The 5 Best Syracuse Boat Trips

1.Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35Our pick

Join Captain Mirko, or another member of his friendly crew, at Riva della Posta for a 90-minute cruise around Ortigia. See Maniace Castle, Aretusa Fountain, the Grand Harbor, and the Umbertino Bridge, then enter sea caves and stop to swim. English and Italian commentary, masks, and fresh water are included.

“A great boat trip around syracuse to the caves. Mirko is really charming, although he only spoke italian. Well worth the money!”

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2.Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

See Ortigia from a 12-person boat, passing the Umbertino Bridge, Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle, and sea caves. Your skipper speaks Italian, English, or Spanish, with fruit, juice, prosecco, snorkeling gear, and swim time included. Captains such as Michelangelo, Gaetano, Salvo, and Gianni are known for friendly hosting and lively music.

“A great experience! The people are very friendly. I made a double booking (exploring Etna and this boat exploration). It was no problem to reschedule the booking, while we were absent, to the next day. The boat trip was unforgettable. A captain who lives for the sea and loves to sing, with great energy. Explaining the surroundings in Italian, while recording the explanations in Google translate, which caused some funny moments while playing these after his Italian explanatory, in English. The views from the boat are exceptional. and the water was clear and warm. Go for it!”

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3.Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Boat Tour w/ Prosecco & Fruit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 723 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35Top rated

Meet outside A Surgiva restaurant near Ortigia’s new pedestrian bridge. A local skipper such as David, Stefano, Antonino, or Emiliano takes you beneath Umbertino Bridge, around the island’s historic walls, and into coastal caves. You’ll have time to swim and snorkel, then enjoy seasonal fruit, prosecco, soft drinks, and music aboard a shaded speedboat.

“Absolutely loved this tour! The guide was really knowledgeable about the area and we learnt a lot. The swim stop was great with snorkelling gear included and the fresh fruits and prosecco were the perfect way to finish the trip.”

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4.Syracuse: Ortigia Island & Sea Cave Boat Tour with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 418 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Start near Via Malta and circle Ortigia by boat with an English or Italian guide. You’ll pass sea caves, the heart-shaped cave, Maniace Castle, Fonte Aretusa, and Porta Marina, with time for a short swim and a Prosecco toast. Enzo and Alessandro have led highly praised departures, and private groups are available.

“Brilliant. Only a couple other people on the boat with us, trip was a little longer than expected. We had a lovely time”

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5.siracusa boat tour with visit to sea caves and ortigiaisland

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

You’ll circle Ortigia with an Italian or English-speaking skipper, passing under Umbertino Bridge, Arethusa Spring, the Duomo, and Maniace Castle. The boat then reaches Syracuse’s sea caves for a 10-minute swim and photo stop at the heart-shaped Cave of Love. Guide Steven has provided clear historical and cultural explanations.

“Molto piacevole, peccato che un’ora sia veramente poca”

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