15 Sailing Trips in Sicily to Build a Day Around

Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch - Tabaccara Bay before the crowds

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

Spend seven hours circling Lampedusa by yacht, with turquoise swim stops, cave visits, island stories, and a generous fresh-fish lunch.

“Bellissima gita in Barca con l’equipaggio della Sciatumia, il comandante ci ha fatto sentire fin da subito a nostro agio e ha sempre coinvolto tutti i partecipanti dell,escursione. Il mangiare é stato strepitoso e oltre le aspettative. Gita e equipaggio consigliatissimo.”

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Catania: Spritz and Sunset Sailing Tour

2.Spritz and Sunset Sailing Tour

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

Sail Catania’s coast at sunset with Bruno, swim near the Ulysses Grotte, and enjoy Sicilian snacks, wine, beer, and Aperol Spritz.

“The Sunset cruise was great. We sailed, north and returned to outside the Harbour and had nibbles and wine. We had the option to swim or sail.”

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Half Day Sailing Tour Taormina Bay

3.Half Day Sailing Tour Taormina Bay

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

Sail from Giardini Naxos along Taormina Bay, swim near Isola Bella, snorkel, and enjoy Sicilian snacks and white wine with a small group.

“This tip was incredible! The views were beautiful and the water was perfect! Before you go they give you clear instructions on how to arrive and where to park if needed. My trip was almost canceled due to the weather so they kept in touch the entire time! Once I arrived, shortly after I was greeted by my captain Lulu. She was very warm, inviting, and knowledgeable about the islands. Best boat guide I have ever had! The sailboat was also very well kept with a lot of space and I felt very safe the entire time! The food was also very good and there was a way to have…”

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Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza

4.Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza

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

Sail from Catania to Acitrezza for lava cliffs, Acicastello, snorkeling, a fish lunch, Sicilian wine, and a small-group day at sea.

“This was not a good experience. I will skip petty complaints and focus on safety concerns. At the conclusion of our tour the motor on our sailboat failed. We were headed back to port and there was not enough wind to get us there. The captain phoned someone, but it was in Italian, we could not understand. We hoped someone was on their way to tow us in, but we sat for 3 hours waiting. The captain brought out a very old 3.5hp Johnson kicker motor, but it did not run. Finally, my 13 year old sun flagged down a small fishing boat who reluctantly gave us a tow. Mechanical…”

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Cefalù: Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif

5.Mini Yacht with Snorkel Stops, Caves and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

Review of Cefalù’s 2.5-hour mini yacht tour with swimming, snorkeling, coastal views, Captain Alex, and a fresh Sicilian aperitivo.

“Comfortable boat. Ladder was insufficient for larger people to get out of the water”

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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco

6.Coastline Sailing Trip with Aperitif and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews

Sail Catania’s volcanic coast, swim in Ionian Sea waters, and enjoy Sicilian appetizers with Prosecco aboard a private three-hour boat trip.

“We’ve had a great afternoon on the boat on the Sicilian coast. The crew was very friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend Ivan and his team.”

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Sailing to Cyclops Islands Group Tour

7.Sailing to Cyclops Islands Group Tour

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

Sail from Catania to the Cyclops Islands with lunch, drinks, swimming, volcanic coast views, and a small group capped at 10 people.

“Excellent captain and first mate, one of the best ways to see Catania, learn some Sicilian history, and take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea”

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Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Catamaran Sunset Tour with Aperetif

8.Dolphin Catamaran Sunset Tour with Aperetif

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews · from $56

Cruise from Giardini Naxos to Taormina for caves, swimming, Sicilian food, prosecco, sunset views, and dolphin watching.

“Amazing! The day was beautiful, the music was good, very polite guides and we saw the dolphins!!!!”

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Catania: Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

9.Guided Sunset Sailing Trip with Aperitif & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews

Sail Catania’s volcanic coast at sunset with prosecco, Sicilian appetizers, a swim at Ulysses Caves, and a friendly crew.

“Ivan the Captain took amazing care of us! So relaxing!”

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Discovering Cefalù’s Coastline Activity on a Mini Catamaran

10.Discovering Cefalù’s Coastline Activity on a Mini Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $47Best value

Cruise Cefalù’s coast on a small catamaran with Sophy and Giovanni, swimming stops, Sicilian snacks, drinks, and sunset views.

“Our experience was wonderful! Sophy was a very friendly and capable captain! She treated us like family! She made our boat trip in Cefalu unforgettable! Grazie!”

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Favignana e Levanzo: tour condiviso Yacht Shalimar IV

11.Favignana e Levanzo: tour condiviso Yacht Shalimar IV

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews

Sail from Trapani to Levanzo and Favignana for clear-water swims, snorkeling, onboard pasta lunch, and free time in Favignana.

“magnifiques endroits de baignade repas excellent à bord personnel aux petits soins parfait”

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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch

12.Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · from $134

Sail Catania’s volcanic coast to Aci Castello and the Cyclops Islands with swimming, prosecco, pasta lunch, and a friendly sailing crew.

“We had a wonderful and very relaxing day sailing the Catania coastline. Ivan provided a lot of information on the history of Catania and Giulia prepared us a wonderful lunch. We are very happy that we chose to do this activity during our stay in Catania and we recommend it to all looking for a fun activity. Thank you once again to Ivan and Giulia for a great experience. Grazie Mille!!”

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Full Day Sailing Boat Tour to the Egadi Islands

13.Full Day Sailing Boat Tour to the Egadi Islands

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

Sail from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo on a small-group boat tour with swimming, snorkeling, quiet coves, and flexible routes.

“Exceptional day and experience! Passionated people who are going to bring you to fantastic places where no one can go. Our best day of our trip in Sicily! Grazie per tutto!”

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Private Sailing Tour to Cyclops Islands from Catania

14.Private Sailing Tour to Cyclops Islands from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews

Review of Catania’s private Cyclops Islands sailing tour, with Etna views, Ulysses’ Caves, Sicilian lunch, swimming, and practical booking advice.

“This was one of the best days of our week long trip to Sicily. So much fun! Gianluca and Carlo were amazing - showed us some beautiful places along the coast, shared interesting stories, made us lunch, poured us prosecco, made us laugh - it Read more”

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