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Aeolian Islands - A week on a sailing boat with skipper and assistant

Italy:

Aeolian Islands

Duration:

7 days - 7 nights

Max number of passengers:

6 people

Available:

-

Boarding from:

Lipari

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Luigi B.

Member since 2018 -

Private

Italian

French

English

This experience, in a nutshell

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beauty and for the volcanic phenomena that take place there, the Aeolian Islands are a magical place where history and myth are confused.
Every day a different corner to see, enchanting bays reachable only by sea, beaches, craters and clubs for romantic evenings.
 
Check-in: every Saturday at 17:00 at the Marina di Porto Pignataro in Lipari.
Check-out: The cruise ends on Friday around 4 pm. Disembarkation can be made the same evening, or Saturday morning by 8:00 am.
 
Our cruises are characterized by the others on different points
 
Strengths
  • The departure and arrival are at the port of Lipari so the nights on board are 7 allowing us to visit all the islands of the archipelago.
  • The presence, in addition to the skipper, of a dedicated assistant on board who prepares breakfasts, aperitifs and lunches for your relaxation and collaborates in maneuvers for safe and efficient navigation.
  • The boat can be booked exclusively (6 seats in 3 double cabins), or cabin (2 seats).
  • The cost of mooring in the Pignataro Port of Lipari is already included, even if there is a need to return due to bad weather or special emergencies.
  • Every night at anchor or buoy in the most picturesque bays, away from the crowds and under a blanket of stars.
  • A customizable experience for exclusive boat booking.
  • The children welcomed with joy, making available all the experience gained with our five children.
  • The possibility of embarking even small dogs in the case of exclusive boat rental.
 
What does a sailing cruise look like?
  • In the morning, a dip in the roadstead where we spent the night and a rich breakfast.
  • A few hours of navigation to a bay ideal for diving, swimming and snorkeling.
  • Lunch in the roadstead.
  • After a coffee and a bit of relaxation, we set off again for new stretches of sea to discover new bays.
  • An evening aperitif while admiring spectacular sunsets is not to be missed.
  • Dinner at local restaurants or at the fishermen's house to enjoy the true essence of the local places and people.
  • Night in a protected roadstead.
  • The rhythms of the boat will soon conquer everyone and so you can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
  • The days will pass full of deep sensations and unique emotions, of unforgettable sunrises, sunsets and nights of stars.

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Boat & Classes of Service

Beneteau Oceanis 430 - 1991

Type

Sailboat

Length

13 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

4

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Lipari.

Check-in: 5:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Lipari.

Check-out: 7:00 AM

Leg 1

Saturday

At 5 p.m. the skipper and his assistant will be waiting for you at the Marina di Porto Pignataro di Lipari for the safety briefing, the assignment of cabins and the organization of the common fund.

Before your arrival, the on-board attendant will have already provided the galley, based on the preferences and dietary needs that you have communicated to him. It will be his job to take care of the preparation of meals and the tidying up of the kitchen.

Saturday

Leg 2

Sunday

After waking up and having breakfast in the Pignataro Port of Lipari, we will sail to the east coast of Vulcano from where we will be able to observe the signs of the resumption of activity of the crater. We will cross the Port of Levante and the underwater fumaroles that emit such steam as to make this stretch of sea a real natural whirlpool.

For lunchtime we will be in Gelso, a beautiful black sandy beach, solitary and uncrowded, dominated by a very suggestive lighthouse, from which it is possible to enjoy, with clear skies, a view of the Saracen coast of Sicily, up to Mount Etna.

In the afternoon we will put the bow on the west coast of Vulcano, where we will discover the pool of Venus and the cave of the Horse, as well as several bays that hide many little secrets.

Towards evening we will be able to admire the stacks of Lipari and a magical sunset before landing in Salina for an unforgettable granita at Alfredo's, dinner and the night at anchor.

Sunday

Leg 3

Monday

Departure in the direction of Filicudi

For lunch time we will be at the village of Pecorini a Mare, with a stop at the Sea Turtle First Aid.

In the afternoon we will sail to Alicudi, the most distant and wild of the Aeolian Islands, one of those places where time has stopped, life flows slowly in contact with unspoiled, harsh and solitary nature. 

There are no discos, pubs, banks and ATMs, but only a small restaurant with a unique atmosphere or fishermen willing to host us at their home for dinner, paths suitable for mule walking, the only means of transport on the island, lava stone paths and lots of tranquility. 

Night at the buoy in the roadstead.

Monday

Leg 4

Tuesday

Sweet awakening on the island of Alicudi. Those who wish can go trekking, finding themselves walking on ancient lava stone staircases, expertly made by the expert hands of the old inhabitants of the island, which still represent the only means of communication.

