Sunset Tour on Scilla and Costa Viola: Prosecco at Sea

Watch the sky turn pink from the water with a glass in hand.

A sunset sailing tour along Scilla and the Costa Viola coast in Italy, where you drift past a fishermen's village, a historic fortress and the Rock of Ulysses while the sun colors the sea. The boat carries prosecco, snacks and floating tubes. You can swim if you want, or simply watch from the deck. A live Italian guide narrates the 80-minute route, and the tour ends with a toast at the water's edge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing along Scilla coast

• Coast along ancient fishermen's village
• Pass by the Rock of Ulysses
• Pass under Castello Ruffo di Scilla
• Sail to main beach of Scilla
• Skirt Punta Pacì and belvedere
• Stop for sunset toast and swim

The experience

What makes an evening on the water different from one on land is the light hitting the sea at the hour it changes. The boat leaves the pier and coasts along the ancient fishermen's village of Scilla, where houses and restaurants sit built on stilts over the water. You pass under the Castello Ruffo di Scilla, a fortress that has housed a working lighthouse since 1913 and still guides ships through the Strait of Messina. The route takes you past Punta Pacì, an iconic belvedere point, and by the Rock of Ulysses: an imposing stack that marks the entrance to the strait.

The boat slows for a stopover as the sun drops, and that is when the prosecco arrives. You get a glass, a small plate of pretzels and olives, and time to watch the sky. If you want to swim, masks and floating tubes are on board. If you prefer to stay dry, the view from the deck is the whole point. The guide speaks Italian throughout, narrating the coast and the history of the sites you pass. The tour runs about 80 minutes from start to finish.

What’s included

• Prosecco and a small aperitif with pretzels and olives.
• masks and floating tubes for anyone who wants to swim.
• live Italian-language guide narrating the route and the history of the sites.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 to 74 years) · Senior (75 to 80 years) · Youth (5 to 9 years) · Child (3 to 4 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 13 · max 8 per booking

Live guideItalian

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Scilla In Barca

Is this one for you?This tour works best for small groups or couples who want an evening on the water without a full day's commitment. The fixed 80-minute route and the sunset timing mean you can fit it into the rest of your day in the area, and the swim option lets you decide how much you want to participate.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 9 years); Child (3 to 4 years); Infant (1 to 2 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 is the Rock of Ulysses and where do we see it on the tour?

The Rock of Ulysses is an imposing stack formation that marks the entrance to the Strait of Messina. You pass it early in the tour as the boat coasts along the Scilla shoreline.

Can I swim during the sunset tour, or is it just watching from the boat?

You can swim if you want to. The boat stops for a dip at sunset, and masks and floating tubes are provided on board for anyone who wants to get in the water.

What food and drinks are included on this tour?

Prosecco, pretzels, olives and peanuts or saltines are included. The prosecco is served during the stopover at sunset as part of the toast.

Is there a guide on the boat, and what language does he speak?

Yes, a live guide is on board and speaks Italian throughout the tour, narrating the coast and the history of the sites you pass.

How long does the sunset tour take from start to finish?

The tour runs approximately 80 minutes, from departure to return.