SICILY · BOAT TOURS IN TAORMINA
The 13 best boat tours in Taormina you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Early-morning boat cruise from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, including Blue Grotto, Isola Bella swimming, snorkel time, and an aperitif.
“The tour was fantastic. Very good value for money and diving off the boat into the beautiful blue sea was the best! A Prosecco and almond biscuit topped it all off!”
Sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos: Taormina caves, dolphins, snorkel at Isola Bella, and aperitif snacks on a small boat.
“The whole experience was amazing from start to finish! The boat was amazing and Graziella was amazing and her husband was also great! Highly recommend”
Cruise from Taormina to Lipari and Vulcano in one day, with guided stops, Old Town time, black beach fun, and scenic rock views.
“This trip could be easily accomplished in 9 hours . We had to kill time in Lipari 1 hour and Vulcano 2 hours.”
A 2-hour boat ride from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella for aperitif, dolphins spotting, and a refreshing swim in protected water.
“We had a great time. We made a reservation last minute and everything went smoothly. A fun little trip to see a part of the Sicilian coast.”
A 2-hour Taormina boat tour from Giardini Naxos with snorkeling, Prosecco, fruit, sea cave stops, and White Lotus filming views.
“Good price for the activity, fruit and Prosecco on board, very kind and funny staff, nice swimming area. Would recommend 100%.”
Giardini Naxos sunset cruise to Taormina caves for a dolphin search, snorkeling, and a Prosecco aperitif. Guided, 2.5 hours.
“Most wonderful experience so far. We will definetely repeat the experience when we come back. The crew is experienced in finding the dolphins and make them play with the boat. Absolutely incredible. Not to mention that we had prossecco and pizza on board plus great music.”
Taormina boat tour with snorkeling off Isola Bella, plus an on-board aperitif with Prosecco, wine, snacks, and skipper stories, in 2 hours.
“A fun boat trip for a couple of hours which included some time for swimming and snorkelling. My only suggestion is to include the name of the bus stop to use to get to the beach. Most of us arrived and weren't sure we were in the right place!”
Guided day trip from Messina to Taormina and Isola Bella by air-conditioned bus and boat, with time for the Greek theater.
“Lovely day in Sicily! The company is very organized. There was a lot of people from our cruise ship going on the same cruise and they had multiple staff members with clipboards waiting to take groups to the bus. They organize you by color so you never lose your group. Our two guides were personable and funny. The bus was comfortable- they offered us water and sweets on our way to the boat. The boat ride was a nice tour of the area and had the option to take a swim. One suggestion: Do the boat tour second! I had worn a bathing suit for the swimming but since we…”
2-hour boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, with snorkeling, dolphins, and a sunset aperitif.
“Un moment inoubliable avec un capitaine au top — attentionné, drôle et vraiment génial avec les enfants 👏 Pause baignade, explications avec références cinéma, apéro fruits frais et prosecco … tout simplement parfait Une expérience à ne pas manquer pour découvrir Taormine autrement !”
2-hour Isola Bella cruise from Giardini Naxos with swims, fruit and Prosecco, plus Taormina coves and natural caves.
“Our boat tour of Isola Bella was nothing short of spectacular! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with crystal-clear waters and stunning views that felt straight out of a postcard. The quality of the experience was exceptional, from the comfortable boat to the thoughtful touches that made it so memorable. We were fortunate to have the boat all to ourselves, making it a private and bespoke experience. It felt incredibly special to share the serenity of the surroundings with just my girlfriend, and the bottle of Prosecco provided a romantic and celebratory touch. A massive shoutout to Roberto, our captain and guide, who made the day truly unforgettable. He was professional,…”
4-hour sailing from Giardini Naxos to Taormina bays, with Isola Bella swim, Blue Grotto views, snorkeling stops, and a Sicilian wine aperitif.
2-hour mini-cruise from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella Marine Reserve, Grotta Blu and snorkeling, snacks and drinks. From $62.63.
“I had cancelled 1 person 24 hours before and this was not accepted, although it was no longer technically possible and I even wrote an email. My request for an invoice was also not fulfilled”
8-hour Taormina boat tour from Riposto with snorkeling at Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, Mazzaro, and Sirens.
“This was a fabulous tour! Eugenio and Alessandro were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They guaranteed that everyone in our party was comfortable and happy! My family and I enjoyed a beautiful day swimming, snorkeling, making wonderful memories and taking in breathtaking views. I can’t recommend this tour enough!”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
