SICILY
171 Tours Reviewed
Palermo’s sea feels different when you’re on a private boat. This 4 to 5 hour Palermo Coast outing puts you on an upscale, well-kept vessel with captain Sergio and the crew, then focuses on what matters: swimming in crystal-clear water…
Sicily’s coast looks unreal from a RIB. This full-day private boat outing runs along the San Vito Lo Capo shoreline, then stacks multiple swim-and-snorkel stops in the Zingaro Nature Reserve area, plus time in Castellammare del Golfo. You get an…
Two hours, and suddenly Sicily feels huge. This small-group boat excursion from Ortigia mixes castle-side swimming with the Syracuse sea caves, including a standout stalactite chamber when conditions allow. I really like two things here: the laid-back time on the…
Sailing Palermo on a vintage wooden boat feels romantic. I love the Angela1968 for its classic Sicilian look and calm, human scale from La Cala. I also love the swim breaks with snorkeling equipment, plus fruit and a drink onboard.…
Dolphins at golden hour is the plan. This 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Giardini Naxos pairs captain-led sightseeing along Taormina’s coast with music and plenty of time on the water. I really like the focus on the sea experience itself: swim…
Egadi Islands feel close from Trapani. This day outing strings together eight hours of sea views, island coves, and classic Egadi stops, with an English-speaking service and a mobile ticket. Two things I really like: the ride has a warm,…
A day on the water off eastern Sicily feels easy in a way land tours don’t. This full-day sailing trip from Catania mixes big coastal views with hands-on moments like sailing the boat, plus time in Aci Trezza to explore.…
Lampedusa gets good when the boat leaves. Boat trips with Zorro turn a day on the water into a full circuit of coves and caves around the island, with real time to swim and eat. It’s timed for a 9.30…
You get the best of Syracuse by sea. This half-day sailing pairs Ortigia sightseeing with swim time in the protected Plemmirio marine area. The captain and crew, often led by Roberto and Nino, turn the coast into a moving history…
Taormina from the water feels different. This small-group sail from Giardini Naxos puts you on the coast, away from the crush, with swim and snorkeling stops plus a skipper who shares local Sicilian stories. Expect Taormina Bay views that look…
A day on the water near Lampedusa feels like a reset button. You get multiple time-on-the-sea swim stops and an on-board lunch served at the table that goes well beyond the usual snack-box boat fare. One thing to keep in…
One good day here feels like a whole week. You’ll combine Taormina highlights with a proper boat outing to Isola Bella, with live commentary and time for views (and often a swim). I like that it’s structured but not rushed,…
A quick sea escape from Cefalù’s streets. This small-boat cruise lets you view the town from the water, with easy anchor-and-swim stops and a no-fuss aperitivo of snacks and prosecco. One watch-out: there’s no restroom onboard, and the music can…
Taormina looks better from the water. This 2-hour boat tour covers the coast between Taormina and Giardini Naxos, then slows down for snorkelling in crystal-clear bays. You’ll also get a live skipper talk on local sights, history, and myths as…
There is nothing like hopping off a boat for a planned swim. This 6.5-hour Palermo experience strings together beach time at Vergine Maria, Mondello, Capo Gallo, and the Grotta della Regina, plus food that keeps the day moving. I especially…
