Catania: Sunset Sailing Tour with Aperitif

About This Experience

This sunset sailing tour meets at Caffè del Porto on Via Cardinale Dusmet in Catania, where you're introduced to the skipper before heading out to sea. The trip runs about three and a half hours and follows what the operator calls the route of Ulysses along the Sicilian coast, timed so the return leg falls around sunset and the afternoon light softens over the water.

The first stop, close to Catania, is for swimming and snorkelling, with a chance of spotting dolphins or other marine life, though this is never guaranteed. From here the boat sails on past the Ulysses' Caves and the Castle of Aci Castello, perched on its cliff above the sea, with the skipper on hand if you want to learn the basics of sailing along the way.

The boat then anchors off Aci Trezza for about an hour, where guests are served an aperitif with a choice of alcoholic drinks (including Aperol Spritz), beer, wine or soft drinks, along with bottled water and local snacks. This stop is the main pause of the trip, giving everyone time to eat, drink and enjoy the view before the boat sets off again.

The final hour sails back towards Catania as the light fades, with scenic views along the coast and, weather permitting, a proper sunset over the water. There's a skipper fee of ten euros per person, paid separately, and the tour must be booked at least a day in advance. It isn't suitable for wheelchair users, since boarding is directly onto the sailboat.

Highlights

• Sunset departure timed to catch the light on the return leg along the coast
• A swim and snorkel stop near Catania with a chance, not a guarantee, of spotting dolphins
• Sails past the Ulysses' Caves and the cliffside Castle of Aci Castello
• An hour anchored off Aci Trezza for drinks and local snacks
• Option to pick up the basics of sailing from the skipper along the way
• About three and a half hours in total, ending back at Caffè del Porto after dark falls

What's Included

• ✓ Professional skipper
• ✓ Appetiser and local snacks
• ✓ Soft and alcoholic beverages, including Aperol Spritz, beer and wine
• ✓ Bottled water
• ✓ About an hour at anchor off Aci Trezza for the aperitif stop
• ✓ A swim and snorkel stop near Catania earlier in the trip

Not Included

• Lunch
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Skipper fee of €10 per person, paid separately
• Gratuities

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunglasses
• Towel

Good to Know & Caveats

• Book at least one day in advance — for shorter notice, contact GetYourGuide to check availability.
• A skipper fee of €10 per person is charged in addition to the ticket price.
• Dolphin and marine life sightings are possible but not guaranteed on the swim stop.
• Not suitable for wheelchair users, as boarding is directly onto the sailboat.

Meeting Point

Caffè del Porto, Via Cardinale Dusmet, 95121 Catania.