Marsala Boat Trip: the 4 best

Discover the Gulf of Palermo on board a beautiful boat with the best amenities, perfect for groups of friends or families with children.

Departing from Mondello pier you will avoid long queues that can form at the port of Palermo, so you can optimize your time and stay on board longer.

The itinerary guarantees pleasant swimming stops and a tour of the Capo Gallo marine reserve and, when the waves allow, the Grotta dell'Olio, making for a full immersion experience in the beautiful coastline.

On board you will find:

•    seats with cushions for a comfortable ride
•    deck and bow space for sunbathing
•    effortless access to the sea via a swim platform and convenient ladder
•    snorkeling equipment
•    sun canopy for relaxing in the shade
•    Bluetooth speaker
•    freshwater shower
•    on-board toilet

During the outing you will be served an aperitif of typical Sicilian products both hot and cold. In addition, on board you will find beer, local wine, water or refreshing soft drinks to go with your aperitif.

An experienced skipper will accompany you throughout the outing and can tell you the best trivia about the area.

This group excursion to the Bay of Mondello allows you to discover the coast in the Gulf of Palermo at sunset, when it is tinged with striking colors.

This experience is perfect for spending a relaxing time with friends or family.

Leaving from the Mondello pier you will avoid long queues that can form at the port of Palermo and you can thus optimize your time and stay on board longer.

You will embark at 6:45 p.m. from the pier and take a short tour of the Capo Gallo Reserve. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a typical aperitif on board with Sicilian wines and a cheese and salami board.

An experienced skipper will accompany you throughout the outing and can tell you the best curiosities about the area.

The tour has a total duration of one and a half hours.

In case of food allergies or intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

Boat trips from Palermo with a typical aperitif are perfect for those who like to enjoy the sea on a boat and enjoy delicacies on board.

After leaving the port of Palermo, you will sail along the coast of Addaura. You will then arrive in the beautiful bay of Mondello, where you can swim using the snorkeling equipment and inflatable mattresses that will be provided free of charge.

After agreeing on a time, you will retrieve your anchor and head toward the Capo Gallo Reserve to the Lighthouse.

Next, you will head to the Regina Caves, where in addition to swimming, an aperitif with typical products and a glass of wine will be offered on board. Finally, you will return to port.

The excursion is guaranteed with a minimum number of 6 people. In case this number is not reached it will be carried out on the sailboat.

Explore the sea outside Palermo with this relaxing excursion, perfect for groups of friends or families with children.

You will depart from Marina Villa Igiea at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. and head north to Mondello and Capo Gallo.

On arrival, you can stop to swim in the sea and choose whether to relax in the sun or enjoy the music on board.

As soon as you board you will be offered a welcome cocktail and afterwards you can enjoy an excellent aperitif of local products.

An experienced skipper will be always present on board to meet your every need.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

Discover Mondello aboard a boat shared with other participants starting from Palermo and guided by an experienced skipper.

You will make your first swimming stop at Marina di Villa Igea with a visit to Grotta della Regina. You will then continue in the direction of the beach of Virgin Mary, making an initial tasting.

You will then depart en route to Mondello beach with the second stop for swimming in the sea and here you can then enjoy an excellent lunch with tasting of typical Sicilian products.

The third stop will be at the Capo Gallo nature reserve with a stop for snorkeling and an afternoon aperitif.

You will return to the port of La Cala around 6 p.m.

The day boat ride between Palermo and the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve is a relaxing experience that allows you to discover the Sicilian sea, perfect for groups of friends or families with children.

You will depart by 10:30 a.m. from Marina Villa Igiea and head north, pushing as far as Isola delle Femmine. Return is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

This tour will allow you to make swimming stops with the possibility of snorkeling at some of the most beautiful spots along the coast.

An experienced skipper will be on board at all times to attend to your every need.

You will be offered a welcome cocktail when you arrive on the boat, and at lunchtime you will be served Sicilian dishes to eat on board.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility following your reservation.

This excursion allows you to have a unique experience in the Egadi Islands admiring Favignana and Levanzo.

At 10 a.m. you will set sail from Trapani. After about 30 minutes of navigation, you will reach the island of Favignana, where all the swimming stops in the most beautiful areas of the Egadina island will be carried out under the coast and in total safety.

You will visit all the main attractions, such as the islet of Preveto, Cala Azzurra, Cala Rotonda, Grotta degli Innamorati and Palazzo Florio.

At around 13:00 we will stop in town, where we will have a lunch break. Alternatively, you will be able to have lunch on board the’boat and provide your own packed lunch or, upon request, ask the facility to provide lunch on board.

Once the lunch break is over, it will be possible to visit the island.

At about 15:00 you will leave with direction Levanzo Island; also there you will explore under the coast and in total safety the beautiful Cala Tramontana (the largest cove of the Egadi Islands, an evocative place full of anecdotes of the famous battles of the Egadi Islands).

Following this, you will visit the Grotta del Buco, the Faraglione, Cala Camaro and make a short scenic stop in the village and then conclude the Tour on Cala Fredda, Cala Minnula, Cala Calcara and Capo Grosso.

Each passenger will be offered a welcome toast consisting of prosecco “La Gioiosa” and local products, all accompanied by good music and lots of merriment on board!

