Palermo: Private boat tour customized on request
Overview
Discover the magic of the Sicilian coast! We offer customized boat tours and boat rentals with experienced skippers. Explore hidden coves, swim in crystal clear waters or relax in the sun - we take care of everything.
How it works:
1. Book your date
2. The itinerary described can be varied on request with our captain
3. Experience the sea without worries!
What makes it special:
– Private tailor-made tours, 4 or 8 hours
– Flexible itineraries for singles, couples or groups of up to 12 people
– 100% personalized experience with local skipper
Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, looking for a day of pure relaxation or looking for an exciting adventure at sea, this Tour is the perfect choice to discover Sicily from a whole new perspective!
What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Boat tour
- Skipper
- Aperitif with one drink per person
- Crew
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and mouthpiece)
- Music
- Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available)
- Fuel
Meeting Location
Discesa Tonnara
4, 90142 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
golfo di Mondello
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Faro di Capo Gallo (pass by)
Isola Delle Femmine
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Riserva Naturale Orientata Di Capo Gallo
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
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Palermo: Private boat tour customized on request?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5495074P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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- 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 (CET).
- Safety equipment.
- Boat tour.
- Skipper.
- Aperitif with one drink per person.
- Crew.
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and mouthpiece).
- Music.
- Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available).
- Fuel.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Palermo: Private boat tour customized on request 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Palermo: Private boat tour customized on request will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Boat tour
- Skipper
- Aperitif with one drink per person
- Crew
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and mouthpiece)
- Music
- Underwater scooter (to be paid locally if available)
- Fuel
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
- 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.
