12 Kayak Tours in Sicily Worth Booking Early

1.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86Our pick

Set out from Lampedusa at 10:00 am for about seven hours on the water, with a maximum of 15 people aboard. Expect stops for swimming and snorkeling, SUP, a lunch centered on fresh local food, and weather-dependent visits to La Tabaccara and a protected beach. Crew names associated with Sapore di Mare include Pietro, Marino and Giuseppe.

“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”

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2.Private Tour explore Vulcano Island by Kayak & Coasteering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $217

Set out from Spiaggia delle Acque Calde at 8:30 am for about two hours along Vulcano’s east coast. Your guide supplies a kayak, life jacket, helmet, dry bag and wet shoes, then gives a safety briefing and paddle lesson. Expect caves, arches, turquoise water, optional swims and bubbling fumaroles. The boat type depends on weather and season.

“Très bon guide ! Avec une excellente réactivité.”

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3.Kayak Coastal Tour to Isola Bella and Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 111 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Paddle a roughly 7 km circular route from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, Grotta degli Innamorati, and Fico Rock. An English- or Italian-speaking instructor leads a small group of up to 10, with time to swim at Isola Bella. Guides have included Ernesto and Davide.

“Great way to tour for the active, with nice friendly staff and Davide was a great tour guide! Had an amazing time, completed something off my bucket list! You see all the locations up close that you can’t see on a boat and they gave us a traditional Sicilian sweet treat at the end. Would definitely recommend this activity😊”

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4.Kayak Tour: From Cala Manbrù to Torre Salsa Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

From Cala Manbrù, paddle about six kilometers along the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve with a certified guide. Expect coastal scenery, stops to swim or snorkel, and stories about local wildlife and geology. Guides mentioned include Tommy, Angelo, and Antonio, though your guide may differ. The tour costs $45.65 per person and takes about two hours, with some descriptions allowing two and a half.

“Very fun and educational. The tour guide Tommy was very sociable and had nice humor. The trip was chill and relaxed and meanwhile you were doing well. Everyone in our family enjoyed it. (Kids 18, 21, 23 years)Auto-translated”

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5.AGRIGENTO Kayak Tour alla Riserva Naturale di Torre Salsa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $45

Meet your guide on the free beach at Siculiana Marina for a two-hour paddle through the Torre Salsa WWF Reserve. After a safety and equipment briefing, follow the coast toward Torre Salsa beach and the cliffs of Monte Stella. Guide Angelo has shared local details about the reserve and its moonstones. Groups are limited to five.

“Our group had a lot of fun with Angelo. He showed us and explained so much about the nature reserve that we didn't know before. In addition to the kayak tour to the beautiful bays, we walked along the beach with him, while he told us about the formation of the moonstones and the numerous inhabitants of the protected area. Thank you Angelo!”

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6.5 hours Lampedusa: Boat Tour with panino SUP e snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $62

Spend five hours cruising Lampedusa with an Italian-speaking local guide. The route may include Isola dei Conigli, or Rabbit Island, and Tabaccara Bay when the weather allows. Swim, snorkel, and try a stand-up paddleboard, then eat pane cunzato with local wine or beer. Snorkeling gear, SUP equipment, and unlimited water are included.

“Giro bellissimo di tutte le coste. Guida simpatica e disponibile. Consigliatissimo!”

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7.SUP into the sunset on Vulcano Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $92

Set off from Spiaggia delle Acque Calde with guide Eugenio for a sunset SUP paddle around Vulcanello. You’ll get a short lesson and safety briefing in shallow, calm water, then follow the coast toward Sabbie Nere, with views of Lipari and its sea stacks. The group is capped at six, and a swim at a sheltered bay may be part of the route.

“Eugenio was so great! Lovely teacher and super nice energy, made me feel comfortable from the first second - and major bonus points for the chat we had while paddling :)”

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8.SUP Paddleboard Tour : From Cala Manbrù to Torre Salsa Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Set out from Cala Manbrù for a guided 4 km paddle along the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve coast. A certified instructor gives you a 30-minute lesson, then leads a small group of up to 15 on the water. Guide Tom has been praised for adjusting the pace to match paddlers’ abilities.

“Tom was a great guide. He assessed our abilities quite quickly and modified the tour to our pace.”

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9.Favignana: kayak excursion, snorkelling and adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Spend five hours exploring Favignana by kayak with a small group of up to nine. Your guide provides basic instruction and safety guidance, then leads you along the coast to coves and rocky inlets that can be hard to reach from land. There’s time for snorkelling and a taste of Sicilian food. Maurizio is named as a guide; bring a towel.

“Maurizio was an excellent guide! He prepared everything for a great tour, to include a delicious lunch. He also gave basic instructions on how to kayak properly, which was appreciated. Highly recommend!”

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10.SUP rental in the bay of Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Set out from Giardini Naxos on a two-hour SUP outing along the Taormina coast. You get a board, paddle and life jacket, with an equipment briefing reported from instructor Mauricio. The route can reach the heart-shaped Grotta degli Innamorati and the clear water near Capo Taormina. Confirm whether your session is guided: the instructor is listed as not included.

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11.Kayak Tour in Stagnone di Marsala Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Spend five hours paddling about five miles through the Stagnone Nature Reserve to Santa Maria, Isola Grande and bird-filled Isola Schola, then land on San Pantaleo, home to Phoenician Mozia. The calm, shallow route suits beginners. Kayak gear and Sicilian snacks are provided; bring your own water. Maurizio has guided the tour.

“Absolutely recommend Egadi Kayak, would book again without a doubt, Maurizio is a fantastic guide, also the snack he brought along, local delight!”

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12.Taormina Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

This 2.5-hour private kayak outing follows the Taormina and Giardini Naxos coast to two sea caves, Naxos Bay and Isola Bella Marine Park, including the Grotta Azzurra. A guide leads in Italian or English. Kayak, paddle, changing room and locker are included. Guide Maurizzo has been praised for his patience, but confirm who will lead your outing.

“A very nice way to get to know the island from a different perspective. It was a lot of fun, but it must be said that the tour ended quite abruptly. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to park on site. So it is best to research well in advance how to get there. For camper vans, there is a turning area for parking at the end of the promenade. From there, it is about 10 minutes by bike to the meeting point.”

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