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Ortigia Island Boat Tour: Sea Caves and Maniace Castle
4.9
20 Ratings
Siracusa
Discover with us the island of Ortigia from the sea, admiring the crystal clear water, the sea caves located on the north coast of Syracuse, the Maniace castle, the Arethusa spring, and finally the historic passage of the Umberino bridge. Enjoy the boat tour to the fullest thanks to our comforts and our competent staff.
Discover with us the island of Ortigia from the sea, admiring the crystal clear water, the sea caves located on the north coast of Syracuse, the Maniace castle, the Arethusa spring, and finally the historic passage of the Umberino bridge. Enjoy the boat tour to the fullest thanks to our comforts and our competent staff.
Duration:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Isola di Ortigia - The boat tour starts from our boarding point at the entrance to the island of Ortigia where our staff will welcome you. Once you board the boat you will be free to move around during the tour, choosing whether to stay in the sun or take advantage of the shade provided by the awning. On board you will always find fresh water and…
- Isola di Ortigia - The boat tour starts from our boarding point at the entrance to the island of Ortigia where our staff will welcome you. Once you board the boat you will be free to move around during the tour, choosing whether to stay in the sun or take advantage of the shade provided by the awning. On board you will always find fresh water and safety systems for all participants. The captain will be happy to explain the history and all the information about the places you will visit or you can enjoy the trip listening to music and letting the landscape do the talking. You will be able to admire the island of Ortigia in its entirety, see the Maniace Castle, the Fonte Aretusa and the city from the sea. Along the Syracuse coast you can have fun finding the shapes hidden behind the most famous rocks, delving into sea caves and observing the color variations inside them. You can decide whether to stop for a short swim break and experience the thrill of diving into the sea of Syracuse. Dive with us!
What's Included
- Fuel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Skipper
- Fuel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Skipper
What's Not Included
- On-board restrooms
- On-board restrooms
Location
Riva Forte Gallo
You can find us in Via Riva Forte Gallo 1 in our info point with a blue flag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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Antonellac662
Sep 19, 2025
Impromptu bank outing!😎 - We went to the information point for an outing that we did not think today given the rough sea!.. the tour was carried out where the sea today allowed!😎 Beautiful! Great guide and dutiful bathroom!! Spectacular. Travel to Sicily given by the children for wedding anniversary. We did not miss anything ☀️ We will be back!!
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Diberna
Aug 29, 2025
I recommend it - Very nice tour. Nice boat ride with few people on board to the sea caves and two baths
The skipper drove well and was nice
Recommended
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Trip32178111075
Aug 24, 2025
Fantastic boat ride - Very good value. Saw the caves and swam in the sea. Kids had a blast. 1hr 15 mins was perfect. 20euros for each adult and 10 euros for kids is fantastic value
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Gennarovp1394lf
Aug 4, 2025
The beauty of simplicity - The boat tour made today, indeed yesterday, considering that midnight has passed, went beyond my expectations, starting from the Welcoming at the point of embarkation: courtesy, availability, tangible customer orientation, beyond any mere and arid commercial interest. The positive impression was immediately confirmed by the skipper, a lovely and friendly person, who guided us with experienced expertise in an evocative exploration of the Syracuse coast, full of ravines and caves of unquestionable charm. An experience that will undoubtedly leave vivid and very pleasant memories, which I highly recommend to those who want to carve out a simple but full life interval.
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S5990nrlilianas
Aug 4, 2025
Two hours of blue, history and magic - First of all the availability and kindness: we were late for an accident on the highway and are said to be available anyway to move the business (which turned out to be unnecessary).
We were greeted with a smile on a tour that lasted for two hours of wonder, with a visit to all the coves and a ride to the castle.
Toasted to prosecco (delicious!) together with other foreigners who thanks to the machine translation were able to take advantage of the historical and naruralistic description of our very skilled captain.
Two bathrooms and the entrance into caves that we would have thought impossible to navigate for a tour impossible to forget.
Thanks Syracuse and thanks Dolphin Excursion and Rental!
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Vperezgascon
Aug 1, 2025
Excellent experience - We went with the family and the experience could not be better. The captain's name was Francesco and he made the tour very enjoyable. All Service Was Excellent
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Massimo
Jul 29, 2025
Bella - Great friendly and professional personal experience
The advice absolutely to do the captain was very kind since I had a back problem
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Marytw1445bi
Jul 21, 2025
Delightful 2-hour trip to beautiful places - Super trip of 2 hours to the caves and beautiful bays. 2x possibility to swim and snorkel. Super captain with info about the area
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Ireneme8145cg
Jul 20, 2025
Excellent - Magnificent experience with bathing stops in crystal clear waters. Franco, he's a fantastic captain. The guys super easy, I highly recommend this company.
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Francescapl3777ht
Jun 27, 2025
A pleasant trip - I highly recommend visiting the beauties of Syracuse with the Dolphin Excursion. The staff at the pit is nice and friendly and the driver who made us go around the whole bay is very professional and attentive to the safety of tourists. The ride was more than pleasant and we had the chance to make a short stop for a refreshing bath. The boat is comfortable and equipped with a canopy, which in summer is essential to avoid sunburn. During the trip, a lot of historical information about the places is also provided. Congratulations to all the staff we will definitely be back 👍🙂
Paolo and Francesca
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