2-hour boat tour to the Island of Ortigia and the Gulf of Syracuse
Highlights
- Hop on a boat and enjoy a 2-hour voyage of discovery around the island of Ortigia and the Gulf of Syracuse
- Explore the beauty of the coastline, including cliffs, caves and coves full of legends
- Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Plemmirio Marine Area and Minaret Beach
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Full description
Immerse yourself in the wonder of Syracuse! Spend two hours on a boat sailing around the island of Ortigia and exploring the coastline's incredible sea caves.
In the company of a merry group, you can sail to thePlemmirio marine protected area, skirt the Maddalena Peninsula and enjoy a refreshing swim in the waters of the beautiful Minaret beach.
Experience a relaxing couple of hours!
What we will do
The appointment is in Syracuse at the place indicated in the booking confirmation. I will be waiting for you 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, ready to welcome you on board my boat.
We will depart from the island of Ortigia, circumnavigating it entirely before heading in the direction of the sea caves. We will enjoy the beauty of the city, observing the important monuments and historical buildings overlooking the sea. On the way around the island we will see the Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle, the Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Spirit.
We will then head towards the sea caves to visit the Grotta dei cappuccini, the Grotta del corallo, the Grotta dell'amore with its characteristic heart shape, and the Grotta delle stalattiti.
Sailing southwards, we will instead admire thePlemmirio Marine Area, the seaside resorts of Costa del Sole, Fanusa and the golden beach of Arenella, bathed by crystal-clear waters. We will skirt the Maddalena Peninsula and the famous beaches of Pirillina and Minareto.
During the tour we will make one 20-minute bathing stop or two shorter stops of 10 minutes each, either at the sea caves or at the Minareto beach, depending on sea conditions. At the end of our tour we will return to the port of departure.
The excursion lasts 2 hours in total.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Children from 0 to 5 years old do not pay: contact us to reserve their place on board.
The boat is not wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The activity is available all year round, every day, subject to marine weather conditions.
The excursion will take place on board a motor boat equipped with a canopy. Depending on the number of passengers, the group can be divided onto several boats of different capacities and lengths: a 6.90 m boat, a 7.50 m boat and an 8.60 m boat, up to a maximum of 40 participants. Life jackets and diving masks are available on board.
Dogs are allowed on board.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Cap
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Syracuse
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