The return is scheduled for about 6:30 pm. 

You can also enjoy various services on board for free, such as beverages (water, tè, coke, coffee), snorkeling accessories, underwater flashlights, underwater camera and a video/photo “souvenir” service included in the price that will be sent to you at the end of each tour. 

In case of food allergies or intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

The boat tour to Favignana and Levanzo offers you a complete tour of these incredible islands, spending the whole day in total relaxation.

The daily boat tour departs from Trapani with embarkation at 9:15 am at the pier and departure at 9:30 am. After about 25 minutes, you will reach Favignana, where 3/4 bathroom stops will be made (between Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, Cala Azzurra and Grotta degli Innamorati) depending on marine weather conditions.

During the boat tour, you will enjoy a welcome drink with spritz, chips and peanuts. Around 1:00 p.m. return to the port of Favignana to have lunch with local specialties.

After an hour's break, we resume at 2:45 p.m. to head to Levanzo, admiring the boats suspended over the crystal clear sea. While sailing, we pass by the quaint village of Levanzo and make stops at Faraglioni, Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola.

Before returning to Trapani near the end of the tour, fresh seasonal fruit is offered. Return is scheduled between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Trapani pier.

For the day trip to the Egadi Islands departing from Marsala, you will have a choice of 3 different tours:

Favignana Tour

The first stop will be at Bue Marino and Cala Rossa, including landing on the island of Favignana. Next is lunch on the dinghy (included in the price) and then move on to Cala Pozzo, Cala Rotonda, Cala Preveto and Marasolo beach. Finally, you will be offered an aperitif with typical products and prosecco, before returning to Marsala.

Favignana and Levanzo tour

The first stop will be at Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino, Cala Rossa and Scalo Cavallo, including landing on the island of Favignana. Next is lunch on the dinghy (included in the price) and then move to Levanzo, where you will visit Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola. Finally, you will be offered an aperitif with typical products and prosecco, before returning to Marsala.

Marettimo

The first stop will be at Grotta del Cammello, followed by Castello di Punta Troia, Scalo Maestro and Secca del Cretazzo. Next is lunch on the dinghy (included in the price) and a visit to the seaside village of Marettimo. After skirting Favignana, you will be treated to an aperitif with typical products and prosecco, before returning to Marsala.

The one-day boat tour to the Egadi Islands is guaranteed upon reaching at least 6 people. The maximum capacity of the boat is 12 people.

The dinghy excursion to Favignana from Marsala is an experience invites you to explore the beauty of the Egadi Islands. You'll dive into the crystal clear waters with dives straight from the dinghy and discover marine life with surface snorkeling.

During the excursion, either group or private, you will enjoy a typical Sicilian aperitif on board with wines produced by the Gandolfo family and take a walk through the narrow streets of the ancient village, getting in touch with local life and meeting the famous "Tuna Fishermen."

The experience lasts one day and the excursion departs from Marsala. The dinghy will reach the waters of Favignana in about 30 minutes and here you will admire the coastline, caves and the most striking coves, such as Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra and Bue Marino, with the skipper accompanying you at all times.

At lunchtime an aperitif of flatbreads, with fresh cold cuts will be organized by Simona, the hostess, along with a mix of typical appetizers.

The navigation continues and you will reach the port of Favignana. You will have the opportunity to explore the heart of the town, immersed in the charming historic center. Afterwards, navigation resumes and the dinghy will reach Marsala in the late afternoon.

The dinghy excursion to Favignana from Marsala is a unique opportunity to learn about the Egadi Islands and have an unforgettable experience in Sicily.

Embark on a not-to-be-missed excursion in a motorboat equipped with every comfort and experience a mini-cruise in the crystal-clear waters of Sicily, visiting the best-known caves and enjoying a typical lunch on board.

Departing from Trapani, the motorboat trip will take you to several destinations, depending on the itinerary you choose, and you will have a choice of two routes.

Favignana and Levanzo (8 hours)

During the excursion to Favignana and Levanzo you will skirt Favignana's most beautiful and picturesque coves such as Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra. Lunch will be provided on board before reaching Levanzo. Here you will visit Cala Fredda, Cala Minnola and the small fishing village.

Marettimo (9 hours)

During the excursion to Marettimo you will visit the pebble beaches on the slopes of Punta Troia and other sandy coves such as Cala Bianca and Cala Nera. With luck, you may spot rare Mediterranean monk seals.

The excursion lasts a full day and includes an onboard lunch of typical Sicilian products.

Don't miss a unique opportunity to swim in Mediterranean waters and visit the Egadi Islands as a group or as a couple.

Maximum capacity: 185 people.

This experience allows you to experience a full day in an inflatable boat discovering the Egadi Islands.

Departure is scheduled from Marina Vento di Maestrale (Trapani), at 10:00 a.m., while the return is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

During the day, 7 swimming stops are scheduled between the island of Favignana and Levanzo and a 2-hour stop on the island of Favignana at 13:00. 

Food, talk and wine will not be missed and afterwards you will be free to stroll the streets of the largest of the Egadi Islands!

The fee includes mini bar, skipper and aperitif on the island. The maximum capacity of the dinghy is of 12 people.

In case of bad weather, the facility may cancel or change the itinerary and its duration.