Leave and discover the beauty of the Aeolian Islands. Give yourself the pleasure of sailing to discover unique places, rich in history, beauty and fun! More and more people choose to spend a holiday on a sailing boat. And do you know why? It's a different way of experiencing the sea and visiting pristine places, having fun and in the company of beautiful people!
7 DAYS FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY
A fantastic week on a Catamaran in the Aeolian Islands to discover the beauty of this archipelago and live an unforgettable experience. It is the ideal holiday for those who love to relax on a sailing boat, snorkel, visit characteristic towns and meet new friends .
During the day we will sail in search of the most beautiful harbors where to swim and have lunch at anchor , from late afternoon until evening, we go ashore for aperitifs, dinners based on local specialties (at the restaurant but also at the numerous " street food" fashionable and appetizing that abound in the islands), or you can stay at anchor to enjoy a dinner on the boat under the stars.
Then in the evening, we party together! It will be wonderful to get to know each other and share this experience in a very fascinating local context rich in landscape varieties, from the clear waters of the pumice quarries , to the dark volcanic rocks that characterize these lands ... and if we are lucky we will also be able to admire the Sciara del Fuoco of Stromboli .
Anyone who takes part in this holiday must be an open and collaborative person: on the boat everyone helps to cook, clean the common areas, do the galley and keep the boat in order, which will be our "home" for this week.
WHO IS THE HOLIDAY FOR?
Our weeks in the Aeolian Islands are aimed at all free spirits who love nature and beautiful people.
When making reservations we try to make the crew as uniform as possible based on age and interests: over the years this has always allowed us to see the birth of wonderful friendships and made all the participants spend indelible moments!
A holiday in the Aeolian Islands is also for you, therefore, if you are looking for a unique journey and want to have fun with us!
ITINERARY
Saturday : in the afternoon embarkation from Marina di Portorosa organization for the galley, accommodation on board, dinner all together and initial party to get to know each other
Sunday: departure early in the morning to arrive in Vulcano in the morning, where we will take a dip in the wonderful cave of the Horse and have a lunch all together, if possible in a package. In the afternoon we will sail towards Salina where we will moor to spend the night. We will go ashore to Santa Marina to have a nice aperitif all together and then spend the evening on the island.
Monday: departure for Pollara, still 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 navigate 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.
Tuesday: quick swim in Strombolicchio, morning of swimming between Basiluzzo and Lisca Bianca . Mooring at the buoy in Panarea and a fantastic aperitif at the Raja all together, dinner on the island and then an evening with the whole group. Night at anchor at the buoy in Panarea.
Wednesday: sailing from Panarea to Lipari, with bathing at anchor in the crystalline blue water of the pumice quarries. Sunset sailing and mooring in port, dinner and evening in Lipari.
Thursday: departure towards the Faraglioni of Lipari , splendid swimming and excursions with the tender in beautiful coves. In the evening night at anchor in Vulcano, dinner and, if possible, a package evening.
Friday: Wake up and have breakfast on the boat and then take a nice dip in the wonderful Cala Gelso, have lunch all together and then leave around 2.30pm for the Portorosa Marina with return around 6pm. Evening ashore and closing party of the holiday. Saturday: disembarkation by 8:00.
Beautiful holiday and thank you all for making me disconnect from everyday life! Great organization and very professional skipper. I found what I needed.
Traveling with DifferentSailing was a real discovery!
The holiday is studied in detail to relax, have fun and live carefree.
We bathed in wonderful bays, witnessed exciting sunsets and the eruption of Stromboli. We celebrated every day and at all hours, having fun and getting to know people who we hope will be part of our lives forever.
The strong point, then, is the staff, with skipper Leo and his assistant Alessandro, always very attentive and prepared for everything.
They took care of us in every detail, from trying to make us aware of the sailboat by satisfying all our. curiosity, to pay attention to physical conditions, scrutinizing every possible hint of malaise.
They pampered us, introducing us to the love for sailing and sailing, they spoiled us by filling us with food and attention, they allowed us to have full fun enjoying the festive air of this holiday.
To 2023!
