My sailing tour in Catania

A 7-hour sail from Catania feels like Sicily on a postcard. What I like most is the small-group setup (about 6 guests, up to 8) and the hands-on time to swim and snorkel in clear water while the crew tells…
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A 7-hour sail from Catania feels like Sicily on a postcard. What I like most is the small-group setup (about 6 guests, up to 8) and the hands-on time to swim and snorkel in clear water while the crew tells…

Five swim stops, two islands, one easy day. This private trip to Favignana and Levanzo is built around time on the water, with stops designed for getting in the water and lingering in coves. I especially like the mix of…

Scala dei Turchi looks better from the water. This 1 hour 30 minute boat excursion from San Leone pairs Porto Empedocle coastline views with a 30-minute swim stop right by the famous white cliffs. You’ll go in a small group…

Palermo’s sea feels like a postcard. This 4-hour shared boat trip from central Palermo pairs snorkeling with classic sea stops—then throws in an aperitivo on board and cave scenery along the coast. I like that the day has a relaxed,…

Sicily feels bigger from your own boat. This license-free rental lets you take control with a quick walk-through, then explore the coast at your pace. I love the setup for small groups (up to 7), plus practical onboard touches like…

Sea-swim days beat city days in Palermo. This private-leaning coastal tour gives you a front-row seat to Palermo’s shoreline, with real water time, nature stops, and little village breaks. I love the multiple swim stops—Addaura’s rocky coast, Mondello’s clear water,…

A private boat day in Sicily is the best kind of shortcut. This one moves fast, serving up clear-water snorkeling spots around Favignana (with a route that can include Levanzo) without wasting hours on ferries. You get the freedom of…

Golden hour views from a boat beat shore walks. This Sunset Boat Tour in Syracuse is built for an easy, scenic 2.5 hours: you cruise around Ortigia for big photo moments (Duomo and Santa Lucia views from the water), then…

Caves, coves, and an aperitif in Palermo. I love the snorkelling stop in the Oil Cave and the aperitif break at Mondello, because it mixes real water time with something you can actually enjoy on board. It’s a 4-hour coastal…

A volcano light show in Sicily? You get it, plus time on two islands. This mini cruise from Milazzo is built around a dedicated motorboat, with onboard seating, restrooms, and a real chance to see the glowing lava of Sciara…

A private boat day in the Egadi Islands feels like Sicily on easy mode. You’ll cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo, with built-in swim stops in clear water plus cave time and a real island break for lunch. I…

Ortigia looks different from water. This one-hour boat tour glides you around the Greek-built historic heart of Syracuse, then shows you the Ortigia tip from the sea and passes by the area’s sea caves. I love the mix of big-picture…

A private yacht day on Pantelleria is hard to beat. I like how the crew handles things from boarding to your return, and how the food is described as a good standard with plenty to eat. The one thing to…

Favignana by boat feels like a vacation cheat code. This Egadi Islands excursion runs out of Trapani and focuses on the two main islands most people picture in their heads: Favignana and Levanzo, with skippers choosing the route to match…

One sky, one boat, and a lot of golden scenery. This sunset cruise off Syracuse puts Maniace Castle and Ortigia’s waterfront sights right into your line of sight, with an included aperitif and time for a swimming break when conditions…