Sicily · SNORKELING
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Below are the 15 best snorkelling trips in Sicily right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one, it is there for a reason.
90 minutes by boat around Ortigia and Syracuse, with marine caves, snorkeling masks, and a swim stop. Captain Mirko adds local stories.
“Captain was great, music was fun, caves and swimming were lovely plus we got some Prosecco and fruit!”
Sail Catania’s Cyclops Coast on a small boat with snorkeling, SUP, and a Sicilian aperitivo plus prosecco, 4 hours.
“We had a great time on the boat and everything was very good”
7-hour Lampedusa boat trip with lunch, SUP and snorkeling, plus La Tabaccara and marine-reserve coves, guided by local seafarers.
“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”
Small-group Taormina snorkeling from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella, clear water, fish and caves, with snacks and guided help.
“The meeting point was a bit confusing. Listed an address to a Hotel not the marina as indicated. Other than that, we had a great time. Scratch swimming off the coast of Sicily off my bucket list!”
Marine biologist-led snorkeling off Palermo with a small group boat ride, multiple swim stops, and homemade lunch plus wine or juice.
“The day on the yacht was amazing. The guys were so friendly and welcoming. Excellent lunch and lots of wine. Had all the gear for swimming/driving. it’s all cleaning prior to use. Made the kids, 10 and 12 feel really special. A day we won’t forget.”
A 2-hour Taormina boat tour from Giardini Naxos with snorkeling, sea caves, and prosecco on board. Great value, great views.
“We had such a great time on the boat. The host Enzo was very friendly and entertaining, and the sights around Taormine were amazing with the setting sun on the Etna. The prosecco was a great bonus too!”
3-hour Cefalù coast cruise with snorkeling stops and a Sicilian aperitif, including limoncello, on a small boat. $51.24 pp.
“The scenery was incredible and lots of swimming. Our guide was really nice and he made us nice aperitif and you could also buy drinks - beers (or fizz/cocktails!), blue seas, and perfect swimming, couldn’t have been better. Cefalu is mind-blowingly beautiful. Bliss.”
2-hour Taormina boat tour with Prosecco and Sicilian snacks, plus snorkeling at Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos caves.
“This was a standout trip ! If you only do one thing on the water at Taormina this is it ! Out on the water, follow the coast for a short time , drop anchor and swim in the blue , crystal clear waters! Drinks , nibbles and then slowly motor back . Loved that you get on the boat from the beach and that it is a small number of people! It’s a must do!”
Syracuse coast by boat with prosecco, karst sea caves near Plemmirio, plus swimming and an Ortigia island stop in 2 hours.
“We really enjoyed the boat ride and the swimming. After we swam for a Suffolk while, we went to the caves and went into one. Our guide was friendly and a great pilot. He pointed out different landmarks for us to see. it was a wonderful tour.”
Palermo boat tour for snorkeling and aperitivo, with small groups, modern boats, Grotta Regina, beach stops, and cave swimming.
“The best part of visiting Palermo! Great company, most beautiful views. Grotta dell'Olio is unforgettable. During the trip there were delicious snacks, prosecco and more. We were not rushed anywhere and were given the opportunity to enjoy every view, and were offered to take photos at every location. Thanks to the staff!”
2-hour boat excursion from Ortigia to Syracuse sea caves, with swim stops, stalactite cave visits, and Prosecco, English.
“When we first arrived we couldn't find a place to park. One of the tour guides took the time to get in our car, bring us to a parking lot, help us with the payment, and walked us back to the boat. ( I didn't get his name) Enzo was our tour guide and he was great. He had appropriate music playing for each cave ( depending what the name was) Then we enjoyed fruit and prosecco. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Snorkel at Isola Bella from Giardini Naxos, cruise Taormina coast, and enjoy snacks and solarium time in a small group.
Boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, with snorkeling, possible dolphins, and a Sicilian sunset aperitif in 2 hours.
“notre capitaine a été super dans ses explications...il a même fait l'effort de nous parler en français alors que ça devait être en anglais ....un très beau moment en musique avec des paysages magnifiques”
3-hour Cefalù boat ride with snorkeling, fruit, and prosecco. Small-group feel, clear-water moments, and real weather limits.
“Was a scam, did not get what we paid for. At first we were told that there was not room for us on the boat, and then we were told we could get a boat tour 4,5 hours later. Then the new boat was filled with too many people, not room for us to sit in the boat, we did not get drinks or the fruit that we paid for. Would not recommend booking this.”
Sail Ortigia sea caves and Pillirina, swim in clear water, masks-only snorkeling, with Prosecco and fruit on a 2-hour Syracuse cruise.
“Boat was not comfortable and quite old. Driver did not speak English. We didn’t have snorkeling equipment except what looked like child’s masks which you could not see out of. There was one bottle of Prosecco for 12 people and no water. We were told to meet very far from the boat only to have to circle back. We got lost and were 15 minutes late. Not worth the money. The boat driver didn’t tell us anything about what we were seeing along the coast or the caves.”
