SICILY
85 Tours Reviewed
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sun, sand, and a cliffside church? That combo works. This short outing pairs Mondello’s white-sand seaside with the Sanctuario di Santa Rosalia perched above Palermo. It’s an easy way to see big scenery without committing to a full day tour.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
