Half day with lunch in luxury private tour

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Sicily, Italy

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Booked 5+ times last week!

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Lauren_S ·

Jul 2025

This was such an amazing experience!!! Graziella and her husband were the most wonderful hosts! We traveled as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids). It was the most fun of our entire vacation. The food was delicious and the tour was beautiful. We stopped to snorkel and swim. The Blue Diamond was exceptional and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a memorable tour!

· Ashley_N ·

Jul 2025

Absolutely incredible. Graziella and Cirro were wonderful tour guides and made this a day we will never forget. The boat is gorgeous, there is a shaded area in the back and a sun area in the front where you can lay down and sunbathe. They served the most delicious food and were so welcoming. I would highly recommend this to anyone traveling in the area.

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Siracusa & Noto: small group tour from Taormina

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Overview

Avoid the crowds and rigid schedules of shared boat trips while exploring Sicily’s coastline at your own pace. This private luxury cruise along the Taormina coast lets you relax with lunch, drinks, and uninterrupted sea views as you glide past Isola Bella and Mazzarò Beach. With time for swimming and local insight into the Giardini Naxos shoreline, it’s an effortless way to experience the area’s beauty without the usual tourist rush.

Discover Isola Bella, Mazzarò Beach, Mermaid’s Cave, and more along the coast
Enjoy lunch, snacks, and drinks while relaxing onboard
Snorkel the Taormina coastline with included masks and gear
Stay comfortable throughout your trip with onboard restroom access

What's Included

Towels, masks and snorkels
Snack and drinks
Teli mare
Restroom on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Calcide Eubea, 2, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
Meeting Point: Altare Olimpico in front of Restaurant "Da Angelina"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:30 am

Itinerary

Isola Bella

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

5.0

based on 90 reviews

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Excellent tour! Great...

Allan_T, Sep 2025

Excellent tour! Great care for my young kids and very insightful information. Wish we booked a longer tour! 3hrs is too short and should have booked a full day!

We could not have asked...

Sara_H, Sep 2025

We could not have asked for a better day! Grazilella and Saro were so knowledgeable sharing fabulous historical facts. The spread of fresh local food was outstanding! A beautiful day!

Exceptional!

Alan_E, Sep 2025

If I could write a better review than all these other 5star reviews I would do it in a heartbeat! Graziella and Saro exude a warmth and genuine love for what they do. My wife and I were welcomed aboard with a cold glass of prosecco on this beautiful day, and it just got better from there. What a unique and beautiful vessel, perfectly suited for the safety, comfort, and entertainment of the guests aboard. There simply is no better way to experience the beauty of this rugged coastal area than from the water. The pictures you will take can only be exceeded by the memories you will make. For me, that will be sitting up front in the bow seat with my wife, returning to port, with Andrea Bocelli playing like a private opera for the two of us! Fantastic! Saro and Graziella, Grazie Mille for such wonderful time, and allowing us to get to know you both in just those magical 3 hours aboard the Blue Diamond.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Grazie a voi , beautiful people . Nice heart these words from you and we know are true. Love you ❤️ Graziella and Saro Blue Diamond

Amazing private boat tour!!

Rick_W, Aug 2025

This was an incredible boat tour!! The hosts, Graziella and Saro, are amazing people and top notch hosts. The boat is new, clean and very comfortable. The food and drinks exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a top-tier excursion, make sure to put this on your list. You will not be disappointed!

Private Boat with Captain Saro and Graziella

David_M, Jul 2025

What an amazing afternoon. Saro and Graziella (husband and wife) run an amazing family business. They have a beautiful boat and it is impeccably maintained. Saro, who comes from a long line of family fishermen is an amazing Captain and is incredibly respectful of the sea and what it provides to him and his family. Graziella is an amazing host and makes the most delicious homemade caponata. We spent roughly 4 hours touring the area, having prosecco, eating an amazing lunch which included the best oysters I’ve ever eaten. Lastly, we stopped for a swim and enjoyed the return back to the Giardini Naxos port. We spent the rest of the day at a nearby (walking distance) Lido.

Absolutely amazing

Lauren_S, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Grazieee , we are very happy to have know you . Beautiful family 💕 Saro and Graziella Blue Diamond

Best day- absolute must!

Ashley_N, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks for have been with us in the place Where we were born and live ❤️ Graziella and Saro Blue Diamond

Really beautiful clean...

Emma_B, Jun 2025

Really beautiful clean sparkling boat! Attentative husband and wife team, gave us a lot of information whilst sailing along the coast line, absolutely wonderful experience. Tasty food and prosseco was flowing! Couldn't have asked for more

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thanks for your appreciation ! Look forward to see you again ❤️Graziella and Saro Blue Diamond

Highlight of our trip

Marisa_H, Aug 2024

So much to say and all positive. From the communication and meet up point to their beautiful boat and warm greeting, this was a highlight of our trip. My husband and I rented the boat just for ourselves and it was very special. The owners and host Graziella & Saro (husband & wife team) treated us like friends, yet so professional. Saro was a great and safe captain while Graziella shared her knowledge and history of all the sights as we toured the coastline. When we jumped off for some swim time, they prepared an amazing homemade lunch for us. The Prosecco was constantly refilled too during the entire excursion. I loved that this was 3 hours (most boat tours I researched were 2 hours or had to rent all day). Would do it again, don’t miss your opportunity!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Grazieeee❤️di aver apprezzato il nostro servizio. Look forward to meet you again . Graziella and Saro

The highlight of our time in Taormina!

Vivian_K, Aug 2024

We had an amazing experience with Blue Diamond. Their hospitality and service was exceptional. The tour was a great way to see the area with time to swim and a 5 star lunch. The boat is in excellent condition, comfortable, and provides plenty of shade when we needed a break from being in the sun. We would definitely book again if we are back in Taormina.

Amazing experience

Evelin_P, Jun 2024

We loved every minute of this boat trip. Grazie and her husband were amazing. We were welcomed with bubbles upon arrival followed by a lovely light lunch. It is worth every cent. We highly recommend it.