Cyclops Islands Group Tour: A 6 hour Sailing Experience along the Etna and Catania Coast
4.9
69 Ratings
Catania
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Our journey starts from our home base, Nautico Catania Club.
  • We will venture into Cyclops Islands, located within the Cyclops Natural Reserve.
  • Visit the seaside Medieval castle, perched on a rock formation jutting into the sea. Constructed in 1076 by the Normans on top of a 7th-century Byzantine structure, Aci Castello experienced growth after a volcanic eruption from Mount Etna devastated the nearby towns in 1169.
  • Travel along the volcano’s coastline, you will witness the smoking peak of Mount Etna, and visit Etna’s birthplace. We will navigate through areas where Submarine Volcanic activities first began approximately 500,000 years ago, causing eruptions beneath the sea off the Sicilian ancient shore.
  • Ognina, the maritime district and Catania’s prominent fishing hub.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Please bring your towel, swimsuit, sunglasses an sunblock.
Additional Information

This is a 6-hour group sailing adventure that takes place from 10am to 4pm. We’ll begin our journey sailing through the Gulf of Catania, providing a unique seaside view of Etna and Catania. We’ll then navigate along the Cyclops’ Coast, where you’ll have the chance to take a refreshing swim near Ulisse’s Grotto. During the lunch hour, we’ll first cruise by the medieval Aci Castello Castle, before anchoring the boat near the Faraglioni Rocks, just adjacent to the ‘Isole dei CICLOPI’ natural reserve. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to dive or snorkel with rented equipment (additional option), or simply bask in the sun by the sailboat in these clear, sparkling waters. In the meantime, our talented onboard chef will be preparing a traditional Sicilian lunch for your enjoyment. Lastly, we’ll raise the sails to journey back to Catania port, providing some basic sailing instructions or continuing the fun on the boat.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • At the beginning of the tour you will be registered at the Crew List.
  • Please inform us if you have: ª Dietary restrictions/allergies ª Physical ailments or limitations ª Medical conditions You do not need sailing skills but please inform us prior if there will be anyone on board who will not be able to swim.
Location
porto di Catania
Departure Point: CLUB NAUTICO CATANIA, Catania Port Address: Via Dusmet 2, Catania -  Porto di Catania Directions: Once you get the the Catania Port, turn on the right and go to the back of Vecchia Dogana. The second dock on the left is our sailing club SICILIAN SAIL - CLUB NAUTICO DI CATANIA
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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S9570hjpattim
Oct 7, 2023
Just do it. - Evan & Carlo were the perfect Captain & Crew. We were invited to swim anytime we wished (wonderful & refreshing), they offered history & legends of the coastline we explored and followed by the most beautiful and delicious meal we could imagine! Sailing with this company is a relaxing and memorable break from “City and Land Tours”. Just Do It.
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Stans_2000
Sep 17, 2023
Catania Sailing - Very enjoyable and relaxing sailing experience off the coast of Catania. Ivan and Julia were great hosts and very friendly. Jumped off the boat at a couple of swimming spots which rounded out the trip.
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Letizia
Sep 16, 2023
Ulysses caves tour - Cyclops Islands - Ivan and Giulia super helpful and welcoming. The food prepared on board was excellent. We saw places full of history and stopped to swim in wonderful strategic points. More than recommended experience.
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Jeffr503
Sep 14, 2023
A Highlight of our Sicily Vacation for Anyone Who Enjoys the Water and Boats. - A wonderful and relaxing way to enjoy the beauty of Sicily! You do not have to be a sailor to thoroughly enjoy your time on the water, the delicious food or the congenial and experienced crew. Our group was made up of non-sailors, a sailor with some cruising experience and a competitive sailor who had participated in international regattas. As the latter, I appreciated the obvious care and attention to both safety and enjoyment by Captain Ivan and Chef/Deckhand Julia. If you simply want to soak in the sun, swim (and eat), you’ll be happy. The food is excellent! But both Ivan and Julia are congenial, eager to share their knowledge of these beautiful waters that are legendary-the history, the culture, the nature-including the ‘beacon’ of Mount Aetna. This will live on in our memories as a highlight of our visit to Sicily!
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Stefanescu
Sep 3, 2023
Don’t forget to get sunscreen - Nice tour and we recommend the 6 hour tour, 3 would not be sufficient, great vegetarian food onboard thanks you our lovely crew Julia.
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Js_laizeau
Aug 26, 2023
Day on a sailboat around the cave of Ulysses and the Cyclops Islands - Excellent day of sailing spent with my son! A beautiful walk to observe the cave of Ulysses and the Cyclops Islands from the sea with swimming breaks to cool off. The crew is super friendly and they prepared a really nice local lunch for us. All in a small group (we were 3 groups of 2) for more conviviality! In short, a good relaxing day to relax in visits to the city and Etna…
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Fabio
Aug 25, 2023
The butei from Verona were very happy - Giulia and Ivan are very welcoming and friendly. The service and food offered were excellent as well as the availability in answering various types of questions and in narrating life as a skipper. Definitely recommended. The swim offshore at 102 meters depth was very nice. To try!
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C2201ifmariar
Aug 21, 2023
Beautiful experience - This was a beautiful experience. Benjamin and Giulia we’re extremely kind and made the experience that much more memorable for us. They prepared us delicious food made with love and would provide information on various points of interest. We had multiple opportunities to swim in the water and enjoyed spectacular views of catania by the sea. Thank you !
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T9737jbvalentinac
Aug 12, 2023
Marvelous - The Commander was very good and Christian then recommended us a very good restaurant. Friendliness and friendliness
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255katharinak
Aug 12, 2023
Wonderful - Very nice boat tour, excellent service, great crew, swimming in the open sea is great. Wonderful!
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