ISOLA BELLABOAT EXPERIENCE

Taormina · Isola Bella · Sicily

Taormina,
by sea.

The Taormina coast.
Almond wine and Sicilian pastries.
A taste of our island, on board.

Find your experience1-hour tours · 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
Our traditional Sicilian boat, with colourful hull decorations and a sun canopy, in front of Isola Bella
Sicilian soul, out at sea.ISOLA BELLA BOAT EXPERIENCE
The Sicilian coast, from a different perspective.Explore the experiences

The Isola Bella Boat Experience touch

The sea. And a taste of Sicily.

Almond wine and Sicilian almond pastries, included in our one-hour shared tours. A coastal escape with a welcome that tastes of our island.

At your own pace

A world of possibilities.
Your time at sea.

One hour on the coast with up to 12 or 6 guests, a sunset outing or a private boat. Choose your experience and we will help arrange your day.

The yellow-hulled boat for up to 12 guests beside Isola BellaShared tour
01 / THE COAST1 hour · Up to 12 guests

The shared boat experience

Discover the Taormina coast aboard our yellow-hulled boat. Share an hour on the water, with Sicilian flavours to enjoy along the way.

Almond wine & almond pastries included

€25 per personCheck availability
Experience details

One-hour shared tour at €25 per person, with up to 12 guests. Departures at 10:00, 13:00 or 15:00 (Taormina local time). Almond wine and Sicilian almond pastries are included. The route and meeting point are confirmed when booking.

Snorkelling equipment is not included. Sets are available to rent separately for €20.00 per set. Each set includes a mask, snorkel and fins, disinfected daily.

There is no swimming inside the Blue Grotto.

The decorated traditional Sicilian boat for up to 6 guestsSmall-group tour
02 / THE SICILIAN TOUCH1 hour · Up to 6 guests

A smaller group at sea

A traditional Sicilian boat, colourful decorations and just six guests at most. Enjoy the coast with a glass of almond wine and almond pastries.

Almond wine & almond pastries included

€60 per personCheck availability
Experience details

One-hour shared tour at €60 per person, with up to 6 guests. Departures at 10:00, 13:00 or 15:00 (Taormina local time). Almond wine and Sicilian almond pastries are included. Snorkelling equipment is not included. Sets are available to rent separately for €20.00 per set. Each set includes a mask, snorkel and fins, disinfected daily. The route and meeting point are confirmed when booking.

There is no swimming inside the Blue Grotto.

Guests enjoying the warm afternoon light on the Taormina coastSunset tour
03 / THE EVENING1.5 hours · Shared tour

Taormina in the evening light

Stay on the water as the light softens along the coast. Ninety minutes to enjoy the scenery and the change from day to evening.

€50 per personUp to 12 guestsChoose up to 12 guests
€100 per personUp to 6 guestsChoose up to 6 guests
Experience details

Shared sunset excursion lasting 1.5 hours. Choose €50 per person with up to 12 guests, or €100 per person with up to 6 guests. The guest limit is the total group on board. Departure time is confirmed for your date. The 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 departures apply to the one-hour shared tours.

Snorkelling equipment is not included. Sets are available to rent separately for €20.00 per set. Each set includes a mask, snorkel and fins, disinfected daily.

There is no swimming inside the Blue Grotto.

Guests cruising along the Taormina coastPrivate boat
04 / JUST YOUR PEOPLE1 hour · Up to 12 guests

One hour, all yours

Bring your group together for a private hour along the coast. A boat reserved for your party, with time to enjoy the sea in your own company.

€250 per boatCheck availability
Experience details

One-hour private excursion for up to 12 guests. €250 is the total price for the boat, not a per-person rate. Departure time and the boat are confirmed when booking. For other vessels and longer outings, explore the private charter collection.

Our boats

Two boats.
One Sicilian coast.

Recognise your boat before you step aboard. Choose the group size that suits your day at sea. Both one-hour shared tours include almond wine and Sicilian almond pastries.

Our yellow-hulled boat with guests on board in front of Isola Bella
Shared boat tourUp to 12 guests · €25 per person

A yellow hull with marine motifs and a canopy for shade. One-hour shared tours at 10:00, 13:00 or 15:00.

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Our traditional Sicilian boat with a blue hull, colourful decorative motifs and a canopy
Traditional Sicilian boatUp to 6 guests · €60 per person

A blue hull, colourful Sicilian decorations and a canopy for shade. One-hour shared tours at 10:00, 13:00 or 15:00.

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The beauty of it

Less rush.
More sea.
More time together.

Leave the shore behind. The coast lies ahead, and the people you want to share it with are right beside you.

With Isola Bella Boat Experience, our one-hour shared tours bring a taste of Sicily on board: almond wine, almond pastries and time to enjoy them together.

