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A boat tour in Sicily allows you to discover dreamy places, enchanting bays with crystal clear water, and smaller islands with undisputed charm. All sides of the island offer interesting destinations to explore with many types of boat tours. From Gypsy Nature Reserve to Favignana, from Taormina to Marzamemi, adventurers will have a wide choice of locations to visit. You can also choose the preferred type of boat among sailboat, catamaran, gulet, motor boat or yacht.

A boat tour in Sicily is not only a scenic journey, but it's a great way to delve into the traditions and life of the seaside villages. Discover Sicily's true spirit: a crossroad of people and cultures, which has its roots in navigation and makes the sea its essential element.

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Sicily boat tours: must-see destinations

Among the many boat tours in Sicily, there are some that should not be missed. The Egadi and Aeolian Islands, for example, are a treasure waiting to be discovered. Sailing along the coast, you can visit sea caves and protected nature reserves. The Zingaro Nature Reserve, on the Trapani side, and the Vendicari Wildlife Oasis, near Syracuse, are among the most famous ones.

Eastern Sicily: the best tours from Catania, Taormina, Ragusa and Syracuse

Those on the eastern side can visit the Riviera dei Ciclopi and the Caves of Ulysses starting from Catania. The names hark back to Greek mythology, which reports that the events of Odyssey took place here. Traveling to these places means immersing yourself in legend and admiring enchanting coastal landscapes.

Also on the coast of eastern Sicily, the bay of Taormina with its Isola Bella is one of the most popular destinations ever. And the same can be said of nearby Giardini Naxos. Further south, in the Syracuse area, one of the main destinations for boat trips is Marzamemi. From here you can reach the Vendicari Reserve, which encloses an important WWF-protected Wildlife Oasis. The view and environment here are absolutely spectacular!

Western Sicily: the best tours from Palermo, San Vito lo Capo and Trapani

The best boat tours on the western side depart from Trapani and Palermo. Sailing near the Sicilian capital, you can reach Mondello, Capo Gallo and Isola delle Femmine, or Mongerbino, on the opposite side of the Gulf of Palermo.

From the city of Trapani, it is easy to reach the Egadi Islands, which are by far one of the most popular destinations for boat tours. Also in the Trapani area, San Vito Lo Capo is another well-known tourist resort, famous for its beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters. Many boats also leave from here for the Zingaro Nature Reserve and other interesting destinations such as the tuna fishery in Scopello and Castellammare del Golfo.

Boat tours to the Egadi and Aeolian Islands

The Egadi Islands of Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo are famous for their clear waters and untouched nature. Boat tours to the Egadi Islands stop at the most picturesque bays and coves that can only be reached by sea. Favignana is the main island and the preferred destination for disembarking and discovering the mainland. But Levanzo, with its picturesque and colorful village, is also worth a visit. The starting point for reaching the Egadi Islands is the port of Trapani.

The Aeolian Islands are volcanic islands located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, opposite the northern coast of Sicily. The archipelago includes the islands of Lipari, Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Panarea, Vulcano and Stromboli. The latter two are active volcanoes and, in addition to offering breathtaking scenery and dark sandy beaches, are interesting destinations for science and geology enthusiasts.

Lipari is the largest of the islands and the one with the most important population center and a variety of beaches. Panarea is the smallest and most “glamorous” of the Aeolian Islands. It is a destination for elite tourism and is known for its elegant residences with gracious terraces overlooking the sea. To reach the Aeolian Islands, boat tours often leave from Milazzo, in the province of Messina.

Boat tours in Sicily: price information

Given the wide variety of destinations, prices for boat tours in Sicily vary widely and depend on the location, duration, type of boat, and type of trip. First of all, you’d have to choose between private tours and group tours. Of course, the former cost more because they involve renting the boat for exclusive use.

To give you an idea: a (group) sailing trip to Favignana and Levanzo starts at 80 euros per person. The same tour but on a dinghy costs 60 euros. Prices fluctuate according to low, high or very high season.

Gift a boat tour in Sicily

Boat tours are among the most popular experiential gifts. They are suitable for everyone, provide relaxation, tranquility and comfort, and make it possible to visit dreamy places. Who doesn’t like them? A boat tour can be a suitable present for any occasion, from birthdays to anniversaries. It is an original idea for a graduation gift or if you simply want to spend the day differently.

