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Catania Boat Tour: Explore Lava Coast with Snorkeling and Aperitif
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10 Ratings
Catania
Embark on a Catania boat tour to explore the stunning lava coast, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and indulge in a delicious aperitif with Sicilian delicacies.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Club Nautico Catania - You will be able to admire the splendid rocky coast of lava stone that characterizes the city of Catania, enjoying moments of relaxation with baths in crystal clear waters.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Fuel
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
- Skipper €10 p.p.
Additional Information
Trust us to have a unique experience and visit the lava coast of Catania on board a comfortable sailing boat to enjoy Etna and the city from a unique and relaxing point of view!
Starting from the port of Catania you will head towards your first stop at the Ulysses Cave for the first swim of the day with the possibility of snorkeling with a companion.
During the charter, you will be able to see the ancient Arab lookouts, still present and built of lava stone along the coast centuries ago. You will see up close the stacks of Aci Trezza, the castle of Aci Castello, with the Etna volcano always in the background. All from a unique perspective that only the boat can offer!
After doing some more snorkelling and admiring the wonderful seabed of the Nature Reserve, you will be served an aperitif on board based on high quality typical Sicilian products.
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
Location
Club Nautico Catania
When entering the main port entrance, bear right
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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42kearam
Aug 29, 2024
Don't forget your cash! - Our morning got off to a bad start because, having paid for the trip online, I didn't read the fine print that we needed to pay €10 extra per person (in cash!) So we had to go looking for an ATM and it was half an hour by the time we found one and got back to the marina. Everyone who was coming on the boat with us was delayed by 30 mins. This money does not go to the captain or crew member but is an extra company cost so don't confuse it with a tip!
When we did eventually set sail however, we had the best time! The weather was amazing, the food and drinks were very tasty and stopping for some swimming and snorkelling was very welcomed. Joe was a brilliant guide and gave us so much information about the coastline too. I'd definitely recommend to a friend but do not forget the cash!
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626shellies
Aug 14, 2024
Celebrity Treatment - We had an amazing time on this adventure. Our guide and captain treated us like celebrities. Highly recommended this adventure.
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R4608kamanuelc
Aug 7, 2024
Romantic boat trip. - Very nice people, helpful and chatty.
They really looked like they were having fun doing this job, nowadays you rarely see that.
A beautiful jumping place for swimming and diving.
Unfortunately there were no dolphins but maybe next time!
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Giuseppe
Jul 29, 2024
Sailing with Sicilijng-Team - This morning I made a sailing excursion starting from the Nautical Port of Catania to get to the Faraglioni dei Ciclopi, after admiring the caves of the Cyclops. Upon arrival, after docking the boat, Commander Franz, with his assistant Joel, invited us to take a swim in the beautiful waters of the sea by equipping us with a mask with snorkel and fins. At the end of the beautiful swim in the company of other tourists, Joel prepared an aperitif with local Prosecco and with DOC delights: cheeses with pistachio, Nebrodi salami, dried cherry tomatoes with pitted black olives, slices of bread spread with pistachio cream, tuna and olives of all kinds. I recommend everyone to take this sailing trip because it is not really worth it. Thanks to Commander Franz and his assistant Joel who, by the way, spoke fluent English. Hope to come back next year!!
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Dorian
Jul 27, 2024
I enjoyed every minute of it - Very excellent tour on the sea, with an amazing view of mount Etna. Sofia, our guide, was very nice, friendly and helpful. I enjoyed every minute of it, a relaxing and very pleasant experience. We also took a bath in the sea, very warm water. The food was delicious. Thank you for the memory!
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17clairt
Jul 18, 2024
Nice experience - I was in Catania for a short holiday with a friend and we decided to book a sailboat ride, never idea was more apt, you can see the Catanese coast and take a swim in the beautiful sea water of Catania. The friendly and competent boat staff.
We were very happy experience that I would definitely recommend.
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Carlasr1748ef
Jun 15, 2024
Sailing trip - Beautiful landscape. We were able to swim, taste an excellent aperitif based on quality local products, take photos, film, we also received an unexpected but very welcome visit... schools of darting dolphins just a step away from us... trip to the top thanks also to the experience, friendliness and friendliness of the great captain Giuseppe Pesce and his very capable collaborator Enrico who entertained and supported us throughout the cruise on the Cyclops coast
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466ang_lep
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing - An incredible excursion!
We left the port to reach the caves of Ulysses along the coast.
Mattresses were installed on the sailboat which allowed us to make the most of the landscape!
Our guide was very kind!
She spoke French very well, which allowed us to discover the history of Catania!
The excursion ended with swimming and a local aperitif 😁 don’t hesitate to book, you won’t be disappointed!
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