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Boat Tour between the Caves and Ortigia

Porto Piccolo, Syracuse, Italy

4.9
68 REVIEWS
4
PEOPLE
2h00
DURATION
With skipper
You will be accompanied by a skipper speaking English, Italian
Super Owner
Ortigia D'aMare is an experienced boat renter with excellent reviews and is committed to providing quality services
Free cancellation
Get a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before your booking starts (service fees and commission excluded)

What's included

    Fuel
    Drinking Water
    Soft Drinks
    Swimming Stop

About the experience

Discover the beauty of the Syracuse coast and the island of Ortygia with a charming 2-hour boat tour. As you sail, you'll admire the city from a unique perspective, amidst crystal-clear waters, cliffs, and sites steeped in history.

The tour will lead you to discover fascinating sea caves, including the Coral Grotto and the Capuchin Grotto, where the sunlight creates stunning plays of color on the water. The excursion also includes a stop for a swim, where you can dive and relax in the clear coastal waters.

The sail continues around the island of Ortygia, the historic heart of Syracuse, with views from the sea of Castello Maniace and the famous Fonte Aretusa, two of the city's most iconic symbols.

A beverage will be offered on board to make the experience even more enjoyable.

A perfect activity for those who want to discover Syracuse from the sea, amidst nature, history, and moments of relaxation.

About the experience

Discover the beauty of the Syracuse coast and the island of Ortygia with a charming 2-hour boat tour. As you sail, you'll admire the city from a unique perspective, amidst crystal-clear waters, cliffs, and sites steeped in history.

The tour will lead you to discover fascinating sea caves, including the Coral Grotto and the Capuchin Grotto, where the sunlight creates stunning plays of color on the water. The excursion also includes a stop for a swim, where you can dive and relax in the clear coastal waters.

The sail continues around the island of Ortygia, the historic heart of Syracuse, with views from the sea of Castello Maniace and the famous Fonte Aretusa, two of the city's most iconic symbols.

A beverage will be offered on board to make the experience even more enjoyable.

A perfect activity for those who want to discover Syracuse from the sea, amidst nature, history, and moments of relaxation.

Organized by Ortigia D'aMare
Verified boat
· Super owner · 68 reviews

Itinerary

Starting location:
Porto Piccolo, Siracusa, Italia
Sea Cave
Exploration of the evocative Coral Caves and Capuchin Caves, famous for their water colors and natural formations.
Bathroom stop
Stop in a quiet area to swim and enjoy the crystal clear waters.
Tour of the island of Ortigia
Sail around the island with a view of Castello Maniace and the famous Fonte Aretusa from the sea.
Arrive back at:
Porto Piccolo, Siracusa, Italia

4.9/5 · 68 reviews

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  • M
    Mauro
    Date of the rental 8/4/25  ·  Date of the review 8/6/25
    Very friendly and helpful people. Even though the person who explained the boat to us didn't speak English, he was still eager to explain and show us everything. The boat was very clean and in top condition, we had a great time.
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    Richelle
    Date of the rental 7/5/25  ·  Date of the review 7/6/25
    We had a wonderful day out on the water! 🪸 The rental host was very friendly and communicated clearly and quickly. Everyone was helpful when getting on and off the boat. Thank you!
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    Sven
    Date of the rental 5/25/25  ·  Date of the review 5/31/25

    Translated from German

    Everything was like a dream. We were immediately informed via WhatsApp where and when to meet, plus pictures. Very quick introductions and help with any questions. We highly recommend this boat rental company! See you next time! P.S.: Emiliano and Mario, you are the best! ?
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    stefano
    Date of the rental 8/16/24  ·  Date of the review 8/17/24

    Translated from Italian

    Simply on the date of booking the boat was no longer available!!
Reviews
4.9
  • M
    Mauro
    Aug 2025
    Very friendly and helpful people. Even though the person who explained the boat to us didn't speak English, he was still eager to explain and show us everything. The boat was very clean and in top condition, we had a great time.
  • R
    Richelle
    Jul 2025
    We had a wonderful day out on the water! 🪸 The rental host was very friendly and communicated clearly and quickly. Everyone was helpful when getting on and off the boat. Thank you!
  • S
    Sven
    May 2025

