May 10, 2026
The Most Magical Part of Our Honeymoon in Sicily - If I could give this experience 10 stars, I would. From the moment we stepped onto the boat (gorgeous and clean!), Graziella and Saro made us feel genuinely welcomed, celebrated, and cared for. We were on our honeymoon and they made every second feel magical.
They greeted us with champagne and even surprised us with sunflowers, which was such a thoughtful touch. Throughout the tour, they shared the history of the towns, caves, and coastline with so much passion that it felt like we were exploring Sicily with old friends.
The food Graziella prepared was phenomenal — truly some of the best we had on our entire trip and something we are still talking about. Saro created the most incredible atmosphere with the music, and at one point my wife and I were dancing on the boat with the perfect sunset over Mt. Etna behind us thinking, “How is this real life?”
This was so much more than a boat tour. It became one of the most special memories of our honeymoon and we will never forget it. We told our friends who actually live in Sicily and they can’t wait to book! Thank you both for making our honeymoon an absolute dream come true.
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Apr 30, 2026
The most classy and stylish ship from East Sicily, with the warmest host & captain. Excellent! - The new Blue Diamond ship is of an amazing classy luxurious level you don't encounter often. It is the most beautiful and stylish ship in the entire Giardini Naxos Bay, second to none.
Grazella and her husband Captain Saro take great pride in their ship and in making your experience aboard the best that can be had.
Definitely recommend if you are looking for a private and personal day or afternoon on the water.
The aperitivo served was delicious and abundant, as expected from such a warm Italian couple.
Enjoy your ride!
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Apr 7, 2026
The highlight of our entire trip to Sicily! - 5 is not enough stars for this incredible boat tour!! Graziella and Saro were the most amazing hosts, making sure our family of 5 felt so welcome, safe, and happy. The boat is absolutely stunning and the food and drinks were so lovely and tasty. We saw so much of the coast with a perfectly curated soundtrack and felt like we were part of their family from the minute we walked on the boat. We’re already planning our next trip with Blue Diamond!!!
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Apr 6, 2026
I would give a 6-star review if I could!! - If it was possible to give a 6-star review, I would do so. Everything about this experience was magical from time we met Graziella and Saro at the dock to the time we got hugs upon disembarking their lovely vessel. The views were breathtaking, the food was authentic and absolutely delicious. Graziella and Saro have a great story, were great storytellers showing us the Taormina coastline, and the boat was comfortable and meticulously maintained. Our kids were a little scared given the slightly choppy waters when we left and couldn't stop dancing by the time we headed back to shore, right into a perfectly timed sunset. Graziella is a phenomenal cook and hostess and Saro is an expert seaman and DJ! They are friendly and sweet and we cannot wait to come back and go for the whole day. High, high, high recommend!!
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Sep 18, 2025
Best Choice! - It’s so wonderful when people serve from the heart — and that’s exactly what this lovely couple does. If you’re looking for real connection, a safe and welcoming vibe, and a beautiful boat, this is the one. Absolutely recommend!
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Sep 17, 2025
This was the highlight of our holiday! - This was the highlight of our holiday!We had such an amazing experience.
It was myself, my wife and our three teenage kids.
The food and Prosecco were great. Soro and Grazielle were so nice, very knowledgeable about the area and really relaxed. Their granddaughter also joined us for the trip, she was a really sweet girl.
The boat was absolutely stunning and so comfortable.
We had a beautiful tour of the coastline and stopped at Mazzaro bay for a swim. It was absolutely amazing. We were all in heaven.
On the way back to Giardini Naxos we went out about mile or so from the coast to try spot some Dolphins. Within 15 minutes the Dolphins were swimming around our boat, we sat there for an extra hour (there was no rush at all from the Captain), the music was playing in the background (the playlist was really good).
Then we sailed back to Giardini Naxos while the Sun was setting, sailing by the cruise ships and yachts in the bay. It was such a relaxing experience. I highly recommend this tour. It really was the highlight of our holiday!
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Aug 25, 2025
An unforgettable experience on the Blu Diamond! - An unforgettable experience on the Blu Diamond!
We enjoyed a magical afternoon with a delicious aperitif at sunset and the unique thrill of seeing dolphins up close. A true dream come true!
Graziella and Rosario are simply amazing – warm, friendly, and passionate. They make you feel at home right away and turn a simple boat tour into a lifelong memory.
Absolutely recommended to anyone who wants to experience the sea with authenticity and heart. ❤️
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Aug 3, 2025
Best Tour Best Experience w/ Local Owners - Husband & Wife Team - Just WOW! This tour is a Husband & Wife team with their privately owned luxury boat. Both grew up in Taormina and the Husband/Captain and family were generational fishermen, they have been tour operators for over 10 years. The tour started on time; its a small group of 8 passengers. So very intimate setting. The Team was so kind and the hospitality shared was sweet and genuine. The pride demonstrated in their home town, what they do and their love for what they do truly made the experience.
We embarked on the tour getting to see special sites along the coastline, points of interest and locally know spots. Those inclined to take a dip in the waters was given that chance and met with dry towel on their return. A large banquet of snacks were provided along with either prosecco or alternate beverages were provided to accompany a very nice spread of snacks.
Then off we go to “meet” the dolphins. Nothing guaranteed, just a sound knowledge of where we might see them evening feeding. The team was very respectful of the dolphins, allowing us to take in the beauty of the moment and not aggressively chasing. It was a true “meeting”, on this evening we saw many many dolphins. The dolphin family swam and jumped in family’s. A mother and her calf side by side and then the father just 3 feet away, all swimming and jumping in unison.
As the sun and dolphins sightings faded it was off to the dock. Music was played and dancing was encouraged.
The Husband/Wife team were so sweet, the tour was so relaxed the two hours was never rushed and the pace was perfect, so relaxing.
Definitely a wonderful experience. So glad we chose this tour over the smaller and more crowded boats… even thought we shared this tour with two other couples, it really seemed private and with family.
Would retrace this tour all day everyday.
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Aug 1, 2025
Wonderful experience with Saro and Graziella! - Great experience!
We took a boat ride full of emotions: we left observing the dolphins and continued along the coast of Giardini Naxos and Taormina, accompanied by Graziella, who told us with passion every single story related to these wonderful places.
It struck me to know, from Saro and Graziella, that there are still few Italians — and in particular Sicilians — to choose this tour. It is a real shame, because experiences like this enhance the beauty and quality of our territory.
Thank you so much for this wonderful adventure, guys! See you soon... you are always the best!
Angela
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Aug 1, 2025
Wonderful, stylish boat tour - Our sunset tour could not have been more wonderful.
Graziella and Saro love what they do. With their beautiful, elegant boat, they steer along the coast with small groups of guests and allow unique moments.
The tour was characterized by warmth, aesthetics and respect for nature and the dolphins.
Here, as with larger and cheaper tours with party boats and with loud music, the animals are not chased, but everything goes very stylish, calm and sophisticated.
We felt so incredibly comfortable at every second and could experience the highlight of our trip here.
1000 thanks, Graziella and Saro, for this unique experience.
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