Top 15 Boat Tours in Palermo

1.Mondello,CapoGallo Reserve Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 439 reviews · from $79Our pick

Small-group 4-hour boat tour from Palermo to Mondello and Capo Gallo Nature Reserve, with swims, snorkeling, snacks, and music.

“Alberto was an exceptional guide, he was so passionate and friendly and nice. He recommended the perfect sunset hike and some restaurants as well. The boat tour itself was amazing, we were lucky to see a dolphin jumping near the boat, and the swimming spots were incredible, with the clearest waters. We had the best day of our trip!”

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2.Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

A 4-hour Palermo boat outing with two swim stops, included snorkeling gear, Sicilian street food, and Aperol Spritz, plus cave views.

“We spent the most wonderful afternoon on Angela and Luca’s boat. We were a party of 13 and then were able to secure the larger boat. Swimming in Mondello inlet was a delight!! The kids as well as the adults enjoyed the “toys”. They even had a few underwater scooters!! Everyone had a blast. The authentic Sicilian snacks were delicious and the presentation was beautiful!! Drinks were also provided. We truly enjoyed every minute!”

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3.Full-Day Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $124

Marine biologist-led full-day Palermo snorkeling by boat with wetsuits, lunch, wine, and swim stops from Addaura to Capo Gallo.

“An excellent excursion and highly recommend. I thought I was just going on a boat ride but it was so much more. The guides got in the water with us and showed us all the wildlife and areas to explore. Lunch was excellent and having a small group experience made the day so much more enjoyable. I looked at several options and am really happy I booked this one.”

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4.Boat Tour to Mondello – Isola delle Femmine + drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $73Best value

Palermo RIB tour to Mondello and Isola delle Femmine with snorkeling, swim-in oil cave, and included aperitif drink.

“The programme was very good. The meeting point is easily accessible by scooter from the city centre.”

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5.HALF-DAY TOUR ON BOAT

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

A 4-hour small-group RIB boat tour along Palermo’s coast with swims, snorkeling, SUP, and cave visits, plus a fresh fruit aperitif.

“This trip was a impromptu decision and a random selection which more often than not come with disappointment BUT NOT THIS TIME! The boat exceeded our expectations being well appointed for this type of excursion and the guide Andrea was super engaging and spoke great English. No better way to experience the "non-city" history and landscape than from the water!”

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6.Palermo by Sea: Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Relax on Palermo’s coast with a small-group boat tour, swimming stops, and a Sicilian aperitif at Grotta della Regina.

“An absolutely fantastic experience. Stefanos local knowledge and personality made the trip informative and entertaining. The sightseeing and swimming was really fun, the trip topped off with cheese and wine at the end was an amazing touch. Defiantly one of the best activities we experienced in Sicily.”

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7.Luxury Boat Tour with Snacks and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $113

A 4-hour luxury private-boat tour from Palermo with snacks, music, and snorkeling in Gulf of Mondello and Capo Gallo caves.

“I recently had the pleasure of going on a boat excursion that was truly unforgettable, thanks to the amazing Gaspare. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of fantastic. His enthusiasm was infectious, and it was clear that he genuinely loves what he does. From the moment we set sail, it was clear we were in capable hands. He had amazing music and a personality that made everyone on the boat feel included and lively. We also appreciated the detailed touches that made the excursion special, such as the delicious refreshments and the attentive, personalized service. He skipper went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a…”

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8.Shared Boat Tour with Snack and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · from $78

4-hour Palermo coast boat tour with snorkeling, aperitivo, and cave stops at Grotta dell'Olio and Grotta della Regina, small group.

“Swimming in the beautiful surroundings was so refreshing and fun. Stefano was a great skipper and guide. We had a generous aperitivo and overall it was a very enjoyable experience! Recommend wholeheartedly!”

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9.Mondello: 4-Hour Coastal Boat Tour with Aperitif & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $101

4-hour Mondello coastal boat tour with aperitif, swim stops at Capo Gallo, snorkeling gear, and Gulf of Palermo views.

“Our boat tour was great! Our captain helped us feel very at home on the boat. He provided us with many drinks and made us some wonderful Sicilian pizza! We were out on the boat for 4 hours and we didn’t want to leave! Our captain was very nice and welcoming, he told us a lot about Sicily and his time growing up there. He also provided us with great recommendations on where to go eat in downtown Palermo! It was an amazing day and I would definitely go back again!”

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10.Half day boat tour of Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $175

A 4-hour boat tour off Palermo with snorkel gear, underwater scooters, and an on-board Sicilian aperitif at Grotta Regina and Mondello.

“Angela and Alberto are amazing hosts. We booked last minute and they kindly accommodated us recommending to join an earlier departure due to weather and awaited our arrival. The swimming locations were amazing. We were offered googles, float mat and hand held sea scooter (float noodles were also available for those who need). The food selection was great with a variety of Sicilian specialties, which were extra tasty and welcomed after our first swim. I also recommend their Aperol Spritz which is one of the best I have so far. The tour was not rushed, with opportunities to relax and take it all in. Angela and Alberto made us feel…”

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11.Aperitif on a boat at sunset at the Queen Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $84

Sail from Marina Arenella at sunset for a small-group aperitif by Grotta della Regina, with a drink and meat or fish platter.

“It was pretty relaxing and magical. Our guide was great, he was always checking on us and making sure everyone was having fun. The food was delicious, and the temperature of the sea was perfect. I would recommend 100%.”

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12.Mondello Beach and Caves Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $135

Palermo coast by boat with snorkeling, multiple swim stops, caves visit, and Mondello beach time, guided by Andrea. Small group, 10 AM to 6 PM.

“Very pleasant day, Andrea our driver looked after us stress-free and very well :-) Lunch on the beach has to be paid for by yourself, otherwise TOP! Pleasant small tour group! Powerful scenery! We would book it again at any time :-)”

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13.sunset tour with aperitif on a luxury boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $95

Palermo sunset by luxury boat from Marina Arenella with a Sicilian aperitif, Sicilian wine, and a swim stop in Mondello bay.

“We had an unforgettable evening thanks to Gaspare for a birthday party. We were treated to champagne, cookies, Sicilian specialties and a personalized birthday cake with personalized music. It was just great! We'll never forget it. The sunset was magnificent and the walk very pleasant.”

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14.Boat Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $101

Palermo boat tour from Arenella to Mondello, Capo Gallo snorkeling, Isola delle Femmine, and Sferracavallo aperitif.

“excelente. super recomendable. amabilidad, profesionalismo y diversión asegurada!”

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15.Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★1.7 · 3 reviews · from $90

Palermo sunset boat trip with a candlelit aperitif, spritz or prosecco, and slow cruising past famous coastal stops and caves.

“This was a bad idea booking with this company. Firstly, our flight was overbooked which meant we could not arrive on time for our sunset boat trip. The company offered an alternative time which was not sunset but the following morning which was no use to us as it was specifically a sunset tour that we wanted hence the title of the advertisement “sunset boat tour”. We were there only a few days and had other activities booked but we could not be accommodated on any other evening for the sunset trip and the company would not refund our money. We lost the best part of €200 which is not…”

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