The World’s 4 Best Sicily Catamaran Cruises

1.Full-day catamaran tour in Palermo: boat experience with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $205 per person Our pick

Join Vincenzo and Alessandra for a seven-hour catamaran outing from Palermo. You will swim and snorkel at four coastal stops, eat lunch near Mondello, and enjoy fruit, drinks, prosecco, music, and Sicilian sea views. The boat carries no more than 14 people, keeping the day friendly and easygoing.

“Great crew, beautiful stops and food they made was great! They went out of their way to make you feel welcome and happy.”

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2.Discovering Cefalù’s Coastline Activity on a Mini Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $47 per person Best value

Spend about three hours cruising Cefalù with captains Sophy and Giovanni aboard a motorized mini catamaran for up to 12 people. Expect a relaxed coastal route, several swim stops, drinks, Sicilian snacks, and optional snorkeling gear. Stand-up paddleboards are available, and sunset departures add music and a beautiful final view.

“Loved this mini catamaran ride! Sophy and her business partner are genuinely friendly and very outgoing. You can tell they have a true passion for boating and engaging with their clients. I would very highly recommend this experience and will definitely take this again next time here!”

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3.4 Hours Catamaran Tour to the Scala dei Turchi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90 per person

Join skipper Giuseppe for a four-hour catamaran trip from Porto Empedocle along Sicily’s coast. Swim near Scala dei Turchi, see Capo Rossello and the Madonna statue, paddle a SUP toward Le Pergole, and enjoy snacks and drinks aboard. The group is limited to eight people, with equipment and a refrigerator included.

“There was a storm warning for the day we booked, but Guiseppe notified us the day before so we could re-organise our schedule and he offered us a new time for the trip the next day. The weather was perfect that day. There was someone to meet us at the marina, a little dingy took us to the catamaran, and we were welcomed on board by Guiseppe. He took us along the coast, stopping in two beautiful places to swim and leap off the boat, as well as try the SUP. Whilst we enjoyed the wonderful water, he prepared snacks and drinks for us. There was no rush, no stress…”

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4.Catamaran excursion to Palermo lunch included for 12 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180 per person

Spend about five hours aboard a modern catamaran for up to 12 people, sailing from Palermo’s Molo Trapezoidale to Mondello, Capo Gallo, Sferracavallo, and Isola delle Femmine. Expect swimming, snorkeling, water toys, fishing, an open bar, and a Sicilian lunch on the day sailing. Afternoon departures include dinner instead.

“The best experience, the service, the food, the professionalism, and the attention, especially with my son, made it a unique experience. Highly recommended. The catamaran was beautiful and the water toys were so much fun. They're the best. Thank you.”

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