    Translated from German

    Everything was like a dream. We were immediately informed via WhatsApp where and when to meet, plus pictures. Very quick introductions and help with any questions. We highly recommend this boat rental company! See you next time! P.S.: Emiliano and Mario, you are the best! ?
  • S
    stefano
    Aug 2024

    Translated from Italian

    Simply on the date of booking the boat was no longer available!!
  • A
    Angela
    Jul 2024

    Translated from German

    We had a great time on the boat! The communication was great and uncomplicated! It was our first time traveling without a skipper and the boat was perfect for that. It is easy to use. We were given a cool box in which we could keep our drinks and food nice and cool. We were also able to connect our cell phone to the Bluetooth box on board. The freshwater shower was also great! I don't need to explain that the area is beautiful, but admiring everything from the sea is just great! Makes you want more!:)
  • S
    Sophia
    Jul 2024
    We had a great trip, and the boat looked better than the pictures! Our skipper was accommodating and showed us cool spots:))
  • A
    Ariel
    Jun 2024

    Translated from Spanish

    Everything ok
  • Fridtjof
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    Fabulous experience!! Right from the bat it was perfect, we’ve requested a boat for our group to have a day out on the sea and received a offer minutes later including some nice words from Emilian the owner. Even tough it was my first rental on this app I felt taken serious right away. I’ve made a mistake on the app with my phone number but Emilian handled everything calm and made sure I’ve get whatever I needed. When we showed up at the dock, Emilian's team where waiting for us and had all the information already ready and prepared. Mario the guy in charge was a professional who was and I must say by far the friendliest guy on this planet ready to explain everything we needed to know. His team including another man besides Mario and a young helper who probably had summer holiday during the time we were there and helping out made sure when know how to operate the boat and even gave us tips where to go and where to start since it was a bit windy that day. They even prepared a cooler with out so we’ve had blast out with cool drink wich we could store in the cooler. Mario even gave us his number saying if anything happens he’ll jump on his bike and come to help us if we were struggling no matter where. I also have to mention the perfect condition of the boat everything we touched worked, every cushion was clean and nice. Overall it wasn’t just the experience on the boat, it was the service as well. 10/10 recommend!! If you want to have a great day out with friends or family, go ahead take Emilian and his teams service, they are legends. Thanks again and all the best, definitely doing it again when I’m in Syracuse. Cheers, Fridtjof
  • V
    Valentine
    Jul 2023

    Translated from English

    Perfect, we had a really great time and Mario was attentive to our needs and came to our help when we blocked the anchor (stayed deep in the sea rip to it).
  • M
    Mathias
    Jul 2023

    Translated from Dutch

    Had a great experience, Mario and his colleague were incredibly friendly, we received free water and a bottle of prosecco. The explanation was very clear and clear. The boat itself was very nicely equipped with a shower and a Bluetooth radio. An absolute must for people who would like to explore Siracusa by boat for a day.
  • M
    Matteo
    Jul 2023

    Translated from Italian

    Wonderful adventure, and incredible friendliness. Mario was really very kind!
  • M
    Michael
    Sep 2022

    Translated from English

    We hired the boat for my wife's birthday. Even though it was quite windy we had a great day cruising around Siracusa and swimming in the sea. 5 of us went out. The boat was comfortable and easy to drive. Only issue was no killcord. We were given a cool box and prosecco to enjoy and had a great day!
  • T
    Tom
    Sep 2022

    Translated from English

    Great all round
  • N
    Nicolás
    Aug 2022

    Translated from Italian

    The day was wonderful. If you are looking to spend an unforgettable day, do not hesitate to contact Emiliano.
  • J
    Joanna
    Aug 2022

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    This was the perfect way to spend a day in Siracusa! Emiliano was so accomodating, attentive and a brilliant host. He went through everything with ease and patience and made sure the boat was as comfortable as one would wish for a day on the water. Definitely recommend!
  • I
    Ilaria
    Aug 2022

    Translated from Italian

    Beautiful experience. Emiliano explained everything to us clearly and we had a great time despite it being the first time we rented a boat. To repeat!
  • S
    Sophie
    Aug 2022

    Translated from English

    We had an amazing time on the boat. Great communication and coordination. Grazie mille!
  • V
    Vittorio
    Aug 2022

