Sicilian wine tasting on the boat in Taormina
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Sicily, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Taormina’s coastal highlights with ease by going on this small-group boat tour. A perfect shortcut to finding beautiful bays, caves, and snorkeling spots—a scenic route is planned out for you with a swimming and snorkeling stops along the way. Best of all, while on the boat, you can take a journey through Sicilian wine, as a tasting session is included with red wine, white wine, and prosecco.
- Set off from Taormina on this scenic boat trip
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 10 travelers
- Hop off the boat if you want to: Snorkeling gear is provided
- Enjoy the perk of having wine and brunch included on the boat
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesLocal wine, Prosecco,
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- BrunchCold cuts, salami , cheese, Typical Snack (Olives, etc.)
- Soda/PopWater, Soft Drinks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Boat equipped with all comforts (sundeck cushions,shaded area with awning, fridge, music,ladder)
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Boat Experience TaorminaContrada, 9, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
You can easily arrive with your car and there should be parking.You can also take public transport such as taxi or bus (tell the driver you are going to "Lido Re Del Sole").Take the stairs down to the Lido Re Del Sole, continue straight on to the beach.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Taormina
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lido Mazzaro
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Spisone
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Villagonia
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Porto baia delle sirene
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Isola Bella
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Julianna_S
The boat tour was amazing! My friend and I really enjoyed swimming in the beautiful water, drinking wine, seeing all of Taormina! Very nice captain and tour guide.
Reviews
4.6
based on 68 reviews
Robin_N, Nov 2025
Avoid this company and Viator at the tour coordinator. After many reminder emails, confirmations and a credit card charge two days before the tour, 60 euro for rides to and from the pick up spot the tour operator never showed up. After trying to contact the tour operator and Viator, first the tour operator did not reply, and Viator was being snarky about perhaps I did not go to the right place- I had to confirm with a screen shot of my location. The tour operator finally texted me saying they had to cancel due to a “terrible” accident. Then an hour later the tour operator told me the cancelled the reservation “well in advance” and didn’t I see the cancellation. I provided them and Viator with all the emails and booking confirmation as well as the credit card charge. Viator made no offers for the convenience in losing half of a day in Sicily due to their irresponsibility in not providing me notice of the cancellation and also charging me despite the cancellation. They refused to refund my ride costs. Viator could have provided my other activities to do instead, but they would not even do that. Really disappointing experience.
Daniela_Z, Oct 2025
Great experience! Meeting place is on the beach. If you get dropped off on the road, take the stairs down to the beach for meeting point.
Anthony_N, Oct 2025
Great day on the water with Alan and the captain, they both did an amazing job navigating and passing out the wine and cheese - just an incredible afternoon snorkeling, drinking wine and laughing with our family. Thanks to you guys.
Margaret_B, Oct 2025
We all had a fabulous day. The trip was rearranged due to inclement weather on the scheduled date, and we were fortunate in that the new trip day dawned warm and sunny. Alan and Andrea were great hosts and looked after us really well. We enjoyed the camaraderie with fellow guests, a lovely swim and a late lunch with good food and wine, and a special drop off at the end. Thanks, guys, for giving us a wonderful day out, Margaret & friends
ben_s, Sep 2025
Nothing like described, with no water, soft drinks, none of the snacks mentioned, and one small glass of water only given when asked for multiple times.
Boat not as comfortable as implied with no cushions etc.
doesn’t match the description.
We applied for a 50% refund.
Lori_G, Sep 2025
The host (Alan I believe) was upbeat and paired wines with food during 3 he sailing. Wines were good as were the nibbles!
Emi_K, Sep 2025
A friendly guide and the boat Captain took us to many interesting spots to stop.
I enjoyed snorkeling in a deep clear water.
Delicious snack and wine awaits after the activity in water. Allan was wonderful guide.
GLENDA_M, Sep 2025
Alan was informative and lots oc fun
We stopped at great spots to swim
The wine was delicious and the food was well organised
Debbie_H, Aug 2025
We had a great time today! We came in from a cruise ship and I would highly recommend doing this tour! Both the Captain and first mate were fun and made sure we had a great experience.
