🚗 By car
To reach Catania by car, take the Sicilian motorways A18 (Messina-Catania) and A19 (Palermo-Catania); from the north and west of Sicily follow the A19 eastwards to the junction for Catania, while from the Ionian coast use the A18 southwards; times vary depending on the starting point, in principle Palermo-Catania is around 2.5-3.5 hours and Messina-Catania about 1-1.5 hours. From the mainland you can drive to the ports of embarkation in Calabria (Villa San Giovanni/Reggio Calabria) to board the ferry to Messina (short, frequent route), or use car ferries from ports such as Naples or Civitavecchia to the port of Catania; Port terminals have boarding areas and vehicle facilities.

🚆 By train
The main station is Catania Centrale, served by Trenitalia with regional and intercity lines; regional connections connect Catania to Messina (about 1 hour), Syracuse (about 1 hour) and other Sicilian locations, while connections to Palermo take about 2.5-3.5 hours depending on the type of train; night and intercity connections are also available with the rest of the peninsula that provide arrivals/departures from Rome and other Italian cities; the Circumetnea Railway connects Catania with centers on the slopes of Etna and has interchange stations with the urban railway network.

✈️ By plane
The nearest airport is Catania-Fontanarossa (CTA), located a short distance from the city center; the transfer between the airport and Catania Centrale takes place by shuttle bus (scheduled services), taxi or rental car; the duration of the transfer is in the order of 15-30 minutes depending on the traffic and the means of transport chosen; The airport accommodates national and international flights with connections from the main Italian and European airports.

⛴️ By ferry/hydrofoil
There are direct maritime connections to the port of Catania from some ports on the Italian continent with mainly night crossings; the direct crossing from Naples or other ports in the Tyrrhenian Sea can have variable duration (generally a few hours, in many cases at night), while the short journey between Villa San Giovanni/Reggio Calabria and Messina is frequent and then allows you to continue by road or rail to Catania; The timetable and frequency offerings vary seasonally.

The skipper – and any crew members, if applicable – sleeps in a dedicated cabin, separate from those reserved for guests, which is not included in the count of guest cabins shown on the boat listing.

The assignment of cabins takes place at the time of boarding, trying to satisfy, where possible, the preferences indicated. As a general criterion, forward cabins (standard doubles) are reserved for couples or friends, while the more spacious aft cabins or those with bunk beds are intended for those traveling individually.

No, it is not possible to reserve a single cabin, as all cabins are shared between participants in order to maintain the group travel formula.

The provisions will be purchased by the skipper/crew.

Cooking on board is a collective activity: the staff will coordinate the participants in the choice and preparation of meals, ensuring assistance and creative suggestions for the duration of the trip."

Travelling light is recommended: especially in summer, when you will almost exclusively be wearing swimwear, T-shirts, and shorts on the boat during the day. A sweatshirt and long pants for the evening may be sufficient in the height of summer, while something warmer is preferable in the cooler months, as well as a waterproof windbreaker in case of bad weather or when sailing. Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun, flip-flops/sandals for going ashore; if you want to wear shoes on board - especially useful when sailing - they must have white soles and be used only on the boat. It may also be useful to bring a small waterproof container for your wallet/cell phone to use when going ashore. For bed linen and towels, please refer to the “What's included” section.

A soft bag is required for transporting luggage, so that it can be easily stowed away. Hard suitcases and trolleys should be avoided, as they are difficult, if not impossible, to stow. A small backpack or beach bag may be useful for shore excursions.