SICILY
171 Tours Reviewed
Crystal water beats the beach queue. This 4-hour boat trip from the Molo di Mondello area mixes big-coast views at Capo Gallo with swim time in Mondello Bay, plus a small aperitif on board. I especially liked two things: the…
Messina to Taormina in private comfort. I love the Castelmola lookout drama and the free time to explore Taormina at your own pace. One possible drawback: the driver’s language is Italian, so if you want English, plan ahead. This is…
A calm sea day beats a museum day. This Palermo outing turns the city into a starting point, then quickly shifts you into swim time, beach scenery, and onboard Sicilian tastings, all in English and on a schedule that runs…
Renting a boat here turns the coast into your own schedule. From Castellammare del Golfo, you can cruise past coves and caves in the Zingaro Reserve and end up in San Vito lo Capo with time for beach and Sicilian…
Sunset in Syracuse hits different when you’re on water. In about two hours, you’ll cruise from the north coast to Ortigia and sample an aperitif as the light turns golden, with three major sea caves along the way. I like…
One of the best parts of Catania is that the sea does not hold back. This 6-hour sailing outing focuses on boat-only swimming and the dramatic Baia dei Ciclopi / Acitrezza cliffs, with a guided day built around Ulysses-themed coast…
Capo Passero plus Vendicari in one trip is a smart use of time, and it’s built around real water time. I love the swim stops—Portopalo’s Tonnara area and the Pirates’ Bay at Capo Passero feel like you’re actually exploring, not…
Sun, swims, and Sicilian snacks on open water. This Palermo boat tour is built around easy stops where you can jump in for snorkeling, take photos with the coastline behind you, and eat like you’re on a mini Sicilian food…
Golden hour meets myth and dinner. This 4-hour experience blends Cyclops Coast stories with real sea views and then lands you in Acireale for family-hosted Sicilian food. I like how the boat time is guided and focused on what you’re…
Sunset sail time in Catania is pure calm. You’ll cruise the coast with Mount Etna in view, then stop at spots you can’t really see the same way from land. I love the small-group size and the built-in rhythm: sail,…
Isola Bella makes Taormina feel worth it. This is a one-day combo that strings together an easy ride from Catania, a walk through Taormina’s main sights, and then time on the water toward Isola Bella, with Mount Etna in the…
A private boat turns Syracuse into something personal. From the sea, you get a front-row view of Ortigia and the coastline, plus real time to swim when conditions allow. I especially love how the trip keeps you moving between viewpoints…
Sunset in Aci Trezza is a whole vibe, especially when it comes with an on-board aperitif. I like this tour for its small-group setup (max 8), plus the way the captain turns the Cyclops Islands and nearby sea sights into…
Sunset off Palermo feels different at sea. This 2.5-hour sunset boat ride puts you right by Arenella’s best light, then pairs it with a real on-the-water aperitif in front of the Grotta della Regina backdrop. I love how the experience…
The sea here feels close and easy. In just about 5 hours, this private boat ride from Avola takes you along the coast near Vendicari and out toward Capo Passero, with real swim time and on-the-water views you can’t get…
