SICILY
20 Tours Reviewed
There’s something about morning sea air. This Taormina snorkeling day mixes stunning coastline views from the water with two different snorkel stops near town, so you get more than one chance to see fish and sea life. I especially like…
Clear water starts with the morning. This 5-hour Lampedusa boat outing is built around wind-driven routing and quick swims in the island’s most scenic inlets, with chances for marine wildlife like dolphins and turtles if conditions cooperate. What I like…
One look at the water and you get curious fast. This guided snorkeling outing at Cala Sidoti puts you in the shallow “A” zone of Italy’s first Marine Protected Area, where you can watch marine life right at the surface…
Clear water starts with good instruction. This snorkeling trip in Sicily keeps it simple: mask, snorkel, and time in the sea to watch what’s happening below. I like that it includes a proper start-to-finish flow, from safety rules and gear…
Palermo’s sea feels like a postcard. This 4-hour shared boat trip from central Palermo pairs snorkeling with classic sea stops—then throws in an aperitivo on board and cave scenery along the coast. I like that the day has a relaxed,…
If you like seeing the sea up close, this tour delivers. You’ll snorkel with a guide across Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, and the Cape area for a simple, well-paced circuit in protected waters. It’s also small-group friendly, with top…
Caves, coves, and an aperitif in Palermo. I love the snorkelling stop in the Oil Cave and the aperitif break at Mondello, because it mixes real water time with something you can actually enjoy on board. It’s a 4-hour coastal…
Two snorkel stops, zero stress. A morning on the water around Isola Bella Marine Park is a simple way to get up close with Sicily’s coast, without turning it into a full-day production. You’ll cruise from Giardini Naxos, snorkel in…
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.…
A volcanic coastline at snorkeling depth is a rare treat. This Catania trip mixes underwater lava scenery off Aci Castello with a protected marine reserve around Isole Ciclopi, so you get both geology and sea life in one short outing.…
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…
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…
Palermo by boat changes the way you see the coast. I really like the modern small-group setup (up to 10 people) and the way the route stacks in swim time at Vergine Maria and Mondello. I also like that you’re…
Two hours, and suddenly Sicily feels huge. This small-group boat excursion from Ortigia mixes castle-side swimming with the Syracuse sea caves, including a standout stalactite chamber when conditions allow. I really like two things here: the laid-back time on the…
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…
