SICILY
131 Tours Reviewed
Egadi coves beat sitting still. This small-group boat day connects Favignana and Levanzo with planned swim breaks and plenty of food-and-drink care, and I love the snorkeling stops at the caves and coves. One thing to keep in mind: it’s…
Taormina, minus the port-stress. This private transfer from the Messina cruise port is a smart way to reach town, with an air-conditioned vehicle and real time to explore Taormina on your own. You’re not stuck on a fixed bus route—you…
A day on the Egadi starts with wind and ends with quiet coves. What makes this full-day sailing boat tour so appealing is the mix of real sailing (the crew aims to use sail power when conditions allow) and the…
Your lunch has sea views. This 6-hour yacht trip follows Ulysses’ route along the Catania coast, with Mount Etna looming offshore and swim time around Ulysses’ Caves. If you sail with skippers like Ivan or Gianluca, you’ll get story-led sightseeing…
Cefalù looks different when you’re staring at it from sea level. This 3-hour mini catamaran outing takes you along the coastline at a relaxed pace, with stops for swimming and optional snorkeling or stand-up paddleboarding, plus snacks and drinks aboard.…
A long, sunny boat day with two islands. This small-group yacht tour turns the trip between Favignana and Levanzo into something you can actually enjoy, not just survive, with planned swim and snorkeling moments plus an on-board lunch tasting. The…
A sunset sail near Etna is hard to beat. You’ll love the Mediterranean breeze and the way the route lines up with the Ulysses Caves area while you sip prosecco. One thing to keep in mind: the swimming stop is…
Taormina from the water feels like a cheat code. This 3-hour Sicilian boat outing mixes local wine tasting with swim stops and a simple, satisfying brunch onboard, all guided by a local skipper and crew. I especially love how relaxed…
You get a break from traffic and stairs in one easy hop. This private boat tour sails the best-known coves around Taormina, with multiple swim stops and time in clear water that’s made for snorkelling. I especially like the way…
Dinghy daydreams on Sicily’s south coast. This Avola tour strings together the Vendicari Nature Reserve beaches and the Roman columns around Capo Passero, with snorkeling gear and an aperitif stop that keeps the day feeling light. You’re not stuck in…
Salt smells different when you’re floating. This boat tour pairs the Stagnone di Marsala nature reserve with a guided circumnavigation of Mozia (Mothia), plus salt-pans history you can actually see in motion. I like how the route mixes scenery with…
A sunset at sea beats another beach day. This catamaran cruise combines dolphin watching with a guided coast tour, a swim stop, and an included aperitif with Sicilian bites. I love the fact that it’s on a big catamaran with…
A day on a yacht near Catania feels special. You’ll cruise the volcanic shoreline, stop at the Cyclops Islands area, and get time to swim and learn a bit about sailing from the crew. The mix of ocean time, clear-water…
Blue water, great wine, and caves without the hassle. From the Spisone beach near Lido Re del Sole, this 3-hour Taormina boat trip is built for daydreaming: bays, caves, and swimming in the Ionian Sea with snorkeling gear included. What…
Sicily tastes better from a moving boat. This Taormina coastal cruise pairs seaside caves and coves with an on-board spread of Sicilian wines, liqueurs, cheeses, and meats, with stories from guides who clearly love the Etna area. I especially like…
