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Boat Charter

Marina di Villa Igiea · Palermo

The Gulf of Palermothe way only the sea shows it

Experience the thrill of a private boat tour along exclusive itineraries on the Sicilian coast: Mondello, the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve, Capo Zafferano.

Our Experiences

Boat Tours & Exclusive Charter

Daily private yacht experiences with skipper and hostess from Marina di Villa Igiea. Max 10 guests, Sicilian aperitivo, chilled prosecco, and swim stops in crystal-clear waters.

Max 10 guests per boatSkipper & Hostess always on board100% Weather guarantee
Sealine S34

The yacht

Sealine S34

Scorri per esplorare la barca
ONBOARD MOMENTS & CRUISING

The Magic of the Sea Through Our Eyes

From crystal swim stops in the turquoise coves of Capo Gallo to sunset aperitivos and luxury onboard life: an authentic collection of moments during our private tours.

Cruising Beneath Mount Pellegrino
Sealine S34 · 38°09'N

Cruising Beneath Mount Pellegrino

The Sealine S34 yacht cruising beneath the dramatic limestone cliffs of Mount Pellegrino towards Mondello.

Sunset Toast on the Forward Sundeck
Guests · Golden Hour

Sunset Toast on the Forward Sundeck

Chilled DOC Prosecco flutes and golden sun rays on the expansive double bow cushion during coastal cruising.

Authentic Sicilian Aperitivo at Anchor
Sicilian Flavours · Local

Authentic Sicilian Aperitivo at Anchor

Warm and fresh regional delicacies, artisanal Caltagirone ceramics, and seasonal fruits served in the teak cockpit.

Celebration & Sun-drenched Relaxation
Exclusive Charter

Celebration & Sun-drenched Relaxation

Space, comfort, and music on board to experience an unforgettable private yacht day with total freedom.

Pristine Dips at Capo Gallo
Marine Reserve · Swim Stop

Pristine Dips at Capo Gallo

Dropping anchor in the protected turquoise waters of the reserve, with crystalline visibility beyond 10 metres.

At Anchor in the Golden Evening Glow
Addaura Cove · 7:30 PM

At Anchor in the Golden Evening Glow

Peaceful swim stop at anchor before dusk: warm twilight hues reflecting off the polished hull of our Sealine S34.

The Turquoise Bay of Mondello
Mondello · Aerial View

The Turquoise Bay of Mondello

The iconic white sandy bay of Mondello cradled between Mount Pellegrino and the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve.

Aperitivo & Lounge in the Teak Cockpit
Bespoke Hospitality

Aperitivo & Lounge in the Teak Cockpit

Relaxed conviviality shaded under the bimini with authentic Sicilian delicacies and open panoramic gulf views.

Untouched Marine Reserve Waters
Capo Gallo · 38°13'N

Untouched Marine Reserve Waters

Protected coastal sanctuary easily accessible by sea: crystal clarity and wild Mediterranean nature.

The Helm & Fine Teak Craftsmanship
Details · Sealine S34

The Helm & Fine Teak Craftsmanship

The captain's navigation helm equipped with modern marine instruments and bespoke nautical timber finishes.

Marina Villa Igiea: The Exclusive Departure
VIP Berthing · Palermo

Marina Villa Igiea: The Exclusive Departure

The prestigious yacht marina nestled at the foot of the historic Rocco Forte hotel, departure point for our tours.

Master Stateroom Below Deck
Comfort · Yacht Interior

Master Stateroom Below Deck

Bright, refined lower deck accommodation with double berth, private head, and complete privacy for guests.

Guest Logbook

Stories from those who sailed the gulf with us

Authentic memories and moments at sea from guests who explored the coastline of Palermo aboard our private yacht.

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18 authentic stories on board
  • Full-Day Charter

    The children snorkelled for the entire afternoon

    We hired the boat for a full day with two children, eight and eleven, and I had braced myself for the usual are-we-there-yet routine. The masks came out at the first stop and that was the last we heard from them. Plenty of shade at the back for the two of us, which in August matters more than you would think.
    Anneke

    Anneke

    Utrecht, Netherlands

  • Sunset Aperitivo

    Giuseppe stayed out an extra half hour for the sunset

    Ten years of marriage and one evening without the children. Giuseppe understood what we were after without us having to explain it. He cut the engine, let us swim off the back and stayed out an extra half hour because the light was still good. My English is far from perfect and he moved between three languages without blinking. A genuinely kind man.
    Yannick

    Yannick

    Lyon, France

  • Mondello & Capo Gallo Reserve

    Faultless care for our five-year-old daughter

    Booking a private boat with a five-year-old felt like a gamble. The skipper had her life jacket out before we'd even asked, and slowed right down every time she got wobbly on her feet. She steered the last twenty minutes back into the marina and hasn't stopped talking about it since.
    Hannah

    Hannah

    London, UK

  • Gulf of Palermo

    Giuseppe ha organizzato l’addio al nubilato in due giorni

    Organizzare qualcosa per otto ragazze è un'impresa e ci siamo mosse tardissimo. Giuseppe ha risposto su WhatsApp in pochi minuti, ha sistemato tutto in due giorni e non ci ha mai fatto pesare di essere state complicate. Professionale dall'inizio alla fine e con una pazienza che meriterebbe un monumento.
    Giulia

    Giulia

    Catania, Italy

  • Gulf of Palermo

    Three swim stops in isolated coves, worth every euro

    Four hours, three swim stops, not another tourist in sight. Worth every euro.
    Tom

    Tom

    Dublin, Ireland

  • Mondello & Capo Gallo

    Due ore in acqua in una cala, senza nessuna fretta

    Ultimo giorno in Sicilia e volevamo qualcosa di tranquillo dopo una settimana di città e musei. Ci siamo ancorati in una caletta vicino Capo Gallo e nessuno ci ha messo fretta: due ore dopo eravamo ancora in acqua. È la parte della vacanza di cui mio marito parla ancora adesso.

