The 9 Best Sicily Dolphin Tours

1.2.5 Hours Sunset Boat Tour in Search of Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Set out from Giardini Naxos for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise along Taormina’s coast. Look for dolphins, pass Isola Bella and sea caves, stop for a swim, and enjoy prosecco with almond paste. Captains may include Gianlucca or Daniele, with Andrei sometimes helping with drone photos.

“En flott tur med veldig hyggelig mannskap. Sjøen var virkelig lyseblå og helt klar. Solnedgangen var flott. Naturen viste seg fra sin beste side, også delfinene gjorde jobben sin for oss. Skulle gjerne tatt turen en gang til.”

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2.Dolphin Watching & Conservation – Dolphins in the Gulf of Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Set out from Catania at 9:00 a.m. on a small boat with a skipper and marine biologist. Search the Gulf for free dolphins, learn to identify local cetaceans, use binoculars and a hydrophone when available, and help record sightings while keeping a respectful distance.

“We had such high hopes for this tour, but sadly we were in the 20% who do not get to see anything. I know there is nothing the tour operators can do about this, but it was still understandably very disappointing. We did rescue lots of tra”

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3.3-Hour Dolphin watching at sunset with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $59

Set out from Lungomare Luigi Rizzo at 5:30 pm for a three-hour boat trip with the Sapore di Mare family. Look for dolphins near Lampedusa, swim at sunset or after dark, and share an aperitif while captains such as Giuseppe or Pietro guide the outing.

“We could not go out due to weather conditions, but they offered us other possibilities. Unable to recover the amount paid via the web, we were reimbursed directly and unusually as the climate of Ferragamo. Seriousness and availability.Auto-translated”

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4.Ortigia-blue cave island tour with dolphin sighting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from central Syracuse for a private 2.5-hour boat trip around Plemmirio and Ortigia. You’ll swim, enter Syracuse’s sea caves, enjoy soft drinks, and watch for dolphins. Skippers including Roberto and Umberto have been praised for their care, though dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“Fantastic experience with Sweet Excursions! Wonderful boat ride with a visit to the Blue Grotto, incredible water colors, and the unique thrill of dolphin sighting 🐬✨”

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5.Lampedusa: Dolphin watching with aperitif at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Join the El Condor catamaran in Lampedusa for a three-hour sunset cruise with dolphin and turtle watching, an Italian-speaking guide, cocktails, island appetizers, and a moonlit swim stop. Meet at the port pier opposite the El Fumador tobacconist. The captain’s name is not provided.

“Serata bellissima!! Bellissimo giro al tramonto e annesso bagno. Aperitivo fantastico!”

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6.2-Hour Private Dolphin Watching Activity in Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

You’ll cruise from Giardini Naxos into the Bay of Taormina in search of wild dolphins, with possible stops at Isola Bella, coastal caves, and sea stacks. The private boat includes a skipper, snorkeling gear, towels, snacks, soft drinks, Prosecco, and water. Antonio or Nicholas may lead the trip.

“Fantastic experience, Antonio the skipper very prepared and competent. I recommend the dolphin tour “Memorable”Auto-translated”

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7.2-Hour Dolphin Sunset Tour from Giardini Naxos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $46Best value

Set out from Giardini Naxos at 6:00 pm for a two-hour sunset cruise around the bay. You’ll look for dolphins, admire the coast in evening light, and enjoy arancini with a spritz. The boat is a simple, compact vessel, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“An enjoyable experience but not as described. Firstly, the boat looks nothing like the boat on the first review. The boat is basically an upmarket dingy, there isn't much room to manoeuvre so don't get your hopes up for pictures on a deck. We Read more”

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8.4 Hours Dolphin Watching Tour in Porto Empedocle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165

Set out from Porto Empedocle in a 6.40-meter boat with specialist researchers. Over four hours, look for dolphins, seabirds, turtles, and pelagic fish along the Agrigento coast, passing Scala dei Turchi and other landmarks. Calm seas and good weather are required, with a summer swim stop when conditions allow.

“Superbe expérience, je recommande vivement ! A faire en couple, solo ou en famille! Nous avons appris pleins de choses et vu plusieurs dauphins et beaucoup apprécié le fait qu'ils protègent les animaux et leur environnement. Sortie en mer suivie d'une baignade dans des eaux magnifiques.”

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9.Boat tour with dolphin sighting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Fonte Aretusa for a 2.5-hour private boat ride along Syracuse. You’ll see coastal caves, the Blue Grotto, Ortigia’s landmarks, and Plemmirio’s marine reserve. Drinks are included, dolphins may appear, and snorkeling equipment is not provided.

“​Un'escursione che porterò sempre nel cuore. Il giro intorno all'isola di Ortigia è già di per sé stupendo, ma l'incontro con i delfini nel loro habitat naturale è stato un momento davvero emozionante e unico.”

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