Boat Tour: Palermo Coast Snorkeling Adventure

Explore Palermo’s stunning coastline with a boat tour to Isola delle Femmine. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy an onboard aperitif.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gulf of Mondello - Pause for photos, swimming, and snorkeling.
    The Gulf of Mondello, nestled between Monte Pellegrino and Monte Gallo, is one of Sicily’s most celebrated spots. Its pristine waters and white sandy beach make it perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Mondello beach features the Antico Stabilimento Balneare, a magnificent Art Nouveau…
What's Included
  • Skipper
  • Crew
  • Boat tours
  • Safety equipment
  • Fuel
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
  • Aperitif with one drink per person
  • Music
What's Not Included
  • Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available)
  • Ice cream (to be paid locally if available)
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful boat trip from Palermo to explore the stunning coastline, complete with snacks, drinks, and more. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mondello and Isola delle Femmine.
The adventure begins at Tonnara Florio, near Arenella beach, and cruises along the coast to the Gulf of Mondello. Here, admire the…

Location
SeaTourSicily
Discesa Tonnara
SeaTourSicily is located at: White Club Via Scalo Arenella, 66 90142 Palermo. You will find outside the gate a plaque with the name of the company or a large advertising flag. Meet at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Megan_e
Jul 27, 2025
An Adventurous Experience! - Giovanni was an amazing captain for this experience! He provided us with snacks and drinks on the boat and taught us all about the city and sea. We loved swimming in the cave and would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Palermo!
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K3141syaimeec
Jul 25, 2025
- The boat was clean and stable during the tour. Water was calm and therefore great for swimming and diving. Our guide Giovanni was a pro!! We had a pleasant day!
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Explore294373
Jun 18, 2025
Amazing Boat Tour of Palermo—HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - We had a fantastic experience and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Palermo! Despite booking with less than 24 hrs, we were still able to secure seats on Giovanni's inflattable boat. Our 4hr tour passed through Palermo, Mondello's main beach area, Mondello's smaller more private beach area, Grotta Dell'Olio, Sferacavallo and Isola Della Femmine. At both Mondello beaches Giovani stopped the boat and we were able to swim and enjoy the sun with some snacks and beverages. As we toured in the middle of May, the water was still a bit cold (ranging from 17-21C) and the water was a bit choppy—we decided not to swim at the Grotta or Isola Della Femmine. A native Palermitano, Giovanni was able to communicate easily in English for my partner, and we were able to speak Italian. He shared so much local history and knowledge that we would not have received from any guidebook or travel website. He was friendly and knowledgeable about local and global events—it felt as if we were on an afternoon ride with a friend. He answered any questions we had about the sea, Palermo, and Sicily overall—and gave us some great suggestions for future explorations. Some suggestions for your trip with Giovanni: *If in downtown/central Palermo, schedule a ride with itTaxi; or use a map to show your taxi driver the exact drop off location. Our cab driver was not familiar with the dock. *Take and use sunscreen and glasses. *Even if it is a hot day, take a long shirt or rain jacket for the ride back. We ran into some wind and a bit of rain, which made the 45minute trip back from Isola della Femmine a bit cold and choppy. Enjoy yourself!
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Saavysolotraveler
Sep 29, 2024
Great excursion for active travelers - This excursion was a highlight of our stay in Palermo. We stopped in the Bay of Mondello for swimming and snorkeling, then on to Isola Della Femina and then stops for swimming in two grottoes/caves. The water was clear and we saw a variety of fish. We were a group of 8. Giovanni was a great skipper explaining the history of the area and providing us with drinks and snacks.
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B6897efcatherinen
Aug 25, 2024
Great fun - A really fun morning out exploring the coast of Palermo. Giovanni was an engaging guide and had a mix of historical facts as well as jokes. We enjoyed the swimming and snorkelling at each stop as well as getting to see inside the cave and the isola delle femmine (although due to conservation you are not allowed on the island). He provided a snack and a drink as well as a remedy stick for jellyfish stings! Thanks Giovanni!
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From $105
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).