SICILY
108 Tours Reviewed
One sky, one boat, and a lot of golden scenery. This sunset cruise off Syracuse puts Maniace Castle and Ortigia’s waterfront sights right into your line of sight, with an included aperitif and time for a swimming break when conditions…
A day on the water can reset everything. This Avola-to-Portopalo boat ride gives you snorkeling gear included and real swim stops for exploring coves along Sicily’s southeast coast. I also like the built-in pause in Marzamemi, so the trip feels…
Salt air and clear water change everything. This 4-hour boat tour takes you along the rocky lava-stone coastline around Catania, with time for calm swims in crystal-clear water and a chance to snorkel while you watch the coast slide by.…
Fast boats, stop after stop in perfect water. This full-day ride traces Palermo’s coastline from Cala di Palermo and builds in real time for swimming and snorkeling, not just slow sightseeing. You also get a proper dock stop in Mondello,…
A short boat trip, big sea views. This Taormina Bay and Giardini Naxos cruise stacks caves, bays, and photo-worthy stops into about two hours, with a clear-water snorkeling break. I love that it mixes dramatic scenery like Isola Bella with…
Sicily by boat turns Taormina into a movie set. I like the unlimited swimming stops and the included snorkeling equipment, so you’re not stuck just sightseeing from deck. The one real catch is that the tour depends on good weather,…
Scalawhites and sea swims beat the sand. This 3.5-hour boat tour along Agrigento’s coast puts Scala dei Turchi close enough for a real swim, not just a photo stop. I like that you’re anchored just about 100 meters from the…
Cyclops Coast feels made for the water. This small-group boat trip along Catania’s coastline blends classic seascapes with a proper Sicilian aperitif and time to get in the water. You’ll see landmark cliffs tied to the Cyclops and Odysseus stories,…
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…
