Flotilla to the Aeolian Islands: Exciting sunsets in good company

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Departure on 5 August 2023
6 days 7 nights

Aeolian Islands
Italy

For travellers up to 53 years old.

Confirmed holiday

5 travelers have booked

25 spots available

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Brief description of the holiday

If you are looking for a fun holiday full of new friends, a flotilla is for you. Three boats that always sail together, taking you every day to discover a new landing place. We would like to be able to combine the tranquility of the sea, sunsets, sunrises and new friends, with aperitifs, joy, music and dance. We will sail every day from one island to another showing you all the beauty of the Aeolian Islands and stopping in the most beautiful coves . You will see the sun setting from the bow of the boat, drinking a glass of wine … or a spritz! ;-) . Our skippers will undertake to give you the first notions of sailing. The most experienced and courageous will have the opportunity to steer a boat in the open sea under full sail, in total safety, feeling a happiness that you will keep for the whole winter.

WHO WE ARE
The ASD Flotilla was created by Alessio B. , former flotilla skipper on Sailsquare. Our Flotillas contain everything we love about the sea and sailing: parties on breathtaking beaches and coves, expert and reliable skippers, visits and shore excursions, new friendships and unforgettable moments.

PLAN

We will meet on Saturday at 17.00, boarding from Marina di Portorosa (Tonnarella) , you will find the boats moored, cleaned and sanitized. The first evening we will stay in port to give the various crews the opportunity to get to know each other. Precisely because you will be tired from the welcome Pizza trip on one boat. In this way you will have time and time, before dinner, to arrange the galley and sort your luggage in the cabins, without having to think about anything else. The skippers will show you how to best organize the refrigerator.

Sunday
We will leave early in the morning and we will head towards Punta dell'Asino. From the first morning you can immerse yourself in the transparent waters of the Aeolian Islands. We will stop in Cala Gelso and we will stay to relax until after lunch. From there we will move to go to Baia di Ponente where, whoever wants to, can go up and see the volcano and the sunset from the top of the island. Our aim is to introduce our crews and make them share the holiday. So we will always try to invite you all into one boat, so please be hospitable to others, they will be the ones to host you on the other days.

Monday
Leaving Vulcano behind us we will sail towards Filicudi . We will leave it on our right and head towards La Canna . A high rock in the middle of the sea with caves and colored backdrops that will host us for the day. In the late afternoon we will go to Filicudi, where the boats will remain in the Pecorini bay and the crew will be able to go ashore. Filicudi is characterized by a single small square where all people gather to have an aperitif at sunset. Right in this square there is a lady who cooks fried, rather famous in Sicily, and various fish dishes. In the evening, walking along the cliff with the skippers, you will find yourself in a bar where the DJ will give you the opportunity to have a drink and dance until late at night.

Tuesday
We will sail towards Salina and stop in Pollara , the bay of “il Postino”. The transparent waters and the pools formed by the rocks, near the slope that leads to the house of the film, will be the ideal place to stop for an aperitif before lunch, we will stay there to see the sunset and with the last lights of the day we will move towards the port. The Marina di Salina is modern and equipped to take showers without water limits and relax. We want to see the sunset and stay at sea until late drinking a glass of ice-cold wine at sunset. We will return to the port a little later and, if you wish, you can book restaurants in small groups or eat on the boat. In the morning, before leaving for Stromboli, we will stop to take Cunzato da Alfredo bread , an experience that everyone should try in Salina.

Wednesday
We will sail towards Stromboli , but we will stop for lunch in Lisca Bianca , right in front of Panarea. We will stop for lunch to calmly enjoy the Pane Cunzato taken by Alfredo. After having lunch we will sail towards Stromboli where we will arrive in the late afternoon. A quick walk in the village , a drink in the square, the sunset over the sea and finally the minibuses will take us to the Observatory , a restaurant overlooking the volcano. There will be an organized dinner there, we will all be together to see the volcano erupt (it happens every five minutes). We skippers look forward to that moment when, right at the first eruption, the whole crew expresses themselves with a single vowel "OOOHHHH !!!" . Even for us who see it often, it is an emotion not to be missed. Those who want can book the excursion and climb higher to see the eruption from closer.

