SICILY
108 Tours Reviewed
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…
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…
