Palermo : Mondello - Isola delle Femmine Boat Tour with Drinks

5.0 (5 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Boat trip from Palermo to discover the beauty of the coast with snacks, drinks and more. Swim and snorkel in the clear waters of the Gulf of Mondello and Isola delle Femmine.

The tour starts from Tonnara Florio, near Arenella beach, and sails along the coast to the Gulf of Mondello. Here you can admire the Art Nouveau Old Bathing Establishment and stop for an hour, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mondello.

We will continue towards the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve, famous for its biodiversity, where you will see the Bourbon lighthouse.

We will continue the journey to the Isle of Ladies. Here, we will stop for another swim of about an hour in an area rich in underwater life.

We will end the excursion with an aperitif on board, enjoying a drink and savoury snacks, before returning to the starting point.

Options

4-Hour Shared Daily Tour

(May to September)
Duration: 4 hours: Enjoy a daily 4-hour hike with drinks, snacks, several stops for swimming, music, relaxation and breathtaking views.
Mondello - Isle of Man: We will reach the Gulf of Mondello, then head towards the Grotta dell'Olio, to conclude at the Isola delle Femmine.
Shared boat tour: For up to 12 people, perfect for having fun and having unforgettable memories of your holiday!

8-Hour Private Boat Tour

Private group tour: not shared for up to 12 participants. Exclusive tour for you and your family and/or friends.
(May to October)
Duration: 8 hours: 8-hour private boat tour. A full day at sea to discover the destinations chosen with the captain.
Snacks and Drinks: Snacks with drinks
Free: Choose the destinations from those proposed by the captain.
CAUTION: This service does not include fuel, the cost will be entirely borne by the booker.

5-Hour Shared Daily Tour

(from mid-September): Due to shorter days, tour times will be changed to ensure the best possible experience.
Duration: 5 hours: Enjoy a daily 5-hour hike with drinks, snacks, several stops for swimming, music, relaxation and breathtaking views
Mondello - Isle of Man: Destination Gulf of Mondello, Grotta dell'Olio, Isola delle Femmine and Capo Gallo beach.
Shared boat tour: for up to 12 people, Perfect for having fun and having unforgettable memories of your holiday!

What's included

  • Safety equipment
  • Fuel
  • Skipper
  • Aperitif with one drink per person
  • Crew
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
  • Boat tours
  • Music
  • Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available)

What to expect

  1. golfo di Mondello
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Break, Stop for photos, Stop for swimming and snorkeling.
    The Gulf of Mondello, located between Monte Pellegrino and Monte Gallo, is one of the most renowned destinations in Sicily. With its crystal clear waters and white sandy beach, it is an ideal place for swimming and snorkelling. Mondello beach is home to the Antico Stabilimento Balneare, a splendid Art Nouveau structure dating back to the early twentieth century. The gulf is surrounded by a lively beach area with restaurants, bars and leisure facilities, making it a perfect destination for relaxing and enjoying the sea.
  2. Faro di Capo Gallo
    Pass by
    Passage for photos or videos.
    The Capo Gallo lighthouse, located on an imposing promontory in the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve, is an iconic landmark along the Palermo coast. Built in the Bourbon era, the lighthouse dominates the coast with its historic structure, guiding boats with its light. Surrounded by a natural landscape of great beauty, the lighthouse offers spectacular views of the sea and represents an important habitat for the biodiversity of the area. Its panoramic position makes it a fascinating destination for lovers of nature and maritime history.
  3. Isola Delle Femmine
    1h
    Break, stop for photos, aperitif, stop for swimming and snorkelling.
    Isola delle Femmine is a small and charming island located off the north-western coast of Sicily, near Palermo. This islet, which is part of a protected marine reserve, is famous for its crystal clear waters and seabeds rich in marine life, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Its history is shrouded in mystery, with legends telling of women's prisons or a refuge for women. Today, Isola delle Femmine is an unspoiled natural paradise, attracting visitors for its wild beauty and tranquility, as well as being an important stopover for migratory birds.
  4. Riserva Naturale Orientata Di Capo Gallo
    30m
    Starting in mid-September, due to shorter days, the tour will take place once a day and we will add a stop at Capo Gallo beach, a lovely place, where the sea shows shades ranging from turquoise to emerald green.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

SeaTourSicily is located at : White Club Via Scalo Arenella, 66 90142 Palermo.
Enter the gate and ask at the SeaTourSicily bar inside.
Meet at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure.

End point

SeaTourSicily is located at : White Club Via Scalo Arenella, 66 90142 Palermo.
Enter the gate and ask at the SeaTourSicily bar inside.
Meet at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • We inform our valued customers that, in order to guarantee an efficient service to all participants, it is required to arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time, with an ID Card or Passport. In case of delay of one or more participants, we will contact the customer by phone or via WhatsApp to obtain further information. Please note that in order to guarantee service to customers present, we will wait up to 10 minutes after the departure time, after which absent customers will be reported as no-shows
  • Take with you: Passport or ID card, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, Comfortable clothes, Climate-appropriate clothing, Hair elastic.
  • Not allowed: Pets, unaccompanied minors, strollers, smoking, alcohol or drugs, explosive material, heeled shoes, weapons or sharp objects, large luggage, suitcases or duffel bags, e-cigarettes, umbrellas, sprays or aerosols, glassware, littering, cooler, chewing gum, baby carriages, surfboards, fireworks, explosive material, Lighting fires.
  • This activity is not suitable for those who can not swim! The staff reserves the right to refuse boarding to those who cannot swim, without the right to a refund, as clearly indicated.
  • For safety reasons, passengers over 120kg are not allowed on board a boat of less than 10 metres. The grant staff will apply this restriction at check-in.
  • In the event of a sudden deterioration in weather conditions during the tour, if the captain or staff decide to return to the starting point to ensure the safety of passengers, no refund will be made. This is because worsening weather conditions are out of our control and sometimes unpredictable.
  • Subject to favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • At sea weather conditions can vary quickly, please dress appropriately
  • The boats have small compartments for luggage storage, many of which are already occupied by legally required safety equipment. We therefore invite you to limit your luggage to a minimum, to ensure that all tour participants have a small space for their belongings. Cabin staff will verify and enforce this restriction during check-in.
  • You can take food and drinks with you, as long as they are in moderate quantities. However, before consuming them, you must ask permission from the captain or staff. It is not permitted to consume food without the prior consent of the crew.
  • The means of transport for this activity is a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), known to be virtually unsinkable thanks to its air-filled structure. Unlike traditional boats, which can be more prone to sinking just think of well-known cases such as the Bayesian or the luxury yachts Lamborghini 63 the RIBs offer superior safety.
  • People with mobility difficulties
  • People suffering from motion sickness (motor sickness, seasickness, etc.)
  • People with heart disease
  • People in wheelchairs
  • People who cannot swim
  • People with epilepsy
  • People weighing more than 120 kg
  • People over the age of 65
  • Visually impaired persons

Cancellation policy

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

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