For special occasions, you may want to opt for a boat ride with apéritif, dinner or lunch on board. And if you really want to go big, you could gift a weekend or week-long boat vacation. In short, there are solutions for all tastes and budgets. Just decide on the departure point and get ready to sport the best swimsuit!

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09 Aug 2022 | Egadi Star yacht day tour to Levanzo and Favignana with lunch

Beautiful swims

The admin was pretty easy and the tickets all available on the day. We set off on the ‘yacht’, which was really a motor boat, and sat upstairs. The announcements were quite hard to hear from the speakers but we arrived at our first swim destination which was beautiful. When we asked for our snorkelling kit which was supposed to be provided we were only given a mask and there were not enough for all. nnThese were really the only issues we had though. The crew on board were extremely helpful especially with one of our party who was a vegetarian. The wine was ok and the food was delicious. The swims were all in the most beautiful of clear blue seas and the 2 hours in Favignana were a chance to have a look around some shops and sit and do some people watching!nnAll in all a great day out. Special thanks to the ladies of the crew. You were both fantastic.

SR

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Simon R.

21 Oct 2023 | Dinghy day tour in the Zingaro Nature Reserve with lunch and aperitif

Spectacular day

My husband and I had the pleasure of spending a day with skipper Rino and 2 other very pleasant people on his brand new dinghy full of options and comfort on 30/9. We set off from San Vito lo Capo and then headed for the Zingaro reserve, Scopello and Castellammare tuna fisheries, passing through all the wonderful coves. The landscape left us open-mouthed, and the company crowned this day as the best ever. All topped off with excellent wine, grapes, and local specialities such as pane cunzato, bread and panelle, and sfincione, all offered by the legendary Rino. Various bathing stops with the availability of masks and floats. On the return trip, an aperitif with wine and chips with a breathtaking view of San Vito lo Capo. An unforgettable day and contact saved in the address book for the next holiday!

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Sonia P.

15 Aug 2023 | Half-day motorboat tour of the island of Salina

Very positive experience

Excellent organisation, seriousness, professionalism, clarity and completeness of communication and information to the customer. The excursion by sea to the island of Salina, carried out through a local agency, was really beautiful and evocative. It was not possible, however, because of the wind, to make the excursion to Vulcano, but from Freedome they promptly notified us and proposed a reorganisation of the trip for the following day. As we could not postpone due to previous commitments, from Freedome they were quick to make the refund. Everything was perfect. For future occasions we will have no doubt in using them again! Highly recommended!

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Simona F.

19 Aug 2023 | Boat tour to the Zingaro Nature Reserve

Absolutely to do it again!

I would like to thank the entire organisation for this wonderful experience I had today. It was a very interesting tour, relaxing but also full of unforgettable moments! Starting with the swim in clean, clear water: the staff provided fins, masks and tubes to facilitate our exploration. Pr move on to the aperitif offered to us at the end of the morning: grapes, local products, wine, water... all very good! In addition, sunny music and the right company made this a truly unique experience! I thank Silvia for giving us the opportunity of a panoramic view throughout the whole trip! Thank you very much for everything! Highly recommended!!!!

PB

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Pierre B.

10 Sep 2023 | O'Drafin boat tour and snorkelling in the Zingaro Nature Reserve

To do

Beautiful experience by boat . They make you visit the entire gypsy reserve by sea, with the captain Michele super nice and helpful person who explains all the history and useful information of each cove. Super helpful person and very good aperitif with local bread tomato mozzarella as well as wine water and juice . Boat available with floats for those who can't stay too long in the deep water and masks and tubes for the more adventurous . Unfortunately, for timing reasons, it doesn't let you swim in all the coves but only the most beautiful ones, but the experience is definitely worth it if you stay overnight in those areas.

SR

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Simone R.

17 Aug 2023 | O'Drafin boat tour and snorkelling in the Zingaro Nature Reserve

Beautiful and relaxing excursion rated 10+++++

Fabulous experience, our commander Michele made us live a joyful and relaxing experience. The various coves where we stopped are nothing short of fabulous, the aperitif of cunzato bread and white wine was suuper good!nFor those who are not very practical in deep water but cmq knows how to swim (but also those who do not), supplied with tools to stay afloat and relax in addition to masks to see the beautiful backdrops of the various creeks. Experience that I will definitely do again and I recommend it to everyone both young and old. Thank you very much to the commander and keep it up. Alessandro from Milan

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