Snorkel amongst the marvelous lava formations in the Gulf of Catania and the enchanting protected marine area of Isole Ciclopi (Aci Castello).

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor: Italian, English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Snorkel in the incredible underwater volcanic scenery of Aci Castello
Witness the colorful sea life in the protected marine area of Isole Ciclopi
Admire the stunning columnar basalt formations and lava floes

Full description

Meet your guide in Aci castello. Here you will find various diving spots suitable for snorkeling and easily accessible directly from the coast or by boat. Equip yourself with snorkeling gear that suits your needs in order to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Begin your underwater adventure and marvel at incredible volcanic formations including columnar basalts, flush lavas, and submarine cushion lava beds. Marvel at the colorful flora and marine fauna, learning about the incredible wildlife from your expert marine biologist guide.

Includes

Multilingual tour leader / guide GAE
Snorkeling equipment rental
Dive guide

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 28 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Safety
4/5

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Beautiful snorkelling with a lovely guide Andrea, very knowledgeable about the marine life in the area. The booking was slightly confusing as on their site it says "meet your guide in catania and drive along the rocky volcanic coast of Aci Castello" however we had to meet them there which did add €25 onto the trip for a taxi (no reliable buses at that time of the morning.) The fish were lovely, and Andrea was very patient with me as I'm not the most confident in the water (he gave me a life vest for peace of mind, though the wet suits are very buoyant so I probably needn't have worried.) We snorkelled straight off the marina and there was plenty to see just there, we probably spent 1.5 hours in the water though it felt like a lot less as it was so pretty. We also got 10% off on their etna trip as we did two, and that was great too :)

May 22, 2022

The guides were very accommodating and kind. Snacks were provided on the boat and it went over half an hour longer than planned. So you have taken the necessary time so that everyone gets their money's worth. I especially enjoyed snorkeling with the dive guide. It was a very nice and recommendable experience!

August 7, 2021

Great experience when staying in catania... Plus we saw a looooot of fish. Lovely instructor and cool area to discover.

July 30, 2022

Catania, Isole Ciclopi: Snorkeling Trip

Catania, Isole Ciclopi: Snorkeling Trip

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