Ortigia Boat Ride

Sail the waters of the Ionian Sea while you discover the beauty of the historic center of Syracuse on this boat trip around the island of Ortigia.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can select from the following two tour options:

1.5-Hour Ride

At the time of your choice, you'll head to Riva Forte Gallo. There, you'll be welcomed aboard the boat and set sail to explore the island of Ortigia, the historical center of Syracuse.

During the boat ride, you'll see the Venetian palace, Umbertino Bridge, the Spanish walls, and the ancient prison of the Bourbons. You'll also observe the gothic details on the exterior of Maniace Castle, a fortress built by Emperor Frederick II in the 13th century.

Afterward, we'll make our way to the sea caves in the north of Syracuse, where you can admire the stalactites and stalagmites. After 1.5 hours of sailing, we'll return to the starting point, ending the tour.

The available times for this tour are 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm.

2-Hour Ride + Snorkeling

In this option, we'll spend more time in the sea caves of Syracuse, exploring the caves of Cappuccini, Innamorati (Lovers' Cave), Corallo (Coral Cave), and Grande Grotta while enjoying a 30-minute snorkeling activity.

Back on board, we'll enjoy an aperitif with seasonal fruit and prosecco.

This option is available at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.