🚗 By car
To reach Lipari by car it is necessary to drive to the ports of embarkation on the Sicilian coast: the main one is the port of Milazzo; seasonal alternatives can be the ports of Palermo and Naples for direct connections. Approximately from Catania the road trip to Milazzo takes about 1 hour 30-2 h, from Messina 40-60 minutes and from Palermo 3-3 h 30; Times vary depending on traffic. Vehicles can be embarked on ferries from lines that provide car transport; The island itself cannot be reached by road.

🚆 By train
The reference station is Milazzo Station; from Messina regional trains connect Milazzo in about 30-50 minutes, from Catania the connection via Messina generally takes 1 h 30-2 h in total and from Palermo the journey, with change in Messina, can take 3-4 hours. From Milazzo station to the port the distance is short and taxis and local connections are available; Train timetables and ferry connections vary depending on the season.

✈️ By plane
The nearest airports are Catania-Fontanarossa (CTA) and, to a lesser extent, Palermo-Falcone and Borsellino (PMO); Catania is the most used option for connections with land connections to Milazzo, with road transfers of about 1 hour 30-2 hours by car or bus. From the airport it is possible to continue by car rental, bus or private transfer to the ports of embarkation; some seasonal air routes connect Naples and other Italian cities directly to Palermo or Catania.

⛴️ By ferry/hydrofoil
Maritime connections to Lipari depart mainly from Milazzo with hydrofoils and ferries; hydrofoils take an average of 40-60 minutes while vehicle ferries require longer times, varying between 1 h 30 and 3 h depending on the type of service and stops; during the season there are also direct connections from Naples and Palermo with longer durations. Operating companies include Liberty Lines for hydrofoils and scheduled carriers that carry out vehicle transport; Hours and availability are subject to seasonal changes.

If all cabins are occupied by guests, the skipper - and any crew members, if applicable - sleep in the dinette.

The cabins are all double and are assigned during the breafing

Yes, it is possible to reserve a single cabin, but in this case the price is equal to that of two shares.

The galley is paid for by the guests with a common fund, but will be purchased and placed on board before boarding by the crew

The crew is responsible for preparing meals consumed on board.