Sunset Dolphin Search Tour with Aperitif in Taormina: Experience azure waters and UNESCO sites
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Embark on a sunset dolphin search tour in Taormina and explore the azure waters and UNESCO sites. Enjoy a dip in the Ionian sea, taste arancini and prosecco, and watch dolphins play in their natural habitat. Witness a breathtaking sunset and the view of Mount Etna.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Isola Bella - On board our boat, departing from the port of Giardini Naxos, we will take you along the coast of Taormina, accompanied by music, good humor and the explanations of the captain, to admire the beauties of the area and unique places such as the “Bella” island. , the caves and the coast of Taormina.
  • Taormina - The captain will take you to the Mediterranean Sea in places where you can observe these incredible animals, dolphins, play, swim with our boats, giving you unique emotions. There will be a stop for a swim and an aperitif with prosecco and almond paste. At the end of the 2 hours, on the way back, you can admire the sunset behind the Etna volcano, which dominates the bays, the beaches and the seaside towns.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Prosecco
Additional Information

Join us for an unforgettable sunset viewing experience along the stunning Taormina coast. We’ll set sail from the port of Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily, taking in the sights of the incredible bay. Our journey will take us to the Cave of Love and the Blue Cave, visiting Isola Bella, a UNESCO heritage site with a rich history. We’ll make a stop to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian sea, alive with vibrant sea life. We’ll also enjoy a tasting of traditional arancini, coupled with delicious Italian prosecco. If the weather permits, we’ll voyage out into the ocean, looking for dolphins in their natural environment, observing them as they leap and frolic beside our boat. On our return, we’ll witness a sensational sunset and the awe-inspiring view of Mount Etna.

Location
Escursioni in barca Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella
Via Schisò
The entrance to the port is in front of the Angelina restaurant. Pass the barrier and walk along the wall to the KRISTAL boat. Travelers must be at the port 10 minutes before the departure time. The boat will depart at the scheduled time. Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Issyciutacu
Oct 31, 2023
One of my favourite boat trips ever!! - This was one of my favourite boat trips ever! The Kristal is a lovely boat and her driver is so skilful, the way he manoeuvred her in and out of the narrow caves was impressive. He gave us delicious arancini and a couple of glasses of Prosecco. It was such a beautiful evening watching the sun set over mount Etna and we did get a glimpse of a Dolphin, apparently his name is Giuseppe!😂
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Tai_wang12
Oct 24, 2023
Worth every pound! - Really fun ride and got to see Italy from different angles! Food and drinks were good additions to have and mega bonus was our captain/guide.
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Goplaces34909949682
Oct 20, 2023
Fabulous experience - Great little boat trip with a very entertaining skipper. We were expecting a glass of Prosecco but had far more then pieces of pizza followed. Fabulous views of the island from the sea and the sunset was spectacular. Unfortunately didn’t actually get to see any dolphins but it didn’t spoil the experience.
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Maddieb2005
Oct 16, 2023
Fantastic boat trip. - Lovely boat trip, saw lots of interesting sights, skipper was very knowledgeable. Prosecco and pizzas during the trip were added bonus. Unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins but really enjoyed it anyway.
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Tonyellis2
Sep 24, 2023
Amazing magical experience! - Amazing sunset boat tour! We saw dolphins, went swimming and were served prosecco /snacks, the host was very informative also! Overall 10/10 magical experience you must do when in Sicily!
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Ameliajanew2022
Sep 21, 2023
One of the best days we had - What a trip! The host was amazing, plenty of banta great knowledge and just an all round lovely man. We were sceptical at seeing dolphins at first as it seemed a little quiet. However, we ended up seeing a whale! Which was not expected as the captain said they are normally around from April till July. Then a couple moments later we saw a load of dolphins swimming right next to our boat and we took so great pictures. The whole experience was amazing and we are glad we went. £35 we’ll spent and would highly recommend
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Surfer0493
Sep 19, 2023
Must do! - Same as isola bella boat trip apart from you then get taken out to try and spot the dolphin pod. Luckily for us another boat spotted it and our captain darted over to share the glorious displays the dolphins put on for us. Some fantastic local arancini as well with prosecco. Captain was super helpful, polite and friendly however did smoke during trip and not everybody smokes or enjoys the smell of it. However highly recommended!
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Daryl
Sep 19, 2023
Sailing to see the dolphins play around the Taormina coastline. - Our trip was really fantastic! As we arrived having had a wonderful meal at were greeted at the end of the dock at 4pm and taken down to out boat as it returned from its previous journey. We were then greeted by our WONDERFUL Captain Carmelo who took a us onboard and we sailed out around the beautiful coastline stopping at various points along the way. As there were many jellyfish in the bay, we did not stop to swim but stopped for several delicious snacks and several glasses of Prosecco until we found a large pod of dolphins. Our boat trip was great value for money and sailing along side the dolphins was truly breathtaking and an amazing experience. Carmelo was an excellent captain. He was super friendly and showed us the beauty of Taormina from the water and shared lots of information about the area. I would highly recommend this 2..5 hour boat trip and would do it again tomorrow if I could. Thank you so much Carmelo and it was a great pleasure to meet and sail with you. Daryl & Beverly Seeley xxx
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Alexander
Aug 28, 2023
Nice trip, very dependent on seeing dolphins. - Pretty simple boat ride, that gets you by the blue cave, Isola Bella, and the general Taormina coast. Nice captain that speaks English. Maybe a bit crowded. What makes or breaks the ride is wether or not you actually get to see dolphins, which we did! Absolutely amazing to see these beautiful animals in the wild. Made the trip worth every penny.
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Nicolaws4131fo
Oct 25, 2023
Trip - Cancelled due to weather so can’t rate as didn’t get to go However did want to rebook but no availability went with another company which was ok
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