Sailing Tour Taormina Bay
Taormina, Italy

Sailing Tour Taormina Bay

Outty Ranking 77 4.6 · 153 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $80
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Outty Ranking

77/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.6/5

Based on 153 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Sailing Tour Taormina Bay worth booking?

Sailing Tour Taormina Bay is a 3-hour experience in Taormina, Italy, from $80 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 153 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
77 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (153)
Duration
3 hours
From
$80 per person

Discover the bays around the coast of Taormina with our sailing tour from Giardini Naxos. Enjoy the experience on board of our sailboat with a small group of participants and learn about the basics of sailing thanks to the explanations of our skipper. We will provide you with masks and snorkels to let you enjoy the view of sea bottom and the marine life during the stops we will do for swimming. Finally, enjoy a fulfilling aperitif with wine on board of the sailboat while living the dreamy atmosphere of the Dolce Vita. Possibility of having a full light lunch, rather than an aperitif, during the 12:45 PM – 15:45 PM time slot.

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover the bays around the coast of Taormina with our sailing tour from Giardini Naxos. Enjoy the experience on board of our sailboat with a small group of participants and learn about the basics of sailing thanks to the explanations of our skipper. We will provide you with masks and snorkels to let you enjoy the view of sea bottom and the marine life during the stops we will do for swimming. Finally, enjoy a fulfilling aperitif with wine on board of the sailboat while living the dreamy atmosphere of the Dolce Vita. Possibility of having a full light lunch, rather than an aperitif, during the 12:45 PM – 15:45 PM time slot.

    What's included

    Included

    • Use of snorkeling equipment
    • Snacks
    • Alcoholic beverages

    Not included

    • On-board WiFi
    • Parking fees
    • Spese trasporto (taxi)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Isola Bella Boat Taormina - Tour & Charter

      Bay of Isola Bella: the most iconic spot of the Pearl of the Mediterranean. Covered by lush vegetation, this small island was declared a nature reserve in 1990. Here we will stop for the first swim of the day and you will be able to snorkel independently.

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    2. Grotta Azzurra

      You will admire the enchanting Grotta Azzurra, famous for its mesmerizing light effects (from the allowed distance).

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    3. With Capo Taormina behind us, we will stop at the Bay of Villagonia, where you will enjoy a stunning view of Mount Etna, Taormina and Castelmola. A tasty aperitif will be served on board with local products preserved in oil, bread, cold cuts, cheeses and fresh seasonal fruit, accompanied by excellent local white wine, produced by Emilio Sciacca. There's also the possibility to have a light lunch (from 12.45 to 15.45).

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    4. Giardini Naxos

      On the way back to Giardini Naxos, you can also admire the iconic San Domenico Palace -Four Seasons Hotel, famous for having hosted the filming location of the popular series White Lotus.

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    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Taormina

    Departure point in front of the "Molo Portum" Infopoint in Giardini Naxos, opposite to the BancoBPM.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Departure point in front of the "Molo Portum" Infopoint in Giardini Naxos, opposite to the BancoBPM.

    Options you can book

    • HDLight Lunch

      Light lunch: Light lunch compreso nel prezzo

    • winter tour min 4 pax

      Duration: 3 hours Aperitif on board with wine Sailboat + tender : Customers will access the sailboat through a little tender (2.7 mt) - activity not suitable for people with reduced mobility

    • Private Tour

      Private Tour

    • Private Light Lunch

      Private Light Lunch

    • Half Day Sailing Tour Taormina Bay

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, it
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 9 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Fontanedilava

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Per favorire eventuali controlli della guardia costiera, tutti i partecipanti devono essere muniti di documento di identità in corso di validità
    • E' necessario fornire all'atto della prenotazione un contatto diretto per poter comunicare in maniera rapida ed efficace qualsiasi cambiamento (in particolare per travel agencies fornire il contatto del cliente)
    • L'orario di partenza del tour può subire variazioni per esigenze organizzative
    • Il trasporto per il molo non è fornito da noi e non è previsto il rimborso del taxi per raggiungere il porto
    • Da metà Settembre l'orario di partenza verrà anticipato. Si prega di contattare l'agenzia per maggiori informazioni.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 153 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    153 verified traveler reviews for Sailing Tour Taormina Bay. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    gregvM4269OS · October 2026

    Amazing sailing experience in Taormina!

    My wife and I did a private sail with Lucrezia. She was a very knowledgeable and friendly captain. She moved around the boat with ease and allowed us to experience sailing the boat. She instructed us in sailing and also was a tour guide of what we were seeing. After stopping for a swim she made us an incredible light lunch! I would book this again in a heartbeat! I didn’t find it through TripAdvisor, but through a diffeeent tour company that took a broker fee. I’m still glad that I got to do it!!

    via Tripadvisor

    hagin4 · September 2026

    Sailboat Excursion Taormina

    The directions to the meeting point and parking could have been simpler and more specific. A specific landmark such as Angelina’s restaurant would have been helpful. Unfortunately, after taking the dinghy to our sailboat, the sailboat motor belt broke and we had to go back to shore. Lulu was very kind and tried to accommodate as best as she could considering the circumstances.

    via Viator

    Veronica_S · September 2026

    They cancelled on my family of 7 last minute when we were at the meeting point....

