Sicily · BOAT TOURS IN SYRACUSE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 boat tours in Syracuse worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Ortigia by boat with Captain Mirko, enter sea caves, swim in clear water, and see Syracuse landmarks in 90 minutes for $35.
“Captain Mirko gave us enough time to swim in the water and had a fun sense of humor when describing the rocks we were seeing. It was a very enjoyable experience!”
Cruise around Ortigia, see Maniace Castle and sea caves, swim in clear water, and enjoy fruit and Prosecco for a relaxed two-hour tour.
“An incredible trip. Salvo was amazing and took great care of us! He had good knowledge and made our time very enjoyable.”
Cruise Syracuse’s coast, enter sea caves, circle Ortigia, and swim in the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area for $47.
“This has been the highlight of our holiday!! Such good value for money for the time spent at sea — we ended up having the boat to ourselves which was so special :) Very accommodating with English translations of the tour, and the swim spots were so beautiful and fun!! The best time! Grazie mille, era molto divertente 😍🤩”
Cruise around Ortigia, enter Syracuse sea caves, swim by Fonte Aretusa, and toast the island with Prosecco on a one-hour boat tour.
“Alessandro was absolutely great. Will say enjoyable , fun great value.”
See Siracusa’s caves, seabed, and coast from a fully transparent boat, with a swim stop and 360-degree views in 50 minutes.
“It was a great experience. The captain was in a great mood, very helpful and attentive. The transparent boat is a great idea for a cruise, I've never been on one like it before. The kids really enjoyed it and we had a unique trip.”
Cruise Ortigia’s caves and coves at sunset with Sicilian antipasti, prosecco, swimming, music, and views of Maniace Castle for $71.
“The cruise was brilliant. The Prosecco and anti pasta were delicious”
Cruise around Ortigia, enter Syracuse sea caves, see Maniace Castle and stop for a swim on this affordable one-hour boat tour.
“It was a great trip, we loved every moment of it!”
Tour Ortigia by boat, enter Syracuse sea caves, hear local legends, and swim in deep blue water on this affordable one-hour trip.
“A good introduction cruising around Ortigia thanks to Salvo. We hard a wonderful Time! We highly recommend👍✨👏”
Cruise Ortigia’s coast, swim in sea caves, and enjoy Sicilian snacks and Prosecco as the sun sets over Syracuse.
“David, the guide, was amazing. So knowledgeable and genuine. The food was as delicious as it was plentiful. Worth every penny, cannot recommend enough. Christian and Maria.”
Cruise Syracuse and Ortigia with sea caves, Plemmirio swimming stops, Sicilian lunch, seasonal fruit, and prosecco in four relaxed hours.
“The perfect way to spend an afternoon in Syracuse! Plenty of time to relax on the boat, go for a swim, and enjoy a really excellent lunch. Seriously, can't recommend this enough!”
Cruise around Ortigia, see Syracuse sea caves and Pillirina, swim in clear water, and enjoy fruit and prosecco on a two-hour boat tour.
“While the scenery was very nice, we were disappointed that the boat captain spoke no English and could not explain anything we were seeing. Also, the tour was advertised as a snorkel trip and only had a few masks but no snorkel”
Circle Ortigia, enter Syracuse sea caves, hear local history, and swim for 10 minutes on this affordable one-hour boat tour.
“A very nice boat tour. Our skipper Nuncio was really kind!! I recommend for sure !”
Cruise around Ortigia, enter its canal, see Syracuse sea caves and Pillirina, and swim in clear Sicilian water on this 2-hour boat trip.
“We really enjoyed our boat trip and it was one of the top highlights of our time in Syracuse. We were originally booked on the afternoon boat trip and got changed to the sunset one due to weather conditions, but this actually made the experience even more special, getting to have the boat trip and in particular swim in the sea as the sun was setting! It was a really beautiful way to see and learn more about the city. Our guide was friendly, helpful and informative. Would definitely recommend this experience to others!!”
Cruise Ortigia, Pillirina Bay, and Syracuse’s sea caves with Sicilian food, wine, swim stops, and a friendly local skipper.
“What an AMAZING afternoon! Fresh, delicious food, free-flowing drinks and the BEST Captain. We felt completely taken care of and pampered. While other boats looked crowded, we had a private tour (not on purpose) and it was a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!”
Cruise Syracuse from Ortigia to Pillirina, with sea caves, historic sights, English or Italian commentary, and one or two swim stops.
“The captain let us swim twice during the tour, and very patient.”
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