SICILY
131 Tours Reviewed
Palermo looks best at sunset. This 2.5-hour boat ride pairs Grotta Regina coast views with Aperol Spritz aperitivo and included snorkeling gear, so the evening feels like more than a simple cruise. One important consideration: this tour is not a…
This is snorkeling with a science lesson built in. You’ll head from Aci Castello to the volcanic underwater world of Isola dei Ciclopi in a protected area, with a marine biologist onboard to explain what you’re seeing. I really like…
Boat coves in Cefalù look unreal from the deck. This 3-hour cruise brings you along the Cefalù coastline and stacks in a snorkeling stop plus an easy aperitif with fruit and prosecco. I like that it’s structured enough to feel…
Sunset looks better from a small boat. I love the way the crew strings together the coast’s stories as you pass bays and caves, and I love the aperitif with Sicilian drinks and snacks while the light turns golden. The…
Sicily from the water feels different fast. This Catania coastline sailing gives you big views of the city and Mount Etna from a spot you just can’t reach on land. On board with crews like Ivan and Giulia, I like…
Palermo’s sea feels different when you’re on a private boat. This 4 to 5 hour Palermo Coast outing puts you on an upscale, well-kept vessel with captain Sergio and the crew, then focuses on what matters: swimming in crystal-clear water…
Sicily’s coast looks unreal from a RIB. This full-day private boat outing runs along the San Vito Lo Capo shoreline, then stacks multiple swim-and-snorkel stops in the Zingaro Nature Reserve area, plus time in Castellammare del Golfo. You get an…
Two hours, and suddenly Sicily feels huge. This small-group boat excursion from Ortigia mixes castle-side swimming with the Syracuse sea caves, including a standout stalactite chamber when conditions allow. I really like two things here: the laid-back time on the…
Sailing Palermo on a vintage wooden boat feels romantic. I love the Angela1968 for its classic Sicilian look and calm, human scale from La Cala. I also love the swim breaks with snorkeling equipment, plus fruit and a drink onboard.…
Dolphins at golden hour is the plan. This 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Giardini Naxos pairs captain-led sightseeing along Taormina’s coast with music and plenty of time on the water. I really like the focus on the sea experience itself: swim…
Egadi Islands feel close from Trapani. This day outing strings together eight hours of sea views, island coves, and classic Egadi stops, with an English-speaking service and a mobile ticket. Two things I really like: the ride has a warm,…
A day on the water off eastern Sicily feels easy in a way land tours don’t. This full-day sailing trip from Catania mixes big coastal views with hands-on moments like sailing the boat, plus time in Aci Trezza to explore.…
Lampedusa gets good when the boat leaves. Boat trips with Zorro turn a day on the water into a full circuit of coves and caves around the island, with real time to swim and eat. It’s timed for a 9.30…
You get the best of Syracuse by sea. This half-day sailing pairs Ortigia sightseeing with swim time in the protected Plemmirio marine area. The captain and crew, often led by Roberto and Nino, turn the coast into a moving history…
Taormina from the water feels different. This small-group sail from Giardini Naxos puts you on the coast, away from the crush, with swim and snorkeling stops plus a skipper who shares local Sicilian stories. Expect Taormina Bay views that look…
