The 7 best Boat Tours in Marzamemi

Don't miss a unique opportunity to visit the Taormina coastline aboard a fully equipped boat with awnings and music to relax with friends.

The excursion departs from Letojanni, Messina, and the sailing includes visits to the coast and the area's best-known bays, including the Bay of the Sirens, the Bay of Mazzarò, the Bay of Isola Bella and Cape Taormina. You will also have beautiful views of Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos during the itinerary. During the cruise, you will also be offered an aperitif on board and a swimming stop will be scheduled.

The boat trip is organized on a shared basis and lasts 1 1/2 hours. If you are lucky, you may spot dolphins during the excursion.

The boat is equipped with awning, sundeck, seating with cushions and music to fully enjoy the excursion in total relaxation. Depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions, the stops may be changed.

Maximum capacity: 12 people per boat. Two boats are available

Explore the Taormina coastline at sunset while enjoying a Sicilian aperitif in good company, departing from Letojanni.

The excursion lasts 2 1/2 hours, and while sailing you will chase the sunset along the Taormina coastline. You will also visit its best-known bays, such as Baia delle Sirene, Baia di Mazzarò, Isola Bella and Capo Taormina, where you can also admire Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna volcano up close. Afterwards, you will venture out in search of dolphins.

During the excursion, you will be treated to a delicious sunset aperitif of Sicilian specialties and you will bathe in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, exploring the picturesque beaches of the Taormina coastline.

The outing is organized on a shared basis. Depending on weather conditions and the decisions of the skipper, the stops may be subject to change.

Please contact the facility after booking to finalize the exact time.

Maximum capacity: 12 people per boat. Two boats are available.

If you are looking for a boat tour in Taormina, don't miss the opportunity of this boat tour to sail along the Sicilian coast and delve into all its most renowned bays and caves, such as the Blue Grotto and the Lovers' Grotto.

You will have a choice of two boat tour options in Taormina. In each case, the boat tour departs from Spisone Beach.

With aperitif (2 hours)

The excursion with aperitif will have you visit the Bay of Sirens, Scoglio dell'Elefante, Mazzarò Beach, Isola Bella and many other destinations, including the well-known Giardini Naxos. You will have the opportunity to take a dip in the waters of the bays and practice snorkeling.

During the boat tour you will be offered an aperitif on board with beer, wine, prosecco and drinks, accompanied by snacks and typical Sicilian products.

With tasting (3 hours)

The excursion with tasting includes the same itinerary as the excursion with aperitif, with a visit to the Taormina Caves and Giardini Naxos. In addition, the tour will be accompanied by a tasting of three different types of wine (prosecco, white wine and red wine), paired with a board of Sicilian cold cuts and cheeses.

Both boat tours are suitable for everyone, and you can decide to swim or relax on the beaches near the caves you will visit, so you can have a totally relaxing time.

Maximum capacity: 24 people.

If you would like to try snorkeling or are interested in discovering the marine flora and fauna of the Mediterranean, don't miss the opportunity to take an excursion along the coast of Taormina and the picturesque Isola Bella Nature Reserve.

Departing from Isola Bella beach, you will embark on an inflatable boat that will sail along the bays of Isola Bella, Grotta Azzurra and Capo Taormina. You will also have a choice of two different snorkeling tours.

Sea Baptism

If you are interested in diving the seabed like a real diver, this tour will provide you with an introductory course in the company of a certified instructor to make your "first bubbles" underwater, among the bays of Isola Bella. You will be guided to a maximum depth of 6 meters. You will be provided with full equipment to carry out the experience (wetsuit, fins, masks and snorkel).

Snorkeling tour

The classic snorkeling tour is suitable for all ages, and you will be provided with the full snorkeling equipment to carry out the experience safely (wetsuit, fins, masks, and snorkel). For this tour, light refreshments are provided on board during the break.

Gotevei an adrenaline-pumping snorkeling or diving experience from an inflatable boat in the beautiful setting of Taormina and the Mediterranean Sea.

Two inflatable boats with 10 seats each are available.

The sunset aperitif boat tour in Taormina lasts two hours and is a sunset aperitif tour, ideal for those who want to spend an evening on a boat enjoying the lights of the sunset.

During this boat tour the atmosphere is magical, as this is the dolphins' favorite time to show up and accompany you on this magnificent adventure.

Departure is between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm depending on the season, at the port of Taormina, disembarkation is between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm.

The excursion can be shared or exclusive. On board you will be served an aperitif of typical Sicilian products, while you can admire the sun setting behind Mount Etna.

Enjoy a romantic moment on the Taormina coast by visiting the most fascinating caves and Naxos Gardens in the company of your other half. With any luck, you may spot dolphins playing and chasing each other.

The boat tour departs from Spisone Beach the itinerary touches all the area's most renowned bays and caves, such as Grotta Azzurra, Grotta dell'Amore and Isola Bella. The navigation also touches on destinations such as Cape Taormina and Giardini Naxos.

