The 10 best Boat Tours to the Zingaro Nature Reserve

Day trip by sailboat to the Gulf of Mondello from Palermo.

Board a comfortable sailboat that can accommodate up to 10 people and be guided by an experienced skipper, who will share with you stories and trivia about the places you will visit.

Sailing to Mondello Bay you will pass through the fascinating caves of Villa Igea, which you can reach by tender for a refreshing swim.

During the day you can explore the coast by SUP or engage in snorkeling, admiring the colorful seabed and crystal clear waters of Sicily.

The day will be enhanced by a lunch on board with typical products.

If conditions permit, on your return you can enjoy a picturesque sunset over the sea before returning to port.

Half-day sailing excursion from Palermo to Mondello Bay or Capo Zafferano

Set sail aboard a comfortable sailboat that can accommodate up to 10 people.

Depending on the weather conditions, you will head for Mondello Bay or Capo Zafferano.

In the first case, you will pass by the striking caves of Villa Igea, which can be reached by tender for a refreshing swim.

In the second route, you will land at Capo Zafferano, where you can swim at the beach of the Frenchmen or in the crystal-clear waters of Lido del Carabiniere.

Discover the Gulf of Palermo on board a beautiful boat with the best amenities, perfect for groups of friends or families with children.

Departing from Mondello pier you will avoid long queues that can form at the port of Palermo, so you can optimize your time and stay on board longer.

The itinerary guarantees pleasant swimming stops and a tour of the Capo Gallo marine reserve and, when the waves allow, the Grotta dell'Olio, making for a full immersion experience in the beautiful coastline.

On board you will find:

•    seats with cushions for a comfortable ride
•    deck and bow space for sunbathing
•    effortless access to the sea via a swim platform and convenient ladder
•    snorkeling equipment
•    sun canopy for relaxing in the shade
•    Bluetooth speaker
•    freshwater shower
•    on-board toilet

During the outing you will be served an aperitif of typical Sicilian products both hot and cold. In addition, on board you will find beer, local wine, water or refreshing soft drinks to go with your aperitif.

An experienced skipper will accompany you throughout the outing and can tell you the best trivia about the area.

Explore the sea outside Palermo with this relaxing excursion, perfect for groups of friends or families with children.

You will depart from Marina Villa Igiea at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. and head north to Mondello and Capo Gallo.

On arrival, you can stop to swim in the sea and choose whether to relax in the sun or enjoy the music on board.

As soon as you board you will be offered a welcome cocktail and afterwards you can enjoy an excellent aperitif of local products.

An experienced skipper will be always present on board to meet your every need.

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

The day boat ride between Palermo and the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve is a relaxing experience that allows you to discover the Sicilian sea, perfect for groups of friends or families with children.

You will depart by 10:30 a.m. from Marina Villa Igiea and head north, pushing as far as Isola delle Femmine. Return is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

This tour will allow you to make swimming stops with the possibility of snorkeling at some of the most beautiful spots along the coast.

An experienced skipper will be on board at all times to attend to your every need.

You will be offered a welcome cocktail when you arrive on the boat, and at lunchtime you will be served Sicilian dishes to eat on board.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility following your reservation.

Set off on an exciting 4-hour adventure aboard a catamaran or boat to Scopello and the Zingaro Nature Reserve departing from Castellammare del Golfo.

During this excursion there are 3 sea swimming stops and you can visit some of the most famous places in this area thanks to a skipper to a local guide at your disposal.

In particular, you will admire:

•    Vucciria Cave
•    Cave of the Doves
•    Red Cove
•    White Scale
•    Guidaloca
•    Tonnara di Scopello
•    Zingaro Reserve

On board you will also be offered an aperitif with 1 drink, seasonal fruit and chips.

Those who wish may use the snorkeling equipment that is provided by the facility (included in the price).

When booking, you can choose between the Copacabana catamaran (with capacity for 36 people) and the Marinello Eden 22 boat (with capacity for 8 people).

Sailing tour in the Gulf of Castellammare is a half-day tour during which you will be taken to the Zingaro Reserve, a splendid protected natural area in Sicily, located along the northwestern coast of the island.

