How to make your holiday in Palermo unique? Private boat tour lasting about 4 hours and 30. We will sail from the port of Addaura or if you prefer from the port of Mondello equipped with underwater camera to capture your best moments in which we will visit the spectacular Gulf of Mondello away from the chaos of the beach where we will make the first swim stop, then we will go into the spectacular Capo Gallo Nature Reserve by making two stops where it will be possible to do excellent snorkeling swimming among the fish to continue up to the islet of females an enchanting island in front of the Palermo coast.Finally on the way back you will pass in front of the fishermen's village of barcarello to make a final swim in the coasts of the addaura. All will be accompanied by a fruit aperitif to make your experience as comfortable as possible. The boat is equipped with stereo, shower, awning and all necessary comforts
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $344.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
We will visit and stop for a swim in the rocky coasts of the Addaura
We will enter the Capo Gallo Reserve and take a bath or two, depending on the marine conditions
We will stop for a swim in the beautiful crystal clear waters of Mondello
An ancient fishing village
We will anchor close to the islet of the females and we will make a last bath stop before starting the return
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Boat Tour Palermo lasts about 4h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $229 per person for this Palermo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $344. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is located at the Arenella marina, on google you can search for either White club, a place that is right at the meeting point, or otherwise, like Trizzano, a restaurant that is about 1 minute walk from the meeting point encounter. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Boat tour Palermo.
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This was out last day of our 2 week vacation and a great day was had. This was such a fun boat ride. Marco was so nice and showed us along the coast of Palermo making multiple stops for us to dip in the water and snorkel. I would highly recommend!
I had this experience with my family and it was just amazing! It was the fisrt time we visited Palermo and we couldn't choose a better experience. The staff is kind and well prepared ready to take care of us, the boats are comfortable and spacious, they also offered us delicious typical sicilian snacks, I recommend this experience!
We chose this tour because it was private and we didn't want other people on board. They showed us fantastic places, and the guide Alberto was very knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. They offered us a Sicilian dessert, as well as prosecco and soft drinks. I recommend spending more time in the cave, as it is truly unique.
An amazing day!! Captain Alex is the best. We swam in many places, learned about the coastline and made unforgettable memories. 1000000/10 would come back
I received a phone call that morning from someone who worked for the company asking me why I was late. We were supposed to be there at 2:30. He then realized he called the wrong person. After spending €40 on a taxi to get there by 2 o'clock we were informed that our boat was broken. (?) They didn't even have the decency to call me which of course they had my number since they had called that morning. We were very disappointed in how everything was handled. They ended up canceling and hopefully we will receive our money back via TripAdvisor. We then paid €55 to join another boat tour that they were offering at 3pm
Hello, we're very sorry to hear about this. We're deeply saddened, but unfortunately, since these are mechanical components, we can't predict when they'll break. Unfortunately, like with cars, these things can happen. Unfortunately, it happened on the way back from the morning tour, just minutes before your arrival, and we immediately rushed to send another boat to pick up the people on board instead of notifying those who were safe and sound on shore. Obviously, we were wrong, but if you were on the boat that had the problem, we'd be curious to know what you would have thought if we hadn't acted this way and taken care of you immediately. Therefore, since we had two boats and two skippers on board, we encountered several difficulties and immediately canceled your reservation (and therefore issued a full refund). Furthermore, you were offered a shared tour with four other people because, having two boats and two skippers on board, we didn't think it was appropriate to leave them on shore to ensure a private tour for just the two of you. You only paid for one ticket between the two of you to apologize, which was appreciated, but we know you insisted on also refunding the taxi fare, which you said cost €25 and now costs €40, something the guys couldn't do because we were busy picking up the boat and the people affected. In any case, we hope you'll leave similarly negative reviews for major airlines in the future, too, when they cancel your flight at the last minute or leave hours late due to technical issues. For many, leaving a review is just a game, but for us, it's work, and a one-star review significantly lowers the rating on which our work depends. We apologize again for the inconvenience and wish you a wonderful stay in Sicily.
We had an absolutely unforgettable experience on our boat tour in Palermo, thanks to our incredible skipper, Giuseppe! From the moment we stepped onboard, he made us feel welcomed, safe, and completely at ease. Giuseppe was not only a skilled and professional captain, but also warm, engaging, and clearly passionate about sharing the beauty of Sicily from the sea. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a relaxing and fun day—taking us to the best swimming spots, sharing local stories and insights, and even offering delicious snacks and refreshments along the way. The boat was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, making the entire experience feel both luxurious and authentic. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Palermo. If you’re considering a boat tour, we can’t recommend Giuseppe highly enough—you’ll be in great hands! Grazie mille, Giuseppe, for an unforgettable day on the water!
If you are in Palermo and are looking for a unique experience, take a boat tour with Palermo in Boat. Food and drink are provided in a beautiful setting. Host Angela and Captain Alberto were great hosts and made sure we had everything needed for our half-day excursion on the crystal blue water. Thanks for a memorable day!
Very nice boat tour guide also spoke good English and we understood him too. Unfortunately, you could not book German but English went as well. Great stops were made with wonderful turquoise blue seawater. Wonderful for bathing. You could swim at the stops for bathing from the boat and also to a cave and grotto pure in it it was beautiful.
Great experience with beautiful sights. Captain Roberto was great and customized the tour to our liking.
Views were amazing! One of our favourite parts of our trip. The boat was larger than we expected with full facilities. Gus was a great guide. Very friendly and informative. We got extra time on the tour and had some amazing homemade cannoli/chips and snacks and champagne. We weren’t able to go into the caves because the weather got rocky, but better safe than sorry! Was a lovely fun day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Boat Tour Palermo | 4h 30min | 4.6 (30) | $229 | |
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