Syracuse Ortigia and Sea Caves Boat Tour with Captain Mirko
Description
What makes this tour unique? This 1-hour boat tour combines the beauty of Ortigia Island with the natural wonder of the sea caves along the northern coast of Syracuse. Led by Captain Mirko, a passionate local sailor, the experience includes unique views of historical landmarks, the chance to enter stunning sea caves, and the opportunity for a refreshing swim (optional). A perfect mix of culture and nature in just one hour.
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Itinerary
Hop aboard Captain Mirko’s boat and enjoy a 1 hour scenic cruise around Ortigia Island. You’ll admire historical sites like Castello Maniace, the Aretusa Fountain, and the elegant Baroque facades of the old town — all from the sea. Along the way, Captain Mirko will share local stories and fun facts that bring the coastline to life.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
We thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip around the cliffs, sea caves and harbours of Siracusa and Ortega. Captain Mirko was on holiday but our replacement captain was fun and friendly. Swimming in the clear deep water was wonderful. I got a good price by booking in advance through trip advisor and by the end of the trip I felt our Captain had earned a tip too.
More than a week ago I contacted the company directly to book a trip for two people for 15 euros (group trip, 1 hour and a quarter) , still booked on Tripadvisor (the same amount is indicated on their web page. I was told that the information on the site is out of date and that offer is now no longer available and the group trip now costs double (for 1h30). Ten days later, everything is unchanged. I could still book at 15 euros, paying in advance with a non-refundable solution and only discovering after the bitter surprise. If you decide to provide this information publicly, you should keep it up to date.
We did the boat tour on April 25th. It was a unique and spectacular experience! Mirko and his team were kind and helpful. Really beautiful people. The tour is something wonderful with the entrance to the various caves along the way, the tour around the island of Ortigia and its beautiful castle. Absolutely to recommend and redo. Congratulations!
Booked an evening, just the two of us for a tour of the island... Not cheap but absolutely worthwhile, Captain Mirko is lovely... Went for a swim at sunset... bloody lovely... Sure his group tours are also fabulous...
It was a beautiful experience, Syracuse by boat is a dream! Don't miss it! Angelo was our captain, super nice and great at his job. Martina was the guide also very nice and professional. It was my daughter's birthday and we were surprised with a bottle of prosecco n boat in front of the castle Maniaci. It was really good.
Beautiful boat tour with my family to rediscover Ortigia from a spectacular perspective, the sea! A set of emotions and colors... the captain with his cheerfulness, bath in crystal clear water, the expert guide frame an experience we will never forget. Thanks for ❤️
Pleasant visit and excursions not to be missed! We made several estimates and with Captain Mirko we seemed to save a lot compared to other proposals and the ride is absolutely worth it, we saw three caves entering with the boat we made a bath stop and went around the castle passing through the large port and returning to the small port passing under the bridges. Really amazing! The staff was impeccable. Highly recommended 😁
Well what can we say - a thoroughly enjoyable boat cruise Vanessa and Antonio were very welcoming too We had such fun - no frills honest boat trip with lovely people Could also swim off the boat too
