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A brisk two‑hour boat tour from Giardini Naxos takes you along Taormina’s dramatic coastline to Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, with a swim stop in the marine reserve and a prosecco aperitivo. Ideal for travelers who want a short, scenic sea outing with cultural and natural highlights.
A brisk two‑hour boat tour from Giardini Naxos takes you along Taormina’s dramatic coastline to Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, with a swim stop in the marine reserve and a prosecco aperitivo. Ideal for travelers who want a short, scenic sea outing with cultural and natural highlights.
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Operated by Kristal Boat · Giardini Naxos, Sicily
The boat slips away from the end of Via Schisò and the shoreline of Giardini Naxos unspools behind you — low cliffs giving way to the bright curve of the bay. Salt air tightens; the boat’s wake writes a white line across cobalt water as the crew points out the jagged silhouette of Capo Taormina and reefs framed by cliffs.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and brief swimming if taking the stop
The tour departs from and returns to the small harbor at the end of Via Schisò in Giardini Naxos; look for the gray wall marked 'Naxos in Sicily' and the Kristal boat nearby.
Swimming is usually included when sea and weather conditions are safe; the captain may cancel the stop for safety reasons.
Yes — the standard tour provides an aperitif such as prosecco and local almond paste as a light snack.
The tour is family‑friendly, but infants must sit on laps and boarding requires stepping on/off a small gangway; consult the operator if mobility is limited.
Isola Bella shifted from private villa island to protected nature reserve in the 20th century and is managed today as part of regional archaeological and environmental efforts.
The islet sits in a designated marine area; visitors are asked to avoid stepping on seagrass, use reef‑safe sunscreen, and follow crew instructions to minimize impact.
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