Among the things to do in Cefalù, you cannot miss a boat trip along the coast while the sun goes down. You will admire a unique show of colors and shades, dive into the sea at sunset and enjoy a happy hour with typical Sicilian products, such as bruschette and local wine.
Duration 2 hours
Available Every day
Small Group Max 12 people
Meeting point Port of Cefalù
Start time
6:30pm
Sunsets in Cefalù are the most spectacular nature can offer, and the palette of colors and shades, ranging from orange to yellow, from red to purple, will delight your eyes and will leave in your memory the unforgettable postcard of your holiday in Sicily. The best way to enjoy this show is with a boat trip all along the coast of Cefalù with stops to swim and snorkel as the sun goes down, a glass of wine in hand and in the other, you will find mouth-watering canapés to whet your appetite for dinner upon your return.
Tour program of the sunset cruise along the coast of Cefalù:
Meeting point at 6.15pm at the port of Cefalù in Via Presidiana.
Start of the boat tour with first stop to admire the medieval old town: one of the most charming landscape in Sicily where the small streets and the colorful houses are dominated by the imposing rocky crag La Rocca and by the 12th century Norman Cathedral, which is one of the finest in Italy, now part of the Unesco World Heritage.
The next stop will be the beach of Cefalù, one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily, thanks to its white sand and crystalline sea, populated by locals and tourists from all over the world during the hot months. Here you will have the chance to swim and snorkel while admiring the sunset.
Return on board and enjoy a happy hour with local products prepared by your captain: different types of bruschetta accompanied by wine and water.
At the end of the tour, you will return to the port of Cefalù.
*In compliance with the Covid-19 health and safety measures, the snorkeling equipment is no longer provided on board.
The price includes: Professional skipper – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages – Aperitif with local products.
The price does not include: Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Do not forget: Swimsuit – Beach towel – Equipment for snorkeling – Jacket for the evening – Camera.
Making the most of the time available to visit a city is important. Cefalù has a medieval village with small, great treasures and one of the most beautiful coastlines in all of Sicily; so among the things to do in Cefalù you absolutely cannot miss a visit to the historic village and a boat tour along the coast of Cefalù. We recommend this unusual tour to join the historic center of one of the most visited cities in Sicily to a particularly suggestive and romantic moment, the sunset, where everything takes a different colour and rhythm, especially if you are at sea. Imagine the extraordinary photos you can take at this time of day, add a typical local aperitif on board with the captain and you won’t regret this choice. Let’s start from the historical centre of Cefalù. The old town of Cefalù is affected by Arab-Norman influences that give charm to the streets and monuments that you will see during your walk. Not to be missed is the Duomo, the 12th century Norman Cathedral declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2015: you can’t miss it, it is located in the central square of the village of Cefalù. According to a legend, the Cathedral was erected as a votive offering after King Roger II saved himself from a storm at sea. Also in the historical centre of Cefalù you will find the old washhouse: here women until not so long ago came to wash their clothes with water from the river Cefalino. It is said that these waters are very pure because they are the tears of a nymph in love, who repented after killing her beloved fed phragon. Finally, do not miss a look at the bastion of Capo Marchiafava, an ancient defensive construction that dominates the entire coast of Cefalù and, if you look towards the promontory, you will also see the Fortress of Cefalù, which houses the castle with its crenellated walls and the temple of Diana. Going back by boat for your excursion along the coast of Cefalù you can admire even better both the Bastion of Capo Marchiafava and the Fortress. After visiting the old town you can relax on the white beach of Cefalù, one of the most beautiful in Sicily: you can choose to snorkel in the transparent waters of the Cefalù coast with the equipment we have on board, or enjoy the time of sunset with the sun setting on the horizon creating a romantic atmosphere. Whatever your way of living Cefalù at sunset, don’t miss the typical local aperitif that will be served directly by the captain of the boat together with a glass of local wine, before ending your boat tour and returning to the Port.
Cefalù is certainly a romantic city, think that it is a Sicilian village and the Sicilians are famous all over the world for their warmth and intense passion. Choosing the sunset boat tour along the coast of Cefalù with aperitif, there will be moments where you can reserve some privacy to enjoy this wonderful place with your loved one. If you are looking for romantic places in Cefalù, the medieval village has kept its historical charm intact: the narrow streets, shops and restaurants evoke intimacy and beauty. Another romantic place in Cefalù is certainly the view of the sea from the docks of the fishing village: in fact it is not uncommon to find couples of lovers, young and old, who stop to admire the landscape from there. With this boat trip, you can admire the sunset from the most beautiful white beach in Cefalù, you can take your time to relax and enjoy the view. Besides, what could be more romantic than an aperitif on a boat at sunset? On the boat tour along the coast of Cefalù with swimming and aperitif, you can sit, lulled by the waves of the sea and watch the beauty of the panorama from a privileged position while on board they prepare a characteristic aperitif with a glass of local wine. The boat trip along the coast with swimming and aperitif in Cefalù allows you to combine history and landscape in an unusual, romantic and unmissable tour.
Yes, in case of bad weather/sea conditions the tour might be cancelled. In case of cancellation we are happy to offer our customers the choice of an alternative date or, in case of inability to rebook, the full refund.
Sunset cruise along the Coast of Cefalù with happy hour and swimming
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