SICILY
171 Tours Reviewed
Small-group boats make Taormina feel calm, and this 10-person ride keeps the day from turning into a cattle call. I really like the shaded sundeck setup (cushions, awnings, and a place to cool off) and the included aperitif spread, from…
Palermo looks different from the water. This 4-hour boat ride is set up for exactly that: you get a coast view from deck, planned swimming and snorkeling stops, and a sunset aperitif built around typical Sicilian tastes. I especially like…
A sail day in Palermo can feel like a reset button. You’ll leave the port, learn the basics from the captain, then spend hours off the Gulf of Mondello with a swim stop near the Capo Gallo reserve. The best…
Clear water starts with the morning. This 5-hour Lampedusa boat outing is built around wind-driven routing and quick swims in the island’s most scenic inlets, with chances for marine wildlife like dolphins and turtles if conditions cooperate. What I like…
Monreale makes the trip feel bigger. This half-day excursion packs Monreale Cathedral and a quick Palermo overview into a tight 4-hour window, with pickup from your hotel or cruise port and an English-speaking team to help you make sense of…
Golden hour gets real at sea. This Palermo sunrise cruise is all about calm water, early colors, and a stop at Grotta della Regina where you can tour the cave interior and take photos. I also love the fact that…
A boat day in Sicily can be perfect or frustrating. This private trip from Giardini Naxos pairs English-speaking crew with standout sea time at Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto. The big watch-out: when wind and weather get cranky, you…
Caves, swim breaks, and island time. This Marettimo Sea Caves boat tour gives you a rare look at the Aegadian Islands, with stops made for crystal-clear water and cave sightings. You’ll head out from Trapani, circle Marettimo, and finish with…
Small boats make the Sicilian coast feel personal. This San Vito lo Capo boat tour mixes the Zingaro Reserve with classic Scopello views, plus real swim and snorkel time. The crew runs it with a calm, friendly rhythm you can…
One hour, and you’re floating off Sicily’s postcard. This private boat tour from Ortigia mixes water views with caves and tales, guided in English by Ninno—plus plenty of laughs for families. It’s the kind of trip that feels easy, not…
Three hours can feel like the whole coast. This Taormina boat excursion, led by Francesco, pairs onboard storytelling with real swimming time, plus snorkeling gear for a peek at the seafloor. I especially liked the cave legends and the chance…
Favignana and Levanzo are built for sea days. This private cruise out of Trapani strings together classic coves and two islands in one long day, with Captain-led stops and plenty of time to swim and hang out. You’ll also get…
Sicily hits different when you’re offshore. This 2-hour private boat tour out of Giardini Naxos puts you on the Mediterranean with music, the captain’s explanations, and a front-row view of Isola Bella. I like that it feels relaxed and personal,…
A private boat in Sicily beats most sightseeing. You’ll bounce from classic tuna-landmarks to clear coves around Zingaro, with time to swim and practice snorkeling. I like the small, private group setup (up to 12) and the overall feel: comfortable…
Sailing off the Catania coast feels like a reset button. This half-day, skipper-led cruise along the Riviera dei Ciclopi pairs big scenery with storytelling—medieval Acicastello, the caves of Ulysses, and the seaside village of AciTrezza—so you don’t just drift, you…
