Half Day Boat Tour on the Syracuse Coast with Lunch

Embark on a half-day boat tour along the Syracuse Coast and Ortigia Island. Discover historical landmarks, natural wonders, and indulge in a delicious Sicilian lunch on board. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ortigia - You will see the following monuments and buildings: former Bourbon prison, Spanish Walls, Lungomare di Levante, Forte Vigliena, Castello Maniace, you will see the Cathedral and the Church of Santa Lucia, the Fonte Aretusa, the Lungomare Alfeo and the Porta Marina

  • Parco Marino del Plemmirio - We will sail towards the Plemmirio (marine protected area) for some swimming stops in the most suggestive points of the journey.

What's Included
  • Lunch included
Additional Information

Enjoy a tranquil 4-hour adventure exploring Syracuse’s maritime region and Ortigia Island on a state-of-the-art motorboat operated by a professional skipper. The journey will expose you to several historical and natural marvels including the Plemmirio marine reserve, Ortigia’s Maniace Castle, the Arethusa spring, and Syracuse’s Porto Grande. Cold beverages and seasonal fruit will be provided throughout the journey. Aboard the vessel’s kitchen, our crew will prepare a delightful Sicilian feast (included) featuring an appetizer and a main course, complemented with wine and additional drinks. Sicilian homemade or fish products determined by the staff may be part of the meal.

•Customers must disclose any food allergies they may have.

•The components of this journey may be altered in response to changes in maritime weather conditions.

  • The sections of the itinerary in question may vary according to marine weather changes
Location
Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli, 6
Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tonya_m
Jul 25, 2024
Great fun! - We had a wonderful day in Ortigia, exploring the coastline and enjoying some fantastic food. Laura was very informative about Italian life, culture, the coastline, and facts about Syracuse. She cooked some amazing food, and we had a lovely time with an Italian family. The swimming was great and perfect for snorkeling, so if you have a snorkel and mask, bring them along. It was a fantastic day - don’t forget your sunscreen!
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Andrewsl7920ni
Jul 24, 2024
Terrific scenery from the water. - Great trip. Unfortunately the seas were too rough to swim in the caves but the food and scenery was terrific. A little pricey but overall great way to spend the day.
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Keysk55
Jul 24, 2024
Great swim and lunch - Great day to get out on water. Lunch is way more than just a boat quick meal. Food was great with a lot of effort put in. Captain and mate were fun people.
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Andrewmi7085ww
Jul 17, 2024
Fabulous day out - Had a fabulous day ... captain was brilliant . Tremendous views from the boat plenty of time to swim . The lunch served was a surprise starter salads and roasted aubergines and peppers . Main costs of seafood spaghetti wouldn't have been out of place in the best restaurant . Would thoroughly recommend , and great value for money ... loved it !!
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B2618ysbeatriceb
Jul 15, 2024
Esperienza in barca top!!! - Tour organized very well. Staff on board courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. We did tours departing at 11 and returning at 15 with bathroom stops. Rod fishing activities greatly appreciated by children. Exceptional lunch with typical Sicilian products appetizers -first fruits and fresh drinks in abundance. Highly Recommendation
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Ruthandfamily
Jul 10, 2024
Great half day boat trip around Syracuse. - This was a lovely way to spend a half day in Syracuse. It was a well organised trip, with Laura as our host and Salvo as captain. We joined a few other families/couples on board - the weather was perfect so got to stop at a few places for swimming in warm, refreshing water and was served a lovely lunch made and served by Laura and Salvo. Our family (adults) would do it again for sure.
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Kimberly_w
Jul 10, 2024
Spectacular Coastal Boat Experience - Antonio and Nino were great hosts. We enjoyed the family we were paired up with. We saw the beautiful coastal sights and got some history. The stops we made to swim were spectacular. Our lunch was delicious. I wish there had some goggles on board for guests to us when swimming. I also wish we could have navigated into the caves. Overall a very wonderful experience.
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920nicolek
Jun 30, 2024
Perfect excursion on the water - This boat excursion exceeded our expectations on a hot day in June. There were about 11 of us on board, it never felt crowded. The cooler was filled with water, soft drinks, prosecco and wine. The Captain and first mate took the boat along the Siracusa shore with cliffs and grottos while she explained historic sites along the way throughout. We stopped at a beautiful spot and everyone took a refreshing swim exploring the area, some with snorkels. Then we went around Ortigia and dropped anchor by the castle for more swimming and a delicious lunch family style of various antipasti and pasta with mussels! After lunch we went for another swim on the other side of Siracusa. There was plenty of shade on the boat - towels and snorkel gear are not provided. All in all it was a perfect half day on the water.
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James_p
Jun 28, 2024
Sircusa! - Captain and Nino were awesome! Great cooked lunch ! Antipasta and muscle pasta! Swimming in med is superb!
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Michele_k
Jun 26, 2024
Book this excursion! - Entire experience was perfect! The boat was beautiful and comfortably accommodated 14 guests. The boat looks exactly as pictured in the excursion advertisement. The boat offered plenty of shade and offered areas for those that worship the sun. There is a bathroom on board. The boat captain and chef were professional and friendly. They took us to beautiful beaches to enjoy swimming in the Ionian Sea. They provided swim masks and offered life jackets for those that needed a little help staying afloat. During the excursion the views were picturesque! As we enjoyed the scenic views, the captain gave us a historical description of all the monuments and buildings we were seeing. The chef provided plenty of delicious food, including pasta with mussels, appetizers, and fresh fruit. We enjoyed throughout the tour complimentary Prosecco, wine, and soft drinks. Highly recommend this boat company! If you are thinking about booking this excursion, do it! You will not be disappointed. This excursion exceeded all expectations.
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