Group Daily Sailing in Catania
Discover the Coast of Etna and the Cyclopean Isles on an Exclusive Yacht
Catania Sailing Tour Group 6hr
Take to the waves off coastal Sicily by yacht on this sailing experience in Catania. With refreshments and a delicious lunch on board included, cruise through the clear waters and admire uninterrupted views over Catania’s volcanic shoreline. Swim in the sea or sunbathe on deck, master the basics of sailing from our crew, and enjoy a day on the waves in beautiful Sicily. You also have time for a goodbye drink on land afterward.
Information
6 Hours
10:00 am / 4:00 pm
- Catania Port
- Etna Gulf
- Old Sulfur Chimneys
- Ulisses Grotto
- Medieval castle in Acicastello
- Faraglioni rocks in the Natural Reserve of the Cyclopean Isles in Acitrezza
- Return
- A bottle of white wine or Prosecco for every four people
- Water
- Pasta made on board
- Typical Sicilian aperitives 10:00 am / 4:00 pm
English, Italiano French and Spanish upon request and availability
Up to 10 Guests
Club nautico Catania – port of Catania
99€ per person – Lunch
Step by step excursion
1
Welcome at board
Once you meet the skipper, you will board our sailboat with three cabins (one of these will be available during the excursion), a bathroom with shower, an outdoor shower, a kitchen and a fridge.
2
Etna Gulf
Immediately after leaving the moorings the skipper will introduce you to the basics of sailing by collaborating, if you wish, in the opening of the sails that we will do immediately after leaving the port. Once out of the port you will admire the whole gulf of Catania with the magnificent ETNA in the background
3
Sulfur Chimneys
During the navigation, direction caves of Ulysses, along th seaside you can admire the ancient factory of sulphur coming from the volcano
4
Swimming near the Caves of Ulysses
At the Caves of Ulysses you can take your first swim of the day. These caves were formed under a splendid lava cliff overlooking the sea. The colours of the backdrops are wonderful, ranging from blue, to green, to blue
5
Medieval Castle
While sailing towards Acitrezza, you will pass under the Medieval Castle of Acicastello. Spectacular will be the view of the castle from the sea. You can also observe the characteristic “lava cushions” that can be found under the castle and which were formed following the rapid cooling due to the encounter between the lava of the underwater eruptions and the sea water.
6
Cyclops islands
Once arrived in Acitrezza, the skipper will show you the Marine Reserve of the Cyclops Islands. After a short stop with the possibility of taking a bath, we will undertake the return navigation
7
Return
During the return you can take a last swim offshore (weather and sea conditions permitting). You will return to the Port of Catania around 4 pm
Extra
- Tender boat (for four people to go snorkeling inside the Faraglioni Natural Reserve — we also provide masks): €80
- Kayak at the Cyclopean Isles: €22 per person
- Photographer on board with drone: €250
Useful Tips
We recommend that you bring your swimsuit, beach towels and sunscreen with you. Windbreakers and hats could be useful as there may be wind during navigation.
If you think you can suffer from seasickness, we recommend taking pills or taking patches least 30min before the excursion starts. If you do not have the required equipment we will provide (where possible) with the necessary, but we kindly ask you to ask for it at the time of booking.
If you or anyone in your group can’t swim, please inform us while booking in the comments section.