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By Velacatania.it

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7.8 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,032 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy a typical Sicilian aperitif on a sailboat
    • Learn how to sail a boat with a world sailing champion
    • Relax while taking in the panorama from the sailboat
    • Visit the Cyclops Islands
    • Dive into the Caves of Odysseus

Activity location

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Cardinale Dusmet, 95100 Catania CT, Italia | The skipper will meet you at "Blu Marina" (the sailboat's mooring jetty).
    • Catania, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sunset aperitif on a sailing boat

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

The hike can be done in the morning from 10:00 to 14:00
Or at sunset from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Bilingual guide in Italian and English.

Price details
P 4,032.24 x 2 AdultsP 8,064.48
Total
Price is P 8,064.48

Valid for 6 Hours, A whole day with Velacatania in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

A full day with Velacatania, departing from Catania Harbor and sailing along the beautiful coastline among lava rocks and breathtaking landscapes. Discover the places of Odysseus by swimming, with delicious local food. Bilingual guide in Italian and English.

Price details
P 7,003.37 x 2 AdultsP 14,006.74
Total
Price is P 14,006.74

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Sailing experience (boat trip)
  • Inclusions
    Prosecco and soft drinks
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Snorkeling
  • Inclusions
    Group photo
  • Inclusions
    Safety gear
  • Inclusions
    Departure from Catania Harbor
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to take part in maneuvering and steering the boat
  • Inclusions
    Learn the basics of sailing
  • Inclusions
    Go swimming and see Ulysses' Caves, Catania's beach, Aci Castello and the Acitrezza Nature Reserve from the sea
  • Inclusions
    Diesel fuel and boat rental
  • Exclusions
    Cost of the skipper (€15.00 per person, payable in cash on site)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby carriages, Baby strollers, Bikes, Boots
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Departure from Catania Harbor (in the historic center).
    Short briefing on the sailing trip we will undertake and start of the departure maneuvers.
    The sails will be hoisted, and we'll begin sailing along the coast, with several stops to explore and dive into the sea.
    You'll enjoy typical Sicilian dishes and appetizers with sparkling wine.
    (Fruit, gourmet sandwiches, spritzes, savory snacks and soft drinks.)
    During the return trip, if you wish, you can safely operate the sailboat by following the skipper's instructions.

Location

Activity location

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via Cardinale Dusmet, 95100 Catania CT, Italia | The skipper will meet you at "Blu Marina" (the sailboat's mooring jetty).
    • Catania, Italy
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    • Via Cardinale Dusmet, 2, 95121 Catania CT, Italy | BLU MARINA Sailing Club, right in front of the pink building (Vecchia Dogana)
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy