The 10 best Boat Tours to the Zingaro Nature Reserve

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.

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 bathroom 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.

Set out to explore the sea outside Palermo with this relaxing excursion, perfect for groups of friends or families with children.

You have a choice of 2 options:

Half-day tour

You will depart from Marina Villa Igiea at 9:00 am or 2:00 pm and head north to Mondello and Capo Gallo. Once you arrive, 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 a great aperitif of local products.

Full-day tour

With this option, you will depart for 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, having a longer duration, will allow you to make more stops at sea with the possibility of snorkeling at some of the most beautiful spots on the coast.

Again, you will be offered a welcome cocktail upon arrival on the boat and at lunchtime you will be served Sicilian dishes to eat on board.

For both excursions, an experienced skipper will always be on board to attend to your every need.

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

You can choose from 2 excursions depending on the duration:

Half-day excursion

Departing from Palermo, you will sail to Mondello making a few stops for swimming in the sea. During the outing you will visit the most beautiful coves on the coast and receive explanations from the skipper who can answer your curiosities about the area.

Before returning you will be offered an aperitif with prosecco, chips and bruschetta.

Full day excursion

Departing from Palermo, you will make your first swim stop at Marina di Villa Igea with a visit to the Queen's Cave. You will then continue in the direction of Vergine Maria beach, doing an initial tasting.

You will then set off again heading for Mondello beach with the second stop for swimming in the sea and here you will 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.

Sailing tour from Palermo with a duration of about half a day discovering the coast directly from the sea, with aperitif included executable both in the morning and in the afternoon.

The excursion begins from the port of Palermo, once you leave you will embark on a leisurely coastal sail at a moderate speed along the Addaura coast.

Next, you will drop anchor in the beautiful Mondello Bay, where you will have the opportunity to swim and use the free snorkeling equipment and inflatable mattresses we provide. You will be escorted to the Capo Gallo Reserve, until you reach the Lighthouse.

Finally, you will reverse course and head to the Grotte della Regina, where in addition to swimming, you will be offered an aperitif on board based on typical products accompanied by a glass of wine and return to the port of Palermo.

Discover the Gulf of Palermo and Marina di Villa Igea at sunset aboard a boat guided by an experienced captain.

Departing from Palermo, you will sail to Marina di Villa Igea, a location where you can relax while watching the sunset.

During the outing, which lasts a couple of hours, you will enjoy an excellent aperitif of Sicilian products, offered by the boat captain.

Throughout the outing you will be accompanied by a skipper who will be able to tell you the best anecdotes about the area.

We recommend appropriate clothing for the evening weather.

The dinghy excursion to the Zingaro Nature Reserve departs from Castellammare and includes visits to the most striking beaches: Cala Bianca, Cala Rossa, Faraglioni di Scopello, Cala dell'Uzzo, Cala del Leone and San Vito Lo Capo.

During the stops you will also visit the Vucciria Caves, the fabulous Lovers' Cave in the vicinity of Cala dell'Uzzo, the Blue Cave and many others.

Each stop will be given the opportunity to swim and use snorkeling equipment. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit the village of San Vito Lo Capo where they will dock for a break.

All boats and dinghies used for excursions are equipped with awnings that cover 3/4 (three quarters) of the craft for shelter from the sun.

The catamaran excursion to the Zingaro Nature Reserve from Castellammare del Golfo is a half-day tour that offers an unforgettable experience of nature and breathtaking scenery.

You will be taken to the Zingaro Reserve, a beautiful protected natural area in Sicily, located along the northwestern coast of the island.

During the boat tour, you will explore the enchanting stacks, and visit some of the coastal caves, which are often full of natural beauty and fascinating geological formations.

To make the experience even more enjoyable, the tour is conducted on a catamaran, offering a pleasant cruise along the coast.

Finally, you will be served an aperitif including sweet puffs, fruit and water, a light meal while enjoying the spectacular view.

Discover Sicily's hidden caves and bays aboard a boat that will travel along the many inlets along the coast and into the fascinating coves of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and Tonnarella dell'Uzzo.

The excursion departs from Castellammare del Golfo and can last half a day or a full day. The itinerary includes several bathroom stops, the number of which varies depending on the option chosen, but the main destinations will be the Faraglioni of Scopello, the Zingaro Nature Reserve and Cala Bianca, as well as the cove of Tonnarella dell'Uzzo.

The half-day tour can be taken in the morning or afternoon and lasts about 4 1/2 hours, but it is also possible to take the full-day group tour. In the case of the day tour, the sailing includes more bathroom stops and continues to San Vito Lo Capo. The tour also includes fruit, drinks on board, prosecco and coffee.

The excursion is organized on a shared basis. Depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions, the stops may change.

Maximum capacity: 15 people.

The Castellammare Gulf sailing tour is a half-day tour during which you will be taken to the Zingaro Nature Reserve, a beautiful protected natural area in Sicily located along the northwest coast of the island.

The tour departs from Castellammare del Golfo bound for the Grotta delle Colombe and then stops for swimming at Cala dell'Uzzo fabulous cove that is part of the famous Zingaro Nature Reserve continues to the Faraglioni of Scopello and another stop at Cala Bianca.

