BenBoat Cefalù: 3-Hour Coastal Boat Excursion

Name: BenBoat Cefalù: 3-Hour Coastal Boat Excursion
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 64.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.87 (178 reviews)

4.9 (178 verified reviews)

BenBoat's dark-hulled excursion boat with guests aboard, off the houses of Cefalù old town

The boat close in below the cliffs of La Rocca, with the old town stacked behind it

The boat under way along the coast, Italian flag at the stern

Guests on the bow raising their glasses during the onboard aperitivo

The sun dropping into the sea off Cefalù, with a yacht in silhouette on the horizon

About This Experience

BenBoat is a husband-and-wife operation running the standard three-hour loop out of Porto Presidiana, and the reviews read almost monotonously the same way: the couple took care of everything, the swim spots were good, the price was right. Four-point-nine across 178 reviews with that consistency is a reasonable thing to book on.

The itinerary is the Cefalù classic — Kalura on the east, the town's silhouette from the water, Mazzaforno to the west, the Club Med stretch, and a final anchorage off the pier where the aperitivo comes out. Snorkelling gear is provided, there is an outdoor shower for rinsing the salt off, and a bar on board for anything beyond the included aperitivo.

What separates BenBoat from the other three-hour boats is the spread of departure times. The same route runs through the day, including a shorter two-and-a-half-hour sunset sailing, so you can pick the light rather than take whatever slot is left. Morning sailings get the flattest water; the late ones get the town turning gold.

Highlights

The standard three-hour Cefalù loop, run by a husband-and-wife crew
Swim and snorkelling stops at Kalura and Mazzaforno
Aperitivo prepared on board, with a bar for extras
Departures through the day, plus a 2.5-hour sunset sailing
Outdoor freshwater shower and life jackets for everyone

What's Included

✓ Three-hour cruise along the Cefalù coast
✓ Swimming and snorkelling stops
✓ Snorkelling gear
✓ Aperitivo with appetisers
✓ Professional skipper and fuel
✓ Outdoor freshwater shower
✓ Life jackets for every passenger

Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Towels
Cocktails and premium drinks from the onboard bar
Sunscreen

What to Bring

Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Flip-flops
Cash for the onboard bar

Good to Know & Caveats

Several departure times run through the day; the sunset sailing is shorter, about 2.5 hours.
Departure is from Via Presidiana 1, inside Porto Presidiana — not the old-town harbour.
Strollers, bikes and sharp objects are not allowed on board.
Towels are not provided.
Check your confirmation for the exact starting time — it varies by date and season.

Not Suitable For

Wheelchair users
People prone to seasickness

Meeting Point

Via Presidiana 1, Porto Presidiana, 90015 Cefalù PA

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.9/5 by 178 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

The welcome from Nelly is exceptional. The boat is very comfortable.
— Nadia, Septemb

A very quiet cruise tour with a small group. The skippers were very friendly.
— Giulia, Septemb

Had such a fun time! The tour was great and got to see a lot of Cefalu coastline
— Anna, Septemb

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this differ from the other three-hour boats?

Mostly in the departure spread. BenBoat runs the same coastal route at several times through the day plus a shorter sunset sailing, so you can choose the light. The stops, the aperitivo and the price are close to identical to the other Presidiana boats.

How long is the sunset trip?

About two and a half hours rather than three, because it is timed to the sunset rather than to a fixed clock. The exact time shifts through the season, so check your confirmation.

Is there a shower on board?

Yes, an outdoor freshwater shower — useful after three swim stops, and not something every boat this size has.

Is the aperitivo included or extra?

Included, with appetisers. There is also a bar on board where cocktails and premium drinks are bought separately.

Which stops does it make?

Kalura Beach, Mazzaforno Beach, the Club Med stretch of coast and a final anchorage off the Cefalù pier, with a pass along the old-town waterfront for photographs.