Syracuse boat trips: three options compared

  • 3cruises compared
  • €30lowest price
  • 2 h to 4 htime on the water
  • 3boarding points

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Ortigia Boat Ride

2 h · from €30 · 9.0/10 (191)

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Updated 3 November 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

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Three Syracuse boat trips on Civitatis have an English-language listing: the Ortigia Boat Ride, the Ortigia and Plemmirio trip with lunch and a sailboat ride with snorkeling. The Ortigia Boat Ride is the most booked, with 191 reviews and a 9, from €30. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 3 November 2026.

The trips run from 1.5 to four hours. Only the Plemmirio trip includes lunch.

Boat trips in Syracuse compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Ortigia Boat RideSightseeingOur pick 2 h Not stated Drinks or snacks from €30 9.0/10 (191)
Ortigia and Plemmirio Natural Reserve Boat TripLunch cruise 4 h Not stated Lunch from €90 8.9/10 (7)
Punta dei Giganti Sailboat Ride and SnorkelSightseeing 2 h 30 min Not stated No food from €70 7.0/10 (6)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Ortigia Boat Ride

A boat ride around the island of Ortigia in a 1.5 hour or a two hour version, with an English-speaking crew and fruit and prosecco depending on the option, from €30.

from €30

9.0/10 from 191 reviews on Civitatis

  • 2 h
  • Not stated
  • Drinks or snacks
  • Riva Forte Gallo, Siracusa
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsFirst-timers who want to see Ortigia from the water at a low price: from €30, rated 9 from 191 reviews, the most reviewed on this page. The listing says it is wheelchair accessible with a companion, which has to be indicated when booking.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want lunch or a long trip: the 1.5 and 2 hour options include no meal. Snorkeling equipment is not included.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Riva Forte Gallo, Siracusa. Arrive at Riva Forte Gallo, 96100 Siracusa, at the indicated time, 15 minutes early. Look for a flag with the name of the local company, Ortigia Island Excursion. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat.
Commentary
An English-speaking crew. The listing mentions no audio guide.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English speaking crew
  • Fruit and prosecco (depending on selection)
Not included
  • Snorkeling equipment
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 3 November 2026.

Lunch cruise · Day

Ortigia and Plemmirio Natural Reserve Boat Trip

A four hour boat trip around Ortigia and the Plemmirio Natural Reserve with sea caves, an English-speaking guide, drinks, fresh fruit and lunch on board, from €90.

from €90

8.9/10 from 7 reviews on Civitatis

  • 4 h
  • Not stated
  • Lunch
  • Dolci Escursioni, Foro Vittorio Emanuele II, Ortigia
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want a longer trip along the coast with lunch included and a guide. It is rated 8.9, from only 7 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a proven option: it has 7 reviews and costs three times the standard boat ride.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Dolci Escursioni, Foro Vittorio Emanuele II, Ortigia. Meet at Dolci Escursioni, at Foro Vittorio Emanuele II on the island of Ortigia, at the stated time. The listing asks you to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English-speaking guide
  • Drinks and fresh fruit
  • Lunch
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 3 November 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Punta dei Giganti Sailboat Ride and Snorkel

A 2.5 hour sailboat ride to the Plemmirio Nature Reserve with a snorkel stop at Punta dei Giganti, snorkeling equipment and a bottle of water included, from €70.

from €70

7.0/10 from 6 reviews on Civitatis

  • 2 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Via Molo Zanagora, Siracusa
  • Free cancellation up to 12 h before

Who it suitsSmall groups who want to swim and snorkel from a sailboat. The listing sets a group of 2 to 7 people.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want reviews to go on: it has 6, with a 7. It is not wheelchair accessible.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Via Molo Zanagora, Siracusa. Meet at Via Molo Zanagora, 96100 Syracuse, at the designated time, at least 15 minutes in advance. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A sailboat for 2 to 7 people, according to the listing.
Commentary
An English-speaking skipper.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English-speaking skipper
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • A bottle of water
Not included
  • Soft drinks on board: €2
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 3 November 2026.

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Questions about boat trips in Syracuse

What is the best boat trip in Syracuse?

By reviews, the Ortigia Boat Ride: 191 reviews, a 9, from €30. The other two have 7 and 6 reviews.

How much does a Syracuse boat trip cost?

From €30 for the Ortigia Boat Ride, €70 for the sailboat with snorkeling and €90 for the Ortigia and Plemmirio trip with lunch. Prices from the listings on 3 November 2026.

Where do the trips leave from?

From Riva Forte Gallo (Ortigia Boat Ride), Foro Vittorio Emanuele II on Ortigia (Plemmirio trip) and Via Molo Zanagora (sailboat).

Can I cancel for free?

The Ortigia trips up to 24 hours before and the sailboat up to 12 hours before. A no-show is not refunded.

Are the trips wheelchair accessible?

The Ortigia Boat Ride listing says it is, with a companion. The sailboat is not, and the Plemmirio trip listing gives no information.

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