    Translated from Italian

    All perfect
  • S
    Sofia
    Aug 2022

    Translated from French

    We rented the boat for the afternoon at the last moment. Everything was perfect. Thanks to Emiliano for his availability and kindness. Little extras: prosecco offered in the boat's cooler, Bluetooth connection for music, pool fries. I recommend !
  • N
    Nadine
    Aug 2022

    Translated from French

    Thanks to Emiliano and his boat, we had a great day. Contacts are quick and easy. Emiliano gave us all the useful tips both on driving the boat and where to go. The boat is in perfect condition, exactly as advertised. We can only recommend. Thanks again to Emiliano.
  • L
    Lucy
    Aug 2022

    Translated from English

    What a brilliant day! Don't hesitate to book this boat for a great experience when in Sicily. Emiliano's boat was perfect for 6 of us to spend a day exploring Ortigia and the surrounding areas from the sea. Communication with him was easy and prompt and he was very clear about how to drive the boat even for those of us with little experience. He shared with us the best places to visit and how to navigate there. The boat was spotlessly clean, has a shower and cool box and Emiliano also provided a bottle of prosecco! Thank you for all your help Emiliano, it was the best day out!
  • F
    Frances
    Jul 2022

    Translated from English

    Emiliano was so easy to deal with. We would 100% recommend ??
  • Y
    Yoon
    Jul 2022

    Translated from English

    Very nice experience with me and my partner. Emiliano was very helpful and friendly. The boat was super. I recommend emiliano to adjust the advertisement because he did not mention that he provides a coolbox (incl a free bottle of prosecco) and also a fresh water shower which is very convenient. The boat also has a built in bluetooth speaker. I would definitely recommend this boat!
  • A
    Alexander
    Jul 2022

    Translated from English

    Emiliano was great, really friendly, quick to reply and we had an amazing day!
  • Yoann
    Jul 2022

    Translated from French

    Great rental. The boat is beautiful ideal for a couple we had a great time. Free bottle of Prosecco. Just plan some extra money for gas at the end. Very nice home. I highly recommend.
  • W
    William
    Jul 2022

    Translated from English

    Very much enjoyed our day exploring and swimming in the waters around Ortigia.
  • P
    Pahn
    Jun 2022

    Translated from German

    Emiliano was really super nice - showed us everything and the boat is a dream too.
  • C
    Christine
    Sep 2021

    Translated from French

    the communication was perfect, Emiliano always answered always very quickly. The skipper was super friendly :-) Thanks again for the prosecco on board... :-) However, the only thing that wasn't very clear was the fuel surcharge, unless I'm mistaken, I didn't read it in the ad. Otherwise we keep a wonderful memory of this day.
  • K
    Kevin
    Sep 2021

    Translated from English

    Great experience and easy to use service.
  • L
    Luca
    Sep 2021

    Translated from German

    Emiliano is the best !!!
  • A
    Alfredo
    Sep 2021

    Translated from English

    Couldn’t have asked for a better host than Emiliano! He has been amazing ; gave us many suggestions, been flexible on timings and we truly appreciated it
  • L
    Ludivine
    Sep 2021

    Translated from English

    Amazing trip <3 Emiliano is available, the boat is super nice, we got a bottle of champagne... Just book now, you will have an amazing moment along the coast of Siracusa!
  • A
    Alessandro
    Sep 2021

    Translated from English

    Friendly, good communication & punctual. We had a great day out!
  • O
    Oliver
    Sep 2021

    Translated from English

    Emiliano is an excellent host, he offers great explanation of the area and the trip was great value for money. 100% recommend.
  • E
    Eugenia
    Aug 2021

    Translated from Italian

    Wonderful experience, we had the best day of our stay. Emiliano was professional and very helpful, absolutely recommendable.
  • C
    Claudius
    Aug 2021

    Translated from English

    It was more than just fantastic, not only is Siracuse the perfect place to rent a boat, but Emiliano the perfect person to do so. He was helpful, kind and all and all relaxed. The boat was nothing short of amazing, with all the features you could need for a Trip around the coast of Sicily. Our only regret, we booked it only for a day!
  • T
    Thomas
    Aug 2021

    Translated from English

    It was an incredible experience, The owner of the boat waited for us with Rose and gave us some details of the places to sail. We felt very confortable and we recommended a lot!
  • D
    Danielle
    Aug 2021

