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Catania: Full-Day Boat Trip to Acitrezza with Lunch

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Activity provider: Sicily Sailing Experience
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    Catania: Full-Day Boat Trip to Acitrezza with Lunch

    Activity provider: Sicily Sailing Experience

    From US$ 116.54 per person

    Discover the Cyclops Riviera on a boat tour from Catania to Acitrezza. Admire Ulysses’ Caves and enjoy a delicious lunch on board.

    About this activity

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    Duration 8 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Small group
    Limited to 8 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Admire the breathtaking scenery of Ulysses’ Caves from the boat
    • Sail under the medieval castle of Acicastello
    • Discover a marine reserve in Acitrezza dubbed "The Cyclopean Isles"
    • Enjoy a delicious lunch on board of pasta with mussels and local white wine
    Full description

    Begin your adventure by meeting your captain on board your boat, decked out with three double cabins, a bathroom with a shower, an outside shower, a kitchen, and a refrigerator.

    Set sail to Ulysses’ Caves. Be amazed by the gorgeous underwater scenery of vibrant blues and greens as you sail past these breathtaking lava-formed caves.

    Next, sail toward Acitrezza, and pass under the medieval castle of Acicastello. Enjoy a spectacular view of the castle by the sea. Marvel at the characteristic pillow lavas found under the castle due to the rapid cooling of submarine eruptions.  

    Once you reach Acitrezza, see a marine reserve dubbed "The Cyclopean Isles,” which is only accessible by pedal boat. If you wish, for an extra charge, reserve a pedal boat and visit The Cyclopean Isles. 

    If the boat isn't available or you prefer not to use it, visit the charming little village of Acitrezza for one hour. When you arrive back on board, eat a delicious traditional lunch including an appetizer, pasta with mussels, fruit, water, and local white wine.

    Finally, during your return trip, take a short stop for another quick swim before arriving back in Catania at around 6:00 PM.

    Includes
    • Sailboat tour along the Cyclops Riviera
    • Lunch on board
    • Snorkeling and snorkel equipment
    • Local wine and water
    • Towels
    • Other drinks (not available onboard)

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    Meeting point

    Meet your skipper outside Caffè del Porto.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Windbreaker
    • Sun hat
    • Swimwear
    • Towel
    • Sunscreen
    • Flip-flops

    Know before you go

    • If you're prone to seasickness it's recommended that you take appropriate medication prior to the tour
    • Unfortunatly, if you suffer from seasickness and therefore wish to cancel the tour still in progress and/or get off the boat before the end of the tour, there will be no refund
    • Please take your seasickness pills with you (you can purchase them in pharmacies)
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 44 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.7/5
    • Value for money
      4.4/5

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    Ferragosto indimenticabile, in ottima compagnia di Antonella e Davide che ci hanno regalato una esperienza entusiasmante e che ricorderemo per un pezzo. Nostra figlia e' rimasta estasiata dai delfini che hanno accompagnato l'imbarcazione per qualche minuto, ottimi il pranzo e i vari spuntini, chiare ed esaustive spiegazioni (in italiano ed inglese) del capitano, ricca di aneddoti, mitologia e informazioni sul territorio.

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    August 21, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Italy Verified booking

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    Tuor on a sailboat in the open sea between Catania and Acitrezza really beautiful, super pleasant to be lulled by the waves with the sails unfurled. Our skipper Miquel and the assistant Antonella were very kind, helpful, they made us spend a beautiful day discovering Acitrezza and Acicastello. Antonella served us a delicious aperitif with typical Sicilian products and to follow linguine with cherry tomatoes and mussels prepared by her at the moment, all accompanied by bottles of local wine. Super recommended tour!

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    August 21, 2022

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    Ilaria – Italy Verified booking

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    Antonella and miguel gave us a wonderful day in their company with the other guys on the trip, we went diving, saw beautiful views from the sailing boat (which miguel also made some of us try to drive), offered an aperitif, lunch and fruit, all delicious and wine at will. You can't miss it

    August 20, 2022

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    Leonardo – Italy Verified booking

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