Cruises to the Eolian Island
The view from the sea is extraordinary: you will discover the most delightful aspects of the islands from every angle. With luck, you might see whales blowing and playful dolphins along the way.
On land, a walk through the winding streets of Lipari, through the lush vegetation of Vulcano and along the slopes of Stromboli are a must. You can take a ride in the curious little “scooter-taxis”, visit the vulcanology center, enjoy a delicious granita, possibly the best in the world, and then return aboard and relax with the delightful menu prepared by our chef, who celebrates the rich flavors of Sicilian cuisine. There is plenty of room on board for everyone to travel comfortably: during the day, we alternate between navigation (about 3 hours a day, on average) with enjoyable stops in some of the most famous, picturesque bays. In the evening, we lie at anchor near harbors and those who wish to can go ashore in our tender. From May to September, every Saturday sets sail from Lipari in exploration of the Aeolian Islands with a maximum of 12 passengers in 6 comfortable staterooms with private bath.
Program
8 days/ 7 nights
aboard a schooner
Lipari Salina Alicudi Filicudi Panarea Stromboli Vulcano
DEPARTURE EVERY SATURDAY FROM LIPARI, DISEMBARKING AT LIPARI
1st DAY – Saturday – LIPARI
Arrival at the airport and transfer to Milazzo where you take the hydrofoil or ferry to Lipari and, on arrival in Lipari you will find the schooner waiting for you. You can embark from 06.00 pm on. There will be a welcome meeting with the crew and you will receive information about life on board. You will have dinner on your own and spend the night on board. Our tender is available for a visit to the island by night
2nd DAY – Sunday – LIPARI/FILICUDI
Full board on the schooner. At 10:00 am we set sail o engine for Filicudi where we will spend our first day at sea. A pause for lunch on the cliffs of “La Canna” at Filicudi where you can visit the splendid “Grotta del Boe Marino” by tender. We spend the night at anchor of Filicudi. Dinner on board in front of Filicudi.
3rd DAY – Monday – FILICUDI/SALINAFull board on the schooner. At
10:00 am we set sail or engine from Filicudi for Cala di Pollara on Salina. In the early afternoon, navigating along the coast of Salina we will stop at Lingua for a visit to the old salt mines and you can enjoy the famous “Granita” or “Pane Cunzato” served by “ALFREDO”. We will spend the night at Santa Marina di Salina where you can disembark to visit the town by night. Dinner on board in front of Salina.
4th DAY – Tuesday – SALINA/PANAREA
Full board on the schooner. We set sail or engine from Filicudi to Panarea and its splendid “Cala Junco” where in addition to swimming in its crystalline waters, you can also visit the ruins of the prehistoric settlement at the site above the Cala. Before lunch, we will proceed to “Lisca Bianca”, where lunch will be served and our guests can dive into the trails of sulfurous gas that bubble up from the bottom of the sea. We will then proceed to “Basiluzzo” for a visit to one of the loveliest “little island” in the archipelago. In the evening we will anchor in front of the town of Panartela for an evening of the island's “Bella Vita”. Dinner on board in front of Panarea.
5th DAY –Wednesday– PANAREA/STROMBOLI/PANAREA
Full board on the schooner. We wake up in Panarea and leave for Stromboli, “Iddu” (HIM) for the inhabitants. On arrival at Stromboli, we proceed along the coast and after passing the little town of “Ginostra” we come to the famous “Sciara del Fuoco”. From there we continue directly toward “Strombolicchio” for a dive in the abyss and a visit to the old lighthouse. We will then proceed to the main town on the island for lunch. You can go ashore for a visit to the island. We then set sail for Panarea, possibly using wind power only. You will have a relaxing dinner on your own in one of the many restaurant of the Island.
6th DAY – Thursday – PANAREA /VULCANO
Full board on the schooner. Right after breakfast in Panarea we depart for Vulcano where we will moor near “Scoglio della Quaglia”. From here the tender will be available for tours of the famous “Grotta del Cavallo” and the interesting “Piscina di Venere”. In the early afternoon we will proceed to “Sabbie Nere” where you can visit the spa. In the late afternoon we recommend the tour to the crater to enjoy the magnificent sunset from this privileged position. Dinner on board in front of Vulcano.
7th DAY – Friday – VULCANO/LIPARI
Full board on the schooner.In the morning we sail to Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian islands.
We will stop under the magnificent pumice quarries for a dive in the blue waters that distinguish the zone. After lunch we proceed to the “Faraglioni” where the tender will offer an exciting tour of the rottoes and rocky cliffs. In the evening we will anchor in the charming old port near the town of Lipari, known as “Marina Lunga”, for a relaxing dinner on Board.
8th DAY – Saturday - LIPARI
At 9 am, after breakfast, our passengers debark and proceed by their own means to their next destination.
IMPORTANT
On board the schooner, the pace, timing and programs are all geared to total relaxation. Depending on the weather forecasts and the unquestionable decisions of the skipper, who is solely responsible for your safety on board, the program may be changed with regard to timing and methods. The crew will endeavor to ensure full respect of the program indicated, as long as it is compatible with respect of your safety and the rules of navigation.