Thursday
We will leave early to take a short swim in Basiluzzo , right in front of Stromboli, to head towards Panarea. Cala Junco and its transparent waters await us. Swim, tranquility, smooth rocks and heavenly waters are the peculiarity of this bay. We will have lunch there and as in the other bays we will invite you to get off the boat and join the others . The boats, here as in the other coves, will always be within easy swimming distance and our skippers will always be happy to help you with the tenders. From Cala Junco we will reach the Panarea buoys. Here we have the opportunity to go and watch the sunset from the Raya , provided we arrive at the door before 7pm. On the other hand, those who want to stay on the boat to dance, drink and celebrate will be free to do so, in fact the moorers also offer a fast taxiboat service, included in the price of the buoy, which goes on until 6 in the morning.

Friday
We will set sail early to go to the transparent waters of Cala Pomice , precisely because of the pumice that was extracted in this cove, the waters are transparent and the bottom is sandy. We will stay here for a few hours and then stop for lunch on Vulcano in the last surprise bay. After lunch we will sail to Portorosa, refuel and dock at the port of departure. In the evening, aperitif-dinner and end- of-flotilla party to end this fantastic week in the best possible way, with a souvenir photo, music and dancing.

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Laura S Female
Mario I Male
Stefano R Male
Chiara D Female
Vincenzo P
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12 Aug

6 days

confirmed

Aeolian Islands

24 spots available

1380€

per person
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The boat

cabins: 5
toilets: 3

length: 14m

three boats of 14-15 meters from 2018 and 2020, with 5 cabins and 3 toilets each.

MODELS: Oceanis 46.1 and Oceanis 48

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here

Tonnarella, ME, Italia
Saturday 5 August from 15:00 until Saturday 5 August at 16:00

Our trip ends here

Tonnarella, ME, Italia
Saturday 12 August from 7:00 until Saturday 12 August at 8:00

Reviews of La Flottiglia

32 reviews
9 / 10

It was a holiday full of laughter and joy. The right choice to really switch off, relax and enjoy the beauty of the sea and our territory in total safety. The Flotilla is a real family that welcomes you and accompanies you on a UNIQUE and UNFORGETTABLE adventure! Thank you Captain!

This holiday gave me the opportunity to discover beautiful islands on a well-thought out tour! Flavio, attentive and unstoppable skipper, led us with seriousness but always with a smile on his face and a lot of sympathy, helping to create harmony in a crew already close-knit from the first miles of navigation. Flavio has been able to solve critical situations even if he does not have at his disposal other experienced people in the crew but only guys among us passionate and willing. I would just like to express that a second experienced person in addition to the skipper would in my opinion be necessary, to be of support in difficult situations where by force of things one member must be at the helm and another member must manage the most critical situations. Last but not least, the presence of a second experienced member could favor the choice of "sailing" helping the skipper to steer the sails, which I missed alas. I recommend it to everyone, get on board with Flaviooo!

Unforgettable holiday in the most beautiful islands of the Neapolitan gulf, rigorous and attentive skipper. Every extra word spent would not do justice to the beautiful experience I had.

Great Flavio and fantastic holiday! I didn't want to get off the boat ????

2 stars of encouragement for flotilla sailing idea, unfortunately several extra expenses not communicated by sailsquare. In addition, if you buy a flotilla holiday, you expect people to be divided on the available boats, thus ensuring adequate levels of comfort. In this case, however, we found ourselves in 9 on a filling boat, with several inconveniences on the spaces available and without the atmosphere of group navigation that we would have expected. Expenses for oversized starter packs, also not recommended the delegation on the galley (800 eur of which 100 for delivery only).

Let's say that the only thing that was saved from the holiday is the skipper Lorenzo, the laughter and the nice company on the boat. For the rest I do not highly recommend booking through sailsquare unless you want to be screwed and teased !

