This Body Rafting and Taormina Shore Excursion from Catania is designed for cruise passengers who want an active experience beyond a standard city tour. The tour combines body rafting in the Alcantara river lakes, a short stop at the Alcantara Gorges, and free time in Taormina, all within a schedule fully compatible with cruise ship schedules.
The body rafting activity takes place in the upper stretch of the Alcantara Valley, at the natural river lakes known locally as “Gurne.” This area is less crowded than the main gorge entrance and offers deeper water and natural rock formations suitable for swimming and optional cliff jumps.
After the water activity, the excursion continues with a scenic stop at the Alcantara Gorges and then proceeds to Taormina for independent exploration before returning to Catania Port on time for embarkation.
Pick-up takes place directly at Catania Cruise Port. After a short briefing, you’ll travel by comfortable vehicle toward the Alcantara Valley on the northern slope of Mount Etna. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.
The activity takes place in a less touristy stretch of the river, at the Alcantara Lakes. Equipped with wetsuit, helmet, river shoes and life jacket, you will descend the river by floating, swimming and sliding through natural lava-formed channels.
Optional cliff jumps (up to 5 meters) are available for those who wish to participate. All jumps can be bypassed using a walking path along the river.
Time in the water: approximately 90 minutes.
After the rafting session, there is a short stop at the Alcantara Gorges. This visit allows you to walk along the canyon entrance area and observe the basalt rock formations shaped by ancient lava flows and river erosion. This is a scenic stop, not a second rafting session.
The final part of the excursion is dedicated to Taormina. You will have free time to explore independently:
Walk along Corso Umberto
Visit the Greek-Roman Theatre (optional ticket)
Enjoy panoramic terraces overlooking the Ionian Sea
Taormina offers a relaxed contrast to the morning adventure before returning to Catania Port.
Return to Catania Cruise Port is planned according to your ship schedule. Timing is always adjusted to guarantee on-time embarkation.
Cruise shore excursion from Catania combining river body rafting and Taormina.
(Timing may vary depending on ship schedule)
Total duration: 8 hours
90 minutes in the water
Minimum age: 12 years
Minimum height: 140 cm
Maximum age: 55 years
Swimming ability required
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If river conditions are unsafe, the rafting activity may be modified or replaced. You will always be informed in advanc
Yes. Basic swimming ability is required for participation.
Yes. All jumps are optional and can be bypassed via a walking path.
Yes. The schedule is built around ship docking times and return is guaranteed before departure.
The body rafting activity takes place in the Alcantara Lakes, an upper and less crowded stretch of the river with deeper water and natural rock formations suitable for swimming and optional jumps. This area is more natural and wilder than the main gorge entrance. After the rafting session, the tour includes a short visit to the Alcantara Gorges to walk along the canyon entrance and observe the basalt formations.
€139,00The price is for a shared tour min 4 paxYou can pay with credit card
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