SICILY
171 Tours Reviewed
Snorkel in Ortigia’s sea caves, easy. This 2-hour boat ride gives you a sea-level view of Ortigia and the Maniace Castle, then lets you swim inside sea caves with provided snorkeling gear. It’s the kind of outing where the best…
Sailing the Aegadian islands feels like a shortcut to Sicily. This day cruise connects Favignana and Levanzo with a calm schedule, free time to wander ports and coves, and an onboard crew that takes the day seriously. I especially like…
Two hours can feel like a whole vacation. This Isola Bella mini-cruise from Giardini Naxos pairs a short sail with snorkeling in a protected marine reserve, plus a visit to the famed Grotta blu. You also get big-name scenery from…
Syracuse looks better from the water. This full-day private cruise strings together sea caves with dramatic rock formations, Ortigia’s waterfront stories, and Plemmirio’s protected marine area—then ties it off with lunch and a sunset aperitif. I love the relaxed pace…
Wind, waves, and a private boat in Sicily. I love the comfy Queen Mary II setup for families and friends, and I love the way this trip blends boat time with guided moments in Taormina and Giardini Naxos. You’ll spend…
Gole di Tiberio feels like a pocket of quiet. This Madonie area gorge hike-and-boat combo mixes a short 400-meter canyon crossing with time along the Pollina river, where you can often swim and soak up the kind of silence you…
Sicily looks different from the water. This Palermo boat excursion mixes easygoing cruising, swims with mask and snorkel, and an aperitif moment that feels very local. I especially liked the crystal-clear sea time at Mondello and the Grotta della Regina…
Ortigia looks different from the water. This short Syracuse boat ride gives you two angles of the same place: a scenic loop around Ortigia and then time near the coast for boat access into the sea caves, with crystal-clear water…
Private sea time beats shore tours. This 8-hour Palermo-to-coast escape gives you a private boat day with repeated swim breaks and snorkeling along some of the prettiest coves. I love the calm, exclusive feel you get when it’s just your…
If you like sea time, this day starts right. You get an 8-hour sailing loop from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo, with multiple swim breaks in coves that look better than photos. Add a small group (max 12), English hosting,…
Syracuse changes when you view it from the water. This private full-day cruise strings together Plemmirio’s clear coves, a major Swabian stop, and a calm onboard finish at sunset. Two things I really like about this experience are the long…
Syracuse looks different from a boat deck. This private 3-hour ride around Ortigia mixes big sea views with history at the Maniace Castle and scenery in the Plemmirio nature reserve. I love the simple, relaxing rhythm: cruise, stop for swims,…
Etna watching you cruise is hard to beat. This private boat excursion pairs easygoing coastal sightseeing with a real swim break, plus lunch prepared onboard, all in a quiet max-12 setting run by La Rosa Dei Venti Escursioni. Two things…
If you want the coast without the long bus rides, this private boat loop near Capo Passero is a smart pick. I like how the route mixes big water views with quick, usable time on land: you get a Vendicari…
A boat dinner in Catania feels made for two. You meet your skipper at Etneo Nautico and slide out from the harbor on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34.2 for a calm evening at sea with the coast lit up. I…
