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Taormina & Isola Bella boat tour

Coastal caves, a swimming stop and Sicilian almond sweets between Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella.

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Classic2 hours
€40per person
Sunset & dolphin search2 hours 30 minutes
€50per person
Private2 hours · 1–8 passengers
€400per boat
Private2 hours · 9–14 passengers
€520per boat
Private2 hours · 15–18 passengers
€630per boat
Private tours · 1 extra hour+€150per boat
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Classic tour: children 3–5 €25; ages 0–2 free. Confirm the fare for ages 6–9. Advance payment is required.

AT A GLANCE

Good to know.

Duration
2 hours
Timetable
  • Classic tour departure time: 10:00 – 12:00 – 14:00 – 16:00
  • Sunset tour departure time: 18:00

PickupTransfer not includedMeet at the departure point shown below

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Availability

From April 1st to October 31st

Age & accessibility

For children aged 6–9, please ask our team to confirm the applicable fare before booking.

Minimum participants

2

Spoken languages

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About this experience

Sail from Giardini Naxos along the Taormina coast to Isola Bella, with caves, bays and a swimming stop. Enjoy almond-paste sweets and a refreshing drink on board. Sunset and private boat options are also available.

PICTURE YOUR DAY

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The highlights at a glance. Find the full programme and practical details on this page.

  1. Grotta degli Innamorati on the Taormina coast

    Classic boat tour · 2 hours

    From Giardini Naxos to the Taormina bays and caves, with Isola Bella views, a swim and almond pastries with a drink.

  2. Sunset & dolphin search · 2.5 hours

    Leave at 18:00 and sail farther offshore in search of dolphins. The aperitif also includes Sicilian arancini; sightings are not guaranteed.

  3. Boat excursion along the coast of Taormina

    Private boat · your group

    Reserve the boat exclusively for 2 hours, or request a 3-hour trip with a seafood lunch or a platter of local products.

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YOUR DAY, IN DETAIL

Everything you need to know.

01Full programme
Your Taormina and Isola Bella Boat Tour begins from the port of Giardini Naxos, a picturesque location on the eastern Sicilian coast, with Mount Etna rising majestically on the horizon as the sea breeze caresses your face.

This boat tour will take you from the Giardini Naxos coast to the picturesque Bay of Sirens, passing through Capo Taormina and the beautiful Bay of Mazzarò. Along the journey you will be entertained by music that accentuates the atmosphere and the captain's stories.

Enjoy the view of the Isola Bella nature reserve, and visit the famous "Grotta degli Innamorati", "Grotta Azzurra", and "Grotta del Corallo", where you can admire the enchanting coral colonies that populate this Sicilian sea.

But that's not all: during the navigation we will stop to allow you to dive in and refresh yourself with a swim in the sea, and we will offer you an authentic taste of Sicilian tradition. We will delight you with an aperitif of almond pastry, a typical Sicilian dessert, accompanied by a refreshing drink that will make your experience even more enjoyable.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will take you to discover the beauty and charm of the Sicilian coast. Book now and immerse yourself in a world of excitement and wonder!

Tour options

  • Sunset tours are also available, the itinerary is similar to the classic one but the tour lasts longer and we will also go further out into the Mediterranean in search of dolphins. On this tour in addition to the almond pastries and refreshing drink you can also taste the typical Sicilian arancini!
  • We also have the possibility to arrange private tours with a boat for the exclusive use of your group, in these tours you can also include lunch on the boat.

MEETING POINTS

Where we meet you.

Transfer is not included. Meet at the port of Giardini Naxos.

The map shows the harbour. Your booking confirmation identifies the boat and exact boarding point.

PACK FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE

What to wear & bring.

Swimwear & towel

For the swimming stops, when sea conditions allow.

Sun protection

Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat.

Snorkelling mask

Bring your own mask to enjoy the clear water.

Bring swimwear, a beach towel and beach sandals. Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel) can be hired for €5 per person.

ALL CLEAR, BEFORE YOU BOOK

What’s included.

Included in the price

  • Boat tour
  • Aperitif on board with almond pastries and fresh drink
  • Insurance

Not included

  • Transfer to the meeting point
  • Anything not described in included

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Booking & cancellation.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start

  • Shared tourfree up to 48 hours before the start

  • Private tourfree up to 72 hours before the start

  • Advance payment required to confirm the booking

  • Advance payment is required to book this experience. We will send you a digital payment link using the SumUp platform, once payment is received your reservation will be confirmed.
  • To receive a full refund, you must cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the experience start time (local time). No refunds will be issued after this deadline. If we cancel the experience because of adverse weather, travelers will receive a full refund of the amount paid. For private tours, the reservation must be canceled at least 72 hours before the start of the experience to receive a refund. Cancellations must be submitted via email to: info@dreamisland.it

Bad weather

  • If we have to cancel the tour (weather alert, force majeure or an order of the authorities), you choose between a new date and a full refund of what you paid.
  • The guide may change the route on the day, according to weather and safety conditions.

