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Boat excursion Taormina Giardini Naxos
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The tour differs from the boat tours offered by all other boats for the places that are visited. Departures take place every 2 hours and the entire coast of Naxos and Taormina is visited, several places are visited, but the stop for swimming is reduced to twenty minutes against an hour in the boat tour. On board a long explanation of the places and places that are visited is given, history and culture of the place will be given.
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Ages 1-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English, Italian
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  • Aperitif based on prosecco and almond pastries


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  • Porto di Giardini Naxos, Via Schisò, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
    All customers will embark at the port of Giardini Naxos or next to the bare Capo Schiso pier Portum just ask for Daniele
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 149532P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 149532P2

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    • Via Schisò, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
      All customers will embark at the port of Giardini Naxos or next to the bare Capo Schiso pier Portum just ask for Daniele
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      Stazione di Taormina-Giardini Naxos
      Porto di Giardini Naxos
      Taormina
      Isola Bella
      Mazzarò
      Scoglio dell'Elefante
    • 1
      Stop at the bay of sirens for a magnificent dip in the emerald green waters of Taormina
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    • Escursioni in Barca Isola Bella Grotta Azzurra Daniele e Salvo
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      Giardini Naxos, Italy
      Joined in April 2014
    • christopherdN3062OU
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly Suggested Scenic Tour with Excellent Skippers
      Really enjoyable and unwinding tour, excellent skippers who are also highly sociable and knowledgeable. Highly suggested to take in the scenery!
      Written 29 May 2024
    • A787XSpaulr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enchanting Tour of Taormina and Giardini Naxos Coast
      Beautiful tour of Taormina and Giardini Naxos coast, including cave exploration, island visit, and swimming break with prosecco almond paste and soft drink aperitif. Salvo handled everything with such much kindness.
      Written 29 May 2024
    • MekdesC1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic Tour with Daniele
      The two hour boat tour of the blue cave, the lovers cave and the isola bella reserve with Daniel was both informative and entertaining. It’s a different experience when you have a tour guide like Daniele who can recount the history of Sicily in an interesting way and shared his pride and love for Sicily. We highly recommend this tour with Daniele.
      Written 8 July 2020
    • 753wanisa
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bella experiencia
      Daniele was super nice and pro. Beautiful experience with my wife. We look forward to come back and do it again.
      Written 7 July 2020
    • LoveToTravelTerrie
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      our tour was about 45 minutes for €10 per person
      There was a person hawking for boat tours as soon as we hit the beach. We waited and walked up to the umbrella set up for taking boat tours. It turned out to be the same. We were charged the special of €10 per person and the boat was loading as soon as we walked up. There seemed to be about 15-20 of us. There was plenty of space for all. I was so happy that I could dangle my feet over the bow like I did as a child. The captain played a mix of Italian and disco music! English was supposedly spoken but he didn’t have a microphone and it was difficult to hear him. An Italian tourist translated for us a few times but it didn’t sound like he was saying anything much important. First stop was the grotto. Boats took turns pulling in, pausing for photos, then backing out. It was beautiful! He then drove around for a bit. We saw a WW 2 bunker. He then stopped the boat and let everyone swim. It was a nice 45ish minutes tour.
      Written 4 August 2019
    • veredsadonlevy
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boat trip with two amazing captains
      We were a group of 17 people that didn't reserve ahead and accidentally found these two charming and friendly Captains that turn this trip into an amazing experience. We rented their boats for two hour trip in order to visit the blue cave, the lovers cave and the isola bella reserve. On the boat they put on music to create a good atmosphere and received an informative explanation on the area and the places we saw. We were served of fresh cold fruit and drinks and had a good time for swimming, in a beautiful clear blue water. In conclusion, it was A Perfect and unforgettable trip with an excellent captains/guide. Highly recommended.
      Written 25 July 2019
    • ABD119
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect!
      Daniele is amazing! His boat is spacious and comfortable and he took us safely inside every gorgeous cave around. Enjoyed fresh cold fruit and beverages after the dip in one of the coves. Perfect trip with the family!
      Written 23 September 2018
    • oanagabrielaionita
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      2 hour boat trip
      Two hour sailing around the coastline, with stories about Taormina, Giardini Naxos. Nice snorkeling experience with fresh fruit and Proseco Daniele spoke only in italian, in the boat were 7 persons, 5 were italians. That's a minus, the fact that the stories were only in italian. We recommend taking the trip from Volin, who sells trips directly on the beach, in Santo's beach area.
      Written 28 January 2018
    • mdobgyn0421
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great boat trip
      Had a great time boating around Taormina with Salvo. He was a charming, funny and informative guide. Special treat of fresh fruit and Proseco topped it off.
      Written 14 September 2017
    • Adrian M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good trip
      I made a cruise from Giardini Naxos to Taormina with Daniele. The atmosphere on the boat was great. I listened to the music, I danced, I saw beautiful places. Daniele was a guide, photographer and boat captain.
      Written 19 June 2017
    • Luuk M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      From the other side
      Salvo is fan-tas-tic! A great 2 hour tour along the Isola Bella and Grotta Azzurri. But what we enjoyed the most was the great personality of Salvo! In his kind and humorous way he showed us an other kind of Taormina and tough us a lot about its history. Guided by a great "fragola Prosecco" and fresh fruit.... we loved it. Also a nice swim and snorkeling experience are part of this tour. We recommend this highly.
      Written 8 June 2017
    • filipmilo7
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour! This is something you shouldn't miss in Giardini!
      The best way to explore the beautiful coast of Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella!!! Daniele is a great guide, he provided us really interesting information, and the appetizer in water was amazing! Well done guys!
      Written 18 September 2016
    • Corrado R
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great boat excursion