    Translated from English

    Amazing welcome, clear explanation, good communication, even had Prosecco on board for us!
  • T
    Theo
    Aug 2021

    Translated from French

    Just perfect !
  • A
    Arnaud
    Aug 2021

    Translated from French

    Emiliano gave us a great welcome and very good explanations. The boat corresponds perfectly to the photos, I recommend without hesitation. Thank you Emiliano see you soon
  • M
    Marika
    Aug 2021

    Translated from German

    Wonderful! Uncomplicated and quick processing. Thank you for the beautiful day! We can only recommend Emiliano and his boat!
  • G
    Gabriele
    Aug 2021

    Translated from Italian

    Thank you very much, Emiliano was very kind and extremely helpful. The boat was in very good condition. To be recommended. Thank you very much, Emiliano was very kind and available. The boat was in excellent condition. Would recommend it to a good friend.
  • M
    Marine
    Aug 2021

    Translated from French

    Great afternoon on the boat. The skipper was lovely and took us to the best spots near Syracuse. The boat was spacious and well maintained. I recommend !
  • É
    Émeline
    Aug 2021

    Translated from English

    Perfect
  • A
    Abdelali
    Aug 2021

    Translated from French

    Emiliano was adorable, and listened to us; he always responded quickly to our messages. Her boat is very beautiful, I recommend.
  • Jonas
    Aug 2021

    Translated from English

    We had a wonderful day on the sea. Emilio was there for all questions and helped wherever possible. The boat was in great condition, everything was clean and working. Thank you!
  • S
    Serena
    Aug 2021

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    Really kind and friendly person, very sunny and helpful. Excellent alternative to visit the place and spend a relaxing day.
  • Clara
    Aug 2021

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    Great during the day by boat thanks to Emiliano, I recommend :)
  • S
    Sebastian
    Jul 2021

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    Emiliano is a nice guy!
  • M
    Martina
    Jul 2021

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    Beautiful day on the boat, equipped with every comfort, and very easy to carry. Emiliano is a fantastic person, very available, we recommended.
  • L
    Laetitia
    Jul 2021

    Translated from French

    Everything was perfect, the boat in immaculate condition, communication with Emiliano very easy. His explanations on the areas to visit and his maps helped us a lot (still sorry to have lost some on the way ?) and as a bonus he offered us a bottle that we savored. Thank you very much for this beautiful afternoon spent on your boat, see you very soon!
  • fabrice
    Jul 2021

    Translated from French

    The boat is very clean, well equipped and the 40 hp is very sober with a calm handling. Regarding Emiliano, I have nothing but praise for. He is responsive, super professional and very helpful. Super Renter, I recommend. (And thank you for the Emiliano bottle!)
  • Hannah Victoria
    Jul 2021

    Translated from English

    Great experience we can recommend it to all of you!!!
  • R
    Roman
    Jul 2021

    Translated from English

    Excellent ! Emiliano is very friendly, helpful and his boat is beautiful! I strongly recommend !
  • N
    Nicolò
    Jul 2021

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    Fantastic experience, very kind Emiliano
  • L
    Luis
    Jul 2021

    Translated from Italian

    Everything was great! Thank you very much Emiliano!
  • C
    Clemence
    Jun 2021

    Translated from English

    An extraordinary experience! Emiliano was so helpfull! We even received a bottle of prosecco ?
  • C
    Carmine
    Jun 2021

    Translated from Italian

    Emiliano is one of those people who will remain in your heart as soon as you have the opportunity to meet him. Kindness, education, honesty and always ready is available to explain or resolve any unforeseen events. The day before the release, he took us for a ride in the port with him as I am a neophyte. Nothing to complain, really the top and what will surprise you the most is its human side. Perfect boat in everything, kindly Emiliano will also let you find a bottle of prosecco or almond milk of your choice. If you are around Syracuse, choose him and you will not regret.
  • G
    Giuseppe
    Jun 2021

    Translated from Italian

    Professional Seller
  • V
    Valerio
    Jun 2021

    Translated from Italian

    Everything perfect, friendliness and professionalism. Thanks Emiliano.

Good to know

Right of withdrawal for this booking:
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Cancellation policy : Flexible
Full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the booking start (excluding service fees and commission).
Booking conditions
Includes professional skipper
Security deposit : €0

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