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Hire a boat with or without a skipper in Syracuse

Syracuse is a southeastern Sicilian town located on the Ionian coast of the island. From its old fishing harbour to the historical sites, it's a glamorous town with authentic Sicilian culture. Hire a boat in Syracuse and explore the mesmerising coastlines, go fishing or even explore the incredible sea life by going snorkelling. There are plenty of things to do in Syracuse, with many activities you can try and a lot of sunshine if you rather just relax. It’s a great place to hire a boat, with Catania being just a little bit to the north and some fascinating spots to explore south of the town.

Best time to hire a boat in Syracuse

Sicily has great weather all year round, with a Mediterranean climate, and the sun is out all the time. The warmest season is definitely in summer, this is also when most tourists visit as it is the high season. With more tourists during this season, it can be quite difficult to find available boats if you haven’t booked in advance. The prices are usually a lot higher too because of the demand.

A great time to hire a boat in Syracuse would be an off-high season, maybe in spring or fall. These seasons still host great weather and have a lot fewer tourists coming to visit the town. These are the ideal seasons to hire a boat in Sicily in general.

Prices and information to hire a yacht in Syracuse

You can find really good deals on SamBoat if you wish to hire a boat in Syracuse. For a starting price of around 70€ per day, you can hire a motorboat. For a sailboat, you can hire one for around 200€ per day.

Make sure you complete the reservation in advance as prices increase during summer. So if you plan on cruising in Sicily, beware of higher demand and less boat availability during the high season.

Do you need a licence to hire a boat in Syracuse?

In Italy, you don’t need a boating licence if you hire a sailboat and you don’t plan on going further than 6 miles from the shelter. You can also hire a motorboat if the power of the boat’s engine is less than 40 HP. If you do go further than 6 miles away from the shelter or if the power of your boat is greater, authorities might ask you to show a valid boating certificate.

We strongly recommend that you pass a boating licence. For instance, you could get the ICC (International Competence Certificate) that allows you to operate a boat in most European countries.

What to do in Syracuse?

Syracuse is a small town south of Sicily. The island is a compact paradise for visitors who wish to hire a yacht. With tons of activities to take part in, whether you like to spend time relaxing on the beach, going snorkelling or even going hiking. 

You could drop anchor in Catania and go hiking up Etna, Europe’s most fascinating volcano. Or even visit some historical sites and appreciate the beautiful view!