SICILY
131 Tours Reviewed
Taormina looks stunning from town, but from a private boat it turns into something quieter and more personal. You glide past bays and coves, then stop for swims and views, with a friendly local guide, Giovanni, sharing stories as you…
Sea caves and lunch on deck in Syracuse. This short boat excursion to Ortigia mixes a guided circumnavigation, a north-side cave visit, and a swim chance, all with typical homemade food onboard. I especially like that you get both the…
A day on the water can reset everything. This Avola-to-Portopalo boat ride gives you snorkeling gear included and real swim stops for exploring coves along Sicily’s southeast coast. I also like the built-in pause in Marzamemi, so the trip feels…
Salt air and clear water change everything. This 4-hour boat tour takes you along the rocky lava-stone coastline around Catania, with time for calm swims in crystal-clear water and a chance to snorkel while you watch the coast slide by.…
Fast boats, stop after stop in perfect water. This full-day ride traces Palermo’s coastline from Cala di Palermo and builds in real time for swimming and snorkeling, not just slow sightseeing. You also get a proper dock stop in Mondello,…
Catania feels different from a boat at sea. I like the private pace (no group scrambling) and the Sicilian lunch with aperitivo served while you sail, not when you’re stuck on land. The main thing to plan around is weather:…
A short boat trip, big sea views. This Taormina Bay and Giardini Naxos cruise stacks caves, bays, and photo-worthy stops into about two hours, with a clear-water snorkeling break. I love that it mixes dramatic scenery like Isola Bella with…
Sicily by boat turns Taormina into a movie set. I like the unlimited swimming stops and the included snorkeling equipment, so you’re not stuck just sightseeing from deck. The one real catch is that the tour depends on good weather,…
Syracuse looks different from the water. This small-group boat ride from Isola di Ortigia strings together famous sea-cave sights, a real aperitif moment, and the kind of glowing sunset you can’t get from a street view. You’ll cruise along the…
Scalawhites and sea swims beat the sand. This 3.5-hour boat tour along Agrigento’s coast puts Scala dei Turchi close enough for a real swim, not just a photo stop. I like that you’re anchored just about 100 meters from the…
A boat day like this turns Sicily’s coastline into a moving postcard. You get scenic navigation with cave pass-bys, plus several chances to swim and snorkel in top spots around Scopello and the Zingaro reserve. I especially like the tight…
Coast views from a small boat feel personal. This 3-hour excursion runs along the shoreline of Cefalù, with planned stops for swimming and snorkeling, then finishes with an aperitif at Spiaggia Kalura. I especially like the small group size (maximum…
Cyclops Coast feels made for the water. This small-group boat trip along Catania’s coastline blends classic seascapes with a proper Sicilian aperitif and time to get in the water. You’ll see landmark cliffs tied to the Cyclops and Odysseus stories,…
Ortigia looks different from a boat. This short sea tour gives you fresh angles on Syracuse’s island, with cave time, photo stops, and a pour of Prosecco while you sail. You get the best kind of sightseeing combo: moving views…
Sea caves and Prosecco in one smooth ride. This 2-hour boat trip in Siracusa pairs sailing time around Ortigia with a stop in the protected Plemmirio/Pillirina area, plus the kind of watery scenery that makes Sicily feel both easy and…
