Our hotel recommended this company for the a sea tour around the islands and cliffs and we had a great time. Lucia, our guide on board, was very knowledgeable and also had a good sense of humour. She conducted the tour in English after politely checking that everyone on board was OK with this. It's a fantastic way to get another view of the beautiful town and surrounding landscape from the sea, plus learn more about its fascinating history. The only thing we hadn't realised was that the boat stops for a short time for those who want to to take a dip in the clear warm waters, so we hadn't brought our swim things! Having said that, as we planned to have lunch afterwards, I was quite glad I wasn't soaking wet as there's nowhere to change back into regular clothes. It's important to leave a couple of days for the boat tour as if the wind or weather is bad they have to cancel and reschedule your trip for the next day - which happened to us. In general the mornings seemed calmer at the time of year we visited, but it's worth phoning them to check they can sale before making the trip down to the harbour.

Alejandro was an excellent sailor as well as tour guide. Friendly, informative and spoke English far better than we spoke Italian. Great way to see and understand Ortegia!

This boat trip was exactly as expected. I wish I remembered the guide’s name. She was very pleasant and accommodating to English speaking and Italian speaking during the tour. We had the opportunity to stop at two different spots to swim and she gave great explanation of the places we stopped or passed for viewing.

It was a really nice and fun boat tour. You get to enjoy the beautiful caves and waters. Water is very clear, perfect for swimming and snorkeling

Advised by our host, we decided to visit Syracuse and Ortigia also from the sea, and expectations were not disappointed. From boat caves to diving where the water is crystal clear this experience was really fulfilling. Very good driver Otto who was able to tell even in English the wonders of this place. Recommended especially at sunset. Super experience.

It was a beautiful trip with friends. Our guide was wonderful. A perfect way to see Ortigia and the Sea Caves. Would definitely recommend this tour!

the day we went the sea was a bit rough with 1-2 metre swells so we couldn’t get close to the sea caves as it was too dangerous. We explored both sides of the harbour and stopped for a swim near the fortress which was lovely. The views from the boat were great and ducking our heads as the boat went under the low bridge was a great experience.

Ninni gave us an enjoyable 2 hour boat tour with 2 swim stops. The boat holds approx 8 people . Bring towel, water and a snack if you like.( we stopped at the food market for some fresh baggets , fruit and cheese) There are a few boat drivers but Ninni is passionate, philosophical , numerous with very good explanation of the history behind Ortigia and Syracusa plus we got to see the sea caves etc . The boat has a canopy .Two hours went by quickly. Enjoy !

This was an excellent trip. There are so many boat trips to choose from in Ortigia but I was very impressed with this one. It was two hours long. The driver was very friendly and very good with the two elderly parents we had with us. He took us to two lovely swimming spots, showed us the sea caves and then took us to see the fort. Although they take a maximum of 15-20 people there were only 7 of us so we had a very personal experience. Highly recommend.

Really good trip!! A guide that speaks basically perfect english and has alot of knowledge about everything we pass with the boat. This was absolutely the best thing for us! The group was not too big (not crowded) we stopped 2-3 times so we had the opertunity to swim, they also were very attentive, making sure we all were okay and safe Absolutely reccomended

Great Trip, great scenery. Only reason we didn’t give 5 stars is very important. If you have young children, I wouldn’t allow them to swim during the stops to snorkel/swim. The reason I say this is the guide that drove the boat on our trip dropped us to swim and then pulled away +/- 20 meters with the boat. We didn’t expect this nor does he tell you in advance that he’s pulling away. When I asked why he pulls away he suggested the current. Ok, so it’s not safe for your boat in the current so you drive away 20 meters and expect us to swim to the boat against the current. He does not come to pick you up. In fact, there were 2 swim stops and at the first stop, after a swim and getting ready to board, he told us to not board because he had to circle again due to the current. I had to shout and tell him my 11 year daughter was getting on the boat at that moment because she was getting fatigued. I was wearing swim fins and was ok, my wife had trouble swimming to the boat again against the current and the guide didn’t seem to care. The guide was very stubborn and we didn’t like that. fyi, we are experienced boaters, belong to a boat club in Florida, and understand currents. Typically I would say either anchor or don’t drop people to swim. Not the right day.

Very enjoyable two hour trip around Ortigia and the coast. The skipper was friendly and knowledgeable and the small boat had a canopy for those who wanted shade. We were out in the heat of the day so we're grateful for that. There were a couple of short swim stops for those who fancied it. Especially enjoyed the sea caves. Take a bottle of water with you if it is a hot day.

Very informative and a pleasant experience. Crew were nice and accommodating. A great way to see the island from the sea.

We were not able to take the tour as my wife got sick, so we had to cancel the trip with less than 24 hours notice ( if fact the same day). The tour operator refunded us half of our payment, which they were not obligated to do I thought that was very generous, and these people should be commended.

We took a lovely ride around Ortigia and Siracusa with Nini and Carmelo. Alot of info, besutiful views and humor.