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Favignana boat tour: the 10 best trips

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- Amandine FAYOLLE
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sab 19 lug, 9:302 pp8 hours - Group
Super journée en mer avec Frederico Je recommande!!!
- marco bragagni
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ven 11 lug, 10:004 pp8 hours - Favignana and Levanzo Tours
Beautiful experience!!! to be repeated!
- Camillo Roberti
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mer 9 lug, 10:002 pp8 hours - Favignana and Levanzo Tours
Roberto is a wonderful person. He accompanied us to discover the wonders of Favignana and Levanzo with passion and availability. We followed all his advice, both for visiting the most beautiful coves (cala Ross...more
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- Federica M.
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mar 8 lug, 10:002 pp8 hours
Thanks to Alessio for the company and for a wonderful day!
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- Jessica Biason
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mar 1 lug, 10:004 pp8 hours - Favignana and Levanzo Tours
Beautiful experience! Super recommended. Favignana is spectacular and the boat experience was really enjoyable.
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- Maria Angela Arnesano
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lun 16 giu, 9:002 pp9 hours - Luxury Shalimar IV
Beautiful experience and one to remember! We had the opportunity to visit some of the most picturesque coves of the Egadi Islands, surrounded by crystal clear sea. The crew was impeccable: prepared, helpful an...more
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Ideal destinations for boat tours in Sicily



Boat excursion info and prices in Favignana

There are several departures available, both from the island and from the mainland:

- Departure from Trapani
- Departure from Marsala
- Departure from Marettimo
- Departure from Favignana

Prices for boat tours to Favignana range from 30€ per person for half-day group tours, to 100€ for a full-day sailing trip.

An economical solution that lasts the whole day and can include lunch is theMotorboat Excursion with Lunch on Board between Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani. The price starts from 33€ per person.

All excursions often include an aperitif or lunch on board based on typical local products and offer the possibility of several bathroom stops

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Ideal destinations for boat excursions in Sicily


Experiences near Aegadian Islands

Boat Tour to Favignana and Levanzo with stops on the islands and lunch on board from Trapani
Minicruise to Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani with lunch on board
Daily excursion by motorboat with lunch on board between Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani

Trapani (TP), Sicily

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Daily excursion by motorboat with lunch on board between Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani

Embark on a unique adventure along the most fascinating coves and bays of Favignana and Levanzo aboard a motorboat, enjoying a hearty lunch on board and diving into the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean.

You can choose from two different tours, each itinerary includes stops in Favignana and Levanzo for sightseeing and swimming.

Minicruise

The daily Egadi Islands minicruise offers a comfortable way to visit the islands. Departing Trapani at 09:30, you will arrive in Favignana for two hours of sightseeing and beaches. You will visit Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra with bathroom stops, and while sailing you will be treated to lunch on board, which includes:

    •    Primo pasta with Trapanese pesto sauce
    •    Fruit
    •    Water and wine

In the afternoon, you will visit Levanzo and a bathroom stop will be provided. Return to Trapani is scheduled around 5:30-6:00 pm.

Shuttle Tour

The Shuttle tour allows you to visit Favignana and Levanzo without an organized tour. Departing from Trapani at 10:30 a.m., after about 45 minutes of sailing you will arrive in Favignana, where you can visit the island in total freedom. You will then reach Levanzo for a scenic tour and a bathroom stop. Return to Trapani is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

Maximum capacity: 200 people. It is mandatory to pay the Egadi Islands ecological entrance fee in cash before departure (5€ per person, children 0-4 years old do not pay the fee).

From 32.5€/ person
Egadi Islands minicruise with lunch on board from Trapani
Fishing tourism in the coves of Favignana with fish lunch
Day boat excursion to Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani

Trapani (TP), Sicily

5 (3)

Day boat excursion to Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani

This excursion allows you to have a unique experience in the Egadi Islands admiring Favignana and Levanzo.

At 10 a.m. you will set sail from Trapani. After about 30 minutes of navigation, you will reach the island of Favignana, where all the swimming stops in the most beautiful areas of the Egadina island will be carried out under the coast and in total safety.

You will visit all the main attractions, such as the islet of Preveto, Cala Azzurra, Cala Rotonda, Grotta degli Innamorati and Palazzo Florio.

At around 13:00 we will stop in town, where we will have a lunch break. Alternatively, you will be able to have lunch on board the’boat and provide your own packed lunch or, upon request, ask the facility to provide lunch on board.

Once the lunch break is over, it will be possible to visit the island.

At about 15:00 you will leave with direction Levanzo Island; also there you will explore under the coast and in total safety the beautiful Cala Tramontana (the largest cove of the Egadi Islands, an evocative place full of anecdotes of the famous battles of the Egadi Islands).

