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Syracuse boat trip: which one to book?

By the Boattripo team · Updated 3 November 2026 · 2 min read

The cruises compared here

The three trips leave from different points in Syracuse and all have an English-language listing. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 3 November 2026.

Only the first has a real number of reviews.

1What each trip does

The Ortigia Boat Ride circles the island in 1.5 or 2 hours. The Plemmirio trip lasts four hours and goes along the Plemmirio Natural Reserve, with sea caves and lunch on board. The Punta dei Giganti trip is a 2.5 hour sailboat ride with a snorkel stop.

2Price, food and cancellation

The Ortigia Boat Ride starts at €30 with fruit and prosecco depending on the option. The sailboat costs from €70 and the Plemmirio trip from €90 with lunch. The first two cancel free up to 24 hours before, the sailboat up to 12 hours.

3Which one to book

Book the Ortigia Boat Ride as the standard option. Book the Plemmirio trip if you want lunch and a longer trip, knowing it has few reviews. Book the sailboat to swim in a small group.

The cruises compared here

Sightseeing · Day

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

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.

Check dates and price Full boat sheet

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

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.

Check dates and price Full boat sheet

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

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

Check dates and price Full boat sheet

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 3 November 2026.

Quick questions

Which Syracuse boat trip has the most reviews?

The Ortigia Boat Ride, with 191 reviews and a 9. The Plemmirio trip has 7 and the sailboat 6.

Is lunch included?

Only on the Ortigia and Plemmirio trip. The Ortigia Boat Ride offers fruit and prosecco depending on the option.

Can I snorkel?

The sailboat trip includes snorkeling equipment. On the Ortigia Boat Ride it is not included.