The 13 Best Dolphin Watching in Sicily

1.Sunset Boat Tour with Dolphin Watching & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · from $118Our pick

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”

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2.Sunset tour in search of dolphins with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 449 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

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!”

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3.Giardini Naxos Taormina: Dolphin Watching Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 179 reviews · from $56

Meet Gianluca, Christina, or another Kristal Boat guide in Giardini Naxos for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise past Isola Bella, the Love Cave, and Blue Cave. Swim, taste arancini, sip prosecco, and search for dolphins before returning with views of Etna.

“The skipper and mate were ready when we arrived at the pier with a friendly greeting for all of the booked tourists, a mix of nationalities including young children. The boat Kristal III was clean and with comfortable banquet seating. The prosecco and local Pistachio Arancini were delicious. Sadly we didn't see any dolphins, although not for want of trying as the skipper Gianluca tried really hard to find them. He pointed out places of interest during the tour including the White Lotus series hotel and competently steered us up and into caverns in tricky sea conditions. You get to see the sun setting behind Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna,…”

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4.2.5 Hours Sunset Boat Tour in Search of Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Giardini Naxos with Kristal Boat for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise along Taormina’s coast. Look for dolphins, pass Isola Bella and sea caves, swim, and enjoy prosecco, almond paste, and snacks. Captains including Gianlucca, Daniele, and crew member Andrei have helped make the trip lively.

“Bellissima esperienza. Consigliatissima anche per chi ha bambini!! Ho portato mia figlia di 1 anno e si è divertita tantissimo.”

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5.Dolphin Watching & Conservation – Dolphins in the Gulf of Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Set out from Catania for about three hours with a skipper and marine biologist, scanning the Gulf for free dolphins. You’ll use binoculars, recognition cards, and possibly a hydrophone while learning how the team catalogs local cetaceans. Sightings are not guaranteed, but the tour follows strict wildlife rules.

“Very well organized, great communication with the provider, it all worked well. Unfortunately, nature has its pitfalls and we have not seen any dolphins. One must be aware of this. Nevertheless, it was a beautiful boat tour.Auto-translated”

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6.Dolphin Catamaran Sunset Tour with Aperetif

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews · from $56

Sail from Giardini Naxos aboard Catamaran Venere, used in The White Lotus II, The Little Mermaid, and Indiana Jones 5. You’ll see Taormina’s caves and bays, stop for a swim, taste Sicilian foods with prosecco, and search for dolphins with an English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide.

“Amazing experience, great people and created an amazing atmosphere with authentic food and music, dolphins were elegant as well as a beautiful sunset couldn’t recommend this more if you want to experiment the east coast of Taormina and Naxos couldn’t be happier.”

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7.3-Hour Dolphin watching at sunset with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $59

Meet the local Sapore di Mare family on Lampedusa’s Lungomare Luigi Rizzo for a three-hour evening boat trip. Look for free-swimming dolphins, stop for a sea swim, then enjoy an aperitif as the sun fades. The small group is capped at 16 people, with captains including Giuseppe and Pietro.

“We could not go out due to weather conditions, but they offered us other possibilities. Unable to recover the amount paid via the web, we were reimbursed directly and unusually as the climate of Ferragamo. Seriousness and availability.Auto-translated”

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8.Taormina and Giardini Naxos: 2 Hour Dolphin Tour & Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

From Giardini Naxos, you’ll cruise past Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto before spending 40 minutes looking for free-swimming dolphins. Francisco and the Escursioni Pizzichella team finish with a sunset aperitif, often prosecco and fruit, with Mount Etna behind you.

“Erg leuke boottocht gehad met een hele leuke gids! De gids maakte foto's van ons en legde hier en daar wat uit. Helaas geen dolfijnen gezien maar dat is het risico.”

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9.boat tour exploring and searching for dolphins in Acitrezza

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 14 reviews · from $67

Set out from Aci Trezza at 6:30pm with an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking guide, possibly including Andrea, to search for dolphins, turtles, tuna, and other sea life. The two-hour cruise reaches about 5 km offshore and includes binoculars, wildlife cards, and a possible swim stop.

“We were lucky enough to see some beautiful dolphins. ✨🐬”

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10.Lampedusa: Dolphin watching with aperitif at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Join El Condor for a three-hour sunset cruise from Lampedusa’s port. You’ll search for dolphins, watch for turtles, enjoy a cocktail with local snacks, and stop in a cove for a sunset or moonlit swim. The live tour is in Italian, and the captain’s hosting is central to the experience.

“è stata un esperienza fantastica! il capitano è il cuore e l anima di questo viaggio. aperitivo servito con gusto e precisione. consiglio a tutti di provarla!”

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11.Taormina Coast Tour and Searching Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $67

From La Sirena, you’ll cruise past Capotaormina, the Cave of Love, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto. Swim in clear water, enjoy prosecco and Sicilian almond pastries, then spend about an hour searching for wild dolphins near Taormina Bay. English and Italian service is available.

“Small boat, portable fridge for drinks, we only went around the coast, no dolphin sighting. Reception for our reservation that leaves something to be desired. I would not do it with them again given the higher price compared to others.”

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12.2-Hour Dolphin Sunset Tour from Giardini Naxos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $46Best value

Meet at Via Schisò 36 in Giardini Naxos at 6:00 pm for a two-hour sunset boat trip around the bay. The small group is limited to 10 people. You may spot dolphins, enjoy views of the coast, and share arancini and spritz before returning to the port.

“An enjoyable experience but not as described. Firstly, the boat looks nothing like the boat on the first review. The boat is basically an upmarket dingy, there isn't much room to manoeuvre so don't get your hopes up for pictures on a deck. We Read more”

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13.Taormina Sunset tour in search of dolphins with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

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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