Group Tour Sailing in Catania
Discover the Coast of Etna and Ulisses Grotto
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
3 Hours
10:00 am / 1:00 pm Aperitif
1:00 pm / 4:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm / 6:00 pm Aperitif
- Catania Port
- Etna Gulf
- Old Sulfur Chimneys
- Ulisses Grotto
- Return
- A bottle of white wine or Prosecco for every four people
- Water
- Pasta made on board, 1pm tour
- 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
- 59 € per person – Aperitif
- 69 € 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
Return
During the return you can take a last swim offshore (weather and sea conditions permitting).
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.