Top 8 Sicily Yacht Charters

1.Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours · from $101Our pick

Spend about seven hours aboard Sciatumia, guided in Italian or English by a friendly crew including Gianfranco and Francesco. Visit Tabaccara, Rabbit Island, Muro Vecchio, sea caves, and other hard-to-reach bays, with snorkeling stops and a full fish lunch served at the table.

“I ragazzi di Sciatumia sono eccellenti, cordiali, precisi e simpatici. Per ogni tappa che facevamo ci raccontavano la sua storia. Il cibo è stato ottimo!”

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2.Half day with lunch in luxury private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $907

Board the Blue Diamond in Giardini Naxos for a private cruise along Taormina’s coast. Graziella hosts with prosecco, local food, and stories, while Captain Saro guides you past Isola Bella, Mazzarò, Mermaid’s Cave, and other bays, with time to swim and snorkel.

“Absolutely incredible. Graziella and Cirro were wonderful tour guides and made this a day we will never forget. The boat is gorgeous, there is a shaded area in the back and a sun area in the front where you can lay down and sunbathe. They served the most delicious food and were so welcoming. I would highly recommend this to anyone traveling in the area.”

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3.7-Hour Private Yacht Tour on the Island of Pantelleria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $80

Set out from Lungomare Paolo Borsellino at 10:00 a.m. for about seven to eight hours along Pantelleria’s coast. The captain chooses the route and swimming stops according to sea conditions, with Arco dell’Elefante as the main highlight. Expect attentive service, plenty of food, and a private outing for your group.

“Make sure it exists, you allowed me book and pay for it but it was closed and doesn’t go till later in the season”

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4.Cefalù : Mini Yacht Tour with Aperitif, Snorkeling and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77Cheapest seat

Set out from Eolo Café for a small-group yacht cruise along Cefalù’s coast. Swim at Kalura, Mazzaforno, and other beaches, see the Old Port and Capo Marchiafava from the water, and enjoy soft drinks, prosecco, and crisps. Guides including Mirco and Marlo lead the English-language trip.

“Great boat trip, very accommodating, captain and tour guide, ample time for swimming and sightseeing. The sunset was fabulous !Thanks for a great day!”

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5.Luxury Boat Private Tour to Favignana and Levanzo in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Trapani at 10 a.m. for a private eight-hour boat day around Favignana and Levanzo. Swim at Cala Rossa, enter sea caves, use the paddleboard and snorkel gear, stop for lunch in Favignana, and enjoy Sicilian snacks and Champagne with skippers such as Vito, Marco, Michele, or Dani.

“The one of the best thing to do in Trapani. Our trip was spectacular in all terms, the owner was our captain. He took us to the gemstones of the islands.”

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6.Yacht excursion Shalimar IV

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about eight hours aboard Shalimar IV, sailing from Trapani around Favignana and Levanzo. Swim at Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, Cala Fridda, or Cala Munnula, use the included snorkel gear, eat a simple Trapanese lunch, and enjoy two hours in Favignana port. Marianna is a particularly attentive crew member.

“We were a group of 11 friends and family on a day trip from Trapani to Favignana. Overall, the trip was well-organised and the boat itself was nice and comfortable. The crew was friendly and attentive, especially Marianna, who really stood out for her kindness, smiles, and ability to make everyone feel welcome. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the captain. While he was definitely professional and made us feel safe throughout the journey, his attitude was unwelcoming and a bit arrogant. He never smiled, didn’t really engage with the passengers, and his overly serious approach created a slightly uncomfortable atmosphere. On a leisure day trip like this, one…”

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7.Cefalù: Private Mini Yacht Tour with Aperitif and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Mirko for a three-hour private mini yacht outing from Cefalù. Cruise past the Bastion, stop at four coastal spots, swim and snorkel in clear water, and enjoy drinks, fruit, music, and Sicilian snacks with only your group aboard.

“It was the best experience we had in Sicily, Cefalù seen from the sea is really lovely”

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8.Favignana Egadi Islands Luxury Catamaran Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $96

Join skipper Tonino and a stewardess for an eight-hour catamaran cruise from Trapani to Levanzo and Favignana. Swim at Cala Calcara, Cala Fredda, Cala Rossa, and Cala Azzurra, eat local food aboard, and enjoy two hours in Favignana town.

“Day with bad weather expected, but confirmed the tour, with rightly changes due to wind. We had been informed that we would make a passage to Cala Azzurra and Cala Bue Marino, but after a wonderful swim in Cala Rossa we returned to Trapani without the expected aperitif and without an explanation. We ate very well, the staff were very nice, but skipper and stewardess bickered a lot and this is an unprofessional attitude if you sell yourself as a luxury catamaran. I spent a beautiful day, but would not recommend it for the quality / price ratio.Auto-translated”

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