Snorkeling off Catania: Sail the Cyclops Coast with Prosecco

Four hours on the water: swim and snorkel at the Faraglioni, then Prosecco and local cheese back on the boat.

A four-hour sailing cruise from Catania along the Cyclops Coast with stops for snorkeling at the ancient Faraglioni sea stacks of Aci Trezza, swimming, and stand-up paddling. The boat passes the Norman castle at Aci Castello and the black lava stone coastline before returning to port. A live guide in English or Italian leads the tour. Prosecco and Sicilian appetizers are served on board. Choose a morning departure or a sunset sailing, or book the twilight option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail Cyclops Coast and Enjoy Aperitif

• Search for Club nautico Catania
• See Ulisse's Caves and Norman castle
• Admire faraglioni of Acitrezza
• Stop for a refreshing swim
• Relax with Prosecco and Sicilian appetizers
• Sail back along lava stone coast
• Pass by charming village of Aci Castello

The experience

The boat leaves Club Nautico Catania and heads along a coastline of recent lava rocks toward Aci Trezza. You'll pass the Ulisse's Caves and the Norman castle at Aci Castello on the way. The route hugs the black stone cliffs that make this stretch of Sicily distinctive, not the postcard beaches of the south, but a raw volcanic landscape that drops straight into the sea.

At the Faraglioni (the ancient sea stacks rising from the water near Aci Trezza) the boat stops and you get in. Snorkeling equipment is provided. You can also swim or try stand-up paddling if you prefer to stay on the surface. The water here is clear enough to see the rocks below, and the stacks themselves are the draw: they've been there since before the Norman castle was built, and they're the reason this coast has a name.

Back on board, you sit with a glass of Prosecco and local Sicilian appetizers (cheese, cold cuts, olives), while the boat sails back to Catania along the same lava stone coast. The whole outing runs four hours. Morning departures start early. Sunset sails leave later in the day and end as the light changes. A twilight option splits the difference. Public transportation reaches the meeting point, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• stand-up paddling (SUP).
• a glass of Prosecco.
• Sicilian appetizers with cheese, cold cuts and olives.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• the four-hour sailing cruise with stops at the Faraglioni sea stacks and swimming time.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and WednesdayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 20

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by EtnaTribe

Is this one for you?The morning and sunset departures let you choose the light and pace of your day: early water and a full afternoon free, or a late start and the romance of the sail home as the sun drops. The twilight option splits the difference if you want neither extreme.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the Faraglioni I'll snorkel at?

The Faraglioni are ancient sea stacks (tall rock formations rising from the water) located off Aci Trezza on the Cyclops Coast. They're the main snorkeling stop on the tour, and the boat anchors there so you can enter the water and explore around them.

Do I need snorkeling experience, or is this for beginners too?

The tour suits all fitness levels and includes snorkeling equipment, so beginners are welcome. If you don't want to snorkel, you can swim or try stand-up paddling instead during the water stop.

What's included in the Sicilian aperitif on the boat?

The aperitif includes a glass of Prosecco and local Sicilian appetizers: cheese, cold cuts, and olives. It's served on board after the snorkeling stop on the way back to Catania.

Can I choose between a morning and sunset departure?

Yes. You can book a morning tour, a sunset sailing, or a twilight option at checkout. All three follow the same route and stops. The difference is the time of day and the light you'll see.

How do I get to the boat, and where does it leave from?

The boat departs from Club Nautico Catania. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the meeting point, so you don't need a car to get there.