Half Day Boat Tour on the Syracuse Coast with Lunch
Description
Spend 4 hours of total relaxation discovering the maritime area of Syracuse and the island of Ortigia. On board a modern motor boat with skipper, you will discover many historical and naturalistic curiosities about the places touched by the excursion, such as the protected marine area of Plemmirio, the Maniace Castle of Ortigia, the Arethusa spring and the Porto Grande of Syracuse. During the entire tour we will have fresh drinks and seasonal fruit available. Thanks to the kitchen on board, the staff will delight you with a lunch of Sicilian specialties (included), with an appetizer and a main course accompanied by wine and drinks. Local products will be served which can be homemade or fish-based as chosen by the staff. •It is important for customers to specify the presence of allergies to certain foods. •The sections of the itinerary in question may vary according to marine weather changes.
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Itinerary
You will see the following monuments and buildings: former Bourbon prison, Spanish Walls, Lungomare di Levante, Forte Vigliena, Castello Maniace, you will see the Cathedral and the Church of Santa Lucia, the Fonte Aretusa, the Lungomare Alfeo and the Porta Marina
We will sail towards the Plemmirio (marine protected area) for some swimming stops in the most suggestive points of the journey.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The sections of the itinerary in question may vary according to marine weather changes
Reviews(136)
It was lovely to be out on the water for four hours with two opportunities to swim and our fellow passengers were good company. However; There was no safety briefing and the were the location of life jackets was not pointed out. There was no real commentary and minimal interaction with the three crew members. The lunch was disappointing, even given the restrictions of preparing it on a small vessel. Overall, it was enjoyable but not good value for the money paid.
Had a super trip. We were a real mix if ages and nationalities - UK, US, French, Australian & New Zealand. The lunch was fabulous and the drinks plentiful. Stopped twice to swim and there was plenty of time to cool off and enjoy the water. A great trip!
Lovely few hours on the sea. No real commentary per se so didn’t really matter what language you spoke. The stops for swimming were by far the best part, the food was good, as was the company of strangers. Did not see very much of the staff tbh but when they did surface they were pleasant enough. Our issue again was being singled out for the validation of our prepaid tickets, slightly embarrassing but soon resolved. The worst thing was the supposed ‘meeting point’ on our reservation which was completely inaccurate meaning we virtually needed to sprint to the correct meeting place leaving us quite HOT and somewhat bothered only to have to retrace many of our steps back to the actual departure point. We also have never received any of the group photos we should supposedly receive via WhatsApp.
We had a great experience! Friendly staff, great food, and beautiful day on the water. Just make sure to arrive 30 mins prior to departure - that wasn’t directly communicated to us beforehand
The crew made for such a wonderful day on the water! We learned all about Ortigia/Syracuse/Sicily. They spoke great English and we took some fun stops for swimming and sight seeing. We had our 4 month old son with us and they were extremely accommodating for feedings and diaper changes. The food was absolutely delicious and you could tell how much thought and care they put into preparing it. I can’t recommend this tour enough! You won’t regret booking!
This was an excellent boat tour with a very friendly crew. It was a very relaxing way to spend a few hours on the water. The lunch was excellent, with more food than we could possibly eat and plenty to drink (wine, water, soft drinks). Being early in the season, the trip was under-capacity, so we really appreciate that they still ran it. Grazie mille
wonderful boat trip and highly recommended. Lunch was tasty and very home made!
So much better than a lot of the other tours of the island being offered. Fantastic local food and drinks onboard. The presence of shade and the opportunity to go swimming in the Med were also nice perks
The crew was extremely friendly and accommodating!! The tour was beautiful and the time we stopped for lunch on the boat was the most impressive. Was not expecting the amount or quality of food. Uh
We enjoyed the boat tour very much and the lunch was delicious. It was unfortunate, however, that there was no one on board to give us some history/explanations about what we were seeing, or about our itinerary. That would definitely have enriched the experience.