    Valentina

    Turin, Italy

  • Capo Gallo Reserve

    Flat water and rare thoughtfulness about seasickness

    I get seasick on anything smaller than a ferry, so I spent the first ten minutes quietly planning my excuses. Never needed them. Flat water the whole way to Capo Gallo, and they had ginger biscuits on board just in case, which I thought was a lovely touch.
    Marlene

    Marlene

    Munich, Germany

  • Capo Gallo Reserve

    Giuseppe's endless patience with our two teenagers

    Two teenagers who had decided in advance that they were going to be bored. Giuseppe let them take the wheel one at a time, explained where we were heading and why, and by the end they were the ones asking him questions about the reserve. He also saw the wind changing and moved us round the headland before we had noticed anything at all. Serious about safety without making a performance of it.
    Lukas

    Lukas

    Vienna, Austria

  • Sunset Aperitivo

    A surprise for my wife's birthday, with prosecco on ice

    Booked it for my wife's fortieth and mentioned in one email that it was a surprise. There was prosecco on ice and her kind of music playing when we stepped aboard. Still don't know how they managed the playlist. She cried a little. Job done.
    Daniel

    Daniel

    Zurich, Switzerland

  • Mondello & Capo Gallo

    Cala oltre Mondello tutta per noi alle 10 del mattino

    Terza estate a Palermo e la prima volta che vedevo davvero la costa dall'acqua. Un po' assurdo averci messo così tanto. Alle dieci del mattino la cala dopo Mondello era tutta nostra.

    Chiara

    Milan, Italy

  • Capo Zafferano & Aspra

    In late May the sea is all yours, not a boat on the horizon

    We went at the end of May, which I would recommend to anyone. The water is cold for about four seconds and then it is perfect, and there was not one other boat where we stopped.
    Marta

    Marta

    Barcelona, Spain

  • Gulf of Palermo

    Spotless boat, perfect timekeeping and excellent coffee

    Clean boat, on time, good coffee. Sounds dull written down, but after two weeks of things going wrong on holiday it was exactly what we needed.
    Erik

    Erik

    Stockholm, Sweden

  • Full-Day Charter

    My seventy-year-old mother swam in the sea after fifteen years

    I brought my parents, both in their seventies, and I'd been quietly worried about getting my dad on and off the boat. Nobody made a thing of it, they just put a hand out at the right moment and carried on. My mother swam in the sea for the first time in about fifteen years. I sat there watching her and got a bit emotional, honestly. Thank you.
    Priya

    Priya

    Edinburgh, UK

  • Capo Zafferano & Aspra

    Straight talking about the weather and a perfect reschedule

    The wind picked up on the morning we were meant to go out and they rang early to move us to the afternoon rather than take us into a chop. I appreciated the honesty, plenty of operators would just have gone. The afternoon was flat as a mirror.
    Greg

    Greg

    Austin, USA

  • Full-Day Charter

    No hidden costs and real care for someone who cannot swim

    One of our group can't swim and had been quietly dreading the whole day. Giuseppe found her a float, kept the ladder down and stayed near her in the water at the first stop until she relaxed. Small thing, but it made her holiday. The price we were quoted was also the price we paid, fuel included, which had not been our experience elsewhere on that trip.

    Fiona

    Glasgow, UK

  • Sunset Aperitivo

    The sunset aperitivo on board was the best moment of the whole holiday

    Six friends and we can be a lot. Nobody rushed us, nobody checked their watch when we stayed in the water far too long. The sunset aperitivo was better than the restaurant we'd booked for that evening, which we ended up cancelling.
    Sofie

    Sofie

    Brussels, Belgium

  • Sunset Aperitivo

    The sunset from the water is worth the trip to Palermo on its own

    We booked the sunset trip on our second evening and spent the rest of the week telling other people at the hotel to do the same. Cold drinks, a swim off the rocks while the light went, then the whole city turning orange behind us on the way back in. Go early in your stay so you have time to go twice.
    Nils

    Nils

    Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Full-Day Charter

    The skipper knows every inch of this coast by heart

    A few notes for anyone still deciding. Bring a hat, there's shade but you'll want one anyway. Take the four hour option over the short one, the extra swim stop is where it gets good. And ask about Capo Gallo, we nearly skipped it and it turned out to be the best part of the day. Boat was spotless and the skipper actually knows the coast instead of reading off a script.
    Michael

    Michael

    London, UK

Before you step aboard

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The price is per boat, not per person: the total is the same whether there are two of you or ten. It varies with the length of the itinerary and the season. We send an exact quote within a few hours of your request, with skipper, fuel and insurance already included.

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