Aci Trezza: Odyssey Faraglioni Boat Tour with Swim Stop

Boat departing Aci Trezza harbour with the Faraglione sea stack and Norman watchtower behind it

Fishing boats moored in Aci Trezza harbour with the Faraglione dei Ciclopi rising behind them

Guest paddleboarding at sunset in Aci Trezza bay with the village skyline behind

Aperitif of local Sicilian snacks and a glass of wine served aboard the Aci Trezza boat tour

The Faraglioni and Isola Lachea seen from the boat during the Aci Trezza tour

About This Experience

The fastest, cheapest way to get on the water at Aci Trezza: a short boat tour that sails past the Faraglioni, Isola Lachea and the columnar basalt formations before continuing to Aci Castello and its lava-stone Norman fortress.

This is the tour to book if you're staying in or near Aci Trezza and want the classic Cyclops Coast view without committing to a half-day cruise from Catania. Several formats are available on the same route — a scheduled 1.5-hour tour, a flexible 45-minute ticket you can board any time between 10:00 and 17:00, and private or small-group options.

Your guide shares the legend of Polyphemus and Ulysses as you pass the sea stacks, and most departures include a quick swim stop plus a complimentary glass of Sicilian almond wine or limoncello.

Highlights

Feel the sea breeze as you cruise along the coast of Aci Trezza
Marvel at the stunning rock formations of the Faraglioni and Isola Lachea
Learn about the legend of the Cyclops and the Odyssey from your guide
Stop for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea
Admire the basalt columns and the Aci Castello from the water

What's Included

✓ 45-minute boat tour
✓ Visit to Faraglioni
✓ Visit to Isola Lachea
✓ Visit to Basalti Colonnari
✓ Visit to Aci Castello
✓ Visit to Aci Castello pier
✓ Quick swim stop

What to Bring

Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen
The tour includes a quick swim stop, so bring swimwear
The guide will discuss the legend of the Cyclops and Odysseus

Not Suitable For

Non-swimmers
People prone to seasickness

Meeting Point

Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, 137, 95021 Aci Castello CT, Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the fixed and flexible ticket options?

The 1.5-hour tour has a scheduled departure time; the 45-minute flexible ticket (new for 2026) lets you check in with a QR code any time between 10:00 and 17:00 and board the next available boat — better if you don't want to commit to a fixed slot.

Does this tour go to Aci Castello as well as the Faraglioni?

Yes — the route covers the Faraglioni, Isola Lachea and the columnar basalt formations before continuing along the coast to Aci Castello and its Norman-era fortress.

Is there a private option for this route?

Yes — alongside the shared scheduled and flexible tickets, a private boat with a scheduled time is available for couples, families or special occasions.

Is this tour a good option if I'm short on time?

It's the shortest boat tour on this coast that still covers the Faraglioni, Isola Lachea and Aci Castello, making it the best fit if you only have an hour or two rather than a half day.