During the sailing tour, you can explore the enchanting stacks, and visit some of the coastal caves, which are often full of natural beauty and fascinating geological formations.

To make the experience even more enjoyable, the tour is conducted on a sailboat, offering a pleasant sail along the coast.

Finally, you will be served a light lunch that includes typical Sicilian cunzato bread, fruit, water, and drinks-a light meal while enjoying the spectacular views.

Discover the beauty of Sicily aboard a catamaran and enjoy a hearty aperitif along the white coast and the Mediterranean's best-known coves, such as Tonnarella dell'Uzzo and the bays of the Zingaro Nature Reserve.

Departing from San Vito Lo Capo, sailing to Scopello, you will admire the Saracen Towers and the Tonnara of San Vito Lo Capo. You will explore the Zingaro Reserve, with an initial snorkeling stop among the coves. Finally, you will reach Scopello with its famous Faraglioni rocks. A second swim stop is planned in Scopello before returning to the port.

During the navigation you will be offered an aperitif of local products with wine and water included. In addition, snorkeling equipment will be provided directly by the facility.

The excursion lasts half a day and can be arranged in the morning or afternoon. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may change.

Maximum capacity: 38 people.

Experience a unique Mediterranean experience in Sicily aboard a gulet, exploring the Zingaro Nature Reserve and enjoying an on-board lunch of typical Sicilian products.

Departing from San Vito Lo Capo, the sailing will take you around the Nature Reserve and the Bay of Scopello, where you will be served a lunch of appetizers, fresh fish entrée, fruit, water and wine.

During the excursion there will be several bathroom stops, during which you can take a dip in the sea or practice snorkeling with equipment provided directly by the facility.

The gulet trip can be half-day or full-day in length and is a must-do opportunity to explore the beauty of the Mediterranean in the company of others.

Maximum capacity: 30 people.

Embark on an unforgettable experience to the ancient Tonnara dell'Uzzo with your friends or family and enjoy an onboard aperitif of Sicilian cuisine in the magical atmosphere of Scopello Bay.

The boat excursion lasts half a day and departs from the Diporto Naurico Sanvitese in San Vito Lo Capo. The navigation begins with a visit to the Tonnara dell'Uzzo, where the first swimming stop will take place. Afterwards, the route continues to the Nature Reserve and Scopello Bay, where you will be served an aperitif of local products.

There are two departures, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and the experience offers you the chance to take a dip in the Mediterranean waters and snorkel with equipment provided directly by the facility.

The boat excursion is suitable for everyone. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may vary.

Maximum capacity: 30 people.

Discover the most hidden bays of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Faraglioni of Scopello by dinghy. You can swim, snorkel the waters of Sicily and visit the village of Castellammare del Golfo in total relaxation with friends and family.

Departing from San Vito Lo Capo, the sailing will touch several stops, including Cala del Leone, Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa. You will also visit the Grotta degli Innamorati and the Blue Grotto among the many destinations chosen by the skipper. During the stops, you will be able to take a dip in the Mediterranean waters and practice snorkeling.

During the sailing, there will also be a stop in the village of Castellammare del Golfo, where you can walk around the town and enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine.

The excursion lasts a full day and can be arranged on a shared or exclusive basis. Stopovers may vary depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

The dinghy excursion to the Zingaro Reserve is an unmissable opportunity to visit the Sicilian coast from San Vito to the most fascinating coves such as Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa, as well as the renowned Faraglioni of Scopello.

Departing from the Diporto Nautico Sanvitese, the sailing continues to the Zingaro Reserve where you can admire the Saracen tower of Sciere, the Tonnara del Secco and other typical local attractions. Once in the reserve, stops are planned at Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo and the museum of maritime activities.

On the way, you will pass several coves, including Cala Marinella and Cala Berretta. The second stop is at the Faraglioni of Scopello, while the third stop is in Castellammare del Golfo, to explore its charming village. This is followed by final stops at Cala Bianca, ideal for snorkeling, and Cala Rossa. The tour includes an on-board lunch of Sicilian specialties.

The excursion is organized on a shared or exclusive basis and lasts a full day. The facility will directly provide you with the appropriate equipment to snorkel and admire the marine flora and fauna of Sicily.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

Discover San Vito Lo Capo and the Zingaro Nature Reserve aboard a boat equipped with a skipper, who will tell you the story of Sicily's most hidden and fascinating coves and places.

The excursion departs from San Vito Lo Capo and the itinerary covers several stops. Along the way, you will pass by the old Tonnara of San Vito Lo Capo and Cala Firriato, with a stop at Lake Venus. Your first bathroom stop will instead be at Cala dell'Uzzo, to explore the Lovers' Cave.

You will continue through the coves of the Zingaro Nature Reserve to the Tonnara di Scopello with its renowned Faraglioni rocks. Here there will be another swim stop where you can snorkel among the marine flora and fauna with equipment provided directly by the facility.

The boat trip lasts half a day and can be done in the morning or afternoon. Also included in the tour is an aperitif on board based on local specialties such as cunzato bread, olives, cheese and wine.

The excursion takes place on board the boat Chicca, which is equipped with all comforts and has a maximum capacity of 22 people.