PANTELLERIA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Circumnavigating Pantelleria: cliffs, warm grottoes and secret coves aboard Yacht Simone & Yacht Luck
A full-day, anti‑clockwise periplo dell'isola departing from the port of Pantelleria that visits white‑sand shallows, the warm semi‑grotto of Nikà, the Elephant Arch and Cala dei 5 denti—this guide explains the route, timing and what to expect.
Circumnavigating Pantelleria: cliffs, warm grottoes and secret coves aboard Yacht Simone & Yacht Luck.
The Tour dell'isola con lo Yacht Simone & Yacht Luck is a seven‑hour circumnavigation of Pantelleria that follows the island’s dramatic shoreline in a generally anti‑clockwise direction, calling at white sand bottoms, high pictorial cliffs and a string of swim stops including the warm waters of Nikà, the Elephant Arch and Cala dei 5 denti.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Arco dell'Elefante and the faraglione bays
The route passes the island’s signature rock formations—the Elephant Arch and the faraglione—then reveals the twin bays of Cala Levante and Cala Tramontana and Cala delle Giache, offering dramatic cliff views and sheltered anchorages.
Nikà: the warm semi‑grotto
One of the tour’s most remarkable stops is Nikà, a semi‑grotto with warm water where guests typically pause to swim and explore—part of a sequence of unique coastal swimming spots around the island.
Cala dei 5 denti and the 'scarpetta di Cenerentola' grotto
Near the end of the circumnavigation the boat anchors at Cala dei 5 denti, where passengers can dive into the small grotto nicknamed the 'scarpetta di Cenerentola' before the customary final stop toward Campobello.
What the day feels like
What the day on the water feels like
Departing mid‑morning from the port of Pantelleria, the yacht traces the island anti‑clockwise: shallow white‑sand coves near Sataria and the 'acque blu' under Kuddia Scauri give way to the warm semi‑grotto of Nikà, then tall coastal cliffs and a series of swim stops, before passing the Elephant Arch, the faraglione and a string of bays that lead eventually to Cala dei 5 denti and a last stop near Campobello; return to port is late afternoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this boat tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts approximately seven hours. The group assembly is scheduled for 9:45 with departure at 10:00 and return to the port around 17:00–18:00.
Participants are asked to report to Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino on the quay beneath the castle of Pantelleria for boarding.
The periplo is generally completed in an anti‑clockwise direction, but the exact sequence of swim stops is flexible and includes numerous optional anchors along the shoreline.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour and what are the meeting and departure times?
The tour is approximately seven hours long. The group meets at 09:45, departure is at 10:00 and the yacht returns to port around 17:00–18:00.
Where do we meet to board the yacht?
You should go to Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino, the quay under the castle of Pantelleria for boarding.
Is swimming part of the itinerary?
Yes; the circumnavigation includes multiple swim stops—white‑sand shallows at Sataria, the warm semi‑grotto of Nikà, pebble beaches beneath the cliffs and the grotto at Cala dei 5 denti.
In which direction does the boat normally travel around the island?
The periplo is generally run in an anti‑clockwise (counterclockwise) direction from the port of Pantelleria.
What are the principal landmarks we will see on the tour?
Key features include the white sand bottoms of Sataria, the 'acque blu' under Kuddia Scauri, the warm semi‑grotto of Nikà, the Elephant Arch, various faraglioni and bays such as Cala Levante, Cala Tramontana, Cala delle Giache and the Cala dei 5 denti.