Different Flotilla: Party and new friends in the Aeolian Islands

Italy:

Aeolian Islands

Duration:

7 days - 7 nights

Max number of passengers:

68 people

Available:

August

Suitable for travellers:

23 - 47 years

Boarding from:

Furnari

What's included

Cancellation policy

Organised by:

Different Sailing

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

If you are thinking about your next trip, let yourself be tempted by our proposals for visiting the Aeolian Islands on a sailing boat and get ready for our offers!

More and more people choose to spend a sailing holiday with us and the reason is simple: unique sunsets , starry skies, unexpected colors , new scents .

A sailing holiday is all this and much more. Visiting the Aeolian Islands by sailing is an unforgettable experience, the perfect way to unplug and enjoy the sea!

The age range is about 23-45 years , we will also try to make the crew as uniform as possible according to age and trying to create a mixed group. Over the years, this has always allowed us to see the birth of wonderful friendships and has made all participants spend unforgettable moments!

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WARNING:

For the purposes of the correct composition of the crews, we had to include restrictive indications for the correct balance of women and men.

READ CAREFULLY THE AVAILABILITIES INDICATED IN THE SECTION DEDICATED TO BOARDING CLASSES and if you want to be sure contact us before booking. Reservations that do not comply with these instructions may be cancelled.

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FUN, RELAXATION, FRIENDS AND... SAILING!

If you like the idea of spending a week in the company of new friends, sailing through the wonderful waters of the Aeolian Islands, then our holiday is for you. You will live aboard a sailboat that will become your home for a week, from which you can dive into the beautiful waters of the Grotta del Cavallo or Panarea and admire breathtaking sunsets against the backdrop of Stromboli, all between aperitifs, music, fun and relaxation.

A FEW PREVIEWS...

We will embark on Saturday afternoon from Marina di Portorosa and we will start our holiday with an initial dinner all together to get to know each other. On Sunday we will leave at dawn and our first stop will be Vulcano, where we will let ourselves go to relaxation between dives and aperitifs and dinners. In the following days we will pass through the island of Salina, Panarea, Lipari with their beautiful beaches; we will then admire the majesty of Stromboli which will be the backdrop to our sunsets. We will end the week with a fantastic closing party and we will return by 8:00 am to Marina di Portorosa.

A "DIFFERENT" PHILOSOPHY

Those who participate in our flotilla holidays in the Aeolian Islands love the sea, fun and life on a sailing boat.

Our itinerary, organized and common to all boats, includes moments in which we will swim in the most beautiful roadsteads of the Aeolian Islands and discover hidden places that can only be reached by sea and moments of fun on the boat and on land (aperitifs, dinners, parties, excursions).

In addition, life on board involves everyone's collaboration, taking care of one's own spaces and maintaining the order of the equipment.

IS THE FLOTILLA DIFFERENT RIGHT FOR ME?

Different Sailing's holiday in the Aeolian Islands on a sailboat will allow you to make new friends and live a wonderful experience of sailing, relaxation and fun. We will all be able to share beautiful fun and adventurous experiences together.

Starting from

€1,012

€899

Per person

What's included

Cancellation policy

Starting from

€899

7 days - 7 nights

Italy: 7 days - 7 nights

Aeolian Islands

What's included

Cancellation policy

Starting from

€1,012

€899

24+

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Classes of Service

ECONOMY Line - Barca a vela

The Cyclades 50.5 is a sailboat of about 15.5 meters designed by Bénéteau to offer comfort and ease of navigation. With 5 cabins and 3 bathrooms, it accommodates up to 10 people in large and bright spaces, ideal for groups or families. The large cockpit with double wheelhouse, the well-organized deck and the cozy interior make sailing pleasant and relaxed. Perfect for flotilla cruises or holidays in total comfort, it combines practicality and conviviality on board.

WEEK 8-15: MEN ONLY

WEEK 15-22: 3 MAN SEATS

PRESTIGE Line - Sailboat

Models: Oceanis 51.1 (2018), Oceanis 46.1 (2019), Sun Odyssey 519 (2019), Bavaria 46 (2020)

Layout: 5 cabins-3 bathrooms OR 4 cabins-2 bathrooms. There is always 1 bathroom for every 2-3 people (including the staff)!

CATAMARAN Line

Models: Lagoon 400 S2 (2017) and Lagoon 40 (2020).

Layout: 4 Cabins and 4 Bathrooms.

PLEASE NOTE: The bathrooms are not for the exclusive use of cabin guests as they will also be used by the staff. Max 3 people each bathroom.

Week 1/8 August ONLY PLACES FOR WOMEN!

Week 8/15 August ONLY PLACES FOR WOMEN!

Week 15/22 August 2 MAN SEATS

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Furnari.

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Furnari.

