# Boat trip round Ortigia and Syracuse's sea caves

What to do en Val di Noto · Val di Noto

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/italy/sicily/val-di-noto/things-to-do/ortigia-boat-and-sea-caves · Revisado: 2026-11-12

- Desde: 10 € per person
- Duración: 1 h 15
- Temporada: In good weather; for swimming, June to September
- Para quién: All

Boat · 1 h 15 min · All. The island of Ortigia seen from the sea and the coast's caves, with swimming and snorkelling, from €15 with Siracusa in barca.

What it is
Ortigia is the island where Syracuse was born, the old town of the city. From the sea you understand it at a glance: a city of pale stone enclosed on its island, with houses leaning over the water. This excursion goes round it by boat and enters the natural caves of the Syracuse coast, with stops for swimming. If you spend one or two days in Syracuse from the Val di Noto, as the destination page suggests, it is the easiest way to see Ortigia from another angle and to have a swim without looking for a beach.
Who runs it and how much it costs
It is run by Siracusa in barca, the company of Captain Mirko, the third generation of a Syracuse fishing family. It publishes three routes:

Round Ortigia: about 40 minutes, €10 per person.
Ortigia and sea caves: around 1 h 15 min, €15 per person. This is the one we recommend.
Ortigia, caves and the Syracuse tuna trap: about 3 hours, €30 per person, with a minimum of six.

On the first two, on board there are water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco, wine and limoncello, a little something to nibble, swimming stops and snorkelling equipment. Towels are requested separately. They also hire boats by the hour or by the day and run private trips.
How to book
By phone or WhatsApp on +39 327 468 0749, or with the form on its website, which has a Spanish version. The website does not publish a season calendar: in bad weather or swell, ask before you go. Boarding is at the Riva delle Poste in Ortigia, in front of the fountain.
Getting there
From Catania you arrive by car on the Syracuse motorway, and from Noto on the same motorway heading north. In the centre of Ortigia traffic is limited: park before entering the island and continue on foot to the Riva delle Poste.
With children
The short 40-minute trip is best for little ones. On the caves trip there is swimming in open water: bring water shoes and watch them in the water. Teenagers usually enjoy entering the caves and the snorkelling.
What to bring
Swimsuit on, a towel if you don't ask for one, sun protection, a cap and something warm out of summer: there is a breeze at sea. A waterproof phone pouch avoids scares when entering the caves.

Lo organiza: Siracusa in barca, desde 15 € per person (https://www.siracusainbarca.it/)

Lo organiza: Siracusa in barca, desde 10 € per person (https://www.siracusainbarca.it/)

Lo organiza: Siracusa in barca, desde 30 € per person (https://www.siracusainbarca.it/)

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 37.0654, 15.2919

## Consejos

### Choose the caves one
For €5 more than the short trip you enter the caves and swim.

### Ask about the sea before going
With wind or swell the caves may not be accessible.

### Book by WhatsApp
It is the contact the company puts closest to hand.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How much does it cost?
From €10 for the round of Ortigia; €15 with the caves; €30 for the three-hour one, with a minimum of six.

### Where does it leave from?
From the Riva delle Poste, in Ortigia, in front of the fountain.

### Can I swim?
Yes, the caves excursion makes stops for swimming, with snorkelling gear on board.

### Is the drink included?
Yes, on both short trips there are drinks and something to nibble on board.

Destino: [Val di Noto](https://www.geocalia.com/en/italy/sicily/val-di-noto.md)