The 5 best mini-cruises in Favignana, Egadi Islands

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.

Daily excursion aboard a sailing ship around the island of Lampedusa.

Departing from the port of Lampedusa, you will sail out to sea and head out to discover the best coves and caves along the coast. The itinerary is not predetermined as it varies depending on the winds and the time of year, but it guarantees that you will see places that cannot be reached by land.

Several stops will be made during this excursion to allow you to swim in the sea at the most beautiful spots along the coast. Bathing in the sea is not mandatory; you can stay on board during the stops.

Throughout the experience you will be accompanied by a captain and his staff, who will be able to tell you about the history of the area and specifically about the different places you will see (also in English). In addition, there will be entertainment for all ages on board with live music.

Included in this experience is lunch on board, which consists of mixed bruschettas and an entrée of fresh local seafood. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also featured. Throughout the trip you will be served unlimited water to drink.

On board the sailing ship you will find:

• a shaded area and a large sun deck with cushions
• a trampoline 4 meters high
• a cocktail bar where you can buy all the drinks you want
• the parrot Gennarino with whom you will be able to take pictures (to be paid on site)
• some gadgets from the galleon (to be paid on site)

It is recommended to bring sunscreen, hat to protect your head from the sun (especially for children) and snorkeling equipment.

Return is scheduled for approximately 5:00 pm.

If you choose the day tour + sunset, the excursion will continue until about 9:00 pm and you will also have an evening drink included.

Set off to discover Lampedusa with this day trip that will allow you to tour the island in 360°.

Departing from the port of Lampedusa, you will spend a unique day discovering the Island of Lampedusa by visiting the most beautiful places: coves, caves and inlets with a thousand shades of turquoise that can only be reached by sea.

With this itinerary you will see the Rabbit Beach and the famous Tabaccara, where boats seem to fly! During the tour of the island you will stop at the most beautiful areas to swim with friends.

You will also be treated to a lunch to be eaten on board: the menu includes 10 appetizers including prawn and shrimp crudo, 1 first course, coffee, cannoli, water and wine.

The skipper, present on board for the duration of the excursion, will tell you the history of the area and can assist you with any needs.

Weather permitting, you will take the full tour of the island.

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.

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.