Top Sicily On the Water - page 5

Discover Palermo’s coastline from the water on a private boat experience designed for relaxation and scenic exploration. Cruise along Baia di Mondello and surrounding areas while enjoying time to swim and unwind with an authentic aperitif onboard. This experience offers a more intimate and flexible way to enjoy Sicily’s coast, away from busy beaches and crowds.

Swap crowded streets for an exciting group boat excursion to Scala Dei Turchi. Take in the striking white cliffs from a rare vantage point most visitors miss, pause for refreshing swims, and enjoy sweeping views of the city and Porto Empedocle's coastline. Chat with your skipper along the way, or simply recline on deck with like-minded travelers and snap photos of the scenery. It's the perfect tour if you're short on time.

Enjoy a thrilling guided scuba diving session in the gorgeous blue waters surrounding the island of Sicily. Instructors are on hand to make sure you stay safe and have plenty of fun. Take in stunning views both on the boat and in the water as you explore. Whether you love diving or you’re scared of breathing underwater for the first time, your guides are there to help.

You will be provided with the necessary equipment to carry out the excursion and you will be accompanied by one of our qualified instructors throughout the journey. Starting from the beach of Giardini Naxos, you will start your tour of about 2 hours; you will reach Isola Bella, the splendid Blue Grotto, the Grotta degli Innamorati and the Fico rock. On the hottest days, you may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins swimming just a few meters from you.

We will skirt the island of Ortigia admiring the Duomo, the church of Santa Lucia , Palazzo Veneziano, Ponte Umberto I, small port, former Bourbon prison, Spanish Walls, Lungomare di Levante, Forte Vigliera, Castello Maniace, Fonte Aretusa, Lungomare Alfeo and Porta Marina. We will continue to discover the sea caves. We will enter these ravines of the coast to admire stalactites, stalagmites, coral flowers and many original shapes resulting from the creative inspiration of nature. Finally, we will make a small stop for a dip.

It is not simply a boat tour, but an experience designed to make you experience the sea of Palermo in an authentic way. We will sail along one of the most beautiful coasts of Sicily, reaching coves accessible only by sea, where you can swim in crystal clear waters and snorkel with equipment provided.On board our crew awaits you, attentive and a rich aperitif with Sicilian specialties, prosecco and cold drinks. Groups are contained , ensuring comfort , space and a more exclusive experience . Also for those who wish we offer the possibility to make the tour private.Our priority is to entertain you, make you feel like guests and not just travelers, telling you curiosities about our Palermo, making you live a day of sea, relaxation and true Sicilian hospitality. We are ready to welcome you and we are sure it will be a beautiful day for you! We are waiting for you!

Experience the beauty of Stromboli by sea on this private boat tour that skirts the coastline to reach villages and beaches inaccessible by land. Swim and snorkel in turquoise waters, glimpse a lava flow, and learn about island life from your local skipper. Enjoy free time to stroll through the village of Ginostra and take in the view.

Discover the wild beauty of the Egadi Islands on this shared full-day excursion to Favignana and Levanzo. You will sail aboard a modern and comfortable boat, exploring hidden coves, spectacular sea caves and crystal clear Mediterranean waters. Enjoy swimming stops in breathtaking places such as Cala Rossa, Grotta degli Innamorati and Faraglione di Levanzo, with free time for snorkeling and relaxation. Welcome drink with prosecco, spritz and Sicilian specialties. Lunch on board with arancine and bread cunzato in front of the historic Tonnara of Favignana Snorkeling and swimming in the turquoise waters of Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, Cala Azzurra and coves of Levanzo Toast at sunset with panoramic views of Levanzo. Expert crew to ensure safety and an unforgettable experience.

The Kayak tour transmits all the magic of the Stagnone Reserve, a suggestive place, out of time, offering an unforgettable experience. We will sail in the warm and placid waters of the lagoon, in a natural landscape of rare beauty, where the white salt pans and the windmills frame, perfect the enchanted scenery. The spectacle of the setting sun, classified among the most beautiful in the world, enriches the afternoon excursion. The best way to enjoy the lagoon by supporting eco-sustainable tourism. The Reserve of the Lagoon of the Stagnone of Marsala ranked first in the special Expo ranking of the 2014 census.

Leave the boat work and the route to a skipper when you want to explore the Taormina coast. With the logistics taken care of by the professionals, your time is your own to bask in the sun while on the boat, and splash in the sea while off the boat. Snorkel equipment is provided, along with complimentary alcoholic beverages including local wine, beer, prosecco, and typical Sicilian liquors as you cruise.

This tour is wonderful because we take a care of all the little details. We are sicilians and we love our country and our sea and we share this passion with the guest to make this experience unforgettable. You can swim in the blue sea and you can try to sail the boat.

