The 4 Sicily Sailing Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch

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

Join Sciatumia for a full-day yacht trip around Lampedusa with guides including Gianfranco and Francesco. Expect clear-water swim stops, cave visits, snorkeling advice, and a generous fish lunch served at the table, with vegetarian and gluten-free options by request.

“L’escursione è stata fantastica, Gianfranco e Francesco due guide simpatiche e disponibili, compagnia gradevolissima e pranzo che non ha nulla da invidiare ad un pasto completo al ristorante, primo, secondo (crudi di scampi e gamberi a volontà), contorni vari, frutta e dolce, Acqua vino e pure il limoncello a metà pomeriggio. Bellissimi i luoghi dove abbiamo effettuato le soste per i vari bagni, con tanto di spiegazione di quello che devi vedere sott’acqua per non perderti proprio nulla. È anche durata più del previsto! Assolutamente da fare e rifare!”

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2.Egadi Sail Boat Tour to Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Sail from Trapani with a crew such as Francesco, Ricardo, Giuseppe, or Marcello, stopping at Favignana’s Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, and Bue Marino, then Levanzo’s Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola. Expect an eight-hour small-group outing for up to 12 people, with snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and time ashore.

“Great itinerary, great skipper (Marcello) and overall a very memorable and enjoyable experience. I want to do it again!”

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3.Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza

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

Spend about eight hours sailing from Catania along Sicily’s lava-built coast. With a maximum of eight people, you’ll see Acicastello, visit Acitrezza, swim or snorkel near Lachea Island, and enjoy fish, fruit, water, and DOC white wine aboard a small boat.

“The staff Andrea, Anna and the captain Alfredo were incredible. So friendly and made the day so fun for us.”

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4.Full-day catamaran tour in Palermo: boat experience with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $205

Join Vincenzo and Alessandra for a seven-hour catamaran cruise from Palermo. Swim and snorkel at Vergine Maria, Mondello, Capo Gallo, and Grotta della Regina, with lunch, drinks, music, and a small group of no more than 14 people.

“We had the most incredible day on the water, coasting along the stunning Sicilian coastline and swimming in the crystal clear sea. Vincenzo and Alessandra were absolutely amazing - so warm, welcoming, and truly passionate about what they do. You can tell they love sharing this experience with their guests. We were completely pampered from start to finish, and the pasta they cooked for us for lunch was absolutely delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. This boat trip was a highlight of our visit to Palermo!”

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