We visited incredible places and made anchorage in the coves that are among the most beautiful in Italy. The sailboat group despite the differences between the crew members, worked great and turned out to be very balanced. Flavio is a great captain and immediately gave me confidence by making me his nostromo. He taught me a lot and a beautiful friendship was born between us. Flavio has a great academic preparation and manages to apply it to reality with great dexterity, without ever missing a beat. We had several difficulties during the holiday, the sea is full of "pirates", but Flavio always guided us to the solution, making the most of the crew and his knowledge. Deep bonds have been created between the crew members and surely some of us will see each other again. It was the most beautiful holiday of my life, I left the boat with tears in my eyes. Thanks to all LaFlottiglia Thanks Flavio Recchj ritt'! ????

The holiday was an unforgettable experience, but this is due to the group of people with whom I was lucky enough to share it! The boat was not suitable to accommodate 10 passengers (+ skipper) in terms of spaces and was not perfectly maintained. Safety first: it is correct and unquestionable that in case of adverse weather conditions the plans are changed. However, alternatives must be offered - which are not to stand 48h still in port. Perhaps the concept of 'flotilla' should also be reviewed: on a few occasions we have really been all together and communication has not always been the same for all boats. If you correct the course on these aspects, it can become the perfect holiday!

Unfortunately the review is negative. Compared to my wonderful previous experience with Sailsquare, this time the Boat was too small for the number of people and quite old. The skipper too messy and with little sensitivity, manners and tones and inappropriate clothing. Fortunately a very good crew but this is not attributable to the organization. A pity also the continuous changes in the itinerary planned in an inefficient and poorly coordinated way. We skipped half of the planned islands without having valid alternatives. Even the return to port was brought forward by a day with a total of 3 evenings amount and no compensation. A real :(

Wonderful holiday between the Pontine Islands and the Gulf of Naples. Flavio skipper impeccable, competent, helpful as well as wonderful person. I came back regenerated! Experience to be repeated. Thank you all!

Lorenzo is the No. 1 of the Skippers experienced in many sailing trips (... and to think that his young age, at the beginning left me a little perplexed...) Instead a pleasant discovery: Great Professionalism, Scrupulousness and Attention to all our needs ... it is his Passion that makes the difference, it is contagious (I learned more notions from board with him than in all my past trips!!). I will never forget the sympathy of his looks for every situation, his laughter, his infinite gratitude for every benevolent gesture he received from us... It is his humility balanced by a convinced authority that makes him the Young and Great Sea Wolf that he is! I LOVE YOU my Red Mal Pelo, that you have nothing wrong with nothing!!

Lorenzo is a young sea wolf! Competent, prudent, extremely polite, attentive and, despite his young age, he has a wealth of experience and great professionalism. He is an excellent skipper (or Skiopper as he ironically defines himself) and accompanied us on this holiday with extreme positivity and sympathy, helping to create a great climate is an unforgettable holiday. What distinguishes it? The great heart with which he does everything and the extreme respect and education. Thank you very much Skiopper! You are number 1 It was a great pleasure ! I hope we will meet again Good ???? wind

What can I say... when you say crystal clear sea, sun, enchanting coves, fresh bubbles admiring the sunset on board a catamaran at anchor, you enter by right into the Olympus of the ideal holiday. If you then add a fabulous crew that combines competence, sympathy and empathy ... that's it!!!! But I'm not done, this is just the corolla to the wonderful group of new friends with whom I shared one of the most carefree and serene holidays. Well found guys, you are beautiful people.. and I can't wait to meet you again.

Competence, enthusiasm, patience, these are the qualities that I would have liked to find thinking of the Skipper of my holiday . ... And this I found in each of the Magnificent Three "skioppers" of the flotilla! Simone, Lorenzo and Vladimiro have been wonderful in managing every situation that has arisen, from the playful ones, which they have helped to create by actively participating, to the complex ones that have occurred, especially on the occasion of the night storm that in part they have been able to avoid, and in which their professionalism has emerged more than ever. A good dose of luck ... then .... were also the people met in this wonderful holiday in the magical Aeolian Islands that I would repeat tomorrow! The only suggestion: review the proposed galley, certainly excessive considering that in the various stages on the ground it is possible to buy what is possibly missing, according to specific needs. THANK YOU and see you soon

