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Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dolphin watching in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos with Grotta stops, wild dolphins, and a refreshing swim/snorkel at Isola Bella plus aperitif snacks.
Most Popular“Amazing experience, we managed to see lots of dolphins and jump in the sea. The tour guide was excellent and food was delicious.”
Sunset boat cruise from Giardini Naxos with snorkel stop, arancini or pizza and prosecco, plus dolphin watching near Taormina.
“Everything was great. Antonio is a really great guide and his is very skilled. Weather was little stormy with some waves,but he did a really great job Definitely recommend”
Sunset dolphin watching from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella, with Cave of Love views, a Blue Cave swim, and Sicilian snacks plus Prosecco.
“Absolutely amazing! 🌸❤️ PERFECT! 🥰 We’ ve got everything - caves, swimming, dolphins, sunset, aranchini and wonderful time 🥰”
Sunset dolphin cruise from Giardini Naxos with Prosecco aperitif, cave stops, White Lotus filming spots, and snorkeling in clear water.
“The tour was the best activity we had in Taormina. It was beautiful and we enjoyed seeing the dolphins, even if we wish we have seen more of them if they weren’t scared by the other boats. Highly recommend!”
2.5-hour sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos searching for dolphins, with Isola Bella views, a swim stop, and prosecco.
“Recherche des dauphins jusqu'au bout pour satisfaire le client, c'etait top avec prosecco et arrancini, j'ai adoré”
3-hour dolphin watching in Sicily’s Gulf of Catania with Marecamp. Marine biologist-led, ACCOBAMS standards, binoculars included.
“We had a great time on the trip and saw more dolphins than we ever expected - even our guide, Carla, was moved to tears and said this was only the second time she had seen so many. Carla was very knowledgeable and the captain was brilliant at finding dolphins. We even listened on the…”
Sunset catamaran from Giardini Naxos to Taormina for dolphin spotting, sea-cave views, and a Sicilian aperitif aboard the Venere.
“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.”
3-hour Lampedusa sunset dolphin cruise with aperitif, close sightings, and a nighttime swim under the stars.
“In barca con Nino”
Dolphin spotting, Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, plus a sunset aperitif with Etna from Giardini Naxos on a 2-hour cruise.
“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.”
Aci Trezza sunset dolphin search by boat: binoculars, cetacean briefing, and a calm swim stop near Lachea Island.
“We were lucky enough to see some beautiful dolphins. ✨🐬”
Sunset dolphin watching from Lampedusa on the El Condor catamaran, with an aperitif, typical bites, and a final swim in a moonlit cove.
“Tutto perfetto”
2.5-hour Taormina speedboat tour with Isola Bella swim, aperitif, Blue Grotto stop, and a wild dolphin search in the bay.
“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.”
A 2-hour Giardini Naxos sunset dolphin cruise with a small group, simple boats, and classic Sicilian treats, departing at 6:00 pm.
“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”
A 2-hour Taormina sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos with a swim stop, prosecco aperitif, and a dolphin search along Sicily’s coast.
Join Marecamp from Catania for a 3.5-hour dolphin monitoring sail. Small groups, expert biologists, high sighting odds, ACCOBAMS-safe.
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