Palermo not only offers amazing cultural, historical, and gastronomical sights to see, it also has a beautiful coastline and at least a day should be reserved to exploring the stunning waters, nature reserves, and views from the Sea.
The best way to discover the waters around Palermo is by boat tour. Several different itineraries are possible either staying close to the port of Palermo or even heading out along the coast all the way to Cefalù to the East or San Vito lo Capo and the Nature Reserve Zingaro to the West.
Sights to see around Palermo:
Baia di Mondello: popular with locals, this bay is close to the port of Palermo and can be reached by powerboat or sailboat. Nearby are other sights to see including Isole delle Femmine (a Nature Reserve teaming with seagulls and other marine birds), and Marina Longa
Capo Aspra: a rocky cape just East of the port of Palermo with a unique sea arch, with hidden swimming spots and other nearby sites: fantastic hidden beach of Mongerbino and Torre Normanna (ruins of a Norman tower seated up on a promontory overlooking the coast)
Cefalù: a powerboat tour to this unique Sicilian coastal town offers swimming in crystal clear waters, amazing views of Cefalù and time to explore the city and its narrow meandering streets.
San Vito lo Capo: a town located to the West of Palermo, with a long white sandy beach it is not only great for swimming it is also home to numerous restaurants for Cous Cous and each September holds an international Cous Cous Festival. Nearby is the Nature Reserve Zingaro with hidden coves and native flora and fauna.
These are the most populare sites around Palermo.
The exact tour depends on your preferences and the weather conditions.
Are you interested in an exclusive tour of Palermo? Do you have a preference between a sailboat, catamaran, powerboat, or a turkish gulet?
Prices for exclusive day trips around Palermo 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 1050: 12m powerboat
Euro 1500: catamaran
Euro 1600: luxury sailboat
Euro 1800: turkish gulet
The prices listed here include boat rental, skipper, and Italian tax. The prices listed do NOT included fuel for the powerboat, hostess, boarding not at the base, food and drinks. Fuel is included for the sailboats, catamarans, and turkish gulets. Catering or lunch service are provided by request at an additional cost. Prices may vary depending on availability, and last minute or special offers. Keep in mind that the longer itineraries are only possibile with powerboats, as the other vessels move slowly.
Contact us by email or telephone with your request and we will send a personalized offer.
