SICILY
27 Tours Reviewed
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…
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…
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…
Sicily’s sea turns into your snorkel classroom. This small-group boat trip runs from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella, with the kind of clear water that makes fish-spotting feel easy. I like that the crew builds in beginner-friendly safety time, plus…
Lampedusa looks unreal from a small boat. This 7-hour outing around Lampedusa mixes beach-hopping, time on the water, and a proper meal with a real seafaring crew. If you get lucky, you may even spot dolphins and turtles near the…
Volcanic rocks. Clear water. Real Sicilian snacks. This half-day cruise along the Cyclops Riviera puts you face-to-face with Catania’s black lava coastline and then sends you into crystal-clear snorkeling water. I also love the calm, small-group pace on a sailing…
