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Ortigia Island Boat Tour: Sea Caves and Historic Sights
4.5
78 Ratings
Siracusa
Embark on a thrilling 2-hour boat tour of Ortigia Island, exploring sea caves, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and enjoying the stunning views of historic buildings and Castello Maniace. Indulge in fresh fruit and prosecco while discovering the magical marine flora.
Embark on a thrilling 2-hour boat tour of Ortigia Island, exploring sea caves, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and enjoying the stunning views of historic buildings and Castello Maniace. Indulge in fresh fruit and prosecco while discovering the magical marine flora.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Syracuse - Our tour will take you to discover the Syracusan coast, the island of Ortigia and the sea caves. There will be a stop for a swim in the splendid crystal clear waters and prosecco and fresh fruit will be offered on board
- Isola di Ortigia - We will sail along the perimeter of the island to be able to admire the majestic palaces
- Syracuse - Our tour will take you to discover the Syracusan coast, the island of Ortigia and the sea caves. There will be a stop for a swim in the splendid crystal clear waters and prosecco and fresh fruit will be offered on board
- Isola di Ortigia - We will sail along the perimeter of the island to be able to admire the majestic palaces
What's Included
- Stop for a dive
- Unique experience
- Prosecco and water
- Snorkel masks
- Stop for a dive
- Unique experience
- Prosecco and water
- Snorkel masks
Additional Information
The two-hour boat tour offers a unique perspective of Ortigia Island, viewed from the sea. Passengers can enjoy the sight of stunning historic buildings and the captivating Maniace Castle. The boat will navigate into sea caves, where the vibrant marine flora creates enchanting colors, providing an exhilarating experience. During the tour, there will be…
The two-hour boat tour offers a unique perspective of Ortigia Island, viewed from the sea. Passengers can enjoy the sight of stunning historic buildings and the captivating Maniace Castle. The boat will navigate into sea caves, where the vibrant marine flora creates enchanting colors, providing an exhilarating experience. During the tour, there will be a brief stop for relaxation, allowing time to swim in the pristine waters of the Sicilian sea, while prosecco is served. Each boat accommodates up to 14 people.
Location
Sicily in Travel - Agenzia di Viaggi | Vacanze in Sicilia | Offerte Viaggi in Sicilia
Via Antonello da Messina
IT IS IMPORTANT TO ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(78 Ratings)
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Masimiliano_m
Aug 16, 2025
A tour of ordinary madness - We did this tour only with the intent of visiting nature, natural caves and crystal clear waters, seen through videos shot by others; we found much more starting from the organization of the agency that welcomed us with professionalism and courtesy, but still unaware that the best was yet to come.
We were lucky enough to have Alessandro as a tour guide and Antonio as Captain: a fantastic combination. In addition to seeing beautiful places and swimming in crystal clear waters, the cheerful spirit of Captain Antonio, who between music and dancing managed to make the tour out of the ordinary A glass then of a good Ribolla Gialla contributed to an atmosphere of laughter and joy.
I highly recommend this tour operator for organization and courtesy and if you are also lucky enough to have the A.A. couple, Alessandro and Captain Antonio, the advice is: go along with it and get carried away; the fun will be assured.
Thank you for an unforgettable day.
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Natalia_b
Aug 7, 2025
This boat tour was such a... - This boat tour was such a fun experience! We got to check out some really cool grotte, and the views along the way were absolutely beautiful – clear blue water and just amazing scenery all around. We got to hear the story behind the amazing buildings we saw, too.
They offered us some Prosecco on board, which was a nice little bonus and made the whole thing feel extra chill. We also had some time to stop and swim.
Overall, it was a great mix of relaxing, exploring, and enjoying the sea. Totally recommend it if you’re looking for a fun way to spend a couple of hours doing something different.
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Ieva_s
Aug 4, 2025
Good vibes - Captain and skipper proffesional. Also office staff is welcoming. Captain's singing and Italian songs were a nice touch. Captain let steer who ever wanted for a brief moment. Masks are available. Also great stories about the places we visited. I loved that boat was not croaded and we had shade from sun. Caves wwas good to see. Stopped for swimming two times. Due to big waves moved to safe spot. Top notch service. Meeting point is not in Ortiga, but as we were coming from train station it was on our way. Boat departs from across the Palace hotel. It is allowed to take some snacks with you, we were glad that we did. Just a note - take your own tube for snorkeling as it is not provided for hygienic reasons. Going under the bridge was also fun. Itenary as described.
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C7209afjanf
Jul 17, 2025
Beautiful boat trip with views of historical sights. - Very nice boat trip, especially beautiful views. Captain was also fine :D, in the end prosecco as promised:).
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Machiko_s
Jul 17, 2025
Fun and hilarious boat tours - In addition to the beautiful scenery, I was able to swim in the beautiful sea. He was a very pleasant captain who could fly the boat. They served me prosecco (Italian champagne) after the swim, which was pretty good.
The guides are kind and take pictures if you ask. There will be a simple Italian ▶︎ English interpretation provided by your guide during the tour.
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Martinach3320bd
Jul 12, 2025
Experience absolutely to be redone - We took a two-hour boat ride to Syracuse and it was a really enjoyable experience. The staff was very friendly, always helpful and attentive, and the organization was impeccable in every respect.
The tour was relaxing and well structured, with wonderful landscapes that allowed us to see Syracuse from a different and suggestive perspective.
I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take a break and enjoy two hours of relaxation in the middle of the sea, immersed in the beauty of this city.
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903carrie
Jul 6, 2025
LOVED IT!! - We went on the 2 hour boat trip, with snorkeling and prosecco. We booked last minute and they couldn't do more to accommodate us. Very friendly and fun. The trip itself was amazing...beautiful day, clear waters. The skipper was good fun and Vincenzo was able to translate for us! We would definitely recommend!
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Derek_c
Jun 28, 2025
I signed up for this tour... - I signed up for this tour for my 86 year old mother. She enjoyed it. Her only comments were that the guide's english was not great, however she sat next to a German who explained stuff to her. Overall positive. Remember to bring water to drink
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Giacomocs8347sd
Aug 16, 2025
Tour with stops for the bath - Despite the time change communicated with one day notice the excursion went well. Nice and experienced commander who made us take a nice ride with lots of 2 stops for swimming in clear water. Visit the caves and tour around the walls. Overall we are pleased
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George_h
Aug 2, 2025
We only had 20 min of... - We only had 20 min of swimming and no snorkeling equipment was supplied. Staff were friendly and boat was nice.
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