Cefalù Private Yacht Tour: Snorkeling & Sicilian Aperitif

Sail the Cefalù coast without a schedule, stop where the water calls you

A private 3-hour yacht tour along the Cefalù coast in Sicily, with a skipper, three to four snorkeling stops, and exploration of the Cave of Saint Lucia and Mazzaforno. The boat carries only your party, includes a Sicilian aperitif with prosecco, wine and beer, snorkeling gear, and stops at hidden coves and turquoise shallows where you swim and relax on your own timing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private yacht tour with swimming and aperitif

• Board private 12-meter mini yacht
• Sail along Sicily's scenic coast
• Stop to swim and snorkel in coves
• Enjoy Sicilian aperitif with open bar
• Visit sea caves and hidden coves
• Relax and admire Cefalù coastline views

The experience

The 12-meter yacht leaves with your group alone aboard. A skipper handles the boat while you decide the pace: linger at Mazzaforno's emerald water and sandy coves, or move on to the next stop. Three to four swimming and snorkeling breaks are built into the route, but the timing is yours. The Cave of Saint Lucia and the Bay of Sant'Ambrogio anchor the route, and the Bastione Capo Marchiafava (the 1600s bastion that marks the northern edge of Cefalù's old city walls) frames the view from the water.

A Sicilian aperitif waits on board: bruschetta with tomato, fresh local anchovies, tuna, PDO buffalo mozzarella, cold cuts, olives and fresh fruit. The open bar runs throughout: prosecco, white wine, beer, soft drinks and water. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and a SUP table is available if you want to paddle out from the boat.

The tour runs three hours. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available. Public transportation reaches the departure point, and the experience suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private 12-meter yacht with skipper.
• three to four snorkeling and swimming stops.
• exploration of the Cave of Saint Lucia and Mazzaforno.
• Sicilian aperitif with bruschetta, fresh anchovies, tuna and PDO buffalo mozzarella.
• open bar with prosecco, wine, beer and soft drinks.
• snorkeling equipment.
• SUP table.
• fresh fruit and local cold cuts.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Audio guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Coast to Coast Cefalù

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to control the pace and the stops: the private boat and the skipper mean you're not tied to a group schedule, and the three to four swimming breaks let you spend as much time in the water as you want at each cove.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

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 is the Cave of Saint Lucia like when we get there?

The Cave of Saint Lucia is one of the stops the yacht passes along the Cefalù coast. The tour includes exploration of it as part of the guided route, and you'll see it from the water as the skipper points out its place in the coastline.

How many times do we actually get in the water to snorkel?

The tour includes three to four snorkeling and swimming stops. You choose how long to stay in the water at each one, and snorkeling equipment is provided on board.

Is the aperitif and open bar included, or do we pay extra?

The Sicilian aperitif and open bar are included in the tour price. Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks and water are available throughout the three hours, along with bruschetta, fresh anchovies, tuna, mozzarella and cold cuts served on board.

Can we bring children, and what's the age limit?

Children are welcome. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the tour, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

Is this tour just for strong swimmers?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You control how much time you spend in the water at each stop, and snorkeling gear is provided. You don't need prior experience.

How does the private yacht differ from a group boat tour?

This is a 100% private experience: only your party boards the 12-meter yacht with the skipper. You set the rhythm of the day, choose which coves to linger at, and have the boat and the stops to yourselves.