the island is actually about.
The other Trapani options
If you want more time ashore, a smaller group, or to focus on swimming:
€105 full-day tour (24-seat boat): leaves Trapani at 8 AM, includes shade sails, lunch on board, and an aperitif. Reviews mention guides by name: Anna Maria and Franco. ~20 people per boat, rated 4.4 from 48 reviews.
€89 RIB day trip (12-seat inflatable, fast): the small-group option. Faster than the big boats, nips into coves. Honest caveat: on one tour the skipper chatted in Italian and non-Italian speakers felt left out. Book expecting a boat ride, not a narrated tour. Rated 4.6 from 17 reviews.
€99 daytour (highest-rated, 4.8 from 23 reviews): emphasis on swimming and snorkelling, village stop, and ample time for lunch ashore in Favignana. Crew praised as attentive and high-end. ~20 people.
Most bookedFrom Trapani: Day Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch
Lunch includedFrom Trapani: Egadi Islands Boat Tour to Favignana & Levanzo
Small group RIBFrom Trapani: Egadi Islands RIB Day Trip to Favignana & Levanzo
Highest ratedWhich tour leaves Trapani?
All four main tours depart Trapani. Pick based on group size and how much time you want ashore. The mini-cruise (€42) leaves mid-morning; the others leave 8 AM and are all back by 5–6 PM.
Trapani is walkable. Book a tour that includes hotel pickup if you’re staying in the centre, or ask the operator to arrange a pickup point.
Getting to Trapani
Trapani has an airport (Vincenzo Florio). If you fly into Palermo instead, the Palermo day trip includes coach transport. If you’re coming from elsewhere in Sicily, check the ferry and transport guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does the mini-cruise leave Trapani?
The €42 mini-cruise departs at 9:30 AM and returns around 5–6 PM. Other tours leave at 8 AM. The operator will arrange pickup from your hotel or a town square in Trapani.
Can I book pickup from my hotel in Trapani?
Yes. When you book, note your hotel and the operator will arrange pickup, usually 30–60 minutes before departure. They’ll call the day before to confirm timing.
How long is the boat tour itself?
The boat is in the water for ~6–7 hours (departure to return to Trapani). Door-to-door with pickup/dropoff is ~8 hours. You have ~2 hours free in Favignana town and ~1 hour off Levanzo on the mini-cruise.
What if I want to stay longer on Favignana?
Book a one-way ferry ticket and stay overnight. The ferry runs several times a day, ~30 minutes each way. You’ll need to rent a bike to get around. Read about staying two days vs. a day trip.