Let’s plan your day
Two guests sharing a moment on board in the warm afternoon lightA TASTE OF SICILY

Wine tasting on board

A glass of wine.
An open horizon.
Your moment.

Good wine meets the open sea. Make time for conversation, new flavours and the beauty of Taormina from the water.

Looking for a dedicated wine tasting beyond the almond wine and pastries included in our one-hour shared tours? Ask us about wines, duration, boat and price.

Plan your wine tasting

Life on board

Days go by.
Memories stay.

Smiles, light on the water and unhurried conversations. Little moments that become the best part of the journey.

Rock formations rising from the sea in the Aeolian Islands

Isola Bella Luxury Boat · Private charter

Lipari & Vulcano.
A day of your own.

Leave Taormina for the Aeolian Islands. Spend about an hour ashore in Lipari, cruise past the sea stacks and stop for swimming and snorkelling around Lipari and Vulcano.

€4,500per private charter · up to 8 guests

Depart around 09:00; the return cruise begins at sunset. Fuel is included.

Your day & inclusions
  • Hotel-to-pier transfer from Taormina, Giardini Naxos or Letojanni. Other areas carry an extra charge.
  • Time ashore in Lipari for lunch, followed by the sea stacks and swimming stops.
  • Gambino wines and local Lipari bread during the stop at Vulcano.
  • A complimentary one-hour Taormina Bay cruise the next day, with almond wine and fruit.

Timings are approximate. Ask us about lunch arrangements and the boat for your group.

Plan your Aeolian charter

Isola Bella Luxury Boat · Private collection

Find your boat.
Make the day yours.

Open boats, gozzi, cabin boats and a gulet. Choose your vessel and duration, with private departures from Isola Bella Beach.

Blu Max 23 Open

Up to 8 guests + skipper

Blu Max 23 Open

From €299per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
1.5 hours€299
2 hours€499
4 hours€799.99
What’s included

VAT, insurance and one bottle of Moët & Chandon included. The 1.5-hour option departs from Isola Bella Beach and does not include private taxi pickup or drop-off. Private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos remain included for the longer options.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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1.5 hours · €299: departure from Isola Bella Beach, with one bottle of Moët & Chandon included. Private taxi pickup and drop-off are not included in this option.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Allegra 21 Open

Up to 7 guests + skipper

Allegra 21 Open

From €399.99per private boat · minimum 2 hours

Rates
Private boat rates
Minimum 2 hours
2 hours€399.99
4 hours€799.99
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Barqa Q20 – Luxury Speedboat

Up to 6 guests + skipper

Barqa Q20 – Luxury Speedboat

From €399.99per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
2 hours€399.99
Half day€599.99
Full day€799.99
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 6 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Liver 8M Luxury at Isola Bella Beach, Taormina

Up to 12 guests + skipper

Liver 8M Luxury

From €600.002 hours · per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
2 hours€600.00
4 hours€800.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Stilmar 35 Cabin

Up to 8 guests + skipper

Stilmar 35 Cabin

From €799.99per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
2 hours€799.99
Half day€1,399.99
Full day€2,399.99
Sunset (2 hours)€1,000.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Aquabat 850 Sport Infinity Lux

Up to 6 guests + skipper

Aquabat 850 Sport Infinity Lux

From €800.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
Half day (3.5 hours)€1,200.00
Full day (7 hours)€2,000.00
Sunset (2 hours)€800.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 6 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Gozzo Viveur 28

Up to 8 guests + skipper

Gozzo Viveur 28

From €800.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
2 hours€800.00
4 hours€1,400.00
8 hours€2,000.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Liver 10M beside the Taormina coast

Up to 8 guests + skipper

Liver 10M

From €800.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
2 hours€800.00
Half day (4 hours)€1,200.00
Full day (7 hours)€2,000.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Lipari 31

Up to 8 guests + skipper

Lipari 31

From €1,000per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
Half day€2,599.99
Full day€3,799.99
Sunset (3 hours)€1,400.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Available from May 2027. Lipari 31 offers spacious sunbeds, a welcoming cabin and room to unwind along the Taormina coast. Daytime departures from Giardini Naxos pier; sunset from Isola Bella Beach. Private return transfer from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos included.

