Marzamemi: Private boat tour to the Faraglioni of Punta Ciriga

Duration10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Private 10-hour tour from Marzamemi to the Faraglioni of Punta Ciriga on the southeast coast of the Sea of Sicily. In a rubber boat 8 meters, up to 12 occupants. Relaxation tour with long stops and slow crossings under the coast, snorkeling with the equipment provided and Sicilian aperitif on board. We will reach the southernmost point of Sicily and wait for the sunset between Castello Tafuri and the island of Capopassero.
Main stops: Roman columns, Capopassero Island, Octopus Cave, Island of the Currents, Carratois, Punta delle Formiche, Faraglioni di Ciriga, Castello Tafuri, Marzamemi.

What's included

Sicilian aperitif (arancini, scones, fresh seasonal fruit, soft drinks, beer and Sicilian sparkling wine)
Fins Mask Mouthpiece

Towels, sunscreen.

What to expect

20m

artenza from Marzamemi, heading north, we will stop after a few minutes of navigation to observe four Roman columns, dating back to the second century D.C, which are located on the sea floor at about 5 meters depth. Here you will be able to take a first bath and, above all, snorkel over the columns. Sicily Boats provides all participants with snorkeling equipment, i.e. fins, masks and snorkel.
30m

The navigation will continue to the island of Capopassero where you can admire the Spanish fortress and where we will try to enter the cave of the octopus.
Isola delle Correnti
20m

Sailing again, we will leave the Gulf of Noto and reach the southernmost point of Sicily, the island of the Currents, just where the two seas meet, the Sea of Sicily and the Ionian Sea.
Punta Cirica o Cozzo Ciriga
30m

From here we will resume sailing west going to cut the small gulf and, after just six nautical miles, we will reach the Faraglioni of Punta Ciriga. for some photos, snorkeling, swimming and relaxation,
Punta delle Formiche
30m

We will sail under the coast in front of Playa Carratois beach and reach the cliffs of Punta delle Formiche. We will take advantage of this stop to enjoy our aperitif by toasting with Sicilian sparkling wine and eating arancini, scones, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks.
30m

Once back in the Gulf of Noto, we will head to the enchanting Tafuri Castle, opposite the island of Capopassero, for some beautiful photographs and, above all, for a swim in the crystal clear Caribbean waters.
30m

Finally, we will return to the port of departure in the late afternoon, after enjoying a magnificent sunset at sea.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Sicily Boats - Marzamemi
Tour • Rental • Sport

You will find us at Circolo Nautico Motonautica Pachinese, there is a large sign along the only (pedestrian) road. You will see the skipper at the white and blue cabin. Ask for Stefano (me), Sicily Boats.

End point

Sicily Boats - Marzamemi
Tour • Rental • Sport

You will find us at Circolo Nautico Motonautica Pachinese, there is a large sign along the only (pedestrian) road. You will see the skipper at the white and blue cabin. Ask for Stefano (me), Sicily Boats.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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