SICILY
85 Tours Reviewed
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,…
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…
A day on the water near Lampedusa feels like a reset button. You get multiple time-on-the-sea swim stops and an on-board lunch served at the table that goes well beyond the usual snack-box boat fare. One thing to keep in…
One good day here feels like a whole week. You’ll combine Taormina highlights with a proper boat outing to Isola Bella, with live commentary and time for views (and often a swim). I like that it’s structured but not rushed,…
Taormina looks better from the water. This 2-hour boat tour covers the coast between Taormina and Giardini Naxos, then slows down for snorkelling in crystal-clear bays. You’ll also get a live skipper talk on local sights, history, and myths as…
There is nothing like hopping off a boat for a planned swim. This 6.5-hour Palermo experience strings together beach time at Vergine Maria, Mondello, Capo Gallo, and the Grotta della Regina, plus food that keeps the day moving. I especially…
Caves and swims off Palermo in luxury. This 4-hour boat tour strings together crystal-clear swim stops with the kind of relaxed, attentive hosting that makes the whole day feel easy. I love the unlimited drinks and snacks plus the generous…
Sicily from the water hits different. This Taormina boat tour leaves from Giardini Naxos and strings together views, sea caves, and a real snorkeling stop at Isola Bella—led by a lively crew you might meet, like Enzo and Matteo. I…
Sicily looks different from open water. This Egadi Islands sail tour is built for swim-and-snorkel time and big island views, with stops at spots like Cala Rossa and the Grotta del Bue Marino. I especially like the small-group feel (max…
Palermo’s coast looks different below the surface. This full-day marine-biologist snorkeling trip runs from Arenella Harbour with a comfy motorsailer, multiple swim stops, and lunch onboard that keeps the day feeling easy. Small group (limited to 6) means you actually…
Lava coast, clear water, and a deck aperitif. This 4-hour sail from Club Nautico Catania takes you along the Ionian Sea to Aci Trezza for swimming and snorkel time. I especially like the small-group vibe (max 10) and how the…
Two swims, one Sicilian sea break. This half-day Palermo boat tour pairs time at Mondello with a stop at Grotta della regina for snorkeling, plus a food-and-drink plan that feels very Palermo. I love how the vibe stays relaxed (not…
A day on the Egadi Islands feels made for the sea. This small-group boat tour (max 12) pairs swim-stop coves around Favignana and Levanzo with a very satisfying onboard meal: welcome drink, aperitif, and a fish lunch served with fruit,…