Then we will head back to the north coast of Filicudi where we can enjoy a swim at the Grotta del Bue Marino and admire La Canna, a stack that stands out from the blue of the abyss for more than 70 meters.

After lunch we will sail to the bay of Pollara, on the island of Salina, famous for its particular morphology so much so that it was chosen as the setting for the film ''Il Postino''. 

We will circumnavigate the island until we reach Santa Marina, a small town located on the slopes of a huge crater, the Fossa delle Felci.

In this bay we will spend the night.

Tuesday

Leg 5

Wednesday

In the morning we will sail towards Panarea where the sea has a particular charm due to the presence of islets and rocks that form an archipelago in its own right resting on a single volcanic complex, a real paradise for divers. Diving and lunch at the Scoglio della Nave.

We will then continue towards Stromboli, the volcano in permanent activity. 

Climbing its slopes as far as it is allowed, we will find the restaurant ''l'Osservatorio'' where you can dine while enjoying the truly unforgettable spectacle of the Sciara di Fuoco. Night at anchor in the bay of Scari.

Wednesday

Leg 6

Thursday

We will reach Basiluzzo where diving you can enjoy an explosion of colors thanks to the presence of astroides, colored sponges, gorgonians, orange madrepores and starfish that populate the white wall of the monolith and Lisca Binca with its sulphurous springs. 

Finally Cala Zimmari where we will spend the night and from which the village can be reached on foot in a few minutes.

Thursday

Leg 7

Friday

The program includes breakfast in Cala Junco, considered one of the most beautiful bays in Italy and a visit to the remains of the Bronze Age village on its summit.

In the afternoon we will reach the White Beaches of Lipari where the volcanic nature of the Aeolian Islands is tangible on the seabed made up of the sediments of the white pumice and the sea is particularly warm and of an intense turquoise.

Around 4 pm we will return to the Pignataro Port of Lipari.

Disembarkation can take place the same evening or on Saturday by 8.00 am. 

In this case you will be our welcome guests at night.

Friday

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Luigi B.

Member since 2018 -

Private

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French

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Aeolian Islands - A week on a sailing boat with skipper and assistant

08/20/2025

Rosamaria S.

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Italy

Our week aboard the [hidden] was an unforgettable experience among the beauties of the Aeolian Islands. Luigi, an experienced skipper and talented engineer, guided us with safety and flexibility, ensuring suggestive stops and safe anchorages at all times. The boat, a vintage-style 13-meter boat with fine wood finishes, is comfortable and well organized: optimized spaces, four versatile cabins and a welcoming dinette allow you to live life on board with the right balance between sportiness and comfort. An added value is represented by Enrico, Luigi's son and architect of naval interiors: in addition to being a skilled navigator, he has proved to be an authentic "director of on-board hotel services", capable of combining logistics, hospitality and cuisine of the highest level. Breakfasts, lunches and aperitifs prepared with the freshest local raw materials – often fish of the day – made every convivial moment special. The familiar and informal atmosphere was the common thread of the cruise, although disembarkations can sometimes be uncomfortable due to the small rowing tender, as the engine supplied is inadequate for shallow waters. The absence of adequate safety accessories (lights, dedicated life jackets) generated significant critical issues in the evening, in a context of autonomous management of the tender by us guests and with not completely calm seas. Despite this not small problem, the rule of always dining on land and independently (necessary to guarantee the team a well-deserved break) has always proved to be a winning choice, allowing you to fully appreciate the picturesque seaside villages and above all the tasty Aeolian cuisine. In summary, despite some small technical limitations, the cruise with Luigi and Enrico remains a unique experience that combines sailing, nature, gastronomy and authentic hospitality. An adventure that we recommend to those who love the sea, the wind and the authentic charm of sailing.
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Aeolian Islands - A week on a sailing boat with skipper and assistant

08/10/2025

Olivier D.

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Belgium

Living and sleeping in a group on a boat is not always easy but what an adventure! It's the only way to have access to all these exceptional places! Thanks again to Luigi and Enrico for all their efforts and their completely personalized approach. Good luck for the rest Enrico!
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Aeolian Islands - A week on a sailing boat with skipper and assistant

08/8/2025

Servane B.

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France

A dream week, quite simply! Life on a boat requires you to respect certain rules and let yourself be carried away. But what beauty! What a privilege to approach the coves from the sea! And then we couldn't have dreamed of more caring, passionate, delicate and funny skippers. Thank you to Luigi and Enrico for sharing their paradise with us!
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Aeolian Islands - A week on a sailing boat with skipper and assistant

08/4/2025

Tiphaine L.

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France

Great week with Luigi and Enrico! Beautiful islands: away from the world, with great swimming in coves, beautiful hikes, delicious Sicilian food and a great atmosphere on board. Our 7 and 11 year old children loved it!

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