Boat Tour to Mondello Isola delle Femmine Drink in Palermo
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Sicily, Italy
3 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Boat trip from Palermo to discover the beauty of the coast with snacks, drinks and more. Swim and snorkel in the clear waters of the Gulf of Mondello and Isola delle Femmine.
The tour starts from Tonnara Florio, near Arenella beach, and sails along the coast to the Gulf of Mondello. Here you can admire the Art Nouveau Old Bathing Establishment and stop for an hour, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mondello.
We will continue towards the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve, famous for its biodiversity, where you will see the Bourbon lighthouse. Afterwards, we will visit the Grotta dell'Olio, stopping for a further swim and admire the interior beauty of the cave.
We will continue the journey to the Isle of Ladies. Here, we will stop for another swim of about an hour in an area rich in underwater life.
We will end the excursion with an aperitif on board, enjoying a drink and savoury snacks, before returning to the starting point.
What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Fuel
- Skipper
- Aperitif with one drink per person
- Crew
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Boat tours
- Music
- Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available)
- Ice cream (to be paid locally if available)
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Discesa Tonnara
90142 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
golfo di Mondello
Break, Stop for photos, Stop for swimming and snorkeling.
The Gulf of Mondello, located between Monte Pellegrino and Monte Gallo, is one of the most renowned destinations in Sicily. With its crystal clear waters and white sandy beach, it is an ideal place for swimming and snorkelling. Mondello beach is home to the Antico Stabilimento Balneare, a splendid Art Nouveau structure dating back to the early twentieth century. The gulf is surrounded by a lively beach area with restaurants, bars and leisure facilities, making it a perfect destination for relaxing and enjoying the sea.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Faro di Capo Gallo (Pass By)
Passage for photos or videos.
The Capo Gallo lighthouse, located on an imposing promontory in the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve, is an iconic landmark along the Palermo coast. Built in the Bourbon era, the lighthouse dominates the coast with its historic structure, guiding boats with its light. Surrounded by a natural landscape of great beauty, the lighthouse offers spectacular views of the sea and represents an important habitat for the biodiversity of the area. Its panoramic position makes it a fascinating destination for lovers of nature and maritime history.
Grotta dell'Olio
Stop for photos, Stop for swimming and snorkeling.
The Oil Cave, located along the coast of Capo Gallo near Palermo, is a splendid natural formation famous for its transparent waters and spectacular rock formations. The cave owes its name to the characteristic veins of mineral oil visible on its walls, which reflect the light creating suggestive plays of colours. Accessible only by sea, the Oil Cave is a popular destination for snorkelling and diving lovers, offering a unique experience of underwater exploration in an environment rich in marine fauna and natural beauty.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Isola Delle Femmine
Break, stop for photos, aperitif, stop for swimming and snorkelling.
Isola delle Femmine is a small and charming island located off the north-western coast of Sicily, near Palermo. This islet, which is part of a protected marine reserve, is famous for its crystal clear waters and seabeds rich in marine life, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Its history is shrouded in mystery, with legends telling of women's prisons or a refuge for women. Today, Isola delle Femmine is an unspoiled natural paradise, attracting visitors for its wild beauty and tranquility, as well as being an important stopover for migratory birds.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Riserva Naturale Orientata Di Capo Gallo
Starting in mid-September, due to shorter days, the tour will take place once a day and we will add a stop at Capo Gallo beach, a lovely place, where the sea shows shades ranging from turquoise to emerald green.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- People with mobility difficulties
- People suffering from motion sickness (motor sickness, seasickness, etc.)
- People with heart disease
- People in wheelchairs
- People who cannot swim
- People with epilepsy
- People weighing more than 120 kg
- People over the age of 65
- Visually impaired persons
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Attention, please read carefully: We inform our valued customers that, in order to guarantee an efficient service to all participants, it is required to arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time, with an ID Card or Passport. In case of delay of one or more participants, we will contact the customer by phone or via WhatsApp to obtain further information. Please note that in order to guarantee service to customers present, we will wait up to 10 minutes after the departure time, after which absent customers will be reported as no-shows
- Take with you: Passport or ID card, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, Comfortable clothes, Climate-appropriate clothing, Hair elastic.
- Not allowed: Pets, unaccompanied minors, strollers, smoking, alcohol or drugs, explosive material, heeled shoes, weapons or sharp objects, large luggage, suitcases or duffel bags, e-cigarettes, umbrellas, sprays or aerosols, glassware, littering, cooler, chewing gum, baby carriages, surfboards, fireworks, explosive material, Lighting fires.
- This activity is not suitable for those who can not swim! The staff reserves the right to refuse boarding to those who cannot swim, without the right to a refund, as clearly indicated.
