Top 4 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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