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Catania: Cyclops Islands & Timpa Nature Reserve Boat Tour

4.9 / 5

69 reviews

Activity provider: Etna and Sea Excursion
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    Catania: Cyclops Islands & Timpa Nature Reserve Boat Tour

    Activity provider: Etna and Sea Excursion

    4.9

    69 reviews

    From US$ 74.38 per person

    Enjoy a snorkeling tour from Aci Castello to the underwater volcanic region of Isola dei. Explore world under the waves and search for vibrantly colored fish and marine life like octopus.

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    Duration 4 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Italian
    Audio guide included
    French, Spanish

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Snorkel above a protected volcanic underwater region
    • Discover a unforgettable underwater scenery
    • Learn from a marine biologist and underwater environmental guide
    Full description

    Travel aboard a comfortable 13-meter boat to discover nearly 20 kilometers of volcanic coastline between the La Timpa Nature Reserve and the Marine Protected Area of the Isola dei Ciclopi on this tour from Aci Castello. Sip drinks and light snacks along the way.

    Board the motorboat in Aci Castello and ply the water with ease in the company of a marine biologist and underwater environmental guide. Glide on the splendid lava seabed of the Isola dei Ciclopi (Aci Castello), a protected marine area.

    Discover underwater basalt pillars, lava ropes, pillows of lava and life, and colorful marine plants that will provide the backdrop for an unforgettable snorkeling excursion. Explore ancient lava flows, stretches of white sand, underwater canyons and volcanic faults.

    Have a good chance of encountering groupers, breams, octopuses and sea sponges. Return to the starting point at the end of the tour.

    Includes
    • Use of snorkel equipment
    • Light refreshments
    • Beverages
    • Bottled water
    • Personal expenses
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users

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    4.9 /5

    based on 69 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Service
      5/5
    • Organization
      4.5/5

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    Very friendly staff, who told us about the history of Sicily. We went to one snorkeling spot and saw some lava caves from the boat. It was a fairly small group (about ten). The equipment was included and water and some fruit was available. Definitely recommend!

    March 27, 2023

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    It was a great trip. The boat was a little on the smaller size for how many people were on it. The 1st water spot was amazing and full of fish and coral the second spot was just rock and water not a lot of fish. They did not provide life jackets so if you aren’t an amazing swimmer or have low energy it would be hard.

    March 27, 2023

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    Our guide Andrea was awesome! Snorkeling was great, boat driver was skilled, and the snacks were good. The 4 hour trip was excellent! My only recommendation would be more comfortable seating. The bench seats are for divers with tanks & not for comfort. 4 stars due to seating not comfortable.

    March 27, 2023

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