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The boats worth getting on.
The 15 sicily boat tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
1-hour boat trip from Syracuse to Ortigia sea caves, with live English/Italian commentary and a swim stop. From $23.
Most Popular“Otto was a great host, talking us through the sights on Siracusa and Ortigia with a smile and a joke. Lovely swim stop. Well worth it.”
Small-group boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto with swims, Prosecco, and sea views.
“I enjoyed this boat ride. It was as expected except that where we went swimming was not at Isola Bella. The crew provided water and prosecco to drink as well as individually wrapped almond cookies to snack on (I thought there would be more snacks on board and was very happy my friends and I…”
A 7-hour Lampedusa boat day with lunch, SUP, and snorkeling, plus stop at La Tabaccara and marine-reserve beach views.
“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”
See Ortigia from the water on a short sea-cave boat trip, with circumnavigation views and a swim option. English guide.
“It might be a little bumpy! If you're afraid of getting wet, wear your rain coat. Ninni (wrong spelling) was an excellent guide,a bit cheeky and knowledgeable.”
Cefalù boat tour with a small group, stunning coastline views, and swim and snorkel stops with gear plus an aperitivo.
“Such a fun morning at sea spent with Alessandro (Captain Alex as he prefers to be called, hehe)! Everything was smooth, from pre-trip communication, to the meeting point, to a timely departure and a wonderful time on board. We felt safe and very well taken care of. The snacks he lovingly prepared were also delightful…”
Small-group classic boat tour from Palermo to Mondello with sea-cave views, snorkeling gear, and a white-wine aperitivo.
“Despite a friendly welcome by the team (Ana and Bertrand), we are particularly disappointed with the excursion. We made only 2 stops: a first at the queen's cave, where we could swim, but we are still in the port, snorkeling does not allow to see the seabed, the second sunset stop and therefore we did…”
Small-group boat tour from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo, with swim stops, aperitif, fish lunch, and sea caves.
“Esperienza bellissima, ci siamo sentiti coccolati, cibo super e isola di favignana stupenda..siamo stati anche a levanzo”
Sail from Trapani on a small-group day trip to Favignana and Levanzo with snorkeling stops, drinks, and lunch included.
“Great itinerary, great skipper (Marcello) and overall a very memorable and enjoyable experience. I want to do it again!”
A full-day Egadi Islands cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo with a coast-hugging boat tour and lunch onboard.
“Dont do it! Overcrowded boat that stops by two islands and cant even swim because there is only one spot which is extremely small, full of rocks, no sand and extremely packed. It stops once to serve lunch and people can take a swim. However- no life jackets are even available. The food is terrible-…”
Luxury Palermo speedboat with 4 swim stops, snorkeling, Prosecco, and cave swims near Mondello.
“Exquisite experience with Gaspare. The boat was spotless clean, nice amenities, Gaspare is very friendly, quickly makes you feel at home. At the different stops we had, he gave us insights and anecdotes about the places. He offered beverages, homemade food, fruits. The experience was amazing and I highly recommend to the future customers”
Spend 6.5 hours sailing Palermo’s coast with snorkeling stops, Mondello aperitif time, lunch, and cannoli in a sea cave.
“Luca and Angela were the best hosts. I highly recommend this boat trip. Great swimming in beautiful waters.”
SciatumiaDay’s Lampedusa boat tour with snorkel stops and a restaurant-style fish lunch on board, in English.
“The people were lovely and the views and swimming were amazing but we signed up for a tour in English and the guide knew almost no English. Also, the water was beautiful , warm and clear but the snorkeling was not great. Very little fish diversity. We made a special trip to Lampedusa because we…”
Half-day Syracuse coast boat tour with lunch from Ortigia to Plemmirio: sightseeing, swimming stops in a marine reserve, Sicilian meal.
“We had a wonderful trip under the great care of Roberto & Nino. They were so incredibly welcoming and were very diligent throughout the trip. Lots of stops for swimming before we anchored for an amazing lunch. Huge chiller of complimentary available through trip. The many Sicilian dishes prepared by Nino were so delicious. One…”
An 8-hour Egadi Islands boat tour from Sicily with multiple sea stops, English guidance, and top-rated skippers at a fair price.
“Great boat and Alessandro was very helpful!”
2.5-hour Giardini Naxos sunset cruise hunting dolphins near Taormina, with Isola Bella views, swimming, and prosecco aperitif.
“Superb trip and brilliant value for money. It was one of the best experiences during our holiday. The skipper was so friendly and we saw the most beautiful dolphins and so many of them, highly recommend this trip.”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