      I went for a tour with Daniele with my wife and two children and I do recommend the experience. The boat is very nice and safe, even in rough sea. Daniele is a very interesting person who tells a lot of nice stories about the landscape and Taormina, and brings you very close to the best caves and beaches. A dive into the wonderful waters outside the blue cave with a water aperitif and the fruit platter completes the perfect trip. Congrats!
      Written 24 August 2016
    • MartaPM83
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      My boyfriend and I went out on Daniele's boat at 4pm. It was only the two of us plus Daniele who drives the boat and a friend of his which made it basically a private tour. Despite the fact Daniele couldn't speak English we had a great time sailing around the coast and hearing about all the stories concerning Taormina and the neighbouring towns - which I was translating into English for my boyfriend who doesn't speak Italian. Highlights were the swimming with the fish and the massive plate of fruit we shared before going back to shore. The whole experience was amazing, Daniele was a great tour guide and his friend kindly took lots of pictures of us while we were swimming. Thank you so much - we loved every minute!
      Written 9 October 2015
    • Nicole F
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Experience!
      Beautiful views, some accessible only by boat. The captain was well informed about the attractions, and all fruits and drinks served were very good. Also, the area the boat stopped in so we could swim was gorgeous.
      Written 22 September 2015
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    Andrei I
    Bucharest, Romania9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2023 • Couples
    The boat trip was very pleasant and filled with interesting facts provided by our captain. We also got to swim in a calm and peaceful place, away from rocks and speeding boats. It's well worth it and gives you a unique vantage point of Taormina and its surroundings.
    Written 10 July 2023
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    Thank you very much for the beautiful written review. I hope to return to you as soon as possible. Greetings Daniele
    Written 10 July 2023
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    jrobbo1975
    Mikri Mantineia, Greece21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful views on this 2 hour trip. We enjoyed a swim with the fish and a glass of Prosecco after. Captain pippo showed us all the sights on the way and showed great expertise with his boat getting into the grottos.
    Written 17 October 2022
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    thank you very much for the wonderful review, I hope to see you again soon. Greetings Daniele
    Written 10 July 2023
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    LBDomNY
    Long Beach, NY17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Friends
    This was our highlight of our trip to Taormina. It was a beautiful day and Capt Nando was exceptional! The waters were a bit rough at times, yet he had the skills to move the boat gracefully. He provided great information about the area we were viewing and about the history of Sicily in general. We were able to swim for a bit while the Nando provided us with sweet treats and Prosecco! We would absolutely do this trip again!
    Written 7 November 2023
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    Thank you for the written review, it will help us improve this prof
    Written 18 November 2023
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    eldavo90
    London, UK6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2024 • Couples
    Lovely little boat tour, gorgeous views and we got to have a dip in the sea. Good value for money and the captain we had was very sweet and played great Italian hits as we sailed back to the bay. Highly recommend!!
    Written 8 July 2024
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    Fezzbar90
    Mooroolbark, Australia31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great couple of hours travelling along the coastline of Taormina. Welcomed by our boats captain Nando... who narrated in very broken English as we set off to different parts of the coast! Very enjoyable. Music... swimming and Prosecco all with some laughs. Great way to see what is a truly beautiful coastline. Highly recommend Danielle, Nando and their boat cruises
    Written 20 September 2023
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    Thank you so much for the wonderful written review
    Written 6 October 2023
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    Bianca O
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Family
    This was an amazing excursion. Affordable and really highlights the coast. My favorite part was being able to jump off the boat & swim in the ocean. The only thing I wish I knew prior was to get call for a taxi in advance from Alcantara train station because there are no taxis outside this particular train station even though it is closer to the port. Otherwise very beautiful!
    Written 19 September 2024
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    Evana V
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2023 • Couples
    Such a great experience and amazing value for money. Carmelo was a great host and skipper letting us know the historical info about each area. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Taormina, it’s even more beautiful from the ocean view.
    Written 10 June 2023
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    thank you very much for the wonderful review, I hope to see you again soon. Greetings Daniele
    Written 10 July 2023
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    EmmaClare2
    Cuckfield, UK165 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a great short boat trip. There were about 13 of us on the trip. You are provided with a generous amount of Prosecco and a snack. Our captain was great fun and played lots of Italian hits as he sailed us around and pointed out points of interest along the coast.

    We stopped for a swim break in the middle which was very refreshing. Not everyone chose to swim.

    I would definitely recommend this trip as it was good value for money.
    Written 29 May 2024
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    Inge S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Friends
    Had an amzing night joining Daniele and skipper on the dolphin tour! After showing us the bay and the caves, they did everything they could to find the dolphins and they succeeded! There were so many dolphins, at one point we counted 7 of them swimming along next to and under the boat and even more in the near distance, truly fantastical! The dophins weren't bribed into coming, they purely came out of their own curiosity :). Daniele then had a small surprise for all of us which made the night even better! Would 10/10 recommend!

    Kind regards,
    The two sisters!
    Written 5 May 2024
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    Thank you very much for the nice written review, we hope to improve more and more and satisfy all customers
    Written 12 May 2024
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    DoruAdryan
    Iasi, Romania7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a very good experience on the boat, with such a fun staff, listening to good music and watching the dolphins jump out of water. Andrei helped a lot, providing information about the area that we were exploring, all while saying jokes and having fun. Totally recommend it.
    Written 14 July 2022
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    thank you very much for the wonderful review, I hope to see you again soon. Greetings Daniele
    Written 10 July 2023
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