Learn the basics of scuba diving—and enjoy a transportive introduction to the sport when you take to the waters off Taormina—during this private class. In the morning, meet your guide directly at the diving center, attend a safety and instructional briefing, and get acquainted with your gear. Then, once you’re comfortable, start exploring in the open water—and learn all the basic and essential scuba skills you need to start pursuing PADI certification.

The seabed of the coast of Taormina is rich in fish and crustaceans typical of the Mediterranean fauna. Here the staff of the "Blue Sea Diving", (the only diving center in the bay of Mazzarò) awaits you to accompany you through wonderful dives. The 13 diving points, chosen by our PADI / SSI instructors, are suitable for all levels of divers from beginners (Open water) to advanced (Advanced Open Water).

Swap sightseeing on land for a fun boat tour around the Aegadian Islands, complete with a delicious on-board lunch. Visit beautiful spots only accessible by boat, including hidden caves, cliffs, and inlets that are hard to find alone. Perfect for ticking off multiple highlights in one compact tour, you'll also enjoy free time in Favignana and Levanzo to swim in the waters, or shop and dine in the villages.

Favignana's most popular beaches—Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, and the Bue Marino quarry coast—are best seen from the water, rather than from crowded spots on land. Visit all three—plus the village of Favignana—on this full-day cruise from Marsala, which crosses to Levanzo for a swim stop. Refuel with an included breakfast, and a multi-course Sicilian lunch with wine.

Outdoors …you will practice standard search and measuring techniques used in this research. Next session will be underwater for two dives to practice what you have learned. Including a wonderful dive to our amazing underwater heritage. Back on shore a detailed debriefing is conducted with you preparing fieldnotes and drawings to document your fieldwork. This is truly a hands on program. *A PADI certification card is issued upon completion. Included: Full Equipment Rental Digital Underwater Archaeology Manual Archaeological Museum Fee Entrance Free Underwater Pictures & Video Pick-up & drive back from your hotel

I offer you the opportunity to visit the bay of Taormina with a newly built walkaround boat May 2025. The boat is for exclusive use and has any service, also on board I will try to meet your every need and brighten up the day with fresh fruit, snacks, drinks and good music.

The excursion will start at 10:00 from the port of Giardini Naxos and will end at around 13:00, or alternatively from 16:00 to 19:00 with a view of the sunset. Guided by the breath of the daily wind, the skipper will decide the most suitable route in order to ensure guests the most favorable and captivating conditions. You can admire the Bay of Giardini Naxos with the Etna volcano behind it, the cave of love, the rock of the prickly pear, the blue cave, beautiful island, the bay of the sirens. A 2-hour stop is scheduled in which you can swim in the marine park of the beautiful island for about 40 minutes in the meantime we will prepare you a delicious lunch based on fresh fish accompanied by a local wine and fresh fruit. These boats are ideal for those who love an elegant, silent and relaxing cruise. MAX 8 PEOPLE THE TOUR IS CARRIED OUT ONLY WITH EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.

Sicily is famed for its stunning coastal beauty, but some of the most picturesque landscapes aren’t reachable by land. Spend a half day at sea during this private sailing excursion—ideal for groups and families of up to eight people. Enjoy the services of your own private skipper as you navigate the coastline from Marina di Ragusa, with plenty of swimming stops along the way.

Don’t limit your Sicilian vacation to just the land—take to the water with the help of a skipper to do all the hard parts for you while you enjoy your choice of swimming, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle boarding. Or if you’d rather, just kick back, relax, and enjoy the scenery on board while you sunbathe.

Watch the fisherman pull his nets up close, dive into the crystal clear waters for a refreshing swim and delight your taste buds with a freshly prepared seafood lunch.

A Body Rafting excursion to the Gurne dell'Alcantara offers a unique experience, in which you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of these places. The combination of breathtaking landscapes and direct interaction with nature makes this experience unforgettable and appreciated by those seeking an adventurous activity. Over the millennia, the incessant erosion of the waters of the Alcantara River has shaped this place, giving it unique shapes that contribute to the extraordinary natural beauty of the canyon. As you enter the heart of the Gurne, the route becomes more challenging, requiring a minimum of physical ability and a true spirit of adventure to overcome natural obstacles such as waterfalls and rapids. The Body Rafting excursion in the Gurne dell'Alcantara is conducted in small groups to guarantee an adventurous experience in total safety.

With us you will live a unique experience in the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area starting from the beautiful setting of Ortigia and snorkeling accompanied by specialized staff and trained on flora and fauna of the area all on a beautiful vintage sailboat. It is ideal for people suitable for adventure and sports lovers.

The tour will start from the Ortigia canal and will go in the direction of the sea caves of Syracuse. Subsequently we will sail around Ortigia and then head out of the city to the southern coast of Minareto and Pillirina to sail along and thus discover the coasts of the marine reserve. The major points of interest that we will see are: cathedral of the cathedral, Bourbon prison, Umbertine bridge, sea caves, eastern seafront, Maniace castle, western seafront, Fonte Aretusa, Pillirina beach, Pillirina cave, Minaret coast.