Glide through the legendary 3-km-wide strait where Scylla and Charybdis once terrified Odysseus — a private boat charter along the most mythologised waterway in the Mediterranean, with Calabria close enough to touch.
What to expect
Departing from Messina's port, your private captain navigates north toward Torre Faro and the vortex of the Charybdis whirlpool, explaining how conflicting Tyrrhenian and Ionian currents create its legendary eddies. You'll pass the sunken Roman foundations at Capo Peloro and watch local spadare (swordfish boats) with their extraordinary 30-metre lookout masts. Dolphins frequently ride the bow wave in the strait. Cold Sicilian prosecco and local arancini are served on deck as you drift back south with Etna on the horizon.
Good to know
This is a cruising-only port — excursion departs from and returns to the port pier by tender/gangway as scheduled. Book the morning slot to maximise calm seas. Confirm availability and exact pricing directly with the operator. Bring sunscreen and a light layer.