Private boat tour Taormina: Swim in the marine park with aperitif

A 10-metre boat to yourself, five named bays, and an hour in the water with prosecco.

A private boat tour departing from Giardini Naxos explores the Taormina coastline, stopping at Grotta dell'Amore, Schiso' Bay, Prickly Pear Rock, the Blue Grotto and Mermaids' Bay. You swim for an hour in the marine park among colorful fish and corals while the crew prepares an aperitif with prosecco and fresh fruit. The boat holds a maximum of 12 people and the tour runs 3 hours, with departures at 10am or 3pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Taormina coast

• Depart from Giardini Naxos port
• Sail towards Grotta dell'Amore
• Visit Schiso' Bay and Prickly Pear Rock
• Continue to Blue Grotto and Mermaids' Bay
• Stop for swim in marine reserve
• Enjoy aperitif with prosecco and fresh fruit
• Return to Giardini Naxos port

The experience

The boat leaves the port of Giardini Naxos and sails toward Taormina, passing the Grotta dell'Amore and Schiso' Bay before reaching the Prickly Pear Rock. From there you continue to the Blue Grotto and Mermaids' Bay, each stop brief enough to see the rock formations and water without breaking the rhythm of the day. The real anchor is the marine park: you drop anchor for roughly an hour to swim among starfish, red corals and the small fish that gather in the reserve.

While you're in the water, the crew prepares an abundant aperitif on deck: prosecco and fresh fruit waiting when you climb back aboard. The boat is yours alone (up to 12 passengers maximum), so there's no jostling for space or waiting for a shared group to finish. A guide speaks English or Italian throughout, narrating the coast and the stops as you move between them. The whole outing takes 3 hours from departure to return.

You can book the morning slot (10am to 1pm) or the afternoon one (3pm to 6pm), depending on how the rest of your day in Taormina is shaping up. The boat is air-conditioned, and fuel and the aperitif are included in the price. If you need pickup from your hotel, that can be arranged separately.

What’s included

• Prosecco and fresh fruit aperitif.
• air-conditioned boat.
• fuel.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• exclusive use of the private boat for your group.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to5h before

GroupPrivate

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by La Rosa Dei Venti Escursioni

Is this one for you?The 3-hour duration leaves the morning or afternoon free for other plans in Taormina, and the private boat means no waiting for other groups to board or finish their swim.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English 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 exactly is the Grotta dell'Amore and what do you do there?

Grotta dell'Amore is a sea cave along the Taormina coast that the boat passes during the route. You see it from the water as the boat sails by. It is one of several named landmarks that mark the journey.

How long do you actually spend swimming in the marine park?

The marine park stop lasts roughly an hour, giving you time to swim, explore the corals and fish, and get back on board before the aperitif service.

Is the aperitif included in the price, or do I pay extra?

The aperitif with prosecco and fresh fruit is included. It is prepared on board while you are in the water and served when you return to the boat.

Can I book this tour if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You can float and enjoy the marine park without needing to swim far, and the crew is there throughout the stop.

What is the difference between the 10am and 3pm departures?

Both departures follow the same route and stops. The 10am tour returns at 1pm, and the 3pm tour returns at 6pm. Choose the time that fits the rest of your schedule in Taormina.