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Cranchi Zaffiro 34 beside the Taormina coast

Guest capacity on request · Skipper included

Cranchi Zaffiro 34

From €1,600.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
Half day (3.5 hours)€2,400.00
Full day (7 hours)€3,400.00
Sunset (2 hours)€1,600.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Saver 330 Walk Around

Up to 8 guests + skipper

Saver 330 Walk Around

From €1,799.99per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
3 hours€1,799.99
Half day€2,199.99
Full day€2,999.99
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Saver 330 Sport beside the Taormina coast

Guest capacity on request · Skipper included

Saver 330 Sport

From €2,250.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
Half day (3.5 hours)€2,300.00
Full day (7 hours)€2,650.00
Sunset (2 hours)€2,250.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Capoforte SQ240i beside the Taormina coast

Guest capacity on request · Skipper included

Capoforte SQ240i

From €2,250.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
Half day (3.5 hours)€2,650.00
Sunset (2 hours)€2,250.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Gozzo Positano 38

Up to 8 guests + skipper

Gozzo Positano 38

From €2,700.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
Daily (3 hours)€2,700.00
Half day€3,100.00
Full day€3,900.00
Sunset (2 hours)€2,700.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Apreamare Gozzo 35 beside the Taormina coast

Guest capacity on request · Skipper included

Apreamare Gozzo 35

From €2,825.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
Half day (3.5 hours)€4,000.00
Full day (7 hours)€4,645.00
Sunset (2 hours)€2,825.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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Turkish Gulet

Up to 25 guests + skipper

Turkish Gulet

From €4,000.00per private boat

Rates
Private boat rates
Half day€4,000.00
Full day€5,000.00
What’s included

Includes VAT, insurance, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and private return transfers from Taormina, Letojanni or Giardini Naxos for up to 8 guests.2027 season1 bottle included: Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer or Veuve Clicquot.Additional bottles available to purchase separately.

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An optional addition

Keep the moment.
Beautifully.

A photographer can join your boat experience to capture your time on the water.

2027 SEASON

€100 per hour

2026 season: €200 per hour.

For a one-hour session, the photographer’s boarding and disembarkation transfer costs an additional €50 in cash, or €50 + 22% VAT (€61).

Request a photographer

See you on board

Your next
day at sea.

Have a date in mind? Tell us which experience interests you and how many people will be joining. We will help you arrange the details.

+39 328 889 4061

Contact us directly on WhatsApp or by phone.

Snorkelling equipment rental. Snorkelling equipment is not included. Sets are available to rent separately for €20.00 per set. Each set includes a mask, snorkel and fins, disinfected daily. There is no swimming inside the Blue Grotto.

Travel light on board. You can leave your bags and suitcases in our storage rooms for the duration of your experience.

Plan your experience

One-hour tour · 10:00, 13:00 or 15:00 · Taormina local time.

This experience welcomes up to 12 guests in total.

Cancellation policy: no free cancellation.

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Before you set sail

Good
to know.

Can we swim inside the Blue Grotto?

No. There is no swimming inside the Blue Grotto.

Is snorkelling equipment included?

Snorkelling equipment is not included. Sets are available to rent separately for €20.00 per set. Each set includes a mask, snorkel and fins, disinfected daily.

Can I leave my bags or suitcases with you?

Yes. You can leave your bags and suitcases in our storage rooms while you enjoy your boat experience, and collect them when you return.

What makes Isola Bella Boat Experience special?

Our one-hour shared tours include almond wine and Sicilian almond pastries, alongside the views of the Taormina coast. This welcome is included in both the €25 and €60 per-person experiences.

Which shared boat experience can I choose?

Our yellow-hulled boat welcomes up to 12 guests at €25 per person. Our decorated traditional Sicilian boat welcomes up to 6 guests at €60 per person. Snorkelling equipment is not included. Sets are available to rent separately for €20.00 per set. Each set includes a mask, snorkel and fins, disinfected daily. Both last one hour, with departures at 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Almond wine and Sicilian almond pastries are included. The limits refer to the total group on board, and prices are per person.

Where do we meet?

We confirm the meeting point and boarding instructions when arranging your tour. The one-hour shared tours depart at 10:00, 13:00 or 15:00, local time in Taormina. Private charters in our collection depart from Isola Bella Beach; check your confirmation for the exact boarding point.

What is the difference between a shared tour and a private charter?

On a shared tour, you join other guests up to the stated group limit. With a private charter, the boat is reserved for your group. Capacity and services depend on the charter you choose.

Can I plan a special occasion?

Tell us what you have in mind, along with your date and group size. We will explain the available options and any additional services.

How does a WhatsApp enquiry work?

Fill in the details you wish to share and open your enquiry. You can edit the message before sending it. We will reply with the details; sending an enquiry does not confirm a booking.

What if sea conditions change?

If we must cancel an outing because sea conditions are dangerous, we will first try to reschedule it. If rescheduling is not possible, you will receive a full refund. Read our cancellation policy.

Before you book

Cancellation policy

No free cancellation

Confirmed bookings do not include free cancellation. Please check your date, number of guests and chosen experience before confirming.

If your plans change, contact us on WhatsApp as soon as possible. We will explain the conditions that apply to your booking.

Dangerous sea conditions

If we must cancel an outing because sea conditions are dangerous, we will first try to reschedule it. If rescheduling is not possible, you will receive a full refund.

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