SICILY
171 Tours Reviewed
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…
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…
