Full Day Cruise in Taormina with Snorkeling & Lunch

About This Experience

This is a 6-hour shared boat trip run by Boat Experience Taormina, with a skipper-guide who speaks Italian and English. The itinerary names ten stops, from Spisone and the bay of the sirens to Mazzaro, the Blue Grotto, Isola Bella, the Grotta dell’Amore, the Grotta della Conchiglia and Villagonia.

Swimming and snorkelling are part of the day, with snorkelling equipment on board. Lunch is a spread of appetizers with a choice of fresh fish or vegetarian dishes, served with wine, prosecco, beer, soft drinks and water. For an extra fee you can rent a canoe or SUP or visit Isola Bella from the beach. Entry to the Isola Bella museum is not included.

This is a warm-season product. Our November 2026 check found no bookable dates, and the first date it found was 1 June 2027. The listing price is from about $156 per person (checked November 2026), so check dates for the season you plan to travel in.

It is not a theatre tour and does not include the Ancient Theatre. The listing gives no start time, and six hours takes most of a day, so the times do not support fitting a theatre visit around it. Give the theatre its own morning or a separate day.

Reviewers are positive about the scenery and lunch. Two 2026 reviews say the boat stayed in one spot for long stretches, and another found ten strangers crowded on a small boat. The listing gives no timetable for how long each stop lasts.

Highlights

• Ten named stops on the route, from Spisone to Villagonia
• Three sea caves on the itinerary: the Blue Grotto, Grotta dell'Amore and Grotta della Conchiglia
• Isola Bella stop with swimming and snorkelling
• Lunch of appetizers with fresh fish or vegetarian options
• Option to rent a canoe or SUP for an extra fee
• Skipper commentary on stories and local legends in Italian and English

What's Included

• ✓ Several swimming stops with snorkelling equipment
• ✓ Aperitif with snacks and drinks (wine, prosecco, beer, soft drinks)
• ✓ Lunch with fresh fish or vegetarian options
• ✓ Professional skipper and guide
• ✓ Fuel, taxes and insurance
• ✓ Safety equipment

Not Included

• Beach towel, sunscreen and swimsuits
• Entrance to the Isola Bella museum
• Canoe or SUP rental
• Landing at Isola Bella from the beach (extra fee)
• Admission to the Ancient Theatre

What to Bring

• A towel
• Water
• Beachwear
• Sunscreen
• A seasickness pill if you are prone to it

Good to Know & Caveats

• This is a seasonal summer trip. Our November 2026 check found no bookable dates and the first date found was 1 June 2027.
• The trip depends on wind and sea conditions, and the meeting point can change with the weather.
• The listing advises anyone prone to seasickness to bring a pill against nausea.
• Reviewers mention about ten passengers on a small boat, which one found crowded. Two 2026 reviewers say the boat spent hours in one spot.
• The listing says it is not suitable for people over 95. Baby strollers, bikes and non-folding wheelchairs are not allowed.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund.

Meeting Point

Escursioni in Barca Taormina e Giardini Naxos - Pizzichella Escursioni, the start and end point in the listing. Start times appear when you check availability. The listing warns that the meeting point can change with the weather.