The 5 Best Kayak Trips in Sicily

1.Kayak Coastal Tour to Isola Bella and Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 111 reviews · 2 hours · from $60Our pick

Paddle about 7 km from Giardini Naxos with an English or Italian instructor to Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, Grotta degli Innamorati, and Fico Rock. You’ll stop to swim, hear coastal stories, and return by kayak. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Great way to tour for the active, with nice friendly staff and Davide was a great tour guide! Had an amazing time, completed something off my bucket list! You see all the locations up close that you can’t see on a boat and they gave us a traditional Sicilian sweet treat at the end. Would definitely recommend this activity😊”

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2.Kayak Tour: From Cala Manbrù to Torre Salsa Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

Paddle from Cala Manbrù along 6km of Torre Salsa Reserve with an English-speaking guide such as Tommy, Angelo, or Antonio. Expect rock formations, salt rocks, wildlife stories, swimming and snorkeling pauses, equipment, photos, a snack, and a relaxed return to the beach.

“Angelo was a great guide. The other couple did not show so my wife and I were lucky to have him as our personal guide. Stopped along the beach in the park to see rock formations and hear some history. Plenty of time to both paddle and swim at our leisure. Great fun and nice little workout. Stayed at beach club for lunch and drinks afterwards. Thanks A!”

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3.Taormina Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

Paddle from the Taormina and Giardini Naxos coast into two sea caves, across Naxos Bay, and toward Isola Bella’s Grotta Azzurra. Your English or Italian-speaking guide, including Maurizzo when available, supplies the kayak, paddle, locker, and changing room. Swimming breaks are part of the outing.

“A very nice way to get to know the island from a different perspective. It was a lot of fun, but it must be said that the tour ended quite abruptly. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to park on site. So it is best to research well in advance how to get there. For camper vans, there is a turning area for parking at the end of the promenade. From there, it is about 10 minutes by bike to the meeting point.”

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4.Big SUP / Paddle Board for Groups in Torre Salsa Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Join a certified instructor at La Sirena in Siculiana for a private group paddle on a huge SUP through Torre Salsa Nature Reserve. Expect a 6km coastal route, local flora and fauna stories, and snorkeling time. The listed duration needs confirming, as some booking details say one hour and others say 2.5 hours.

“Esperienza indimenticabile, ci siamo divertiti moltissimo e paesaggi stupendi! Era come se avessimo il mare tutto per noi! Sicuramente ripeteremo! 👍👍👍”

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5.Guided kayak tour inside the Stagnone of Marsala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $81

Join a private guided kayak tour through the Stagnone of Marsala, Sicily. After about an hour of equipment setup and instruction, paddle roughly 7 km among the reserve’s islands, stopping for refreshments and photos before returning to the meeting point.

“Had a really fantastic time - a unique way of spending some time in Marsala. Very interesting tour, very patient kayaking instructor - I'd love to come back!”

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