Beautiful experience made such by the skipper Leonardo and his collaborator Alessandro and the rest of the crew, nice people, funny patients who made my stay on the boat and my holiday to say the least enchanting. Thank you very much to everyone!!!????????????????????????
Beautiful holiday made such by the skill of Skipper Bruno: experienced, attentive, nice, patient and good at giving birth to a crew of strangers a nice group! The ideal skipper for a flotilla
This experience was a breath of pure air..
The eyes and the heart were filled with enchanting places that only thanks to a sailing trip, with an impeccable organization, you can afford to live ..
The Crew was impeccable, a real balm for this experience, the skipper Leonardo and the co-skipper Alessandro were a significant upgrade, attentive to our every need, professional and available to share with us their deepest secrets of their experience at sea transmitting their passion with patience and determination.
They have made themselves available on several occasions to take care of the kitchen and delighting us with excellent dishes have lightened the path ..
Waiting for the next sailing, with my eyes always turned to the sky looking for stars or satellites, I address my heartfelt thanks to all the staff of Different Sailing.
Leonardo was an impeccable skipper!
Right from the start he proved to be an expert Captain: always attentive to the sea, to the wind conditions, to the well-being of the crew.
Leonardo was not just a skipper. He introduced us to his great passion for sailing, he made us fall in love with the sea, the breathtaking sunsets, the authentic experiences.
Great holiday in the flotilla in the Aeolian Islands ... experience to recommend to those who want to completely unplug, enjoy the beauty that the sea reserves at 360 °, meet many new people and above all have fun! Yes, because the flotilla is particularly focused on fun... from package boat parties to beach and disco parties on the various islands... very meticulous organization, great skipper Ciro always vigilant and scrupulous and co-skipper David, collaborative and very ready to organize parties and propose evenings of leisure as well as the rest of the skippers and then fantastic crew both on mine and on the other boats.
How to sum up your holiday with Different Sailing? On the last day you don't want to get off the boat!!
It was my first experience on a sailing boat and everything was perfect, especially thanks to the passion and skill of Simone and all his team, who every day of vacation are committed to making them live unique experiences. The boats are large and new, with homogeneous crew formation and a precise organization of the movements and the travel program despite there being a management of a flotilla of six boats! Even in case of program changes due to the weather, Simone has been able to propose even more beautiful alternatives! I highly recommend choosing Different Sailing if you want to be sure to find seriousness, skill, commitment, safety, promptness, precision, passion and above all a lot of fun!
Sincere Congratulations to Simone and to all the guys of Different Sailing who are constantly striving to give a unique holiday!
This was my first sailing holiday, what to say unique! Super travel companions, especially my skipper and co-skipper, the Sandra and Raimondo of the sea, Ciro and the Dogna. Captain Ciro thank you for your private knot lessons, which I will replicate on my 72m yacht ;)
The ideal holiday to make new acquaintances, see enchanting places and have fun so much, so much, so much!
First sailing experience in my life.
I left alone with a great desire to meet new people.
Skipper Federico super professional and always ready to put the crew at ease, Co-Skipper Arianna of a rare sweetness.
Flotilla composed of incredible people, whom I thank everyone from the first to the last, first of all members of Ambra Blu.
A holiday not for everyone but undoubtedly one of the most intense of my life. A perfect mix of breathtaking landscapes and fun parties.
Thank you Different Sailing, you made me live in a bubble of happiness from the first to the last day. See you soon! Alis
First time on a sailboat, I left with my best friend and I had many doubts, fears lived but also solved with a smile. Leaving with a duffel bag? I could have brought fewer things! Seasickness? During the first crossing, I vomited and this allowed me to establish a special bond with the co-skipper Dogna, everything then went smoothly. Anticipated travel companions? Kind people with common interests, only one quarrel resolved with "PacePace". Fear of the sea? I trusted the skipper Ciro and the staff, I never felt in danger, I swam with "biscione" and no judgment. Different Sailing as well as showing us all the most characteristic places of the Aeolian Islands (special was the Sciara del Fuoco in Stromboli) also took care of our fun: every day at least one boat party - there was a DJ - or on land, everyone could choose whether to participate or not. I had a lot of fun, but also relaxed, beautiful experience. ????
