Half Day Boat Tour in Palermo

Embark on a Palermo boat tour and indulge in snorkeling, aperitifs, and snacks on crystal clear waters. Swim in Grotta della Regina and savor Sicilian delicacies on Mondello beach. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grotta della regina - Stop at the Queen’s Cave for exciting snorkeling with our diving equipment.
  • Mondello - Stop in Mondello for snorkeling with our equipment, while we delight you with authentic Palermo street food and Aperol Spritz.
What's Included
  • Captain chooses boat based on participants
  • Aperol Spritz for adults, Coca Cola for children
  • Sicilian aperitif, street food, unlimited fresh water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • For a special occasion, give yourself an unforgettable moment: flowers and cake on request for you.
Additional Information

A unique experience among the crystal clear waters of Palermo. Departures every day at 09.30 or 15.00 from the trapezoidal pier of the Marina Yachting:
First stop Grotta della Regina for snorkeling and photos.
Second stop is the famous Mondello beach for our renowned Sicilian aperitif with Aperol Spritz for adults and Coca Cola for children. Specialties such as sfincione, arancine, panelle, crocchè and the very famous Palermo cannoli. Vegan and gluten-free options available upon request, at least 24 hours before the tour.
Included in the tour: rich savory aperitif, unlimited fresh water, Sicilian cannoli filled on board by our captain, snorkeling equipment (underwater scooters, noodles and masks). On board, you will find a menu with extras available, including wine, beer, prosecco and other drinks. Stops may vary based on wind and sea conditions to ensure your safety.
The captain will choose between the two boats available based on the number of participants

  • It is mandatory to carry identification documents with you during the entire journey.
Location
Sea'Cala
Meeting at the Cala in front of the Adorno office gate.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Victoria_k
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent experience - The boat is not only clean but also meticulously maintained, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all passengers. With its pristine condition, guests can embark on unforgettable journeys and create lasting memories. Highly recommended for those seeking a top-notch maritime adventure. Besides food and drinks, there's a water scoter on the boat that'll make you have even more fun.
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Genesiss796
Jul 18, 2024
Happy family - Delighted ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ an excellent experience, very friendly , very good food, a surprise with the detail at the end of the walk thank you very much we will definitely repeat Children very happy with underwater scooters food and sweets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Mats
Jul 18, 2024
Perfect Half Day Tour - What a nice experience, perfect with time and skipper Angela took good care of us. Although we became an extra, she was happy to help us. This is a family business you can stand behind! If Alberto doesn’t become a football pro, it will last a long time!
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Kent_s
Jul 17, 2024
Be a part of a beautiful family business! - The story of how the pandemic turned a former travel agent and Palermo-native into a boat tour operator is only eclipsed by the fact that she is joined by her husband and son to run Palermo By Sea (Palermoinboat dot com direct link for savings). It is easy to enjoy the beautiful scenery and savor the crystal waters when you are taken by guides who are clearly living their best lives getting to share this with you. If you are a family or small travel group I recommend booking as a charter, but we were joined by one other travelor and enjoyed the space to move about the boat and get the optimal views along the way. The meals and snacks were filling and water floats and toys ample to make swimming both relaxing and fun.
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Michelle_d
Jul 14, 2024
Fun at Sea!!! - We spent the most wonderful afternoon on Angela and Luca’s boat. We were a party of 13 and then were able to secure the larger boat. Swimming in Mondello inlet was a delight!! The kids as well as the adults enjoyed the “toys”. They even had a few underwater scooters!! Everyone had a blast. The authentic Sicilian snacks were delicious and the presentation was beautiful!! Drinks were also provided. We truly enjoyed every minute!
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K8495myalisonm
Jul 13, 2024
Beautiful day and experience - We really appreciate all of the efforts that "Palermo in Boat" made to ensure we had the best possible experience. Leading up to our tour, they were very easy to communicate (in English) with and always responded in a timely manner, they answered every question I had with grace and patience. On the day of the tour, we chose to walk (I'd say it was maybe a 15 minute walk with 12yo and 13yo boys) to the marina from the cruise terminal and found a few hidden gems along the way. They met us at the gelato shop with joy and enthusiasm and we knew we were in for a great time. While the boat has seen better days, any blemishes are soon forgotten by the views as you leave the marina for a half hour ride to the Mondello beach area for swimming and snorkeling. The waters were so pristine and refreshing to swim, snorkel, play and dive in, but is easily outdone by the food and hosting. The arancina bolognese was lovely, the cannoli, however, was the star. While enjoying a variety of locally made snacks and drinks we had a fun time discussing nuances in languages (arancina vs. arancini), european football, pizza, flours (never use "00", use Caputo) among many other things... When leaving, they gave us photo gifts from our trip and keychains. The only add on for our trip was the bottle of prosecco we pre-orderd, but everything else was included in the cost. Stateside, you'd get nickel and dimed for all of the "extras" we were provided, which made our day more than worth it. Palermo in Boat is easy to communicate with, easy access to and from the marina, which makes for a very safe and affordable and fun excursion for a family of four. They're a small, family run business that took great pride in making our day special. Thank you for having us, we look forward to visiting you again one day soon!
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F1662csmiriaml
Jul 7, 2024
Amazing boat time in Palermo. - Had an amazing trip with this company! Alberto was a great captain and took us to beautiful spots with wonderful swimming. We did this as one of our last activities closing out two weeks in Italy and it was the perfect finish.
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Ohaynes991
Jul 6, 2024
Sicilian coastal bliss - Sun-soaked Palermo to Mondello sail. Aperol spritz and arancini delight. Scenic coastal views. Blissful Mediterranean escape.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 😍
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Q7119gwjackieb
Jul 3, 2024
Swim, eat and drink off the Mondello beach and the queens grotto - Angela and Luca couldn’t have done anymore to make our day enjoyable. They catered to all our needs. We swam in two places, had a spritz, shared a sumptuous platter of street food and finished the day with a cannoli and lemonchello. We had a great day and recommend it for anyone wanting a relaxing and welcoming experience.
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Lilla
Jun 28, 2024
Beautiful Experience - Wonderful experience. We had great fun. Really great people, very good food and spectacular places, a perfect organization. I definitely recommend trying it.
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