Description
This Cyclops Riviera boat cruise from Catania leaves the port and runs along a coast of black volcanic rock. The first stop comes early: a swim, and maybe some snorkelling with the gear provided. Back on board, the crew serves an appetiser of Sicilian products, among them homemade bread, local cheese, vegetables in oil and pistachio specialities, with Sicilian sparkling wine.
The boat then heads to Aci Trezza, where the shoreline holds old Arab lookouts built from volcanic rock centuries ago. You see the faraglioni of Aci Trezza from close up, with Etna always behind them. It is a view of the coast that only the water gives, and the boat returns to the port of Catania afterwards.
- Aci Trezza and its faraglioni
- Old Arab lookouts along the shore
- A swim and snorkelling stop
- SUP boards on board
The cruise lasts four hours and has a morning and an afternoon departure. The boat is a Bavaria 46 or a Dufour 41, depending on availability, with room for up to 12 guests. Fuel and a sailing crew are part of the tour, while boarding is paid separately and hotel pickup is not offered. The itinerary can change with weather, sea conditions or the harbour authorities, and the captain's decision is final. People with mobility impairments are not advised to join.