The 15 Best Sailing Trips in Sicily

1.Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours · from $101Our pick

Sciatumia’s Lampedusa yacht day brings guided swims at Tabaccara and Rabbit Island plus a sit down fish lunch on board for about 7 hours.

“Bellissima gita in Barca con l’equipaggio della Sciatumia, il comandante ci ha fatto sentire fin da subito a nostro agio e ha sempre coinvolto tutti i partecipanti dell,escursione. Il mangiare é stato strepitoso e oltre le aspettative. Gita e equipaggio consigliatissimo.”

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2.Spritz and Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

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”

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3.Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52Best value

Cefalù mini yacht tour with snorkel stops at Mazzaforno and Kalura, plus on-board aperitivo and sea views from Presidiana.

“Amazing experience, the guide and her daughter were the loveliest hosts you could ask for. Highly recommend for anyone coming to cefalu and wanting a boat trip, prosecco and aperitif served, also amazing!! Thank you for a great tour.”

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4.Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · from $767

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.”

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5.Pantelleria Island: Isola Tour in Yacht with Simone & Luck

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Full-day yacht tour around Pantelleria with aperitif, lunch onboard, fruit and dessert, plus swims at coves and a hot-water sea cave.

“Esperienza meravigliosa! Yacht molto curato e perfetto per l’escursione. Aperitivo e pranzo buonissimi ed abbondanti. L’equipaggio davvero professionale e gentilissimo ci ha coccolati durante la fantastica giornata trascorsa insieme. Da non sottovalutare, lo spazio a bordo a sufficienza per tutti. Grazie ancora al capitano e a Barbara per la magica giornata che ci avete regalato”

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6.Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · from $767

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”

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7.Favignana e Levanzo: tour condiviso Yacht Shalimar IV

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews

Shared Yacht Shalimar IV from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo with snorkeling stops, swims, and lunch onboard in the Egadi Marine Reserve.

“magnifiques endroits de baignade repas excellent à bord personnel aux petits soins parfait”

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8.Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · from $134

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!”

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9.Catamaran Excursion to Zingaro and Scopello

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · from $124

Catamaran from Cefalù to Zingaro and Scopello with cave and cove swims, plus 4 hours in Castellammare del Golfo for lunch and views.

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10.Full-Day Sailboat Trip to Favignana & Levanzo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $164

Full-day sailboat from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo with snorkel stops at Cala Rossa and Cala Fredda, small group, water included.

“Our sea voyage on the yacht left amazing impressions! Captain Marcello is a true virtuoso of his craft, he sailed the yacht superbly, creating a feeling of complete safety and comfort. The group of 7 people felt very cozy on board. Treats in the form of fresh fruit and an aperitif added pleasant bright accents to the trip. We stopped in incredibly beautiful bays, where swimming was a real pleasure - the sea was clean, transparent, and even with the naked eye you could see schools of fish. It was an unforgettable trip, full of natural beauty and relaxation!”

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11.Favignana and Levanzo in relax with yacht Floen

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $100

7.5 hours on the yacht Floen visiting Favignana and Levanzo with swims at Cala Azzurra and Cala Rossa, snorkeling gear, lunch, and champagne.

“Bellissima giornata, grazie anche al Comandante Peppe e a tutto lo staff.”

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12.Giardini Naxos and Taormina sailing tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews

4-hour sailing from Giardini Naxos to Taormina bays, with Isola Bella swim, Blue Grotto views, snorkeling stops, and a Sicilian wine aperitif.

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13.Scala dei Turchi: Catamaran Tour & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $107

4-hour catamaran tour from Porto Empedocle to Scala dei Turchi with two swim stops, aperitif, small group transfers included.

“A fantastic experience. Pick up with Flavia at our b&b and departure in the morning with the beautiful catamaran of skipper Giuseppe. First stop for a nice swim right in front of the Scala dei Turchi and then direction Capo Rossello with aperitif on board! We relaxed and enjoyed this corner of paradise. Excellent organization…”

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14.Sailing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $192

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.”

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15.Hydra Sailing Experience Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $169

4-hour Hydra sailing yacht in Palermo with a Mondello swim stop, happy-hour aperitif, wifi, and an instructor for sailing basics.

“A great idea for an afternoon spent in Palermo. Beautiful sailboat and wonderful service. My friends and I were blown away by this trip.”

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