SICILY · BOAT TOURS IN CATANIA
Good boat tours in Catania fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Small-group Catania sailing cruise with Cyclops Coast views, snorkeling at Lachea and Aci Trezza, plus Sicilian aperitif and SUP.
“It was great! Thank you Skipper for the ability to control this beautiful yacht for a moment 😎”
A 4-hour sail from Catania to Aci Trezza for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and a Sicilian aperitif on the Ionian Sea.
“It was really good. The boat was big and comfortable. Our Guide told us some interesting info about Etna and the region. She was really cool and helpful. The food and the prosecco was really nice also. We tried the SUP, it was fun. Thanks for everything”
A small-group sunset sail from Catania with spritz, snacks, and swim stops, including Ulysses route views, Aci Trezza, and possible dolphins.
“So worth it. Great value great guides. They were the best”
Sail Catania’s volcanic coastline on a 3-hour private trip with a pro crew, appetizers, Prosecco, and a swim in Ionian Sea waters.
“Everything was great, the guides were really nice and they responded to all our questions and even gave us some recommendations for places to eat or where we can have a good time. Overall a very nice experience and it was worth the money.”
Snorkel Sicily’s Cyclops coastline from Aci Castello, swim over volcanic lava formations, and learn from a marine biologist on a 3-hour boat tour.
“Very friendly staff, who told us about the history of Sicily. We went to one snorkeling spot and saw some lava caves from the boat. It was a fairly small group (about ten). The equipment was included and water and some fruit was available. Definitely recommend!”
Sail Catania’s volcanic coast to the Ulysses Caves at sunset with prosecco, local appetizers, and a swimming stop.
“Great day on the sea watching dolphins and sunset while sipping Prosecco”
A 6-hour Catania sailing trip along the Etna coast with onboard prosecco, pasta lunch, and swims near Ulysses caves and the Cyclops Islands.
“What a great experience! Gianluca was an informative skipper, explained the sights and took us to some great swimming spots. Julia was the absolute best host engaging all guests on the trip. The hospitality and experience was the best. 100% recommend!”
3-hour Cyclops Coast boat tour from Aci Trezza with guided history, Ulysses cave swimming, Sicilian lunch, and wine tastings.
“Amazing experience! Only recommendation: it might be a good idea to ask if the guests are good at swimming. But everything turned out well, so it was a wonderful experience! ♥️”
7-hour semi-private sailing from Catania for Etna and Cyclops Coast views, snorkeling, fishing, and a Sicilian lunch on board.
“Bruno and the crew are wonderful hosts, the boat is clean and comfortable. A wonderful trip, will do it again!”
Private Etna day from Messina with Sartorius Craters, honey and olive tastings, then winery tour and lunch with wine for your group.
“We had a lovely day in Sicily with a drive to Mt Etna, walking along the crater, then a very tasty lunch with typical Sicilian foods that were all unusual for an American palate. Maurizio made an extra stop for gelato for us, which was very much appreciated. This was a very good use of our port time in Messina- the drive is long, but the views and personalized experience were perfect.”
A 3-hour sail from Catania to the islands of the Cyclops, with Ulysses Caves water time and an on-board aperitif plus prosecco.
Join a small-group boat tour from Aci Trezza to search for dolphins, turtles, and Sicilian sea life, with binoculars and expert guides at sunset.
“We were lucky enough to see some beautiful dolphins. ✨🐬”
Small-group Catania sailing tour with Cyclops Bay, Acitrezza cliffs, snorkeling, sailing tips, and a Sicilian buffet lunch with drinks.
“Loved our skipper Bruno and we were lucky enough to have him and the boat to ourselves! It was the perfect balance of seeing a little more around the coast and getting some history as well as enjoying the sun and swimming in beautiful waters.”
Sunset boat tour on Sicily’s Cyclops Coast, then dinner at a Sicilian family home in Acireale, with pickup and guided stops.
“Very warm welcome, good explanations, and the dinner with the family was 5 stars, recommended!”
Sunset boat tour around Sicily’s Cyclops Islands from Aci Trezza, with guided stops, a swim, and an aperitif with Etna views.
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
