- Our tour initiates from our headquarter at Club Nautico Catania.
- You’ll witness the large seaside oven where Sicilian laborers used to bake sulfur collected from the volcano in the previous century.
- As we sail along the volcano’s coastline, you’ll observe the smoking peak of Mount Etna and visit the exact location where Etna originated. Get ready to navigate the area where the undersea volcanic activity started about 500,000 years ago, with eruptions happening beneath the sea off Sicily’s ancient shoreline.
- Welcome to Ognina, Catania’s nautical district and a prime seafood hub.
- Ulysses’ Caves offers the perfect spot for your day’s first swim. These natural formations adorn a stunning lava cliff that hovers above the ocean. The scenic underwater landscapes showcase a beautiful array of hues ranging from deep blue and green to light blue.
- Next, we’ll visit a Medieval castle by the sea. The castle is strategically located on a seaside rocky outcrop. The Normans constructed it in 1076 on a 7th-century Byzantine fort’s remnants. Post the volcanic eruption of Mount Etna in 1169, Aci Castello underwent major expansion as the nearby towns became inhabitable.
- Finally, we move towards the Cyclops Islands inside the Cyclops’ Natural Reserve.
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Prosecco
- Beverages
- Please bring your towel, swimsuit, sunglasses an sunblock.
Enjoy a private 6-hour sailing journey (from 10am to 4pm), where the boat is exclusively booked for you and your party. We’ll tour the Gulf of Catania, see Etna and Catania from the sea, sail along the Cyclop’s Coast, and take a swim near Ulisse’s Grotto. When it’s time for lunch, we will first pass by the medieval Aci Castello Castle before anchoring near the Faraglioni Rocks, close to the ‘Isole dei Ciclopi’ nature reserve. Here, you can choose to dive or snorkel using rented gear (an additional option), or simply enjoy swimming around the clear waters near the sailboat. Meanwhile, our sailor chef will prepare a delicious Sicilian feast for you to savour onboard. Lastly, we will sail back towards Catania port, sharing some essential sailing knowledge along the way, or carry on with our boat party, depending on your preference.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At the beginning of the tour you will be registered at the Crew List.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please inform us if you have: ª Dietary restrictions/allergies ª Physical ailments or limitations ª Medical conditions You do not need sailing skills but please inform us prior if there will be anyone on board who will not be able to swim.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.