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The 15 Best Boat Trips & Cruises in Sicily

213 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Every hull on the island in one list: island hops, grotto runs, sunset sails and night boats to Stromboli. The 15 below compare price, group size and how long you spend in the water rather than on the deck.

From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch - Favignana: a short visit with choices to make
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From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

1.Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,286 reviews · 8 hours · from $53Our pick

From Trapani, spend about eight hours cruising to Favignana and Levanzo with an Italian- and English-speaking crew. You get free time in both island villages, a coastal cruise past coves such as Cala Rossa and Cala Minnola, a swim stop from the boat, and lunch on board. The €5 marine-area fee is extra.

“We waited at the meeting point but it was not the meeting point . We had to call and was told it’s across the street. We would have never known that because no one came over to the actual meeting point which was in front of a bakery , but in actuality it was across the street at the boat kiosk”

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From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night - Two hours to find your Panarea
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From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

2.Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,605 reviews · 10 hours · from $89

From Milazzo, take a 10-hour boat trip to Panarea and Stromboli, with free time on both islands and an evening view of Stromboli’s volcanic activity from the sea. The Italian-language tour includes the Aeolian Islands entrance tax. Food and drinks are not included, and you cannot bring them aboard.

“The boat was on the crowded side, but there was plenty of ventilation and the staff was vigilantly instructing guests to keep their masks in place. Time on each island and after dark to watch Stromboli do her stuff was just right. Unfortunately, only a little bit of eruption action to see, but that’s just how it goes sometimes.”

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From Trapani: Day Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch - Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, and the coast from the water
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From Trapani: Day Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch

3.Day Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,483 reviews · 8 hours · from $46

Leave Trapani at 9:30 for a full-day cruise to Favignana and Levanzo. You get free time on both islands, a coastal circuit past coves such as Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra, a swim stop, and pasta with pesto trapanese and fruit on board. Crew members speak Italian and English; individual crew members and the exact schedule can vary.

“Trip was fantastic. Lunch was excellent Maybe a little more time in Levanzo would be better”

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Boat Tour Egadi Day discover Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani - Bue Marino and Cala Rossa bring the coast into view
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Boat Tour Egadi Day discover Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani

4.Boat Tour Egadi Day discover Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

From Trapani, a boat carrying no more than 12 people visits swimming and snorkelling spots around Favignana and Levanzo, with two hours of free time in Favignana village. Expect onboard commentary, snorkel equipment, water, soft drinks and wine. Captains vary; past outings have been led by Alessio, Mauro, Christian and Nico.

“Great trip, Alessio was a great boat tour guide and the trip allowed us to see parts we might not have been able to just using the ferries”

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Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves - Arethusa Spring and Castello Maniace from the coast
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Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

5.Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · from $23Best value

Circle Ortigia’s coast with a skipper who points out its bridges, monuments and sea caves, then take a swim stop if conditions allow. This one-hour trip enters Syracuse’s big and small harbors and the canal beside the island. Guides including Otto, Ninni and Davide have led outings in English and Italian.

“Our guide was extremely welcoming and fun. He provided a ton of information on the city and let us jump in and swim. Highly recommend, absolutely loved it.”

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From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch - Cala Rossa and the west coast from the water
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From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch

6.Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 814 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Leave Trapani at 9:30 a.m. for a full day around Favignana and Levanzo. You get two hours to explore Favignana, a shorter stop in Levanzo, coastal views of coves such as Cala Rossa and Bue Marino, a swimming stop, and pasta with Trapani-style pesto on board. An English- and Italian-speaking guide provides commentary.

“The service on board was great. More swimming stops would have been nice.”

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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves - Sea caves and the northern coast
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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

7.Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

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

In 90 minutes, Captain Mirko and his crew take you around Ortigia, past Maniace Castle and the Aretusa Fountain, then along Syracuse’s northern coast to sea caves and a cove for a swim. Snorkeling masks and fresh water are included. Commentary is offered in English and Italian, though the crew may vary.

“Informative, friendly & relaxed boat trip. Took in some beautiful sights along the way & there’s an opportunity for a sea dip.”

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Favignana and Levanzo, Egadi islands tour by boat from Trapani - From Cala Azzurra to Cala Rossa
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Favignana and Levanzo, Egadi islands tour by boat from Trapani

8.Favignana and Levanzo, Egadi islands tour by boat from Trapani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about eight hours cruising the Egadi Islands with a captain and no more than 12 people aboard. The route pairs Favignana’s coves and old tuff quarries with a stop in its port town, then continues to Levanzo for more swimming and coastal views. Snorkel gear, snacks, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic drinks are included. Captains vary, with names such as Vito, Francesco, and Tony among those who have led trips.

“We loved our tour, and despite being very worried about the heat and sun we were very comfortable. The coastline is beautiful and the boat is lovely. Our guide was fantastic. It was an extremely hot day so the stop in Favignana for lunch wasn’t particularly pleasant - nowhere to cool off and not many great food options, so we would have preferred a quicker stop there rather than the couple of hours we had.”