Following this, you will visit the Grotta del Buco, the Faraglione, Cala Camaro and make a short scenic stop in the village and then conclude the Tour on Cala Fredda, Cala Minnula, Cala Calcara and Capo Grosso.

Each passenger will be offered a welcome toast consisting of prosecco “La Gioiosa” and local products, all accompanied by good music and lots of merriment on board!

The return is scheduled for about 6:30 pm. 

You can also enjoy various services on board for free, such as beverages (water, tè, coke, coffee), snorkeling accessories, underwater flashlights, underwater camera and a video/photo “souvenir” service included in the price that will be sent to you at the end of each tour. 

In case of food allergies or intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

From 69€/ person

Experiences near Palermo

Boat tour along the coast of Palermo

Palermo (PA), Sicily

5 (2)

Boat tour along the coast of Palermo

The boat tour departing from Palermo is a perfect opportunity to admire the Sicilian coast from the sea, with stops at some of the most beautiful places on the island, such as the Gulf of Mondello.

You will board a modern boat, with a maximum capacity of 6 people, equipped with all the comforts: swim ladder, awning for shade, outdoor shower, stereo system, sunbathing area, stern platform and teak deck.

The departure is from "Trapezoidal Pier", located in the center of Palermo. From here, you will start your navigation along the coast, where you can enjoy the views, crystal clear waters and sea breeze.

Two options are available: the group tour, which lasts 4 hours, or the private tour, which can last 4 or 8 hours.

During the tour you will be offered prosecco, soft drinks, fresh fruit and various snacks.

Group tour

The first stop is Virgin Mary beach, with golden sand and a turquoise, transparent sea.

We continue to the Addaura area, then arrive in the Gulf of Mondello, where a stop for a swim and an aperitif on board is planned.

You will then continue to the Capogallo promontory, where the landscape changes and becomes even more evocative, until you reach the Grotta dell’Olio, a natural cavity carved out over time by the waves of the sea.

Here you can explore the cave, snorkel and watch the play of light reflecting off the rock walls. This will also be an ideal time for another swim stop at a very special spot.

The last stop before the return is the Queen's Cave, a fascinating and mysterious place, considered one of the hidden jewels of the Palermo coast.

Private tour

In the private tour the itinerary is free and fully customizable, to be decided together with the skipper according to your wishes.

From 75€/ person
Boat tour in the Gulf of Mondello from Palermo

Palermo (PA), Sicily

5 (19)

Boat tour in the Gulf of Mondello from Palermo

The boat tour departing from Palermo allows you to admire the Sicilian coast from the sea while visiting some of the island's best-known spots, such as the Gulf of Mondello.

You will sail aboard a modern boat that holds up to 8 people and features a swim ladder, awning, deck shower, stereo system, sundeck, aft platform and teak deck.

Leaving from the "Trapezoidal Pier" located in the center of the city of Palermo, you will sail along Palermo's coast where you can admire the crystal clear waters and enjoy the sea breeze.

You can choose between the group tour (lasting 4 hours) and the exclusive tour (lasting 4 or 8 hours).

You will be offered prosecco, soft drinks, fruit and various snacks on board.

Group tour

The first scheduled stop is the Virgin Mary beach, characterized by the presence of golden sand and crystal clear turquoise waters.

The navigation will continue towards Addaura and then arrive in the Gulf of Mondello where, in addition to stopping for a swim, you can enjoy a delicious aperitif.

You will later reach the promontory of Capogallo, and you can admire a series of breathtaking views until you reach the Grotta dell'Olio, a cave created by the incessant force of the waves.

Here you will have the opportunity to explore this unique cave and observe the play of light reflecting off the rock walls and snorkel.

This picturesque corner will be the perfect place for another rejuvenating break: you can swim in the crystal clear waters and explore the seabed.

Finally, you will return toward the port of Palermo by making the last stop: Grotta della Regina, one of the jewels of Palermo, a fascinating and mysterious place.

Private tour

For the private tour the itinerary is flexible and customizable, to be agreed with the skipper.

From 120€/ person
Dinghy excursion to discover the Palermitan coast and Mondello
Boat tour with aperitif at Isola delle Femmine in the Gulf of Palermo
Boat day between Palermo and the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve

Experiences near Aeolian Islands

Day by boat to Vulcano, Lipari and Salina from Milazzo

Milazzo (ME), Sicily

5 (52)

Day by boat to Vulcano, Lipari and Salina from Milazzo

This Aeolian Islands boat tour offers you a’unique experience in the heart of the Aeolian Archipelago. You will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the island of Vulcano, Lipari and Salina.

The departure è scheduled from the port Santa Maria Maggiore. The first bathing stop will be at the Grotta del Cavallo where you can also admire the Piscine di Venere.

Returning to the coast, you will continue to Vulcan Island with its famous black sand beach. The typical color è originated from the lava flows of volcanic nature that still today are visible from the numerous fumaroles.

