Rental, no licence needed

The boat is yours,and so is the sea.

A 5.4-metre boat for up to six people, no licence required. We explain where to go and where to stop, then you decide: how long to stay in each bay, when to swim, what time to come back.

€90 for 3.5 hours€170 for 7 hoursUp to 6 peopleNo licence neededFuel excluded

Rates

Half a day or the whole day.

  • €90Half day, 3.5 hours. Enough time for the sea stacks, Lachea and a bay
  • €170Full day, 7 hours. You can easily reach Acireale and come back at your leisure
  • 6People on board at most, children included
  • Fuel excluded: you only pay for what you use
  • Life jackets on board and a briefing before you leave

No licence is needed for this boat: you drive it within the legal distance limits from the coast and the rules of the Marine Protected Area, which we explain at the pier.

How it works

Tell us the day

On WhatsApp, saying how many you are and whether you want half a day or the whole day.

We confirm the sea

The day before we tell you whether conditions allow going out. If not, we reschedule at no cost.

Briefing at the pier

We show you the boat, the controls, where you can go and where you can't. Ten minutes, then you're free.

Off you go

We stay reachable by phone the whole time. On your return we count the fuel used.

Ciclope Tour's rental boat moored at the Marina di Acitrezza pier

Who it's for

If you want to decide for yourselves.

Families who want to spend two hours in the same bay. Groups of friends who don't feel like schedules. Couples who want to find a rock and stay there. We run the guided tours, but if you prefer your own pace the boat is all yours.

No experience needed: the boat is simple and the coast here is sheltered. If you have never driven a boat, we take our time explaining at the pier.

Before booking

Questions about the rental.

Do I need a boat licence?

No. The boat is within the limits for which no licence is required. The driver only needs to be an adult with an ID document.

How much fuel is used?

It depends on how far you go and at what speed. For a relaxed half day along the coast it stays a modest amount: at the pier we give you an estimate before you leave.

Can we enter the Marine Protected Area?

In the areas where it's allowed, yes, and it's the most beautiful part. We explain the reserve's limits beforehand, so you don't risk fines.

What if we don't feel like driving?

Then better a tour with us on board: the 45-minute short tour, the 90-minute long tour or the three-hour full tour. No problem switching, just tell us.

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Book

One boat, and the day is yours.

Write to us on WhatsApp +39 345 581 1664

Pick-up at the Marina di Acitrezza pier. We confirm availability and sea conditions the day before. We speak English.