Skipper Simone and co-skipper Paolo. I appreciated their competence and the harmony between them. Paul, despite his young age, has shown maturity and listening skills. Beautiful experience.
Holiday above all expectations, the perfect mix of relaxation, party and adventure!
Skipper Simone and Coskipper Tommaso, simply formidable! Professionalism in designing the itinerary and making changes of course in any eventuality as in case of bad weather. Despite their professionalism they also ensure you great laughs!
The company counts a lot, but the groups are formed with criteria, so don't worry!!
Beautiful, new and elegant boats.
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Edoardo (Ed)
Unforgettable holiday and wonderful places!! Special thanks to skippers Raffaele and Leonardo and co-skipper Manuel. Raffaele and Manuel have fulfilled our every need on the boat and with them fun is guaranteed! Leonardo, despite being the skipper of another boat, was always ready to help our and the other crews in any situation even the most delicate and proved to be a really brilliant young skipper bold and always available!
Thank you all for this great experience!
Well deserved vote, also considering the climatic conditions that there were in some moments of the holiday.
He conveyed confidence and mastery for what he did.
Great teamwork also with the other components of the boat in supporting him, learning.
HOW TO GET We embark at Marina di Portorosa, easily reachable by car and train from Catania or Palermo.
ORGANIZED TRANSFERS We organize ad hoc transfers from CATANIA airport to the exact point of embarkation of the boats. To take advantage of this option, we advise you to land in Catania between 10 and 13 on the embarkation day. The transfer lasts 2 and a half hours and costs 35-40 Euros. Please note: it is still possible to use private shuttles or other means of equal cost and duration but which end their journey at the marina barrier, which is 2.5 km away from the mooring of the boats. Contact us to book the transfer or for information.
GALLEY ORGANIZATION The purchase of the galley (food and drinks that will be consumed on board) will be arranged after booking 2-3 weeks prior to departure. It is possible both to go shopping near the port of embarkation and to bring food from home (ask the skipper to be sure not to create space problems).
THE PRICE INCLUDES Sailboats equipped with safety certifications and legitimacy of use Professional skipper Overnight on board RCT insurance and individual accident insurance UISP membership card Certificate of participation in the sailing course
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GALLEY 120€ per person STARTER PACK: €60 monohull / €80 catamaran per person, which includes: sheets, towels, final cleaning, first and last night in port DEPOSIT REDUCTION: €50 per person Ports, buoys and taxi boats: €40 DIESEL 30€ per person DINNERS ON THE LAND: Portorosa dinner €15, Salina aperitif €20, Stromboli dinner €35, Panarea Raya aperitif €15 FUEL: 6 l/h to be divided among all the participants of the holiday
Based on our experience, the extra costs for a week on a sailing boat in the Aeolian Islands amount to around €200-300 per person.
The itinerary may vary according to weather and sea conditions. In compliance with the regulations, a self-certification of good health or a negative test will be required before boarding. The experience is organized by ASD DIFFERENT SAILING in the form of an educational cruise with an overnight stay on board. To participate in the experience it is mandatory to send the completed and signed contracts together with the medical certificate for non-competitive sporting activities before departure and within the deadlines communicated by the secretariat.
As long as the Experience is Not Confirmed, you can cancel your reservation at any time and receive a refund of the amount paid.
If the Experience is Confirmed, you can cancel your reservation up to 30 days before departure and receive a full refund.
If available for the selected Experience, you can choose our Extended Refund Terms and cancel your booking at any time up to the departure, and receive a refund of the paid amount, upon the occurrence of certain conditions (illness, including Covid-19, work-related reason, domestic emergency, previous medical conditions and many more).
What's included
Knowing what expenses are included and excluded from your booking fee will enable you to have a good idea of the total cost of your chosen experience.
Included in the price.
Final cleaning
Boat
Skipper
Not included in the price.
Meals/drinks consumed ashore
Trip from and to embarkment/disembarkment port
To be paid onboard.
In addition to the price, there will be some additional expenses that you will incur during your trip. Expenses have been listed below.
Meals onboard
Fuel
Mooring fees
Drinks onboard
STARTER PACK
ASSICURAZIONE BARCA / QUOTA CAUZIONE
The estimated expenses for the rest of the holiday are approximately > 300€ per person.
