🚗 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.

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.

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. The two double cabins with private bathroom are booked before departure by message with the skipper and have an extra cost of about 50 euros per person, to be paid at boarding.

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 galley is purchased by the participants during the imabrco and is generally delivered directly on board.

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

Please, do not bring rigid trolleys but only backpacks and soft bags, to be able to stow them better so that they take up less space in the cabin. To bring: swimsuits, t-shirts, sarongs, hiking sneakers, shorts, beach towel and towels. We recommend microfiber towels that weigh little, dry quickly and take up little space in your bag. On the boat you are barefoot, alternatively wear shoes with white and clean soles. Bring a windproof jacket, sunglasses and sunscreen. Use biodegradable soaps.

The itinerary and individual stages are indicative: they may vary according to weather conditions to ensure the safety of all guests on board. In case you reserve the whole boat for yourself, the detailed itinerary can be agreed with the skipper. Otherwise, changes can be agreed upon as long as all the participants on board agree.

The boat is equipped with both 12V sockets (with USB and/or cigarette lighter connectors) that can normally be used at any time, and 220V sockets that can only be used when docked in ports, once connected to the charging stations on the quay.