Sicily · APERITIF EXPERIENCES IN TAORMINA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 aperitif experiences in Taormina justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Set out from Giardini Naxos on a two-hour Sicilian boat ride with an English or Italian-speaking skipper. See Taormina’s bays, the Blue Grotto, Isola Bella, and the marine reserve, with time to swim and snorkel. Guides such as Nunzio, Dario, and Delphino are known for lively commentary.
“We enjoyed very much, our guide was very nice and friendly and the tour was very stunning”
Join Graziella and Captain Saro for a small-group sunset cruise from Giardini Naxos. You’ll pass Taormina’s caves and bays, look for bottlenose dolphins, swim near Isola Bella, and enjoy fruit, snacks, and drinks aboard the Blue Diamond.
“The whole experience was amazing from start to finish! The boat was amazing and Graziella was amazing and her husband was also great! Highly recommend”
Join Antonio and Mariella for a three-hour shared boat cruise from Giardini Naxos. You’ll see Taormina’s bays, Isola Bella, caves, and Etna, stop to swim, enjoy pizza or arancini with prosecco, and search open water for dolphins.
“We had the most fantastic time from the check in at the office till the end of our boat ride. We saw dolphins swimming and jumping right in front of us. Antonio, our captain, Mariella and Sonia were delightful, courteous and super attentive. The views of the Etna, Taormina, Isola Bella, the caves, well... everything!! were wonderful. They served us pizza and prosecco while we stopped to jump in the water. Amazing experience for the whole family. Even our 3-year-old boy dared to jump and swim with the fish. We loved it and will definitely recommend it to everyone. We hope to come back soon. Grazie mille e arrivederci!”
Spend two hours aboard the Kristal from Giardini Naxos, cruising past Taormina, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto. Guides such as Gianluca and Danielle add local stories and music, with a swim stop, Prosecco, and a Sicilian almond sweet included.
“It was so fun and we went to some really beautiful places! I highly recommend this excursion!!”
Set out from Spisone Beach for a two-hour cruise along Taormina and Giardini Naxos. Your English or Italian skipper points out coastal sights and local myths, then anchors near Isola Bella for swimming, snorkeling, wine, prosecco, soft drinks, and Sicilian snacks.
“We were lucky and it was just the 2 of us, Great activity”
Join an English or Italian guide, including captain Tinauro on some departures, for a two-hour cruise from Giardini Naxos. Visit Lover’s Cave, Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, and quiet bays, with time to swim, snorkel, watch for dolphins, and enjoy a Sicilian aperitif.
“Un moment inoubliable avec un capitaine au top — attentionné, drôle et vraiment génial avec les enfants 👏 Pause baignade, explications avec références cinéma, apéro fruits frais et prosecco … tout simplement parfait Une expérience à ne pas manquer pour découvrir Taormine autrement !”
Spend two hours on a group boat from Spisone Beach, touring Taormina’s caves and bays with an English or Italian guide. Swim and snorkel near Isola Bella, watch for dolphins, and enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks, and local snacks as Etna glows behind the sunset.
“The meeting point was confusing and this trip would be improved if it picked up in Taormina as the taci cost to the puck up point was 50 euro return.”
Cruise Taormina’s coast at sunset with Boat Experience Taormina, stopping near Isola Bella, Mazzarò, Capotaormina, and Baia delle Sirene. Expect a small-group boat, local wine or Prosecco, snacks, snorkeling gear, music, and commentary from crew members such as Alan, Andrea, Federico, or Karim.
“It was fantastic! Fun, beautiful views - Federico and Karim were excellent.! We were uncertain of the meeting place when we arrived a bit early, but it was as directions indicated.”
Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at Porta Messina for a 2.5-hour walk along Corso Umberto. See Taormina’s churches, Odeon, squares, and views, then finish with wine or Aperol and light snacks on a rooftop terrace facing Etna and the Ionian coast.
“The tour was amazing, our guide Jerry was a little late but his knowledge was amazing and we met a number of his friends ( by accident ) on the tour which added to the enjoyment. Taormina is beautiful at any time but in the evening the views are spectacular. Jerry added to the enjoyment with some amazing information and to finish with a sunset cocktail made for a very memorable evening.”
Set out from Giardini Naxos with Graziella and Saro, or another live English or Italian guide, for a private cruise past Isola Bella, Mazzarò, and Taormina’s sea caves. Swim or snorkel from the boat, then settle in for fruit, snacks, and drinks.
“The best kept secret of Taormina!! Wish we had booked a longer trip. Gorgeous boat, beautiful couple, great music, drinks and snacks. The trip was unbelievable!! Beautiful scenery, caves and water. Definitely do this!!”
From Giardini Naxos, you’ll cruise past Capotaormina, the Day Grotto, Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, Mazzarò, and Sirene Bay. The two-hour trip includes a swim stop, snorkeling time, Prosecco, soft drinks, water, snacks, and Sicilian almond paste. English and Italian explanations are provided.
From Giardini Naxos, you cruise along Taormina’s coast to see bays, caves, marine life, and dolphins. The two-hour trip includes a swim stop, seasonal fruit, prosecco, and an English or Italian-speaking skipper. No individual guide name is provided.
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