- For safety reasons, passengers over 120kg are not allowed on board a boat of less than 10 metres. The grant staff will apply this restriction at check-in.
- In the event of a sudden deterioration in weather conditions during the tour, if the captain or staff decide to return to the starting point to ensure the safety of passengers, no refund will be made. This is because worsening weather conditions are out of our control and sometimes unpredictable.
- Subject to favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- At sea weather conditions can vary quickly, please dress appropriately
- The boats have small compartments for luggage storage, many of which are already occupied by legally required safety equipment. We therefore invite you to limit your luggage to a minimum, to ensure that all tour participants have a small space for their belongings. Cabin staff will verify and enforce this restriction during check-in.
- You can take food and drinks with you, as long as they are in moderate quantities. However, before consuming them, you must ask permission from the captain or staff. It is not permitted to consume food without the prior consent of the crew.
- The means of transport for this activity is a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), known to be virtually unsinkable thanks to its air-filled structure. Unlike traditional boats, which can be more prone to sinking just think of well-known cases such as the Bayesian or the luxury yachts Lamborghini 63 the RIBs offer superior safety.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Boat Tour to Mondello Isola delle Femmine Drink in Palermo?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-5495074P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Will I get seasick on Boat Tour to Mondello Isola delle Femmine Drink in Palermo?
A:
If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023
Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Boat Tour to Mondello Isola delle Femmine Drink in Palermo?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Safety equipment.
- Fuel.
- Skipper.
- Aperitif with one drink per person.
- Crew.
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel).
- Boat tours.
- Music.
The following is NOT included:
- Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available).
- Ice cream (to be paid locally if available).
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Boat Tour to Mondello Isola delle Femmine Drink in Palermo is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- People with mobility difficulties
- People suffering from motion sickness (motor sickness, seasickness, etc.)
- People with heart disease
- People in wheelchairs
- People who cannot swim
- People with epilepsy
- People weighing more than 120 kg
- People over the age of 65
- Visually impaired persons
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boat Tour to Mondello Isola delle Femmine Drink in Palermo will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Fuel
- Skipper
- Aperitif with one drink per person
- Crew
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Boat tours
- Music
- Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available)
- Ice cream (to be paid locally if available)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- People with mobility difficulties
- People suffering from motion sickness (motor sickness, seasickness, etc.)
- People with heart disease
- People in wheelchairs
- People who cannot swim
- People with epilepsy
- People weighing more than 120 kg
- People over the age of 65
- Visually impaired persons
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Attention, please read carefully: We inform our valued customers that, in order to guarantee an efficient service to all participants, it is required to arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time, with an ID Card or Passport. In case of delay of one or more participants, we will contact the customer by phone or via WhatsApp to obtain further information. Please note that in order to guarantee service to customers present, we will wait up to 10 minutes after the departure time, after which absent customers will be reported as no-shows
- Take with you: Passport or ID card, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, Comfortable clothes, Climate-appropriate clothing, Hair elastic.
- Not allowed: Pets, unaccompanied minors, strollers, smoking, alcohol or drugs, explosive material, heeled shoes, weapons or sharp objects, large luggage, suitcases or duffel bags, e-cigarettes, umbrellas, sprays or aerosols, glassware, littering, cooler, chewing gum, baby carriages, surfboards, fireworks, explosive material, Lighting fires.
- This activity is not suitable for those who can not swim! The staff reserves the right to refuse boarding to those who cannot swim, without the right to a refund, as clearly indicated.
- For safety reasons, passengers over 120kg are not allowed on board a boat of less than 10 metres. The grant staff will apply this restriction at check-in.
- In the event of a sudden deterioration in weather conditions during the tour, if the captain or staff decide to return to the starting point to ensure the safety of passengers, no refund will be made. This is because worsening weather conditions are out of our control and sometimes unpredictable.
- Subject to favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- At sea weather conditions can vary quickly, please dress appropriately
- The boats have small compartments for luggage storage, many of which are already occupied by legally required safety equipment. We therefore invite you to limit your luggage to a minimum, to ensure that all tour participants have a small space for their belongings. Cabin staff will verify and enforce this restriction during check-in.
- You can take food and drinks with you, as long as they are in moderate quantities. However, before consuming them, you must ask permission from the captain or staff. It is not permitted to consume food without the prior consent of the crew.
- The means of transport for this activity is a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), known to be virtually unsinkable thanks to its air-filled structure. Unlike traditional boats, which can be more prone to sinking just think of well-known cases such as the Bayesian or the luxury yachts Lamborghini 63 the RIBs offer superior safety.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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