Sailing Boat Tour with Skipper,
3 Days - From Catania to Siracusa
SAiling Boat Tour with Skipper - 3 Days - Itinerary from Catania to SIracuse (and Return)
Sailing Boat Tour 3 Days (2 Overnight stays) from Catania to Syracuse
Sailing Yacht Tour with Skipper, 3-day tour from Catania to Siracusa (Ortigia).
VelaCatania offers the possibility of hiring a Sailing Boat with Skipper for a 3-day Charter Tour (with 2 overnight stays on board); embarking at the Tourist Port of Catania with navigation southwards, destination Siracusa and Ortigia.
The 3-day Sailing Boat Tour from Catania to Siracusa offers the opportunity to thoroughly enjoy life on board, the relaxation of sailing, and the beautiful landscapes along the coast of eastern Sicily. There is, of course, no shortage of opportunities for offshore swimming and snorkelling sessions. The 3-day Sailing Boat Tour from Catania to Siracuse (and back) is also an opportunity to learn and deepen the fundamentals of sailing.
Route and Programme
Day 1
Meeting with the skipper at the Tourist Harbour of Catania, embarking and settling aboard our beatiful Sailboat. Departure is scheduled for around 10 a.m.
The 3-day charter tour starts with sailing to the Bay of Arcile, located approximately halfway between Catania and Syracuse, where we will be able to admire the Scoglio della Tartaruga (‘Rock of the Turtle‘, named after the shape resembling the marine animal of the same name) and the peculiar rock formations surrounding it.
We will continue with our navigation towards the Bay of Brucoli where we will have lunch at sea with a view of the splendid Aragonese Castle, which stands at the mouth of the port-canal and served as a fortress controlling the entrance to the territory.
The navigation continues in the direction of Porto Grande di Siracusa, leaving and admiring on our right Capo Santa Croce characterised by its imposing lighthouse and the bay of Augusta, one of the most beautiful and sophisticated commercial bays in Italy.
When we arrive in Syracuse we will enjoy the sunset on board and spend the night on board, just opposite the Island of Ortigia.
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Day 2
The second day will be dedicated to exploration and navigation around Syracuse, where there is no shortage of views and coastal features to admire.
First, we reach the famous Plemmirio marine protected area, whose special features are the great variety of flora and fauna, as well as the soft tuff cliffs in the background. There will, of course, be opportunities to enjoy swimming and snorkelling sessions (subject to the availability of your own equipment) in this true marine paradise.
In the second part of the morning, navigation continues towards the beautiful landscapes and the characteristic (if not unique) light sandy beaches of Fontane Bianche.
We will return to Syracuse in the afternoon and there will be the opportunity to enjoy diving, swimming and snorkelling in the open sea.
Overnight stay on board in Syracuse.
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Day 3
After the second overnight stay on our sailboat, on the morning of the third day, we set sail again for the Port of Catania.
The journey will offer ample time to relax and admire the splendid panorama of Sicily’s east coast, characterised by its volcanic rocky backdrops and clear, intensely coloured waters.
The return voyage will also provide an opportunity for interested and keen sailors to put into practice the sailing knowledge imparted by the skipper throughout the tour.
There will also be opportunities for open water swimming and snorkelling sessions on this third day.
The return to the Tourist Port of Catania is scheduled for 18.00.
Details
Prices and Timetables
- Available days : Every day of the week
- Duration: 3 Days
- Capacity: max. 8 guests + 1 skipper per boat
- Meeting and Departure Point: Port of Catania
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Sailboat Charter with Skipper
(services included in the cost):- Experienced skipper
- Overnight stay on a Sailing Boat
- Towels and Sheets
- Boat trip
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Season 2022
1800€ (Whole Boat with max. 8 Guests) -
Orari di partenza:
- Departure / Day One: 10 a.m.
- Return / Day Three: 6 p.m.
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Sailboat Charter with Skipper
(on-board services NOT included in the cost):- Fuel
- Meals (on request, we can help you organise the purchase of food and other necessities)
- Optional Hostess and/or Cook Service
- Berths at ports (if required or necessary)
- Additional nights on board
Booking Methods
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How to book: please send us a request for more information with the desired dates.
Our staff will check the actual availability of boats and skippers for the requested dates and then send you payment and booking instructions.
To be carried on board
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Maybe you've never been on a boat to sail and you don't know how your body might react, take a biodramine tablet before setting off and you'll see that you'll be much less prone to feelings of nausea and vomiting.
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A hat can save the day. One is not always aware of this, but spending hours in the sea without a head covering, especially in summer, can easily lead to sunstroke with associated discomfort (nausea and high fever). Therefore, don't forget to bring a sun hat on board, and if you should forget it, make up for it with a wet garment (e.g. a spare T-shirt or beach towel). And while you're at it, don't forget a nice pair of sunglasses either!
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For the same reasons as above, i.e. more hours of direct exposure to the sun, a 30 or 50 sunscreen cream is highly recommended. Don't skimp on using it throughout the day by slathering it on all exposed body parts, including the face.
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For lovers of the wonders of the sea, snorkelling equipment is a must. When organising a boat party, it is almost (weather permitting) guaranteed that you will have the opportunity to take a swim in some cove or beautiful beach with a special backdrop. Therefore, if you are a snorkeller and forget to bring your mask, tube, fins and possibly even rock shoes, you may bitterly regret it 😉
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