From Catania: 4-Hour Sailboat Tour to Aci Trezza, Scenic Lava Coast and Snorkeling Break

Embark on a 4-hour sailboat tour from Catania and explore the stunning lava coast, Aci Trezza, and the iconic Faraglioni. Enjoy snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle, and indulge in local appetizers and Prosecco on board. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • porto di Catania - Search for “Club nautico Catania”
  • Aci Castello - You will see the Ulisse’s Caves and the Norman castle.
  • I Faraglioni Di Aci Trezza - you will admire the faraglioni of Acitrezza were you stop for a refreshing swim
  • Lungomare di Ognina - black coastline
What's Included
  • Boat rental
  • SUP
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Aperitif with typical products
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Lunch or dinner
  • Obligatory fee (€10 p.p. to be paid on the spot)
Additional Information

Experience an unforgettable sailboat journey! Unearth the wonders of the environment as you traverse past fresh lava rocks leading up to the boundary of Aci Trezza, home of the age-old Faraglioni. Pause for a rejuvenating plunge in the ocean, an opportunity for snorkeling, or try out Stand Up Paddleboarding. Once back on the ship, savor a Prosecco complemented by local nibbles like cheese, cured meats, and olives. Return to the harbor of Catania, cruising along a stunning coastline of lava rocks and passing the village of Aci Castello.

Location
porto di Catania
Meet the skipper at the Club Nautico Catania dock 30 minutes before the departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Owenh653
Aug 28, 2024
Fantastic sailing! - We thoroughly enjoyed the sailing experience - the skipper and our guide Bruna were very knowledgeable and we had a fantastic experience. We swam near the rocks and saw many crabs and fish on the ocean floor. There was a lot of bread, olives, tomatoes and other foods offered on the boat, and the chilled drinks were gratefully accepted. We all had a great time overall. The only confusing part was trying to find the meeting point as it was a little hidden. It is located at the 'Club Nautico Catania' on maps, next to the Vecchia Dogana (top of the left jetty at the Port of Catania).
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Mariapaolai664
Aug 24, 2024
Sails in the wind and eyes to the sea - Etna Tribe proved to be a guarantee for various excursions: punctuality, professionalism, courtesy and friendliness are at home! The sailing tour with Enrico and Giuseppe (the skipper) was fabulous! We were the only Italians in a group of 9 but they put us at ease in every way. The 4h tour runs along the coast from Catania to Aci Castello and Aci Trezza to stop at the protected marine reserve of the Cyclops Islands, there stop 1h30 for a long swim to admire fish and seabed (masks, fins and a sup available) then aperitif on the boat with prosecco (superlative) and back. You obviously have to know how to swim well because the seabed is about 15 meters and boats dock away from the stacks. Unfortunately we had in a group of foreigners who left a lot and did not return at the scheduled time, it took all the patience of the skipper otherwise he would have left them there soaking!
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Neil_c
Aug 7, 2024
Go for the trip, not the snorkelling. - Round trip to Cicloppi island, the boat moors at a buoy that is someway off the island. Only small boats can approach. There is free snorkelling equipment but nothing to see really. 17m deep. Water was warm. Lovely snack and beer/wine before the return journey. Especially the pistachio paste on bread. Our host was superb and very knowledgeable, explaining history and mythology throughout. I had assumed we would sail being a yacht but we motored.
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Valentinav565
Aug 3, 2024
Sailing to the stacks - Beautiful experience. Captain Giovanni was very kind, courteous and attend to our needs. Gioele, the equally shrewd skipper, nice and prepared also in telling us anecdotes and a bit of history. Super recommended experience Thank you.
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Hannegekerhovd
Jul 13, 2024
Perfect boat trip - Lovely, relaxing trip with this boat. Very nice crew. We got bathed and snorkeled. Many nice fish to see see your stopped. Highly recommended!
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Dietmarschenk
Jul 9, 2024
A beautiful sailing trip for the whole family - Beautiful sailing tour with dedicated and very friendly captains! Thank you again! We had a good conversation on board, the history and constructions on the coast were explained in good English! The swimming fun and diving were great!
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Phil_r
Jun 18, 2024
Fantastic - The whole experience was good from start to finish , skipper and hosty were brilliant. Would recommend to anyone visiting.
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Jeffmm8601ic
Jun 9, 2024
Not to be missed. - We had a beautiful, sunny day to enjoy the trip. The staff were great & very informative. Crystal clear water for swimming. Highly recommended.
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Imola_b
May 7, 2024
Very nice sailing trip - We had a great trip, Sofia was very kind and nicely explained many things during the whole duration of the sailing. She was very helpful and caring when I was feeling little seasick.
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I1765pxmeganh
Jun 7, 2024
Don’t even bother…overpriced and rubbish. - Absolutely rubbish experience. To start with, it is heavily overpriced for what you actually get. Advertise this amazing snorkelling trip, but took us to a place with barely anything to see. They also advertise SUP but clearly the board is just for display on the boat because it was not offered to us. They give you no indication of things you need to bring, such as passport and 10€ per person in cash. Due to not having cash, I was sent out onto the street, on my own, in an area I didn’t know to find an atm to be able to pay this. I was giving no instruction as to where it was and spent around 20mins searching. It was just a horrible trip. My partner and I booked as part of our honeymoon…waste of money, waste of time. Do not book with Etna Tribe.
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