Top 9 Boat Tours in Palermo

1.Mondello,CapoGallo Reserve Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 439 reviews · from $79Our pick

Cruise from Marina Arenella to Mondello, Capo Gallo, Addaura, and coastal caves with a small group. Swim, snorkel, listen to music, and enjoy fruit, prosecco, cannoli, and Sicilian snacks with skippers such as Alex, Alberto, and Giuseppe.

“Giuseppe was a great host who knows the area well. Lots of swimming in varied locations with the cave swim a highlight. I would recommend this tour.”

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2.Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Spend about four hours at sea with Angela, Luca, and the Palermo in Boat team. Swim and snorkel at Mondello and Grotta della Regina, use floats and underwater scooters, then enjoy panelle, arancini, sfincione, cannoli, water, and an Aperol Spritz.

“Both Andrea and Luca were wonderful hosts! It was a beautiful relaxing day on the Mediterranean! The “snack” they served was more like a meal…very traditional and yummy! Glad we did it!”

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3.Full-Day Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $124

Spend eight hours aboard a small motorsailer with Giuseppe and Michele, exploring Addaura, Mondello, and Capo Gallo. You’ll get snorkeling gear, marine life guidance, Sicilian lunch, water, and wine or juice, with plenty of time to swim or relax.

“Giuseppe and his crew were amazing! Very knowledgeable about the city and marine life. Food and wine were all local and delicious. Highly recommend!”

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4.Sunset boat tour in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · from $113

Join Angela and Luca for a 2.5-hour Palermo sunset cruise to Grotta Regina. Swim or snorkel with supplied gear, then enjoy sfincione, arancine, panelle, cannoli, and an Aperol Spritz aboard a small boat for up to 8 or 12 people.

“One of the best boat tours we’ve done. Great swimming location, superb sunset views, excellent Sicilian food and the hosts, Angela and Luca, are incredibly friendly. Never felt rushed and was incredibly relaxing. Highly recommend!”

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5.Private Boat Tour Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

Spend 4.5 hours on a small boat along Palermo’s coast, swimming at Addaura, Capo Gallo, Mondello, and Isola delle Femmine. Captains such as Alex, Roberto, Davide, and Alberto explain the coast, serve simple treats, and adjust the day to sea conditions.

“Highly recommend this trip! Davide made the day so enjoyable and all of the swimming spots were amazing!”

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6.Shared Boat Tour with Snack and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · from $78Best value

Join a four-hour shared boat trip from central Palermo with up to six people. Swim at Vergine Maria, Addaura, and Mondello, snorkel near Capo Gallo and Grotta dell’Olio, and enjoy fruit, bruschetta, drinks, music, and an aperitivo. Stefano may be your skipper and guide.

“Great team & music, fun trip with nice views and swim, interesting grotto!”

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7.4-Hour Coastal Boat Tour with Aperitif & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $101

Spend four hours on a comfortable boat from Mondello with Captain Gaetano and the Boat Tour Mondello team. Swim at Mondello, Barcarello, Capo Gallo, and Isola delle Femmine, visit Grotta dell’Olio, and enjoy Sicilian snacks, wine, beer, or Aperol Spritz onboard.

“Our boat tour was great! Our captain helped us feel very at home on the boat. He provided us with many drinks and made us some wonderful Sicilian pizza! We were out on the boat for 4 hours and we didn’t want to leave! Our captain was very nice and welcoming, he told us a lot about Sicily and his time growing up there. He also provided us with great recommendations on where to go eat in downtown Palermo! It was an amazing day and I would definitely go back again!”

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8.Aperitif on a boat at sunset at the Queen Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $84

Join Boat Tour di Alberto Salvo for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Marina Arenella. Your skipper anchors near Arenella Bay and the Grotta della Regina while you enjoy a Sicilian meat or fish platter, wine, beer, or a cocktail. You can also swim from the boat.

“The most AMAZING night of my life! The most friendly guide who ended up giving us extra time on the boat, listening to Eminem and 50 Cent! We swam in the Med, drank Prosecco and had the best time. Definitely recommend this if you are in Palermo - don’t miss it!!!”

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9.Full day boat tour in Palermo with Palermo in Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $237

Join Palermo in Boat for a 6.5-hour cruise from Marina Yachting, stopping at Vergine Maria, Mondello, Isola delle Femmine or Capo Gallo, and Grotta della Regina. You get swimming time, snorkeling gear, underwater scooters, Sicilian food, drinks, shade, and a small-group boat setting.

“Unique experience to admire the most beautiful beaches of Palermo while tasting excellent local food on board a fantastic boat”

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