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Catania: Cyclops Islands & Timpa Nature Reserve Boat Tour

4.9  / 573 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  / 573 reviews

From US$ 73.52 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 73 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!

September 4, 2022

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Lisa – GermanyVerified booking

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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.

July 14, 2021

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Great trip!!! We were well informed and taken care of the entire trip. we were given information during the trip about the history, refreshments were plenty (drinks, fruits, biscuits) and even with the snorkeling there was so much attention and explaining. Well worth your money! Thanks especially to Andreas who really looked after all of us.

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