    We booked this excursion about 1 month in advance. After booking and paying for this excursion for the 9am departure, we were contacted by the company to change our departure time to 12:45pm as apparently the 9am departure was already booked and we should not have been able to book it. That was not a problem for us and we were happy to delay our departure time to 12:45pm. We were contacted again by the company a few days before the excursion and then again the morning of the excursion to confirm, which we did. We arrived at the meeting point where we were supposed to meet the skipper for the boat and waited for 30 minutes before deciding to contact the company to inquire about why the skipper had not arrived yet. They informed us that the skipper was there and was actively searching for our group of 7 (they confirmed we were in the right meeting point, and I can tell you there was absolutely no one that matched their description that was there searching for our group, so this was obviously a lie). We got off the phone and a few minutes later, they called me back and advised me that the skipper had not informed them that she was sick until right then in that moment, and unfortunately they had to cancel the excursion. This was after we took a 50 euro taxi to get to the meeting location in another city than where we were staying, with my family of 7 which includes my grandparents of 86 and 88 years old. They apologized and I understand that the skipper being a no-show was unexpected and not in their control, but this was a major inconvenience to my family of 7, we were out 50 euros, and then had to take another taxi to get back to where we were staying, and this was a 2 hour chunk out of our day during our vacation. After discussing with the company, they did offer me a free boat tour the next day and a full refund for the cancelled excursion, but I had zero faith that something like this wouldn't happen again, and did not want to waste another few hours or more money to go through the same thing. We accepted the full refund and asked if there was any possibility of them compensating us for the 50 euro taxi we took to get there, and they replied by asking for our bank info, and then stopped replying all together. We were not compensated for our wasted time or money for the taxi. We received the full refund for the cancelled excursion at least, but the whole experience and the extreme last minute cancellation left me feeling very disappointed and frustrated. Ultimately, I know things happen with employees that can be outside of a company's control, but I have completely lost my trust in booking online excursions as this is my third experience like this. If I were you, I would book in person when you are at the location. There are plenty of options for excursions in person when you arrive, but I personally would avoid this specific company as they are unreliable.

    via Viator

    Angela_O · September 2026

    Horrible communication and customer service! Do not tecommend!

    We were scheduled for 430 pm sunset cruise and arrived at 355 pm … no one at meeting location still at 425. Started looking around and adking others …ran all the down to marina and lady at testaurant kind enough to try and help . No one knew tour operator and helped me call. Tour operator statedthey called me 4 times around 2pm… no missed calls!! No text received.!! Spendt $ $40 eoros 1 way to get there and another $40 to get back. I am now $80 out and no sailing!!! Terrible experience and do not recommend!

    via Viator

    Kimberly_A · September 2026

    Fabulous sunset Sail

    The trip was absolutely fabulous and our skipper was very knowledgeable about the boat and the waters. She was also very knowledgeable about information in the area. I would highly recommend this trip.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $80 to $182
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    54
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 77

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)73
    Review evidence (18% weight)77
    Booking momentum (14% weight)73
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)83
    Local standing (8% weight)31
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Sailing Tour Taormina Bay: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Taormina.

    How much does Sailing Tour Taormina Bay cost?

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    Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Taormina usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Sailing Tour Taormina Bay take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Taormina is not rushed.

    Is Sailing Tour Taormina Bay worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 153 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Taormina, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Sailing Tour Taormina Bay?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Sailing Tour Taormina Bay suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Sailing Tour Taormina Bay?

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    Around 54 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Taormina can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Taormina and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Sailing Tour Taormina Bay start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Taormina within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Taormina?

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    On Outty we rank every Taormina experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!, Sea View Sicilian Cooking Class & Taormina Market with Chef Mimmo, Mount Etna Half-Day Small Group Tour from Taormina. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Taormina?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Taormina?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Sailing Tour Taormina Bay?

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    Included: Use of snorkeling equipment; Snacks; and Alcoholic beverages. Not included: On-board WiFi; Parking fees; and Spese trasporto (taxi). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Sailing Tour Taormina Bay?

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    Departure point in front of the "Molo Portum" Infopoint in Giardini Naxos, opposite to the BancoBPM. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Sailing Tour Taormina Bay offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Italian. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Sailing Tour Taormina Bay?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Sailing Tour Taormina Bay wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Sailing Tour Taormina Bay if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Sailing Tour Taormina Bay?

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    Across 153 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, food and drink, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    What booking options are available for Sailing Tour Taormina Bay?

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    There are 5 options to choose from, including HDLight Lunch, winter tour min 4 pax, Private Tour, Private Light Lunch. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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