Description
Boat tour · Stretto di Messina
Between Scilla and Cariddi, where the myth was born
Our tour between Scilla and Cariddi will let you admire the Calabrian and Sicilian coasts, including a thrilling crossing of the Stretto to experience the sea right where myth and history meet.
- Half day or full day
- 4-8 people
- 4 languages on board
- Meeting point: Villa San Giovanni
What you'll see
Two coasts, one Stretto
🏰The Beach of the Sirens
We'll stop at the foot of the majestic Castello Ruffo in Scilla: a dip in these blue waters is a must, especially for those who love snorkelling and pristine seabeds.
🌊The heart of the Stretto
We'll take on the stretch where Homer set the myth of Scilla and Cariddi, the legendary figures who once frightened sailors.
🗼The Pilone di Messina
We'll sail along the coast, gazing towards Sicily and its distinctive Pilone, which rises just a few metres from the shoreline.
🏖️Punta Faro
The first stop on the Sicilian coast: a beach ranked among the top 12 shores in the world by National Geographic.
⛰️Capo Raso Colmo
A destination famous for its spectacular mountains of sand plunging into the sea.
🍾Gourmet Stop at Anchor
We'll round off the experience with a refreshing Sosta Gourmet in Rada and Bollicine mid-sea, featuring local products and selected wines from the area.
The experience
Between myth, history and two regions
We'll cross the Stretto di Messina to admire legendary places that still tell stories and myths handed down over the centuries.
After a swim at Scilla we'll take on the heart of the Stretto and reach the Sicilian coast, then head back to the port.
What's included
Everything you'll find on board
Included in the tour
- Aperitivo with local products
- Gourmet stop at anchor and sparkling wine mid-sea
- Swim at the Spiaggia delle Sirene
- Bilingual guide
- Fuel
- Drinks
Not included: personal expenses. Fins and mask: not on board — if you want to go snorkelling, bring them with you.
Tour Itinerary
How the day unfolds
- Meeting point at the port of Villa San Giovanni We welcome you on board, get you settled and we're off: we'll really put your cameras to the test.
- A dip at Scilla, at the Spiaggia delle Sirene We'll then sail across the Stretto di Messina, amid the myth and legend of Scilla and Cariddi.
- The Sicilian coast: Punta Faro and Capo Raso Colmo We'll finish with the Sosta Gourmet in Rada, before heading back to the port.
Gallery
Images from the boat tour
Photo: Cesare Barillà — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
The answers to the most common questions
How many people are on board?
We always set sail with a maximum of 8 people on board; for the private tour the minimum is 4 participants.
In which languages is it available?
In Italian, English, Ukrainian and Russian, with a bilingual guide on board.
Where do we meet?
At the tourist port of Villa San Giovanni: that's where we set off from and where we come back to. There's parking too.
What can you see besides Scilla?
We'll cross the Stretto to the Sicilian coast, with a stop at Punta Faro and Capo Raso Colmo.
📍 Where to find us
We depart from the tourist port of Villa San Giovanni — Marina del Sud. This is where we'll be waiting for you on board: you can open the location directly in your phone's maps app.
Ready to set sail?
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