Change of plans? Let us know as soon as you can.

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Reviews of Dream Island across our excursions. Browse all 304 traveller stories in our collection.

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ZbigniewPolonia
★★★★★

Super polecam, bardzo atwa trasa, pikne widoki,

RemiFrancia
★★★★★
Superbe excursion, vue sur l'Etna magnifique, différents paysages avec de la neige tombés la veille! Un grand merci à Nadia qui nous a expliqués pleins de choses, qui était très impliqué et gentille ! Merci à Alfio notre chauffeur…Read full review +

Superbe excursion, vue sur l'Etna magnifique, différents paysages avec de la neige tombés la veille! Un grand merci à Nadia qui nous a expliqués pleins de choses, qui était très impliqué et gentille ! Merci à Alfio notre chauffeur qui nous expliquait pleins de choses durant les différents trajets Je recommande

RebeccaGermania
★★★★★

Eine wunderschöne Tour, wir haben es sehr genossen. An der Alcantara Schlucht auf jeden Fall den Orangenpfad laufen!

Viaggiatore di GetYourGuidePolonia
★★★★★

byo super! Wwozy to co niesamowitego. :-)

VivianaArgentina
★★★★★

Lo mejor de lo mejor. Desde q nos buscaron el viaje las paradas la comida el guía . Excelente nos hicieron sentir como en casa . Gracias Egidio

karenRegno Unito
★★★★★

Fantastic trip made better by the guide giuliana . Very informative and enthusiastic.

melanieFrancia
★★★★★

Très bien. Randonnée facile, aucune difficulté

KlaudiaGermania
★★★★★

Bisschen wandern, schönen Ansichten, gut geführt. Tolle Mädels, die das ganze Tour geführt haben. Danke Guilia und Jaqueline. Till next time !

SylwiaPolonia
★★★★★
That trip was amazing! Our guide Massimo made this tour unforgettable, we learned from him a lot about mount Etna and its eruptions. The views were amazing, we ate good pasta and saw a lot of beautiful places. Massimo really knows…Read full review +

That trip was amazing! Our guide Massimo made this tour unforgettable, we learned from him a lot about mount Etna and its eruptions. The views were amazing, we ate good pasta and saw a lot of beautiful places. Massimo really knows a lot of things about everything we asked not only about mount Etna but also a lot of different things like living in Sicilia, the cities, the history. We were really excited about the trip and we are not disappointed at all so I highly recommend booking the tour with Max. We will definitely come back soon here, so we can reach the top of mount Etna. This trip was the best foretaste for that so it's really worth it. Thank you Max!

IzabelaPolonia
★★★★★
Organizacja i przewodnik rewelacyjny! Polecam Maxa i Jaquiline. Mimo, ze Jaquiline nie mówia po angielsku, a bya naszym kierowc, rozumiaymy sie swietnie. Max to bardzo uzdolniony przewodnik, mowi w kilku jzykach, bardzo ciekawie o…Read full review +

Organizacja i przewodnik rewelacyjny! Polecam Maxa i Jaquiline. Mimo, ze Jaquiline nie mówia po angielsku, a bya naszym kierowc, rozumiaymy sie swietnie. Max to bardzo uzdolniony przewodnik, mowi w kilku jzykach, bardzo ciekawie opowiada. Organizacja wycieczki też super, nie zabrako atrakcji, mnóstwo czasu na robienie zdj, zwiedzanie. Przewodnik czeka na każdego ze swojej grupy cierpliwie. Od razu zaznacza, że jesli ktos nie czuje sie na siach isc, aby powiedziec, bo to bardzo wazne. Czuymy si zaopiekowane. Ale powiedzmy sobie szczerze, trasa nie bya zbyt trudna ;) Za to widoki przepikne.

StéphanieFrancia
★★★★★

Super journée grâce à notre charmant guide Vincenzo très professionnel, très sympathique et…. très beau !!!

GULISANOBelgio
★★★★★
Ringraziamo di cuore il nostro guido Salvatore per la sua gentilezza, disponibilità e grande senso del servizio. Sempre attento a fare le cose nel migliore dei modi, ha reso la nostra esperienza davvero speciale. Grazie a lui abbi…Read full review +

Ringraziamo di cuore il nostro guido Salvatore per la sua gentilezza, disponibilità e grande senso del servizio. Sempre attento a fare le cose nel migliore dei modi, ha reso la nostra esperienza davvero speciale. Grazie a lui abbiamo trascorso una giornata indimenticabile, scoprendo anche gli angoli più autentici e insoliti della Sicilia. Lo consigliamo vivamente a chiunque voglia vivere un'esperienza unica. Mille grazie di tutto! Familial Assya dal Belgio

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Taormina & Isola Bella boat tour

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