Marzamemi: half day Private Boat to Currents Island and Ants Cape

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The Private Tour "of the Ants" takes its name from a cape on the southeastern coast of the Sea of Sicily. It is a 5-hour tour for a maximum of 12 participants, sailing from Marzamemi, located in the Ionian Sea, and will navigate around the southernmost point of Sicily.
perfect for sea lovers, plenty of time for swimming, long stops for the relax to assure the break you have been looking for.
Few location to appreciate without pressure the beauties of the area:
We will snorkel around 4 Roman Columns underwater with Sicily Boats equipment. We will discover from above a military wreck, we will swim in total relax and take beautiful pictures of the caves and coves around Isola di Capopassero and at the end we will stop under Castello Tafuri to enjoy a selected Aperitivo Siciliano with Sicilian arancini, stuffed focaccia, fresh fruit, soft drinks, beer and local sparkling wine and make a toast with a view.

What's included

fins, masks and snorkels
Sicilian Aperitif with arancini, scones, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks and Sicilian sparkling wine

Towels, Suncream

What to expect

20m

Departure from the small port of Marzamemi, heading north: in a few minutes we will reach a truly unique place, where history merges with the sea. We will stop to admire four Roman columns dating back to the 2nd century AD, lying on the sandy seabed at a depth of about 5 meters. An unmissable opportunity to snorkel above these ancient submerged testimonies of Sicilian history.
Sicily Boats provides all participants with the necessary equipment free of charge: fins, mask and snorkel, to fully enjoy the experience in safety and comfort.
Isola delle Correnti
30m

We will then continue along the coast towards the south-east to reach the Isola delle Correnti, the southernmost point of Sicily, where the Ionian Sea and the Sea of Sicily ideally meet. Here, if conditions allow, we will make a stop for snorkeling above the submerged remains of a military wreck, visible a few meters deep: a light but exciting dive into the historical memory of the Mediterranean.
40m

After this experience, we will turn west to reach Punta delle Formiche, one of the lesser-known and most spectacular gems of the coast. In this stretch we will find a sequence of wild coves, islets and small caves that represent a true paradise for lovers of the sea and snorkeling. Here there will be time to relax, explore and swim in transparent and pristine waters.
30m

We will then resume navigation to return east and make a new stop near the Island of Capo Passero, dominated by the historic Fortezza Carlo V. If the sea conditions allow it, we will try to enter one of the suggestive Grotte del Polipo, natural cavities particularly loved for their light and shape.
30m

We will continue with a scenic passage in front of the Tafuri Castle, one of the most iconic noble residences in the area, directly overlooking the sea. In this magnificent setting, our exclusive Sicily Boats aperitif will be served on board: Sicilian arancini, stuffed focaccia, fresh fruit, soft drinks, beer and local sparkling wine for a toast with a view.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Us at The “Circolo Nautico Motonautica Pachinese”, along the pedestrian road at the right you'll see the shed white and blue, it is the Meeting Point; ask for Stefano (me). It is not possible to park here so we recommend the car parks behind.

End point

Meet Us at The “Circolo Nautico Motonautica Pachinese”, along the pedestrian road at the right you'll see the shed white and blue, it is the Meeting Point; ask for Stefano (me). It is not possible to park here so we recommend the car parks behind.

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.