Lisa_K, Jun 2025
We had a great time on the boat, exploring the island, snorkeling twice and tasting a few different wines and had a yummy cheese and meat board. Host was great and everyone on the boat had fun.
davidrigby114, Oct 2024
If you are after a few hours on the water to do some swimming and snorkelling around Isola Bella, this was a great choice.
Just check on inclusions with Viator description though. We expected minimum 10 people and got 16 and a little more in the way of food (cheese and olives etc.) Despite this the boat was a good size for the number and the wine & focaccia bites were great. Crew were very friendly and accommodating.
Julianna_S, Sep 2024
The boat tour was amazing! My friend and I really enjoyed swimming in the beautiful water, drinking wine, seeing all of Taormina! Very nice captain and tour guide.
Deborah_D, Sep 2024
Beautiful view of coastline and caves Excellent areas to snorkel. Good wine and friendly staff. We throughly enjoyed the experience. The only negative seemed to be the fact that everyone on the boat paid a different price
Anna_C, Sep 2024
Great trip. Lively way to spend a few hours. Guide was very friendly and helpful. Snorkling was really good as lots of colorful fish. We were expecting a boat to ourselves as description says group size limited to 10 and there were 10 of us but when we arrived there were 20 people on the boat. So just be aware if popular they send a bigger boat. We queried this and was given a partial refund which was sorted swiftly.
Jessica_S, Aug 2024
Excellent tour! The water was beautiful, the wine was delicious and the guides were very kind! You must book. 10/10.
Rachael_L, Aug 2024
Great tour, with yum food wine and crystal clear swimming spots. Great people cannot fault. Very chill and easy going
Karyn_D, Aug 2024
This tour is so worthwhile!! Fantastic. Swimming and snorkelling with beautiful views, water and great people. The only suggestion is to give more info on how it starts- the boat actually pulls up to the beach so you board right on the beach.
nellie_d, Jul 2024
Federico was the best!!! He was so knowledgeable, funny, and considerate to all our needs! Would definitely do it again!
Ethem_E, Jul 2024
Great Guide / Captain, very good choices of places to stop, same for the choice food and wines. Most recommended compared to many other options
Daniela_M, Jul 2024
We had a blast! This was my 3rd time on the boat ride and exceptional fun service! Highly recommend! The captain made it fun & memorable.
Stephen_I, Jul 2024
Simply amazing. Breathtaking views of Taormina and Isola Bella. Great charcuterie snack and three different wines. Federico was a great captain. Highly recommended.
Ashley_W, Jul 2024
I didn't end up going due to an unrelated reason but the communication was good and they were very accommodating.
Alexandra_E, Jul 2024
Awesome time swimming and having wine and snacks with Davide! We loved his music as well. We were lucky to be 6 young girls so we had a great time together!
Daniela_M, Jun 2024
Amazing experience! I did this twice with family and friends and Davide & Andrea were both exceptional! Hope to do it again soon. Highly recommend!
Al_L, Jun 2024
An excellent afternoon on the coast, with a fantastic guide who brought the five couples together for drinks and light food. Plenty of swimming too.
Recommended to anyone.
Karen_D, May 2024
We were expecting to be part of a group but had the boat to ourselves. Food and wine were delicious and host friendly and knowledgeable. Wonderful to see the key sights from the sea.
Linda_W, Sep 2023
Wonderful experience and a great way to see Sicily from a different angle. Our guide was awesome. Highly recommend!
Cynthia_H, Sep 2023
Small boat, begin tour from embark location to see hotel where ‘lotus’ filmed, two swimming/snorkeling stops with many small fish to see, wine tasting and snacks. Very nice afternoon, driver very accommodating to the passengers. Shade is an awning. Geared to younger passengers looking for wine and cheese afternoon.
Theresa_L, Jul 2023
Best tour ever from beginning to end. Delicious food, wine and the swimming locations were beautiful. The guides were amazing people. Can’t wait to go back.
Christa_M, Jul 2023
We had so much fun on this boat tour. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Frederico was friendly and fun. We enjoyed the food, wine, and the snorkeling.
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