Catania: Full-Day Boat Trip to Acitrezza with Lunch

Catania: Full-Day Boat Trip to Acitrezza with Lunch

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Discover the Cyclops Riviera on this full-day boat tour from Catania to Acitrezza. Admire Ulysses’ Caves, the Medieval Castle in Acicastello, and the natural beauty of Acitrezza and enjoy a delicious lunch of pasta and mussels on board.

Highlights

Swim and snorkel around Ulysses’ Caves
Marvel at the medieval castle of Acicastello
Discover a marine reserve in Acitrezza dubbed 'The Cyclopean Isles'
Enjoy a delicious lunch on board of pasta with muscles and local white wine

Description

Your adventure begins when you meet your captain on board your boat for the day, decked out with three double cabins, a bathroom with a shower, an outside shower, a kitchen, and a refrigerator. You’ll then set sail to Ulysses’ Caves, where you’ll have the chance to have your first swim of the day and snorkel among these beautiful caverns formed in a lava cliff overlooking the sea. You’ll be amazed by the gorgeous underwater scenery of vibrant blues and greens. Next, while sailing towards Acitrezza, you’ll pass under the medieval castle of Acicastello and enjoy a spectacular view of the castle by the sea. You’ll notice the characteristic pillow lavas found under the castle due to the rapid cooling of submarine eruptions. Once you reach Acitrezza, you’ll be shown a marine reserve dubbed 'The Cyclopean Isles”. The only way to access the reserve is via a pedal boat, which is included in your tour depending on seasonal availability. If the pedal boat isn’t available or if you prefer not to use it, you’ll instead have the chance to visit the charming little village of Acitrezza for one hour. When you arrive back on board you’ll be served a delicious traditional lunch including an appetizer, pasta with mussels, fruit, water, and local white wine. Finally, during your return trip, you’ll make a short stop with the chance for another quick swim before arriving back in Catania at around 6:00 PM.

Includes

Sailboat tour along the Cyclops Riviera Lunch on board Snorkeling and snorkel equipment Local wine and water Pedal boat in Acitrezza (depending on seasonal availability)
Towels Other drinks (not available onboard)

Important Information

If you're prone to seasickness it's recommended that you take appropriate medication prior to the tour. Medication is available upon request when booking