You will then proceed to the volcanic hills of Pietra Lunga and Pietra Menalda, the so-called “Faraglioni di Lipari” and then reach Salina.

Following this, you are scheduled to stop for a swim in the crystal-clear waters in front of the village of Pollara where there is a beach set within an amphitheater-shaped cliff.

You will then sail back to Lipari, famous for its brilliant white rock mountains and the world-famous pumice quarries. Here, too, you will make a stop and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters.

You will also have the opportunity to disembark on the island to take a stroll through the center and along the boulevards of Marina Corta and Marina Lunga before beginning the return sail to the port of departure.

When booking, you can choose between the 5-person boat or the 12-person boat. The'itinerary è the same.

From 500€/ group
Group day boat excursion to Alicudi and Filicudi
Half-day boat excursion to St. Anthony's Bay
Day boat trip to Panarea and Stromboli from Milazzo

Milazzo (ME), Sicily

5 (52)

Day boat trip to Panarea and Stromboli from Milazzo

This boat tour to the Aeolian Islands allows you to admire the beauty of Panarea and Stromboli and the beautiful islets that surround them. 

The departure is scheduled from the port Santa Maria Maggiore. The first stop will be at one of the most suggestive spots of Panarea: the Bay of Cala Junco where you can enjoy a swim of the turquoise waters or relax in the sun.

The navigation will then continue to the islets of of Basiluzzo, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo and Lisca Nera, which form a small archipelago between Lipari and the island of Stromboli. 

Next you will reach Stromboli, the most striking island in the archipelago and home to one of the three still active volcanoes in Italy.

You can also stop at Ginostra, a small hamlet of Stromboli with a terrace where you can enjoy an aperitif overlooking all the other Aeolian Islands.

The next stop will be; Strombolicchio, a small volcanic island where you can stroll through the narrow streets of the village center among the green fig trees, caper plants and colorful bougainvillea.

You will also have the chance to admire the Sciara del Fuoco and spectacular volcanic explosions under a starry sky before heading back toward the port of departure.

You can choose from 2 different options. The itinerary is the same, the departure and return times change.

Daily tour

You can choose between two boats with different capacities: one for maximum 5 people and one for maximum 12 people.

Departure is scheduled at 9 am and return around 7 pm.

Afternoon and evening tour

This experience allows you to depart at 12 noon and return around 10 pm. The maximum capacity of the boat is 12 people.

From 450€/ group
Day boat trip to Vulcano and Lipari from Milazzo
Aeolian Islands Boat Day from Milazzo

Milazzo (ME), Sicily

5 (52)

Aeolian Islands Boat Day from Milazzo

This tour departing from Milazzo offers you the opportunity to admire the islands of the Aeolian Archipelago: Vulcano, Lipari, Panarea and Stromboli.

The departure is scheduled from the port Santa Maria Maggiore. The first swimming stop will be at Punta dell’Asino, in front of the black sand beach of the same name.

Returning to the subcoastal navigation you will admire the extraordinary beauty of Vulcano Island, with its strong smell of sulfur. You will also observe the richest and most interesting part of the island: the Pools of Venus and the Horse Cave.

You will then proceed to the “Faraglioni of Lipari” the white rock mountains and the very famous pumice quarries. Here you can make your second swimmming stop.

The navigation will continue toward Panarea and you can enjoy another swim in one of the most fascinating spots on the island: the Bay of Cala Junco.

Next, you will skirt the rocky coastline and Aeolian houses with terraces overlooking the sea on the islets of Basiluzzo, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo and Lisca Nera.

Sailing will continue to Stromboli, the most striking island in the archipelago for the extraordinary phenomenon of the Sciara del Fuoco.

You will have the opportunity to make a stop at Ginostra, a small hamlet of Stromboli, where you can enjoy an aperitif with a view of all the other Aeolian Islands.

Once back on board you will be able to admire the volcanic explosions under the famous volcano called "Iddu".

Depending on your group, you can choose between the boat with maximum capacity of 5 people and the boat with capacity of 12 people. The itinerary is the same.

From 700€/ group

Experiences near San Vito Lo Capo

Half-day catamaran and snorkeling at the Zingaro Nature Reserve
Exclusive dinghy tour from San Vito Lo Capo
Gulet trip with lunch in the Zingaro Nature Reserve
Half-day Boat Tour from San Vito Lo Capo with snorkeling
Dinghy day with lunch on board at the Zingaro Nature Reserve from San Vito
Half-day shared boat tour from San Vito Lo Capo with appetizer

Experiences near Marettimo

Boat Tour to the caves of Marettimo and Cala Bianca
Egadi Islands boat tour from Marettimo with lunch
Private excursion to Marettimo Marine Reserve

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