Boat trip to Capo Zafferano with aperitif and drinks

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Boat tour from Palermo to Capo Zafferano with aperitif and drinks

6 hours
Easy

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Boat excursion from Palermo to Capo Zafferano. Swim in the turquoise waters of Baia dei Francesi and Arco Azzurro, watch the fish around Scoglio Formica and enjoy an aperitif on board.

Description

Make your holiday in Palermo unforgettable with our dinghy tour to Capo Zafferano

Join us for an unforgettable adventure along the beautiful Sicilian coast! Our tour departs from the historic Tonnara dei Florio, near Arenella beach, and heads south, offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Palermo. This area is teeming with marine life: if we are lucky, we may even spot some dolphins!

We will set sail from the Florio Tonnara, crossing the Gulf of Palermo to reach the Bay of the French, a secluded rocky beach nestled beneath a cliff, accessible only by sea or via a hidden path. We will stop here for about an hour, giving you the chance to swim in the deep turquoise waters of the bay. Once everyone is back on board, we will continue our journey around the promontory to reach the Blue Arch, a breathtaking natural arch connecting two rocky cliffs 11 metres above the sea.

From this point onwards, the coastline becomes more rugged, dotted with small coves, including the famous Three Swimming Pools. We will continue to sail towards Capo Zafferano, also known as Napoleon's hat thanks to its distinctive shape, reminiscent of the bicorne hat worn by Napoleon.

Once we reach Capo Zafferano, you will have another chance to dive into the crystal clear waters while we prepare a delicious aperitif to enjoy on board. After about an hour, we will sail towards the Capo Zafferano Lighthouse, set at the base of an imposing rocky cliff. Our last stop will be the Ant Rock, where you can watch the fish around this fascinating rock formation emerging from the sea.

After about six hours exploring this extraordinary coastline, we will return to Palermo, bringing back unforgettable memories of this incredible adventure.

Note: The Scoglio della Formica is located in the open sea, further away from the coast. If sea conditions are unfavourable, this stop may be skipped for safety reasons.

The fee includes

  • Skipper
  • Crew
  • Fuel
  • Music
  • Safety equipment
  • Snorkelling equipment (mask and snorkel)
  • Aperitif with two drinks per person

Exclusions

  • Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available)
  • Lunch

Please note

Important information:

  • We would like to inform our valued customers that, in order to guarantee efficient service to all participants, it is necessary to arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time, with your identity card or passport. In the event of a delay of one or more participants, we will contact the customer by telephone or WhatsApp to obtain further information. Please note that in order to guarantee service to customers who are present, we will wait up to 10 minutes after the departure time, after which absent customers will be reported as no-shows.
  • This activity is not suitable for those who cannot swim! The staff reserves the right to refuse boarding to those who cannot swim, with no right to a refund, as clearly stated.
  • For safety reasons, passengers weighing more than 120 kg are not permitted on board vessels less than 10 metres in length. Subsidy staff will apply this restriction at check-in.
  • In the event of sudden deterioration in weather conditions during the tour, if the captain or staff decide to return to the starting point to ensure passenger safety, no refund will be given. This is because deteriorating weather conditions are beyond our control and sometimes unpredictable.
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
  • The boats have small compartments for luggage storage, many of which are already occupied by safety equipment required by law. We therefore ask you to limit your luggage to a minimum to ensure that all tour participants have a small space for their personal belongings. Cabin staff will check and enforce this restriction during check-in.
  • You may bring food and drinks with you, provided they are in moderate quantities. However, before consuming them, you must ask the captain or staff for permission. It is not permitted to consume food without the prior consent of the crew.
  • Weather conditions at sea can change rapidly, so please dress appropriately.

Not permitted:

  • Pets, unaccompanied minors, pushchairs, smoking, alcohol or drugs, explosive materials, high-heeled shoes, weapons or sharp objects, large luggage, suitcases or bags, electronic cigarettes, umbrellas, sprays or aerosols, glasses, rubbish, coolers, chewing gum, prams, surfboards, fireworks, explosive materials, lighting fireworks.

What you need to know before you go:

  • Not wheelchair accessible. Not accessible with a pushchair. Not suitable for pets. Not recommended for people with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant women. Not recommended for people with heart problems. People with mobility difficulties. People suffering from motion sickness (car sickness, seasickness, etc.). People with heart conditions. People in wheelchairs. People who cannot swim. People with epilepsy. People weighing more than 120 kg. People over the age of 65. People with visual impairments.

What to bring

  • Passport or identity card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Clothing suitable for the weather conditions
  • Hair elastic

Cancellation policy

  • We will apply a cancellation fee of 100% if the booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event.
  • We will apply a 0% penalty on cancellation if the booking is cancelled 364 days or less before the event.
  • For further details, visit the page Terms of Cancellation

Further information

Type of experience

Daily tour / activity

Duration

6 hours

What you need to know before you go

The minimum age for passengers is: 7

Book in advance

Deadline: 10 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Guide for live tours

English Italian

Booking

Free cancellation
Best price available
Support 7 days a week

Meeting point

SeaTourSicily

66 Scalo dell’Arenella, 90142 PA Palermo, IT

Itinerary

Saffron itinerary

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