Half-day private mini boat cruise on the Riviera dei Ciclopi
Highlights
- Spend four hours on board a luxurious boat between the Caves of Ulysses and the Faraglioni of Aci Trezza
- Enjoy and relax among beaches, swimming, snorkelling and fascinating natural scenery with your group
- Set sail from Catania and let yourself be transported to the places where legends and stories of Sicily are set
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Full description
Sicily is a treasure trove of history, legends, and wonders! On our half-day mini-cruise from Catania you'll discover enchanting beaches and natural attractions starting with the Caves of Ulysses, places made famous by Homer and Verga's 'I Malavoglia'.
On this route you will see the wonderful Aci Castello, built on a promontory of volcanic rock by the Normans, and admire the waterfalls of Santa Maria La Scala, along the coast of Acireale.
While you're on board, you'll enjoy all the comforts available... Get ready for a dream adventure!
What we will do
The rendezvous is in Catania at the selected time; if you choose the last departure of the day, you can also enjoy the spectacle of the sunset! At the meeting point I will welcome you by taking you to my boat, which is structured on two levels to offer you all the space and comfort you are looking for. Once on board, we will set off to discover the most beautiful areas of Sicily: it will be an exclusive tour just for your group!
The first stop will be the legendary Ulysses Caves. Afterwards, we will take you to Aci Castello and the legendary Faraglioni of Acitrezza, one of the most striking destinations on our itinerary. In this marvellous setting, we will enjoy a fresh and appetising aperitif while listening to music. We will also dive into the sea and snorkel to discover the vitality of the seabed.
The journey will continue to the island of Lachea, the largest of the islands forming the so-called Cyclopean Archipelago. We will stop at the beautiful Pool of Venus for a refreshing swim. If you wish, we can also dock and take a tour of Aci Trezza, a picturesque fishing village that was the setting for the novel "I Malavoglia".
Our next destination will be Cala Paradiso, one of the most famous beaches on the coast. Finally we will stop at the Santa Maria La Scala waterfalls, characterised by a river that flows directly into the sea.
Our mini cruise will last a total of 4 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The excursion is suitable for everyone, including children, with no age limit.
The boat is not wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The mini cruise is available from April to January, every day, subject to weather and sea conditions, and is reserved for private groups of up to 8 people.
The boat is a 2-level boat equipped with a sundeck with sun loungers, awning, freshwater shower, kitchen on board, WC, bedroom, TV and life jackets.
Small dogs are permitted.
Theincluded aperitif includes savouries, chips, Sicilian products, Salame S. Angelo IGP, sandwiches, olives, and cocktails prepared on board. It is not possible to customise the aperitif due to food allergies or intolerances, however, you are allowed to bring food and drinks on board and use the kitchen.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
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
Catania
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 moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 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.
