Top 15 Boat Tours in Sicily

1.From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,286 reviews · 8 hours · from $53Our pick

Sail from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo on a mini cruise with swimming stops and an included Trapanese lunch.

“The cruise was awesome, overall you get an amazing experience for the price. Favignana and Levanzo are beautiful cities and also the views and the sea was amazing. On the cruise you get one meal which was great, and also free water and wine and fruit in the end. You can also purchase coffee, spritz or some other things too. Overall, I highly recommend.”

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2.From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,605 reviews · 10 hours · from $89

Night boat trip from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli, with sunset views and Stromboli’s live eruptions. Aeolian tax included.

“It was a wonderful day! The boat ride was very pleasant and the islands were stunning!!!”

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3.Boat Tour Egadi Day discover Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

8-hour rib boat day trip from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo, with English commentary, snorkeling stops, and wine on board.

“Great trip, Alessio was a great boat tour guide and the trip allowed us to see parts we might not have been able to just using the ferries”

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4.Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · from $23Best value

A 1-hour narrated boat loop around Ortigia in Syracuse, with sea caves, bridge views, and a swim stop in turquoise water for about $23.

“Sabrina, Giuseppe and Michele were amazing! My family and I had the best time. We enjoyed having the boat to ourselves, the food was excellent, and the snorkeling was amazing. They really went above and beyond to make sure that we had the perfect day. I highly recommend this company and this experience when you are in Palermo. Definitely 5 Star!!”

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5.From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 814 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Full-day mini cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo: coves, swim stop, and onboard lunch with Trapanese pesto.

“We had a beautiful day with stunning views, and lunch was good too.”

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6.Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

A 90-minute Syracuse boat tour of Ortigia’s coastline, marine caves, and a swim stop, with snorkeling masks and Captain Mirko’s stories.

“Loved every moment! Antonio and Aldo were not only professional but truly a joy to be around, their passion made the experience even more special. Swimming in the late afternoon light felt absolutely magical. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone looking for fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories.”

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7.Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 670 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Sail Catania’s Cyclops Coast on a small-group cruise with snorkeling, SUP, and a Sicilian aperitivo by lava and faraglioni.

“It was amazing! The captain and the guide were super friendly and delicious appetisers! Thank you so much for this opportunity.”

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8.Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 647 reviews

Morning boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Taormina with Blue Grotto, Isola Bella swim time, and an aperitif with fruit and almond treats.

“Our guide was lovely so friendly excellent tour would highly recommend!!”

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9.Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour with Marine Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 617 reviews · from $45

A 2-hour Ortigia boat tour with sea caves, snorkeling, Prosecco, and classic Siracusa sights like Arethusa Spring and Castello Maniace.

“We had the best two hours on the boat! Would really recommend!”

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10.Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 568 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

2-hour boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella, Faraglioni, Blue Grotto, and Mazzarò Bay, with swim and snacks.

“I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough. Antonio was our guide, and we had the best time exploring the coastline with him. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of his way to make the experience unforgettable to even taking beautiful photos of us at every stop. The views from the boat were absolutely breathtaking, and seeing Taormina and the surrounding coastline from the water is a completely different experience. We passed stunning sea caves, crystal-clear waters, and hidden coves that you simply wouldn’t get to see from land. The team was also incredibly flexible and accommodating; they kindly adjusted our booking time without any hassle. Everything felt relaxed yet…”

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11.Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Speedboat Tour with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 499 reviews · from $34

Speedboat around Ortigia and Syracuse sea caves with a swim stop, live bilingual guide, and great value for the money.

“We really enjoyed the boat trip. Swimming in the caves was great and the cruise around the island was nice and relaxing. I would definitely recommend.”

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12.From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Egadi Island Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Small-group Egadi Islands day cruise from Trapani with swims, sea caves, Favignana town break, Levanzo sunset snacks, and an open bar.

“What a great trip. Alessandro was a great captain. Such an amazing day.”

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13.Taormina: Sunset Boat Tour with Dolphin Watching & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · from $118

Sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos past Taormina caves and Isola Bella snorkeling, plus dolphin watching and an aperitif with drinks.

“your guides were so kind and knowledgeable! the snacks and drinks were delicious, and Taormina is just beautiful! highly recommend booking this tour!”

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14.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86

7-hour small-group boat trip from Lampedusa with lunch, SUP and snorkeling, coves like La Tabaccara, and possible dolphins.

“Lampedusa is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Lampedusa is an Italian island to the south of Italy, not far from the North African coast. It's famous for it's seafood; agriculture is an active source of vegetables. Lampedusa is a great place to dine. Boating is the best way to reRead more”

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15.Tropea: Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli Boat Tour by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 441 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $69

Cruise from Tropea to Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli by day and night, with a guided stop for Sciara del Fuoco and volcano views.

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