Super recommended The flotilla!!! In addition to having visited wonderful places... I met wonderful people, now friends and friends!!! And what about the "skioppers" Simone Vladimiro and the flotilla leader the very young sea wolf Lorenzo, prepared, affable, reliable, professional people up to every situation that has arisen at sea. Unforgettable week... grazieeeeee The flotilla super recommended

Exciting week thanks to the good company and a fabulous skipper, Lorenzo P., always polite and helpful, who has been able to amalgamate and guide with great competence and professionalism, the entire flotilla! Very reassuring on the occasion of the disturbance on Stromboli / Panarea that we managed to avoid in part! Niggles? Boat not very technological, no air conditioning, small fridge x 9 people! Very questionable galley, by the way, thrown in large part halfway, x lack of fridge (or rather, lack of a small generator) Overall a nice experience. Thank you

Competent and engaging skipper, always ready for appropriate solutions. Close-knit and extremely nice crew. Boat a bit lacking in equipment and questionable the composition of the galley.

The flotilla consisted of three boats, I was with Flavio. It was a pleasant discovery, the best part of the holiday: a delightful person, a prepared, cultured and passionate skipper, able to transmit with patience and dedication his love for the sea and for sailing, even in the worst circumstances. I highly recommend it. Good wind captain!

Unforgettable week in the Aeolian Islands. The skippers of the flotilla Simone and Vladimiro and the flotilla leader Lorenzo as well as being super professional, competent and organized have always been up to all situations at sea. Very spacious and comfortable boat. Wonderful also the friends and friends known. I highly recommend La Flottiglia and last but not least thank Alessio for his advice and his availability ... Until next time!!!

Extremely prepared professional with a long experience at sea. A person who rarely meets, friendly, nice, helpful and who knows how to involve and make a group with all the crew members! We took baths in lovely bays and lived beautiful experiences with UNIQUE travel companions!! We left leaving our hearts on board... ???? thanks Alessio! Good wind!!

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Other important information

HOW TO GET:
From all over Italy, flights to CATANIA - FONTANAROSSA Airport.
From the Airport: Transfer ALIBRANDO or bus line (SAIS) to Messina. From Messina train to Barcellona Castroreale (or Milazzo). From Milazzo to Portorosa, via independent taxi.
We will help you get organized by contacting you before departure to form small groups.

WHAT TO BRING:
Seasonal temperatures include minimums of 20° and maximums of 35°.
Soft and light luggage that is easy to stow (eg: holdall)
Bath towels are NOT included.
Shoes with clear rubber soles for walking on the boat: no slippers for being on the boat
Waterproof waxed or windbreaker suitable for the season
Personal medicines if needed
XAMAMINA 50 mg for those suffering or suspected of suffering from seasickness
Recharge mobile phone battery with 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket
Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen with protection (preferably non-spray)

WHAT TO LEAVE ON THE GROUND:
Trolleys, rigid suitcases or suitcases with wheels and various trolleys
Sheets and bathroom towels (included in the Starter Pack)
Hair dryer and hair straighteners (at most one for the whole boat to be used only on the pontoon, we will decide together on the WhatsApp group)
Umbrellas (besides being useless they bring bad luck)

It is mandatory to deliver the medical certificate for non-competitive sporting activities before boarding. It is also possible to send it before boarding via email. This is necessary for the validity of the insurance.

GALLEY:
Before you leave, we will email you a standard food list for the galley, based on our past experience. Inside the port there is a supermarket where people will be able to add the things they deem necessary. In case you would like to do the shopping for your crew yourself we will be happy to show you the nearest supermarket, but we remind you that for this you need a car.

EXTRA CHARGES:
* STARTER PACK €129: boat cleaning, personal insurance, boat deposit, sanitization, bed linen and towels, tender engine, water and electricity in the port of departure and arrival.
* COMMON CASH 180-200€: Stops in the ports, galley and wine.
* PROGRAMMED DINNERS ON SHORE 50-100€: Dinners on shore included in the programme.

The program may undergo changes based on the weather.

Cancellations and Refund

What's included

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In addition to the price, there will be some additional expenses that you will incur during your trip. Expenses have been listed below.

The estimated expenses for the rest of the holiday are approximately 200-300€ per person.

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