The Mediterranean · SICILY BOAT TRIPS
Good boat trips in Sicily fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each fare covers and how they differ.
Review of Syracuse’s Ortigia boat tour: sea caves, swimming, historic sights, live commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Tons of fun! Got a beautiful view of Ortigia and the caves and had some fun facts from our guide Otto. Would highly recommend”
Explore Lampedusa by boat with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, lunch, and La Tabaccara on a relaxed seven-hour Sicilian sea trip.
“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”
Cruise around Ortigia, enter sea caves, and see Syracuse from the water on this friendly, good-value boat tour with optional swimming.
“Bring a swimsuit and enjoy the boat ride and short swim near the sea caves. Refreshing and pretty tour around the island of Ortigia. Guide was informative, ride was scenic and we all enjoyed passing under the low bridges.”
Cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo for swimming, caves, Sicilian lunch, drinks, and relaxed island time.
“Very very nice trip, was a lot of fun with Anna-Maria and Francesco. There was really good food and a lot at that. Can recommend!”
Review of Syracuse’s 2-hour Ortigia boat trip, with sea caves, swimming, snorkeling, Prosecco, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.
“Didn't catch a name but our captain bowed down and showed his balding head from being in the sun all the time when hes on board the boat, our thoughts and prayers. He was a great guide and hilarious, great music taste, took us to beautiful places with rich blue water, gorgeous caves and lovely places to swim. Big and strong so he could pull us all up from the water after "jump or no jump". Recomended!”
Review of Cefalù’s 3-hour boat and snorkeling tour, with clear water, fruit, prosecco, coastal views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Things out of Giovanni’s control: Overcast, nothing really great to see bc it’s the Med, choppy waves. In his control: letting us know where life vests are, chatting with friends in a visiting boat so we had to rush back, too many people on the boat, and where’s the shallow water in the picture?? Very nice person but trip was meh. Melon and drinks were good!”
Cruise from Marsala to Favignana and Levanzo for swimming, snorkeling, island time, Sicilian food, and a small-group boat day.
“Captain Jonny and his crew (Marco) really super nice and very welcoming. Eat super and really hearty, very attentive to children.Auto-translated”
Explore Sicily’s coast from Avola to Capo Passero with swims, Roman columns, Marzamemi, snorkeling, and a Sicilian aperitif.
“Esperienza a dir poco mozzafiato . Non ci sono parole per descriverla . Voglio sottolineare la professionalità e la gentilezza dello skipper Vincenzo che ci ha fatto da guida (anche molto preparata). Davvero tutto eccezionale”
See Ortigia, Maniace Castle, sea caves, and Fonte Aretusa by boat, with a swim and Prosecco included in this affordable one-hour tour.
“Heerlijke boottocht! Kleine groep 8 personen. We mochten ook even zwemmen op een prachtige plek! Vanaf het water is het eiland prachtig.”
Sail around Ortigia and Pillirina, see sea caves and Maniace Castle, and enjoy prosecco, swimming, and coastal views in two hours.
“Personale dell'agenzia molto carino e disponibile, il problema però era che a un prezzo così elevato ci saremmo aspettati molto di più da vedere. Mare pulito ma acque scure e non cristalline, grotte quasi inesistenti, bagno in mare aperto in luoghi a caso privi di particolarità da vedere o visitare. Mi aspettavo molto di più”
Cruise Cefalù’s coast in a small boat, swim at three Sicilian beaches, and enjoy tea and an aperitif at sunset.
“A gentle cruise along the coast that takes in the beauty of Cefalu. Snacks and drinks were well received.”
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