Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

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Overview

Available languages

English
Italian
Romanian

2 hours

Mobile ticket

You can admire the Bay of Naxos, Grotto of love, Capo Taormina, Rock of the prickly pear, Cave of the sirens, Isola bella, Bay of Mazzaro, Atlantis Bay, Rock of the elephant. With a stop for swimming in the Marine Park of Isola Bella in Taormina and an aperitif with almond paste and prosecco. The tour can also be combined with dolphin hunting or an aperitif

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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.

What‘s Included

Prosecco

Almond paste

What To Expect

1

Isola Bella

Donated in 1806 by Ferdinand I of Bourbon to Pancrazio Ciprioti mayor of Taormina, it was bought in 1890 by Florence Trevelyan who enhanced it by building a small house and planting rare precious essences. The island then inherited the lawyer. Cesare Acrosso, [1] godson adopted by Salvatore Cacciola, husband of Florence Trevelyan. In 1954 it was bought for 38,000 ₤ by the brothers Leone and Emilio Bosurgi, who built a village with 12 autonomous residences and a tiny swimming pool disguised among rocks and plantations, in order to cheer and host their friends, entrepreneurs and bankers. The Bosurgi family owned Sanderson, a historic citrus processing company in Messina. The bankruptcy of this in 1982, [2] opened the way for the sale of judicial assets of family assets which guaranteed the debts of the company with sureties. Among these assets there was also the Bella island with its villa. A first auction was therefore set for 17 October 1984 with a base of five and a half billion lire and a minimum raise of one hundred million, [3] but it went deserted. [4] Meanwhile, the institutions moved to protect the islet. On 8 October 1984 the Sicilian Region, at the request of the Municipality of Taormina, the Regional Department of Cultural Heritage declared the Isola Bella a monument of particular historical and artistic interest as an «isolated example of unicum as a naturalistic, historical value and cultural ”, subjecting it to protection constraints. The decree considered the island as a "natural monument". [5] A new auction on 6 March 1985, despite the base having been lowered by 20%, saw no buyer present. [6] In 1990 the island was finally purchased by the Department of Cultural Heritage of the Sicilian Region. In 1998 a nature reserve was established, managed by the WWF, then by the Province of Messina [7] and recently passed into management at CUTGANA, [8] environmental protection center of the University of Catania. With the establishment in 2010 of the Archaeological Parks, the management, use, protection and enhancement of the Isolabella are currently the responsibility of the Archaeological Park of Naxos. Tentative List UNESCO In 2006 Isola Bella together with Taormina were entered in the UNESCO Tentative List to be recognized as a World Heritage Site. [9]

Admission Not Applicable
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Taormina

Taormina is a hill town on the east coast of Sicily. It is located near Mount Etna, an active volcano with trails leading to the top. The city is known for the Ancient Theater of Taormina, an ancient Greco-Roman theater still in operation today. Near the theatre, the cliffs that descend to the sea form coves with sandy beaches. A narrow strip of sand connects to tiny Isola Bella, which is a nature reserve. The tour offers the possibility to observe the beauty of Taormina up along the coast seen from the sea

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Boat tour with snorkeling

Isola Bella Snorkeling: You can observe the depths of the sea, starfish, schools of colorful fish, octopuses, sea urchins, etc.
Boat excursion: This tour gives you the opportunity to admire both the coast of Taormina and the emerald depths of the sea
Duration: 2 hours
almond paste and prosecco
Snorkeling Isola Bella,Taormin
Boat
Snorkeling equipment: Guests will have free use of snorkeling equipment

boat excursions Giardini Naxos Taormina, Isola Bella, Blue Grotto

Boat excursions: Tour by boat, stop for a swim and aperitif.
Duration: 2 hours
prosecco and almond paste
Porto Giardini N - Isola Bella: Isola Bella Nature Reserve, The Lovers' Cave, "Blue Grotto", "The Coral Cave", Mazzaro Bay

Dolphin tour at sunset

Dolphin search: If weather conditions allow us, we will set sail out to sea, in search of dolphins in their habitat
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The tour lasts 2.5 hours
Rosticeria and prosecco
Coast of Taormina Isola Bella: Let's go and admire the coast of Taormina, Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto and on the way back we will enjoy a breathtaking sunset
Kristal Boat

Private tour with lunch

Private tour with lunch: Customers can choose between a menu based on fish and seafood or the platter of cold cuts and cheeses.
Duration: 3 hours
Lunch with cold cuts platter : Lunch with cold cuts and cheeses, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh fruit, dried fruit, homemade bread, wine, prosecco
Taormina Isola Bella: We go along the coast of Taormina and we will stop near Isola Bella for a dip and to have lunch in the shade on the boat
Kristal boat

Reviews

4.59

456 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • NOT recommended!!!

    Manuela v,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    There are various points that are not true: 1. it was a different boat than shown. There was no cabin where you could change. (We were also not informed that it was another boat. 2. Dolphin sighting. We saw dolphins flowing 2-3 times, then the poor animals were "hunted" by 13 boats. That's not how I imagine a dolphin sighting. I'm glad the poor dolphins got out of the way and went down. 3. The blue grotto is certainly very beautiful, but only when the sun shines pure. You don't drive into the cave either, so this stop here is superfluous. You don't see anything more spectacular. 4. There were snacks, which was the WORST food on our 3 week trip to Sicily. Fluffy pizza pieces, small arancinies (almost inedible, fatty potato triangles. There was also prosecco, so the pouring was also very, very hesitant. you had to ask for a "lookup". Conclusion, you can save the money for this tour!!!

  • Special

    Christine P,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great way to see Sicily from the water. It was a perfect way to start our day. The views are breathtaking.

  • Fabulous Trip!

    Greg L,

    Jun 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Perfect amount of time, views and experiences. Friendly staff! Highly recommend. Just remember the name of the boat as it can be hard to find on the onset..

  • Small group. Very...

    Susan L,

    Jun 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Small group. Very relaxing and scenic. Fun swimming off the boat. Easy to find. Captain was very knowledgeable. Music was fun and upbeat.

  • Birthday Treat

    Martin H,

    Jun 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had a fun trip on my birthday. The company and music was great. Rekaxed atmosphere and really enjoyed the scenery and swimming. Thanks Captain G. 😎

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4.59
456 reviews