Taormina is located on a hillside North of Catania and with an amazing view of Mt. Etna on clear days. This small city full of shops, restaurants, hotels, and archeological sites is one of the main tourist destinations in Sicily. In addition to having a lot to see on land, the coastline around Taormina is stunning.
The best way to discover the waters around Taormina is by boat tour to visit the Cape of Taormina and its scenic Bays, Isola Bella, hidden grottos, the Castle of Sant’Alessio, and the Bay of Giardini Naxos. Boats are available either from Riposto or Giardini Naxos. While boats departing from Giardini are closer to Taormina, those that depart from Riposto offer guests a nice view of majestic Mt. Etna from the water.
Sights to see around Taormina:
Bays of Taormina: there are many scenic anchorages offshore the unique coastline.
Isola Bella: a small picturesque island offshore Taormina.
Grottos: in particular Grotta Azzurra is bright and filled with marina life.
Castle of Sant’Alessio: the ruins of this strategically located castle are visible up on a Cape overlooking the waters between Messina and Taormina.
Bay of Giardini Naxos: this large Bay lies just South of Taormina and on clear days offers a beautiful view of Mt. Etna.
These are the most populare sites around Taormina.
The exact tour depends on your preferences and the weather conditions.
Are you interested in an exclusive tour of Taormina? Do you have a preference between a sailboat, catamaran, RIB, powerboat, or a turkish gulet?
Prices for exclusive day trips around Taormina vary depending on the boat used, the base, and the date (July-August is high season, before June and after August is low season). Prices start at:
Euro 750: sailboat
Euro 1000: 10m RIB
Euro 1600: luxury sailboat
Euro 1875: turkish gulet
Euro 2100: catamaran
Euro 2400: 10m powerboat
Euro 2800: 12m powerboat
Euro 3300: 16m powerboat
Euro 5000: 19m luxury powerboat
Euro 6500: 22m luxury powerboat
The prices listed here include boat rental, skipper, and Italian tax. The prices listed do NOT included fuel for the RIBS, hostess, boarding not at the base, food and drinks. Fuel is included for the sailboats, catamarans, turkish gulets and powerboats. Catering or lunch service are provided by request at an additional cost. Prices may vary depending on availability, and last minute or special offers.
Contact us by email or telephone with your request and we will send a personalized offer.
