4 Sicily Sailing Tours to Get on the Water

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

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

Set out from Trapani at 9:30 a.m. on a sailboat limited to 12 people. Swim and snorkel at Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino, Cala Fredda, and Cala Minnola, then visit Favignana and Levanzo. Your skipper, possibly Francesco, Ricardo, Marcello, or Giuseppe, provides equipment, drinks, fruit, and lunch on board.

“Ricardo was a fantastic sea captain - very knowledgeable of the boat and surrounding sights and felt very safe. He helped us with anything we may need and made excellent suggestions. Prepare accordingly for 8 hour trip with stops to swim then lunch (change of clothes may be needed to be dry in restaurant)”

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2.Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza

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

Spend about eight hours sailing from Catania to Acitrezza with a skipper and a maximum of eight people. See lava caves, Acicastello, the Cyclopean Islands, and Lachea Island. Lunch, white wine, water, and snorkeling equipment are included. You may meet guides such as Andrea, Anna, Alfredo, Giovanni, or Carlos, depending on the day.

“It was a beautiful day Since it wasnt the touristic period it was only me and my girlfriend on board We had an amazing guide who knows alot about sicily An excellent cook We took the 8 hour ride and for the price its so much worth it Highly recommend for anyone who would like a nice sailing tour with a wonderful guide 10/10”

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3.Sailing to Cyclops Islands Group Tour

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

Spend about six hours sailing from Catania toward Aci Trezza and the Cyclops Islands. The crew handles the boat and teaches basic sailing, while you swim, sunbathe, eat lunch, and enjoy drinks. The small group is capped at 10 people, with a final drink on land before returning to the port.

“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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4.Private Sailing Tour to Cyclops Islands from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $1,034 whole boat, up to 10

From Club Nautico Catania, your private crew sails along the volcanic coast toward Aci Castello, Ulysses’ Caves, and the Cyclops Islands. Expect Etna views, swimming stops, Sicilian aperitivo, lunch, and prosecco. Crews may include Giulia, Ivan, Carlo, Benjamin, or other team members, and the route can adapt to your group.

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