Snorkeling in Ortigia's Sea Caves from Syracuse
Four sea caves and a swim stop in an hour and a half on the water
Snorkel the sea caves of Ortigia on a 90-minute boat trip departing from Syracuse's small port. You'll visit four sea caves, take a 15-minute swimming stop in the water, then circle the island to see the Maniace castle, the Arezzo spring and three bridges from the boat before returning to shore. Masks are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Snorkeling and sea caves tour
- Start at small port of Ortigia
- Visit four sea caves
- Swim and snorkel for 15 minutes
- Circumnavigate Ortigia island
- View churches, Maniace castle, Arezzo spring
- Pass under three bridges
- Return to small port
What’s included
- Snorkeling masks.
- live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
- boat transport from Syracuse's small port.
- access to all four sea caves and the 15-minute swimming stop.
- views of the Maniace castle, Arezzo spring and three bridges from the water.
- Every day 10:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00
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Snorkel the sea caves of Ortigia on a 90-minute boat trip from Syracuse's small port, with masks included and three stops to swim in clear water around the island.
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The experience
The boat leaves from the small port of Syracuse and heads straight to Ortigia's four sea caves. You'll snorkel in the clear water around the rock formations, then stop for 15 minutes to swim. After that, the route circles the island so you see the Maniace castle, the Arezzo spring and the churches inside Ortigia from the water: a perspective you don't get from land.
The whole trip runs 90 minutes. Snorkeling masks are provided, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on the group. Children from age 1 can come along, and the boat accommodates strollers if you're traveling with infants. Public transit stops are nearby if you're getting to the port without a car.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 6 years): free.
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 are the four sea caves of Ortigia like when you snorkel them?
The sea caves are rock formations carved into the coastline around Ortigia. The water is clear enough to see the cave structures and the seabed as you swim. The caves themselves are the main snorkeling attraction, and you visit all four during the trip.
How much time do you actually spend in the water snorkeling?
There's one dedicated 15-minute bathing stop where you swim and snorkel. The rest of the 90 minutes is spent on the boat traveling between the caves and circling the island to see the landmarks from the water.
Do I need my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?
Snorkeling masks are included with the trip. Bring your own fins and wetsuit if you prefer, or ask the guide what else is available when you board.
Operated by La Sirena del Plemmirio excursion. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Snorkeling in Ortigia's Sea Caves from Syracuse
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