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The 15 Best Sailing Trips in Sicily

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Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch

Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch - Tabaccara and the “solitude if the weather cooperates” rule

1.Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours · from $101Our pick

7-hour Sciatumia yacht tour of Lampedusa with multiple swim stops, snorkeling guidance, and a fresh fish lunch on board.

“Esperienza da fare se si viene a Lampedusa, Gianfranco e Francesco raccontano l’isola come nessuno e sono molto preparati oltre a farti sentire a casa su Sciatu Mia. Il giro a differenza di tanti altri tour è regolato in base alla giornata. Assolutamente consigliato e il ragù di triglie spettacolare”

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Catania: Spritz and Sunset Sailing Tour

Catania: Spritz and Sunset Sailing Tour - Entering the port game: where you meet and what to expect on arrival

2.Catania: Spritz and Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Sunset sailing from Catania with Aperol Spritz, snacks, and swim or snorkel time, led by skipper Bruno.

“Bruno was absolutely charming and ensured my girlfriend and I had the most wonderful time. He was very knowledgable and informative and the food and drinks provided were top notch. I can’t recommend this enough.”

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Half Day Sailing Tour Taormina Bay

Half Day Sailing Tour Taormina Bay - Price and value: what about $95.54 really buys you

3.Half Day Sailing Tour Taormina Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

A small-group sailing trip in Taormina Bay with swim and snorkel stops, Sicilian snacks, and local white wine from Giardini Naxos.

“What can i say. This was a small and intimate sailing boat tour with a great skipper. We swam in 3 different swimming spots, had a great time and would highly recommend.”

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Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza

Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza - Aci Trezza stop: one hour ashore, then back to the boat

4.Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Full-day small-group sailing from Catania to Acitrezza with lava caves, Acicastello views, wine lunch, snorkeling options, and an hour ashore.

“A nice day out in open, clear beautiful waters. Smaller, intimate group. Nice sized boat. Giovanni and Carlos are true professionals and great sailors. Theyre very friendly too. Lunch was delicious. Very relaxing and very luxurious. I would recommend anyone to do this trip. Truly worth every penny.”

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Cefalù: Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif

Cefalù: Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif - Meeting at Cafè Eolo in the Port of Cefalù Presidiana

Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco

Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco - The 3-Hour Plan: Cruise, Views, Food, and Swim Time

Pantelleria Island: Isola Tour in Yacht with Simone & Luck

Pantelleria Island: Isola Tour in Yacht with Simone & Luck - The Simone Yacht: Comfort, Space, and Real Places to Hang Out

7.Pantelleria Island: Isola Tour in Yacht with Simone & Luck

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Cruise Pantelleria on the 14 m Simone yacht, with aperitivo, lunch onboard, and plenty of swimming stops in coves, caves, and hot-water sea grottos.

“Esperienza meravigliosa! Yacht molto curato e perfetto per l’escursione. Aperitivo e pranzo buonissimi ed abbondanti. L’equipaggio davvero professionale e gentilissimo ci ha coccolati durante la fantastica giornata trascorsa insieme. Da non sottovalutare, lo spazio a bordo a sufficienza per tutti. Grazie ancora al capitano e a Barbara per la magica giornata che ci avete regalato”

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Sailing to Cyclops Islands Group Tour

Sailing to Cyclops Islands Group Tour - I Faraglioni di Aci Trezza, your Cyclops Islands viewpoint

8.Sailing to Cyclops Islands Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $138

Sail from Catania to the Cyclops Islands by yacht, with swimming, Etna views, and an on-board lunch plus drinks included.

“A wonderful crew, beautiful day, delicious meal, and gorgeous water. The captain and first mate made us feel so comfortable and were very accommodating.”

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Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Catamaran Sunset Tour with Aperetif

Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Catamaran Sunset Tour with Aperetif - The Catamaran Venere, plus the calm confidence of a bigger boat

9.Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Catamaran Sunset Tour with Aperetif

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews · from $56

Sunset catamaran from Giardini Naxos to Taormina for dolphin spotting, cave views, and a Sicilian aperitif on board.

“Amazing experience, great people and created an amazing atmosphere with authentic food and music, dolphins were elegant as well as a beautiful sunset couldn’t recommend this more if you want to experiment the east coast of Taormina and Naxos couldn’t be happier.”

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Catania: Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

Catania: Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco - Etna Coast and the Ulysses Caves: what you’re actually going for

10.Catania: Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · from $767

3-hour Catania sunset sail to the Ulysses Caves with prosecco, appetizers, and a swimming stop, led by friendly local crew.

“Elsa and I had an amazing time. Sergio and Carlo were great company, and taught us a lot about Sicily and the local customs. The views were beautiful and the trip was so peaceful. The appetisers that Carlo prepared were brilliant, and we had more than we could ever ask for. Sergio and Carlo looked after us so well, and treated us like kings! We cannot recommend highly enough! Thank you guys for a great evening !”

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Discovering Cefalù’s Coastline Activity on a Mini Catamaran

Discovering Cefalù's Coastline Activity on a Mini Catamaran - Meeting at Eolo cafè and timing your day in Cefalù

Favignana e Levanzo: tour condiviso Yacht Shalimar IV

Favignana e Levanzo: tour condiviso Yacht Shalimar IV - Getting to Trapani early, and checking in without stress

Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch

Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch - The 6-hour rhythm: sailing time, food time, and swim time

Full Day Sailing Boat Tour to the Egadi Islands

Full Day Sailing Boat Tour to the Egadi Islands - Sailing style that actually feels like sailing

14.Full Day Sailing Boat Tour to the Egadi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $104

8-hour sail from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo for swimming coves, snorkeling gear, and small-group sailing in the Egadi Islands.

“Consiglio moltissimo il tour in barca a vela proposto da Gabriele e Maria Teresa. Se non siete interessati ai tour omologati e affollati, ma siete attratti dal romanticismo della barca a vela gustata con pochi avventori, questa esperienza fa per voi. Read more”

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Private Sailing Tour to Cyclops Islands from Catania

Private Sailing Tour to Cyclops Islands from Catania - The sulfur oven and Ognina fishing quarter, the real Catania bits