🚗 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.

Double cabins are usually assigned to those traveling as a couple, those who book individually share a cabin with another traveler of the same gender. Seats are assigned in order of reservation, except in special cases. Two of the double cabins are triple, they have a third elevated bed suitable for families or groups of single adults or friends.

Yes, it is possible to reserve a cabin for single use. To receive a customized offer for booking a cabin for single use, contact the organizer via the platform's messaging system.

The provisions will be purchased jointly by the skipper and the participants.

The skipper helps out, but meal preparation is a shared activity among all participants in the experience.

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.

No, no previous experience is required to participate in this experience.

The proposed itinerary is designed to optimize travel and better enjoy the beauty that the destination offers. It is therefore not normally modifiable. Any variations will be chosen by the skipper to ensure a beautiful and safe holiday for everyone. The itinerary also includes a stop in Stromboli, which could be replaced with Alicudi in case of adverse conditions.

Yes, this experience is also suitable for groups with children/teenagers, but in this case, you must book the entire boat, possibly in agreement with other groups/families you know.