Spend four hours sailing the east coast of Sicily from Giardini Naxos to Taormina’s Isola Bella. This private cruise mixes hands-on sailing, snorkeling around volcanic islets, and stops at the Blue Grotto and quiet Villagonia bay.
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The bow cuts through clear Mediterranean water as the cliffs of Taormina slide aft, and the town’s theater-topped ridge keeps watch. Salt and lemon on the breeze, the skipper calls the wind and hands you the tiller for a moment—this is a short, concentrated taste of Sicilian sea life.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to step on/off a small sailboat and swim short distances.
Wildlife
History
Taormina grew from a Greek settlement into a Roman and then medieval center; Isola Bella later became a favored Romantic-era landscape and is now a protected natural area.
Conservation
Isola Bella and nearby Posidonia beds are ecologically sensitive—avoid anchoring on seagrass, use supplied bins for trash, and prefer reef-safe sunscreens.
Reserve your spot on the Exclusive sailing cruise in Taormina today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early to port
Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before departure for boarding and safety briefing.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
The area contains Posidonia beds; choose biodegradable sunscreen to protect marine habitats.
Wear water shoes
Volcanic rock and pebbled beaches can be sharp—water shoes make entering and exiting the water safer.
Bring a light wind layer
Even on warm days the sea breeze can be cool after a swim—pack a thin jacket.
Swimwear
For snorkeling and swimming from the boat.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and sensitive marine ecosystems like Posidonia seagrass.
summer
Water shoes
Protect feet on volcanic rock and pebbled beaches at stop sites.
summer
Light windproof jacket
Useful for cooler breezes on the return leg; compact and breathable.
spring