The tour departs from Castellammare del Golfo bound for the Grotta delle Colombe and then stops for  swimming at Cala dell’Uzzo fabulous cove forming part of the famous Zingaro Reserve continues to the Faraglioni of Scopello and another stop at Cala Bianca. 

During the sailing tour, you can explore the enchanting Faraglioni, and visit some of the coastal caves, which are often rich in natural beauty and fascinating geological formations.

To make the experience even more enjoyable, the tour is conducted on a sailboat equipped with an awning, offering pleasant sailing along the coast.

Finally, you will be served a light lunch that includes typical Sicilian cunzato bread, fruit, water and drinks, a light meal while you enjoy the spectacular view.

A sunset aperitif on a catamaran in Castellammare Del Golfo allows you to experience a relaxing moment while admiring striking views from the sea.

This experience is suitable for everyone and it is perfect for couples and groups of friends who want to spend a fun-filled evening.

On board you will be offered an aperitif with open wine and food accompanied by music. You will enjoy local products while admiring the coastline that is tinged with striking colors at dusk.

Departure is at 9 pm and the tour will last about 2 hours. This experience is only available from July to September.

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

The gozzo excursion from Castellammare Del Golfo to the Zingaro Nature Reserve allows you to experience a unique day aboard a typical gozzo.

During the excursion you will be able to relax and admire the charming coves and caves of the coast that lead from Castellammare to the Zingaro Nature Reserve via the "Faraglioni of Scopello."

The gozzo is equipped with sundeck at the bow and seating at the stern, awning, freshwater shower and a convenient ladder for access to the water.

In addition to mandatory safety equipment (life jackets, life preservers etc.), floating boards and tubes for swimming, masks and fins for snorkeling are also available to guests on board.

During the tour, the following will be offered:

•    seasonal fruits (grapes, peaches, melon or other)
•    fresh soft drinks

Upon request you can also have lunch with seasoned bread or local products (not included in the price).

This experience takes place from May to October, subject to weather and sea conditions, and is confirmed upon reaching at least No. 6 participants.

Appropriate clothing (swimsuit) is recommended, and please remember to bring sunscreen and a beach towel.

Leave from the port of Castellammare del Golfo for a full-day boat tour of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, the Faraglioni of Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo, with bathroom stops and light lunch on board with cunzato bread, wine, water and fruit.

After embarkation at 09:00 and departure at 09:30, you will begin sailing along one of the most fascinating coastlines of Sicily. The sea and high cliffs will accompany your trip to the Zingaro Nature Reserve, famous for its pristine bays and clear waters, perfect for a rejuvenating swim.

During the tour you will also reach the striking Faraglioni of Scopello, spectacular rock formations that emerge from the sea and offer one of the most iconic sceneries of western Sicily.

The sailing continues to San Vito Lo Capo with a longer stop, famous for its light sandy beach and Caribbean-colored sea. You'll have free time to stroll through the village, relax on the waterfront or enjoy the sunshine again.

Expected return to Castellammare del Golfo at 5:30 pm.

Experience a unique Mediterranean experience in Sicily aboard a gulet, exploring the Zingaro Nature Reserve and enjoying an on-board lunch of typical Sicilian products.

Leaving from San Vito Lo Capo, the sailing will take you to visit the Nature Reserve and the Bay of Scopello, where you will be served a lunch of appetizers, fresh fish entrée, fruit, water and wine.

During the excursion there will be several swimming stops, during which you can take a dip in the sea or snorkel with the equipment provided directly by the facility. 

The gulet trip can be half-day or full-day in duration and is an unmissable opportunity to explore the beauty of the Mediterranean with friends.

The half-day trip runs in May, June and September, while the full-day excursion is available in July and August.

Maximum capacity: 40 people.

Discover the beauty of Sicily aboard a catamaran and enjoy a hearty aperitif along the white coast and the Mediterranean's best-known coves, such as Tonnarella dell'Uzzo and the bays of the Zingaro Nature Reserve.

