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Spend a day cruising Palermo’s coast to Mondello and Capo Gallo: multiple swim and snorkel stops, sea caves, and a lunch ashore in the seaside village of Mondello. Small-group boats keep the experience intimate and flexible to wind and wave.
Spend a day cruising Palermo’s coast to Mondello and Capo Gallo: multiple swim and snorkel stops, sea caves, and a lunch ashore in the seaside village of Mondello. Small-group boats keep the experience intimate and flexible to wind and wave.
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Operated by Mare and More · Palermo, Sicily
You step off the quay at Cala into a salt-scented wind and the city peels away behind you. The 10m boat hums forward, awning half-drawn, and the Palermo skyline shrinks as cliffs and low scrub line a coastline mottled with hidden coves. The sea here does the inviting work: turquoise shallows that dare you to dive, caves that seem to hold private summers, and shoals of small silver fish that flash when you slip below.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for general fitness; swimmers should be comfortable in open water for short snorkel sessions.
Basic swimming ability is recommended for snorkeling and swim stops; flotation aids are often available for less confident swimmers.
Some tours provide basic masks and snorkels, but availability varies—bringing your own ensures fit and comfort.
Yes—children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; crew will advise on safe swim zones and lifejacket use.
The tour is weather-dependent; if conditions are unsafe you’ll be offered a new date or a full refund according to the operator’s policy.
Palermo’s port has acted as a gateway for Phoenicians, Greeks and later maritime powers; Mondello’s seaside village grew into a Belle Époque resort in the early 1900s.
Capo Gallo is a protected reserve—avoid anchoring on Posidonia seagrass, take all waste with you, and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
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