11 Sicily Boat Trips Worth Booking

1.Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · from $23Our pick

Cruise around Ortigia with a skipper such as Otto, Ottavio, or Ninni, passing the Arethusa Spring, Castello Maniace, Syracuse’s ports, and coastal caves. You’ll hear commentary in English or Italian, enter narrow waterways, and usually have time for a swim stop. Bring a towel and swimwear.

“Tons of fun! Got a beautiful view of Ortigia and the caves and had some fun facts from our guide Otto. Would highly recommend”

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2.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86Top rated

Join Pietro, Giuseppe, Marino, and the Sapore di Mare team for a seven-hour boat trip around Lampedusa. You’ll stop at La Tabaccara, swim near protected beaches when conditions permit, use SUP equipment, snorkel, and enjoy a generous lunch aboard a small boat limited to 15 people.

“Lampedusa is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Lampedusa is an Italian island to the south of Italy, not far from the North African coast. It's famous for it's seafood; agriculture is an active source of vegetables. Lampedusa is a great place to dine. Boating is the best way to reRead more”

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3.Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Join Syracuse Excursion at Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli 4 for a small-boat ride around Ortigia, with sea caves, coastal views, Castle Maniace, local history, and a possible swim stop. Guides such as Ninni, Nunzio, and Mattia are praised for humor and useful tips, though cave access depends on sea conditions.

“It was so much fun ! Great company we rode in a boat with like 15 people went into the caves ! Saw the beautiful water and sites for ,1 hour I would do it again great tour .”

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4.Egadi Islands Tour Favignana Levanzo by Boat with Lunch from Trapani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo on an eight-hour boat trip with swimming stops, cave visits, an hour ashore, lunch, drinks, and snacks. You’ll see Cala Azzurra, Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, Cala Minnola, and more. The advertised language is English, though it is wise to confirm this before booking.

“It was an unforgettable experience and the highlight of our holiday in San Vito Lo Capo. The crew was super kind and welcomed everyone (from 4-74 years) very warmly. The food and beverages were above standard. Keep up the good work”

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5.Syracuse Boat Excursion with Snorkeling to the Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Set out from Via Eritrea in Ortigia for a two-hour cruise along Syracuse’s coast. Skippers such as Carmelo, Enzo, Gianni, Corrado, and Michelangelo take you beneath the castle, into sea caves when conditions allow, and to calm swimming spots. Expect music, fruit, prosecco, and a relaxed boat ride for up to 15 people.

“Amazing experience! Water is clear, and staff was fantastic, snacks and champagne on the boat, and a beautiful view of the island.”

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6.Boat excursion in Cefalù and snorkeling 3 hours fruit and drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Cruise from Porto Presidiana along Cefalù’s coast, stopping at several swimming spots for snorkeling and sea views. The three-hour outing includes fruit, prosecco, beer, and soft drinks, with room for up to 14 people. Expect a relaxed boat ride rather than a guided marine tour, and bring care for the basic rear ladder.

“Boat tour cancelled when we arrived due to weather without any prior notice, only just told after travelling when we turned up. It's now been 6 days and STILL NO refund?? Do not recommend.”

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7.1-Day Cruise with Lunch and Snorkeling to Favignana from Marsala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Join Jonny and his crew at 9:00 am in Marsala for a full-day cruise to Favignana and Levanzo. Expect breakfast, four swim or snorkel stops, free snorkeling gear, time in Favignana town, Sicilian lunch, snacks, and a return around 5:30 pm. The boat carries no more than 20 people.

“Jonny and family took great care of us on their boat. We're so glad we chose this more intimate, personal trip over some of the big boats we saw. Generous food and drink, several swim stops, time to explore the town at Favignano plus views of the islands and Marsala.”

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8.Avola: Vendicari Capopassero Group Boat Tour and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $92

Spend about five hours on a small group boat from Avola, stopping at Lido di Noto, Vendicari, Calamosche, Capo Passero, Marzamemi, and Calabernardo. Skippers such as Vincenzo and Alberto guide the trip, with snorkeling gear and a Sicilian aperitif of sparkling wine, arancini, fruit, beer, and soft drinks included.

“Beautiful outing by dinghy, wonderful Sicilian coast, nice and very kind skipper, top aperitif!Auto-translated”

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9.Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Cruise around Ortigia Island with the 18 Isola Bella crew, viewing Maniace Castle, Fonte Aretusa, and coastal caves from the sea. You get photo stops, a short swim in cool spring and salt water, and one glass of Prosecco. The tour is offered in English, though onboard commentary may also use recorded multilingual information.

“Super friendly captain, ideal stop for bath and glass of wine ideal, fully advisedAuto-translated”

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10.Boat tour in Pillirina, sea caves and Ortigia and prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about two hours on the water, circling Ortigia, passing below Maniace Castle, and reaching Pillirina in the Plemmirio marine reserve. Your skipper chooses the swimming spot according to sea conditions. Prosecco, water, soft drinks, fuel, and snorkeling masks are included, but bring your own tube.

“Personale dell'agenzia molto carino e disponibile, il problema però era che a un prezzo così elevato ci saremmo aspettati molto di più da vedere. Mare pulito ma acque scure e non cristalline, grotte quasi inesistenti, bagno in mare aperto in luoghi a caso privi di particolarità da vedere o visitare. Mi aspettavo molto di più”

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11.Boat excursion to Cefalu with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet your skipper at Porto di Cefalù for a three-hour coastal cruise limited to 10 people. You’ll see Cefalù from the water, stop to swim and snorkel at three beaches, and finish with tea and an aperitif at Spiaggia Kalura. Crew members named in guest feedback include Nicola, Ciro, and Luigi.

“Highly recommended because with only 5 euros more than the 40-person hull that propose agencies here the maximum is 8/10 people. We were very lucky and we had a private tour since there were no other reservations: the beautiful Ciro and Luigi, really extremely friendly and friendly as well as in love with the sea and the adjacent lands, told us about the beauty of the coast in the sunset light. And nature did the rest of the magic...Auto-translated”

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