The excursion takes about 2 hours and includes some bathroom stops during which you can dive into the crystal clear waters and snorkel with the equipment provided by the facility. You will also enjoy a delicious sunset aperitif with local products and views of Mount Etna.

The experience can be arranged on a shared or exclusive basis. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stages may change.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

The boat tour to Ortigia departing from Syracuse allows you to visit sea caves visible only by boat and dive into the crystal clear Sicilian waters.

You will board a 9-meter boat equipped with a canopy and designed to pass under the bridges that connect the island to the city and to enter inside the well-known sea caves.

Thanks to this boat excursion you will be able to admire the island of Ortigia from the sea with its monuments and reach the coves full of coral flowers inside.

A swimming stop is planned during the navigation and you will have a guide who speaks Italian, English and Spanish at your disposal.

When booking you can choose between the group and private tour. The private tour also includes a bottle of prosecco on board.

Boat capacity: 12 people.

This group boat excursion departing from Syracuse allows you to admire the Sicilian coast and the island of Ortigia from the sea.

You will start your trip by departing from the embarkation point at the entrance to Ortigia Island. You will be accompanied by an experienced captain who will tell you the stories of the places you will visit.

On board you will always find fresh water and safety systems for all participants.

You will be able to admire the island of Ortigia in its entirety, with the opportunity to see the Maniace Castle, the Arethusa fountain and the city from the sea.

Along the Syracuse coast you can have fun discovering the hidden shapes behind the most famous rocks, enter sea caves and observe their color variations.

You will visit the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area and admire a pristine open sea full of picturesque coves, including the most famous, the Pillirina.

Here a swim stop is planned and it will allow you to cool off, snorkel and admire the abundance of colorful fish.

Spend an evening on a boat, admiring the sunset setting over Ortigia Island.

During this excursion you will circumnavigate the island of Ortigia admiring the historical part of the island including the former Bourbon prison, Fort Vigliena, the Spanish walls, Maniace Castle, the Levante promenade, the Alfeo promenade, the Arethusa fountain and the immense Great Port of Syracuse.

On board you will have cool drinks, water, prosecco, white wine, red wine and will be served an aperitif of typical products to enjoy before your return.

You will, in addition, have the opportunity to make some bathroom stops to dive into the sea at sunset and enjoy a truly exciting experience.

Throughout the outing you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who can provide detailed explanations of the places visited in Italian, English and Spanish.

We recommend appropriate clothing for the evening weather.

Discover the beauty of Syracuse with an experienced skipper aboard the Oceanis 34 sailboat, which will take you around the most fascinating and historic places on the Sicilian coast.

Departing from Syracuse's Porto Piccolo at 09:15 or 14:00, you will visit Maniace Castle as you sail around the island of Ortigia. Afterwards, you will explore the northern and southern coast of Syracuse and Ortigia, listening to local legends and diving of the crystal clear waters. Return to the port is scheduled for 1:15 pm or 6:00 pm, depending on the time selected.

While sailing, you will be treated to an onboard aperitif of local products in oil, bread, cold meats, cheeses and fresh seasonal fruit, all accompanied by a local white wine.

The excursion is organized on a shared basis and lasts about 4 hours. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may vary.

Maximum capacity: 8 people.

Discover the Island of Ortigia aboard a fully equipped boat in the company of friends and family, exploring its most fascinating caves and enjoying an aperitif along the coast.

Departing from Syracuse, the excursion includes three different itineraries with different durations from which you can choose. In each case, depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may vary.

Island & Caves (1 hour)

By choosing this tour you will experience an intense hour of sailing. Starting from Ortigia's grand harbor, you will circle the island from the harbor to the cathedral facade and the Arethusa fountain. Along the north coast of Syracuse, you will explore sea caves such as the Grotta dei Cappuccini, Grotta del Corallo, and Grotta dell'Amore, before returning to the port.

Visit to the Caves (2 hours, with snorkeling)

The 2-hour excursion has a similar itinerary as the 1-hour tour but includes a 30-minute snorkeling stop along the coast of the island of Ortigia. In addition, you will be offered a snack of fresh fruit and prosecco during the cruise.

Sunset aperitif (2 hours, with snorkeling)

With the sunset tour you can visit the island's sea caves and enjoy Sicilian specialties freshly cooked and served directly on board. A snorkeling stop at sunset is also included to give you special photos and an unforgettable moment.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

Set off to discover the caves along the coast of Ortigia Island guided by an experienced skipper who will be able to tell the history of the area.

This excursion will allow you to admire the Duomo, the church si Santa Lucia, Palazzo Veneziano, Ponte Umberto I, the small port, the former Bourbon prison, the Spanish walls, the Lungomare di Levante, Forte Vigliera, Castello Maniace, the Fonte Aretusa, the Lungomare Alfeo and the Porta Marina.

You will then continue with the exploration of the sea caves to admire coral stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Finally, you will make a stop to dive into these crystal clear waters.