A day on a boat to discover the white lotus sightsseeing.
Imagine one of the most beautiful bodies of water in Italy, the charm and traditions of Sicily, discovering places of white lotus movie, unlimited swimming stops, snorkelling, visits to magical caves, traditional Sicilian cuisine and much else. Satisfied?
If all this isn't enough for you, MareandMore will have much more to offer you.
The tour of Taormina and Giardini Naxos will start at 10.00 am from the port of Riposto (on request the port of embarkation can be changed with departure at 10.45 am from the port of Giardini Naxos) and will end at the port of Riposto at 6.00 pm (on upon request, the port of disembarkation can be changed to Giardini Naxos or Mazzarò)
The skipper, guided by the daily wind, will decide the most suitable route in order to ensure guests the most favorable and captivating conditions.
The stops will be scheduled at Giardini Naxos, Grotta degli inamorati, Isola Bella, Grotta dell'amore, Baia delle Sirene, Baia di Mazzarò, Grotta Azzurra with an adjoining visit to the fabulous cave.
At each stop you will be given the opportunity to swim and use snorkeling equipment.
Guests will also have the opportunity to visit the village of Giardini Naxos where they will dock for a break.
All boats and dinghies used for excursions are equipped with awnings that cover 3/4 (three quarters) of the vehicle to protect from the sun.
Characteristic of the Tour is that it is carried out with 10m boats or dinghies with a maximum of 12 people on board.
- Departure at 10.00am – Return at 6.00pm
- Meeting Point: C/o Porto dell'Etna, Via Duca del Mare, 95018 Riposto CT
- Duration: 8 hours
Feature of the Tour is that it will be performed with boats or dinghies from 10 mt with a maximum of 12 people on board. Our vehicles in fact allow you to make stops for bathing in the beaches where the sea is blue and crystalline. (this certainly does not happen with much larger boats, which are forced to remain outside the beaches).
- Fees
- Fuel
- Water and beverage
- Skipper
- Local guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Transfer to/from meeting point.
- Parking private (Inside our marina you can use private parking,shower and bathroom services).
Your health is our top priority and we have put in place special measures to ensure the health and safety of all guests both during and after the activity.
• Strict cleanliness
- We have increased the frequency of sanitizing the surface of high density areas between each tour, the hand disinfectant will be available for all our guests.
• Social distancing
- Guests will remain at a safe distance of 1 m throughout the tour. We also guarantee that all staff members will wear the necessary PPE.
• Wellness check
- Employees are subjected to stringent daily checks to make sure they are healthy and free of symptoms. If you, or someone in your group, are experiencing symptoms, we will work with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes or flip-flops
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Lots of fun!
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Program of the day
10:00 – Departure from the tourist port of Riposto.
- Although departure is scheduled for 10:00, it is appropriate and advisable to arrive by 9:30.
10.15am – Departure for Giardini Naxos.
- The approximately 30 minutes of navigation are made particularly comfortable and pleasant thanks to the comfort of our vehicles, and by the experience of the skipper, always ready to explain every detail and curiosity of the scenarios encountered when leaving the port of Riposto en route to Giardini Naxos .
10.45am – Boarding on request at the Port of Giardini Naxos for customers staying nearby.
- For customers who need it, a second boarding is provided at the port of Giardini Naxos.
(Very important to report this after booking)
First Stop: Giardini Naxos Beach.
- At the Giardini Naxos beach, a stop will allow you to dive into the splendid waters from which it takes its name.
- Practice snorkeling.
Second stop: Cave of love.
- Grotta dell'amore, located near Capo Taormina, surprises with its incredible beauty. It is a cave dug into the rock with a truly particular characteristic: its heart shape. The choice of the name is therefore not random and, indeed, the Grotta degli Innamorati (or dell'Amore) overlooks the Giardini Naxos Bay, hidden in one of the most panoramic and romantic corners of the entire Taormina coast.
- Practice snorkeling.
Third Stop: Isola Bella.
- Once anchored, it will be possible to dive into the waters of the beautiful island surrounded by breathtaking scenery, where the crystal clear water and the fish that populate it will make this stop unique.
- Practice snorkeling.
Fourth stop: Blue Grotto.
- The Blue Grotto, certainly one of the most evocative places that the tour can offer. Here, once they arrive, guests will be able to swim inside to discover the wonders it holds.
1.30pm – Navigation to the port of Giardini Naxos and stop in the town (1 hour):
- Once you have reached the port of Giardini and docked, you can visit the village by walking through the streets of the seaside village.
- Have lunch in one of the typical local places.
3.30pm – Departure for Mazzarò.
- Relax and enjoy the splendid panorama as we depart from Giardini Naxos en route to Mazzarò. Arrival is expected after approximately 15 minutes of navigation.
Fifth stop: Mazzarò.
- Mazzarò beach is located in a beautiful and enchanting inlet surrounded by a very suggestive scenery, where crystal clear waters and multitudes of fish reign supreme.
- Practice snorkeling.
Sixth Stop: Island of the Sirens
- Stop for swimming and snorkeling.
5.20pm – Disembarkation on request in Mazzarò or Giardini Naxos port for customers staying nearby.
- For customers who need it at the end of the tour it is possible to change the disembarkation port to Giardini Naxos or Mazzarò.
(Very important to report this after booking)
5.30pm – Departure for Riposto.
- We thus bid farewell to the Island of the Sirens and Giardini Naxos with destination the port of Riposto, sure to leave you with a splendid memory of us and of your day discovering the coast of Taormina.
18:00 – Return to Riposto – End of the excursion.
**The itinerary may vary based on weather and sea conditions.