Snorkeling in Taormina: Wine tasting on the boat

The seabed stays visible and shallow across all the bays, which is why the snorkeling works without effort.

A 3-hour boat tour from Taormina that combines snorkeling at five named bays and Isola Bella with a tasting of red wine, white wine and Prosecco, plus Sicilian cheeses, salami and olives. A local guide leads the route by boat, stops you at the clearest water for swimming with snorkeling equipment provided, and serves the tasting aboard. Children from age 3 are welcome. The boat has a sundeck with cushions, shaded seating and a fridge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mazzarò Beach20m
2. Isola Bella40m · entry included

Boat tour with wine tasting in Taormina

• Start boat tour from the beach
• Relax and enjoy the coastal views
• Visit bays and caves along the coast
• Stop for swimming and snorkeling
• Taste Sicilian wines and liqueurs
• Visit Isola Bella and explore caves

The experience

The boat leaves from Taormina beach and runs the coast for three hours, stopping at five separate bays where the water changes color and depth. Mazzarò Beach sits ten minutes out and opens into a cove ringed by green headlands. The seabed is shallow and scattered with rocks, which is what makes snorkeling possible there without any skill. Baia delle Sirene is tucked behind a small promontory, so it stays quiet. The water is low and clear enough to see the seagrass and reef fish. Isola Bella, the centerpiece, sits between two capes and is wrapped in Mediterranean scrub and exotic plants. The small beach at its base has water so transparent the rocks show their true color, and the snorkeling there is the main event of the day.

At one of the bays, the boat stops and you get in the water with the snorkeling equipment: mask, fins and snorkel provided. The guide is in the water with you or stays aboard depending on the group. The water is cold enough that a wetsuit would help, though none is mentioned as included. Between swims, you stay on the boat where there is a shaded awning, cushioned seating on the sundeck, a fridge, and music playing. The tasting happens while you are anchored: one glass of red wine, one of white, one of Prosecco, served with Sicilian cheeses, salami, olives and nuts. Water and soft drinks are available throughout.

The guide speaks English or Italian and knows the caves, the bays and which spots have the best visibility that day. If weather turns bad enough to cancel, you get a full refund and advance notice. The boat is equipped for comfort. There is a ladder for getting in and out of the water, shade for the midday heat, and a fridge so the wine stays cold. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Children from 3 years old can participate fully. The tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor heart health or pregnancy.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• one glass of red wine, one of white wine and one of Prosecco.
• Sicilian cheeses, salami, olives, nuts and fresh fruit.
• water and soft drinks throughout.
• use of the boat's sundeck with cushions and shaded seating.
• access to all five bays and Isola Bella.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDeparts at 12:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

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 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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Boat Experience Taormina

Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling and wine tasting built into a set itinerary with a group. Skip it if you prefer to customize your route or need personalized guidance in the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 water like for snorkeling at Isola Bella?

Isola Bella has shallow, transparent water scattered with rocks and seagrass, ideal for snorkeling. The water is so clear that the seabed and reef fish are visible, and the depth stays low enough that you can see the bottom without diving.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included in the tour. The boat provides mask, fins and snorkel. You do not need to bring your own or pay extra.

What wines and food are served on the boat?

The tasting includes one glass of red wine, one of white wine and one of Prosecco, served with Sicilian cheeses, salami, olives, nuts and fresh fruit. Water and soft drinks are available throughout the three hours.

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

If weather conditions do not allow the boat trip to go ahead safely, the operator will notify you in advance and refund you in full.

How many bays and stops does the tour visit?

The tour stops at five bays (Mazzarò Beach, Baia di Spisone, Baia di Villagonia, Baia delle Sirene and the area around Isola Bella), where you swim and snorkel at one or more of them depending on conditions and the group's pace.