SICILY · BOAT TOURS IN SYRACUSE
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 14 boat tours in Syracuse worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Boat tour of Syracuse with Captain Mirko. Cruise Ortigia, enter marine caves, snorkel and swim, plus views under Umbertino Bridge.
“A great boat trip around syracuse to the caves. Mirko is really charming, although he only spoke italian. Well worth the money!”
See Ortigia’s marine grottos and the Arethusa spring from a boat, with a swim, snorkeling, Prosecco, and photo stops in 2 hours.
“Outstanding services, very professional guide. The sea trip was interesting, with beautiful sea moment, long enough and really pleasant 😊 Thanks for our Mickie”
2-hour Ortigia boat tour through Plemmirio Marine Protected Area with sea caves, Pillirina swimming, and snorkel masks included.
“Absolutely brilliant- Francesco was warm, funny and experienced! 9am tour we were the only 4 there. Plenty of time exploring the caves, national park and having a fantastic amount of swim time. Would recommend as a highlight of anyone’s visit.”
Guided boat tour around Ortigia in Syracuse, with sea caves and the heart-shaped cave, plus a Prosecco toast and time to swim.
“Very good value for money. Capitan was excellent in telling stories and cave were beautiful. Nice glass of prosecco on the end.”
Siracusa transparent boat tour with sea caves and a swim stop. See marine life below you in 50 minutes for $47.
“Very good and very cool experience with the Captain Stefano :-) Explainations were very clear and the trip was amazing !”
2-hour Ortigia sunset cruise with grotto stops, local antipasto, prosecco, swimming, and photos, ending under Umbertino Bridge.
“Michi was our AMAZING guide and he was chill and fun! OMG loved the food, drinks, and music! Thank you Michi!”
4-hour boat trip in Syracuse with prosecco, a hearty on-board lunch, and multiple swimming stops around Ortigia and Plemmirio.
“Must do activity in Syracuse. The captain was amazing, couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”
2-hour Syracuse boat tour from Ortigia to Plemmirio, with sea caves, major landmarks, and one or two swimming stops.
“Our guide was quite rude and singled out my husband and I several times as he was talking, to the point one of the other couples made a comment that he was picking on us. When we got out to swim the first time, he moved the boat 3 times and then was upset with all the passengers that we didn’t stay on the correct side of the boat, making the swim “dangerous.” But he moved the boat! Also I think having 1 linger swim vs 2 short ones would be more beneficial. This tour was quite expensive for what we did in 2 hours.”
One-hour Syracuse boat tour around Ortigia with sea cave stops, swims and snorkeling, heart-shaped grotto photos, and Arethusa fountain views.
“Molto piacevole, peccato che un’ora sia veramente poca”
5-hour boat tour from Avola to Portopalo with Marzamemi stop. Swim, snorkel near Roman columns, and enjoy Sicilian aperitif.
“... il momento più bello è stato fare snorkeling, Alessandro lo Skipper Professionale ed aperi-pranzo Ricco e Gustoso!”
A 4-hour boat tour from Siracusa with swimming stops in Plemmirio, cave views, and a typical Sicilian lunch cooked on board.
“Lovely trip. Food was excellent. 2 delicious courses, with lots of choice. Plenty of choice of drink available as well, all included in the price. The weather helped by being beautifully warm and sunny. A perfect morning!”
Ortigia boat tour with sea caves and Pillirina, 2 snorkeling stops, fruit and Prosecco, plus Syracuse sights in 3 hours.
4-hour boat tour from Syracuse covering Ortigia coast, sea caves, Plemmirio Nature Reserve, plus onboard lunch with wine.
“It was a Great experience. I made so many Trips / boat Trips in ortigia and syracusa — but that was the greatest. Only Seven People on the boat. Very nice People. The Food was incredible ., I will Never ever Book a 40€ course when I could get this 90€ course. I felt very comfortable.”
3-hour sunset boat around Ortigia and Syracuse sea caves, with aperitif, Sicilian wine, Prosecco, and a swim stop. From $82.
“Very enjoyable ride and the captains were very pleasant”
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