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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling - Lachea Island: swim, snorkel, or stay aboard
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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

9.Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 670 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Set out from Club Nautico Catania for a four-hour sail along the Cyclops Coast, with stops near Lachea Island and Aci Trezza for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP. A crew of skipper and guide serves Sicilian snacks and sparkling wine, and shares local stories about the volcanic coast. The boat holds up to 10 people; sailing depends on the wind.

“we were able to sail a little bit, but the wind wasnt very good this day. The crew did their best to make sure we had a great time and had a good place to swim. We were even able to spot dolphins. I can really recommend this activity, as it didnt feel commercialised. Crew was passionate and wanted us to have a good time.”

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Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella - From Giardini Naxos toward Capo Taormina
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Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

10.Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 647 reviews

From Giardini Naxos, take a two-hour boat trip past Taormina’s bays and sea caves, including the Blue Grotto, with time to swim near Isola Bella. Your skipper shares local sights as you cruise, then serves fruit, almond paste, and drinks. Bring your own mask and snorkel if you want to look underwater.

“Very good value for money. Get to see Naxos and Taormina from the coast. Very beautiful. We were also lucky and saw many dolphins on our tour. Would recommend but especially if short on tome and want to see the full beauty of this Ionian coast”

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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto - Round Maniace Castle and head for the caves
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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto

11.Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 617 reviews · from $45

See Ortigia’s waterfront, Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle, and coastal caves on a two-hour boat trip from Siracusa. The route includes time to swim and snorkel, plus seasonal fruit and prosecco or juice. Guides such as Salvo, Stephen, and Giovanni have led trips in Italian, English, and Spanish.

“Wonderful day out - highlight of our trip to Sicily. We were lucky to find Ortiga and fell in love with the town. We booked the boat tour and were happy with our 10-15 minute swim in the crystal clear Mediterranean - prosecco and fruit provided on the way back to town and the views were spectacular. My boys aged 8 and 11 adored the captain who had limited English but was fun! We highly recommended this trip to everyone who would listen when we returned back to our family and friends. Only thing I wish was that finding the correct place to go to find the boat was a…”

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Boat tour to Egadi Favignana and Levanzo islands from Trapani - Tuff cliffs at Grotta del Bue Marino
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Boat tour to Egadi Favignana and Levanzo islands from Trapani

12.Boat tour to Egadi Favignana and Levanzo islands from Trapani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Set out from Trapani at 9:45 am for an eight-hour boat tour of Favignana and Levanzo. Expect several swimming and snorkeling stops, a one-hour break in Favignana town for lunch at your own cost, and a small group capped at 12. Stefania and Marco are among the hosts named by past customers, but the crew may vary.

“Great swimming at a couple of coves. Loved the lunch stop off. Slightly rough water, jellyfish and cloudy conditions limited swims in the afternoon which was a shame but Marco kept the drink and food flowing to fill the time. Brilliant day out with a good and competent skipper/host!”

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Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour - Isola Bella brings the swim stop
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Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour

13.Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 568 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Sail from Giardini Naxos past Taormina’s sea caves and the Faraglioni, with a swim stop near Isola Bella and photo stops at the Blue Grotto and Mazzarò Bay. The two-hour trip includes snacks and a welcome drink. Guides such as Francesco and Antonio have earned warm praise, but the crew can vary.

“Small group, comfortable boat, helpful guide. Saw lots of stunning places around Comino as described, and plenty of stops for snorkeling and swimming along the way.”

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Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto - Isola Bella, a nature reserve with a layered past
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Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

14.Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 541 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Set out from Giardini Naxos on a roughly two-hour group cruise along Taormina’s coast. Your crew points out Isola Bella, Mazzarò and the coves, with a chance to swim and, when conditions allow, approach sea caves. Prosecco and Sicilian almond sweets add a light treat. English-speaking guides have included Kevin, Andrei, Francesco and Gianluca.

“We had so much fun on the Kristal! The captain knew a lot about the area and very skillfully drove our boat into grottoes and caves. We opted to snorkel and had a blast seeing the fish and swimming in the sea. We would definitely recommend this experience to others!”

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From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Egadi Island Day Cruise - Cala Azzurra and the first Favignana swims
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From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Egadi Island Day Cruise

15.Favignana and Levanzo Egadi Island Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

From Trapani, a skipper takes a small group of up to 12 by RIB to Favignana and Levanzo for coves, a sea cave, and swimming stops. Expect fresh fruit, Sicilian street food, prosecco, and an open bar, plus two hours to explore Favignana town. Captains such as Patrizio, Peppe, and Sandro have earned warm praise, though the crew can vary.

“Great trip. Well organized. Small group. Nice boat. Excellent captain in Sandro. In my judgment better and easier to see the beaches of Favignana by boat rather than taking a ferry and then renting a bike or scooter. Definitely would do it again. I would have preferred staying exclusively around Favignana rather than going to Levanzo.”

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