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Set out from the Port of Arenella for a private 4-hour cruise through Capo Gallo and the marine reserve. Swim in sea caves, snorkel over rocky reefs, and enjoy a Sicilian cocktail and aperitif as you drift past historic tonnare and beachfront villas.
Set out from the Port of Arenella for a private 4-hour cruise through Capo Gallo and the marine reserve. Swim in sea caves, snorkel over rocky reefs, and enjoy a Sicilian cocktail and aperitif as you drift past historic tonnare and beachfront villas.
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Operated by PAOLO MACHI · Palermo, Sicily
You push off from the Port of Arenella as the city falls away and the sea opens into a bright, briny room. The skipper trims the sails—minimal, mostly motor—but the rhythm of the boat and the wind sets the pace. Sunlight slices the surface; cliffs around Capo Gallo angle toward the horizon and the first swim stop, Grotta Regina, waits like a cool invitation.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for people of moderate mobility; short swims and boarding stairs required
Yes—the excursion includes snorkeling equipment for guests; you can bring your own mask or fins if you prefer.
The listing indicates wheelchair-accessible transport, but boarding a small boat may require assistance; contact the operator to confirm accommodations before booking.
Infants are allowed and infant seats are available; service animals are permitted but check with the operator about space and safety.
Full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; the operator cancels for bad weather or insufficient travelers and will notify you.
This coastline preserves traces of Sicily’s maritime economy: Florio family villas and former tonnare (tuna fisheries) speak to an era when tuna curing and seaborne trade shaped local communities.
The route skirts parts of the Capo Gallo–Isola delle Femmine marine reserve; anchoring and fishing are restricted in protected zones—follow crew guidance and avoid disturbing seagrass and reef life.
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