Check-out: 7:00 AM

Leg 1

Saturday - Marina di Portorosa

In the afternoon boarding from Marina di Portorosa organization for the galley, accommodation on board, dinner all together and initial party to get to know each other

Leg 2

Sunday - Vulcano

We will leave early in the morning to arrive in the morning in Vulcano, where we will take a nice dip in the wonderful cave of the Horse and a lunch all together, if possible as a package. In the afternoon we will sail to Salina where we will moor to spend the night. We will go ashore in Santa Marina to have a nice aperitif all together and then spend the evening on the island.

Leg 3

Monday - Stromboli

Departure for Pollara, also on the island of Salina, swimming and lunch in Lingua where it will be possible to eat Alfredo's typical cunzato bread. In the afternoon sailing on Stromboli, swimming all together in relaxation and dinner on the boat. Departure at night to sail under the sciara del fuoco where, with a little luck, it will be possible to admire the eruptions of the Volcano. Evening all together on land and night at anchor in Stromboli.

Leg 4

Tuesday - Panarea

Quick swim in Strombolicchio, morning of swimming between Basiluzzo and Lisca Bianca. Mooring at the buoy in Panarea and fantastic aperitif at the Raja all together, dinner on the island and then evening with the whole flotilla. Night at anchor at the buoy in Panarea.

Leg 5

Wednesday - Lipari

We will sail from Panarea to Lipari, with swimming at anchor in the crystal clear blue water of the Pumice Quarries. Sunset sailing and mooring in the port, dinner and evening in Lipari.

Leg 6

Thursday - Faraglioni di Lipari

We will go to the Faraglioni of Lipari, splendid baths and excursions with the tender in beautiful coves. In the evening, if possible, night at anchor in Vulcano, dinner and evening package.

Leg 7

Friday - Cala Gelso

Navigation to take a nice dip at the wonderful Cala Gelso, a lunch all together and leave around 14:30 for the Marina di Portorosa with return around 18:00. Evening on land and closing party of the holiday.

Leg 8

Saturday - Marina di Portorosa

Disembarkation expected by 8:00 am.

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.

Leg 1

Saturday - Marina di Portorosa

In the afternoon boarding from Marina di Portorosa organization for the galley, accommodation on board, dinner all together and initial party to get to know each other

Leg 2

Sunday - Vulcano

Leg 3

Monday - Stromboli

Leg 4

Tuesday - Panarea

Leg 5

Wednesday - Lipari

We will sail from Panarea to Lipari, with swimming at anchor in the crystal clear blue water of the Pumice Quarries. Sunset sailing and mooring in the port, dinner and evening in Lipari.

Leg 6

Thursday - Faraglioni di Lipari

We will go to the Faraglioni of Lipari, splendid baths and excursions with the tender in beautiful coves. In the evening, if possible, night at anchor in Vulcano, dinner and evening package.

Leg 7

Friday - Cala Gelso

Leg 8

Saturday - Marina di Portorosa

Disembarkation expected by 8:00 am.

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.

What's included in the price

Onboard staff

Skipper

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€200 - €300 Per person

Food and drink purchased all together on your arrival. The fee per person depends on the expense that each boat group makes. At check-in, each crew may choose to pay for insurance to cancel the deposit fee (€60 per person) on the boats.

Galley

Food for the skipper

Mooring fees

Fuel (boat/tender)

Starter Pack

€150 Per person

It depends on the type of boat: Sailboat 150€, Catamaran 190€.

Final cleaning

Tender and outboard

Bedding kit

Towels kit

Association/Membership card

Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

Organised by:

Different Sailing

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

English

4.6/5

out of

263

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

Different Flotilla: Party and new friends in the Aeolian Islands

09/11/2025

Eleonora N.

It's not the first holiday with Different Sailing, and it never disappoints! Mix of fun and relaxation! Everything organized great, as always! Super recommended holiday!

Different Flotilla: Party and new friends in the Aeolian Islands

09/1/2025

Stefania S.

Fantastic week! Wonderful group of people... the fantastic crew of Maelle! Spectacular places experienced in a beautiful atmosphere both human and fun, relaxation and leisure. The Different organization of the moments of navigation, party and tours between islands is absolutely valid. Special mention for our skipper Bruno and our co-skiper Cinzia who were absolutely impeccable and wonderful. I go home with a beautiful memory of the week spent on Maelle and with the desire to start again!!

Different Flotilla: Party and new friends in the Aeolian Islands

09/1/2025

laura d.

Amazing holiday, Roberto and Nicolò, who made us travel on Nereo, super prepared, sociable and helpful... A must-try experience

Different Flotilla: Party and new friends in the Aeolian Islands

08/31/2025

Stefano F.

I have had other experiences in the sailing bay, but never in the flotilla and I had a lot of fun. The excellent skipper Karim led us around the islands with competence, safety and sympathy. Beautiful and well-organized itinerary with many moments of sharing, music and party both on the boat and on land. See you next year!! .... or maybe before 😀