Departing from San Vito Lo Capo, sailing to Scopello, you will admire the Saracen Towers and the Tonnara of San Vito Lo Capo. You will explore the Zingaro Reserve, with an initial snorkeling stop among the coves. Finally, you will reach Scopello with its famous Faraglioni rocks. A second swim stop is planned in Scopello before returning to the port.

During the navigation you will be offered an aperitif of local products with wine and water included. In addition, snorkeling equipment will be provided directly by the facility.

The excursion lasts half a day and can be arranged in the morning or afternoon. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may change.

Maximum capacity: 38 people.

The private dinghy excursion to the Zingaro Reserve is an unmissable opportunity to visit the Sicilian coast from San Vito to the most fascinating coves such as Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa, as well as the renowned Faraglioni of Scopello.

You will depart from the Sanvitese Nautical Department. The navigation will then continue to the Zingaro Reserve where you can admire the Saracen tower of Sciere, the Tonnara del Secco and other typical local attractions. Once in the reserve, stops are planned at Cala Tonnarella dell’Uzzo and the museum of maritime activities.

During the navigation, you will pass through several coves, including Cala Marinella and Cala Berretta. The second stop is at the Faraglioni of Scopello, while the third stop è at Castellammare del Golfo, to explore its charming village. This is followed by final stops at Cala Bianca, ideal for snorkeling, and Cala Rossa.

The tour includes an on-board lunch of Sicilian specialties. In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

The excursion has a duration of one full day. The facility will provide you directly with the appropriate equipment to snorkel and admire the marine flora and fauna of Sicily. 

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

The group dinghy excursion to the Zingaro Reserve is an unmissable opportunity to visit the Sicilian coast from San Vito to the most fascinating coves such as Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa, as well as the renowned Faraglioni of Scopello.

Departing from the Diporto Nautico Sanvitese, the sailing continues to the Zingaro Reserve where you can admire the Saracen tower of Sciere, the Tonnara del Secco and other typical local attractions. Once in the reserve, stops are planned at Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo and the museum of maritime activities.

On the way, you will pass several coves, including Cala Marinella and Cala Berretta. The second stop is at the Faraglioni of Scopello, while the third stop is in Castellammare del Golfo, to explore its charming village. This is followed by final stops at Cala Bianca, ideal for snorkeling, and Cala Rossa. The tour includes an on-board lunch of Sicilian specialties.

The facility will directly provide you with the appropriate equipment to snorkel and admire the marine flora and fauna of Sicily.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

Explore the Zingaro Nature Reserve and Tonnara dello Scopello on board a boat with friends and family and swim in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean to Sicily's most fascinating and hidden caves.

Departing from San Vito Lo Capo, you will visit the Saracen Towers, the Tonnara del Secco, and the Laghetto di Venere, with first swim stop at Cala 'Mpiso. Next, you will explore the Zingaro Nature Reserve and a second swim stop will be provided at Cala Dell'Uzzo. You will then continue to the historic Tonnara di Scopello with its Faraglioni rocks.

On board, typical fig cookies accompanied by almond marsala will be offered. Upon reaching Scopello, you will be served cunzato bread accompanied by white wine.

Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may change. The experience can be done in the morning or afternoon.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

Discover San Vito Lo Capo and the Zingaro Nature Reserve aboard a boat equipped with a skipper, who will tell you the story of Sicily's most hidden and fascinating coves and places.

The excursion departs from San Vito Lo Capo and the itinerary covers several stops. Along the way, you will pass by the old Tonnara of San Vito Lo Capo and Cala Firriato, with a stop at Lake Venus. Your first bathroom stop will instead be at Cala dell'Uzzo, to explore the Lovers' Cave.

You will continue through the coves of the Zingaro Nature Reserve to the Tonnara di Scopello with its renowned Faraglioni rocks. Here there will be another swim stop where you can snorkel among the marine flora and fauna with equipment provided directly by the facility.

The boat trip lasts half a day and can be done in the morning or afternoon. Also included in the tour is an aperitif on board based on local specialties such as cunzato bread, olives, cheese and wine.

The excursion is carried out on board a boat equipped with all comforts and with a maximum capacity of 12 people.