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Boat Tour to Mondello Isola delle Femmine with Drink in Palermo
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4 Hours
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Offered in: English, Italian
Overview
Take a boat excursion from Palermo to explore the beautiful Palermo coast, with swimming, snorkeling and an aperitif on board.
The tour starts from the Tonnara Florio, near the Arenella beach, and sails along the coast below Monte Pellegrino up to the Gulf of Mondello. Here you can admire the ancient Art Nouveau style bathing establishment and stop for an hour, swimming and snorkeling 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 can see the Bourbon lighthouse. Next, we will visit the Oil Cave, stopping for an additional swim and to admire the internal beauty of the cave.
We will continue the journey to the Isola delle Femmine. Here, we will stop for another swim of about an hour in an area rich in underwater life.
We will conclude the excursion with an aperitif on board, enjoying a non-alcoholic drink and savory snacks, before returning to the starting point.
What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Fuel
- Aperitif with one non-alcoholic drink per person
- Skipper
- Crew
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Boat tours
- Music
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Discesa Tonnara, 4, 90142 Palermo PA, you will find at this point a large promotional flag with the name of the company. Meet at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
golfo di Mondello
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Faro di Capo Gallo
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Grotta dell'Olio
Stop for photos, Stop for swimming and snorkeling. The Oil Cave, located along the coast of Capo Gallo near Palermo, is a splendid natural formation famous for its transparent waters and spectacular rock formations. The cave owes its name to the characteristic veins of mineral oil visible on its walls, which reflect the light creating suggestive plays of colours. Accessible only by sea, the Oil Cave is a popular destination for snorkelling and diving lovers, offering a unique experience of underwater exploration in an environment rich in marine fauna and natural beauty.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Riserva naturale orientata Isola delle Femmine
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
- Bring with you: Passport or identity card, sunglasses, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen.
- Attention, read the reservations for August 15th carefully: On August 15th, due to the high number of boats present, there will be only one stop in the Gulf of Mondello, where we will remain stationary for approximately 3 hours.
- Not allowed: Animals, strollers, smoking, alcohol or drugs, explosive material.
- People with mobility difficulties
- People who suffer from seasickness
Operated by SeaTourSicily
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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