Private boat tour Giardini Naxos: Bay, Etna & swim stop

Three hours on the water with a swim stop and fresh fish lunch

A private boat tour departing from Giardini Naxos that cruises the Bay of Giardini Naxos with Etna volcano as backdrop, stops for a 40-minute swim in the marine park at Isola Bella, and includes a lunch of fresh fish with local wine and fruit. The skipper chooses the route based on daily wind and sea conditions. Morning departures run 10:00 to 13:00. Sunset departures run 16:00 to 19:00. Maximum 8 passengers. The boat and skipper are yours alone.

The experience

You arrive at the port of Giardini Naxos and board a boat built for a quiet, elegant cruise. The kind where the engine is almost an afterthought. The skipper reads the wind and sea each day and plots the route that will give you the best conditions, so no two trips follow the same path. You'll see the Bay of Giardini Naxos with Etna volcano rising behind it, the cave of love, the prickly pear rock, the blue cave, and the bay of the sirens as you move through the water.

The boat holds a 2-hour stop at Isola Bella, the marine park where you swim for about 40 minutes while the crew prepares lunch on board. You come back to the boat to fresh fish, local wine, and fresh fruit: a meal built around what the day's catch brought in. Soda and soft drinks are included. The whole outing runs three hours, leaving you the rest of the afternoon or evening free depending on which departure you choose.

This is a private charter: the boat, the skipper, and the route are yours alone. No other passengers, no schedule to fit around anyone else's pace. The English-speaking skipper is on board the whole time.

What’s included

• Lunch of fresh fish with local wine and fresh fruit.
• soft drinks and soda.
• English-speaking skipper on board for the entire tour.
• private use of the boat with no other passengers.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

AgesUp to age 80

GroupUp to 12

Live 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by La Rosa Dei Venti Escursioni

Is this one for you?The three-hour window fits a free afternoon or morning in Giardini Naxos without eating into time for other stops in the area. If you're staying longer in town or want to combine this with a visit elsewhere, the morning departure leaves your afternoon open, while the sunset option works if you're free from late afternoon onward.

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Top questions

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's the difference between the morning and sunset departures?

Morning departures run from 10:00 to 13:00. Sunset departures run from 16:00 to 19:00 with views of the sun setting over the water. Both follow the same route and include the same swim stop and lunch.

Can I swim at Isola Bella, or is it just a viewing stop?

You swim for about 40 minutes in the marine park at Isola Bella while the crew prepares your lunch on board. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch of fresh fish, local wine, and fresh fruit is included. Contact the operator before booking if you have dietary needs so they can prepare an alternative.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The boat holds a maximum of 8 passengers. This is a private charter, so you're booking the entire boat with your group.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The skipper decides the route each day based on wind and sea conditions to ensure the most favorable conditions. If conditions are unsafe for departure, the operator will reschedule or offer a refund.