Aeolian Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 Days in Sicily
Seven volcanic islands north of Sicily: Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Panarea and Stromboli, with black-sand beaches, capers and an active volcano at night.
- 7 nightsMilazzo or Portorosa round trip
- about 140 nmShort hops between the islands
- June – SeptLong, warm days; quieter in June and September
- 24 – 50mIdeal for the small island anchorages
Day by day
Milazzo to Vulcano
About 15 nm
Board in Milazzo or Portorosa and cruise to Vulcano, with its warm mud baths and bubbling sea springs.
Vulcano to Lipari
About 5 nm
The largest island: walk the old town and castle, then swim off the pumice cliffs on the north coast.
Lipari to Salina
About 10 nm
Green Salina is known for capers and Malvasia wine. Watch the sunset over the bay of Pollara.
Filicudi and Alicudi
About 20 nm
The wildest islands of the archipelago, with sea caves, rock arches and almost no cars.
Alicudi to Panarea
About 35 nm
Panarea is small and stylish, with whitewashed houses and some of the clearest water in the islands.
Panarea to Stromboli
About 12 nm
In the evening, watch the eruptions of Stromboli from the sea at the Sciara del Fuoco, an unforgettable sight.
Stromboli to Lipari
About 25 nm
Swim off the islet of Basiluzzo on the way back south and spend a last evening in Lipari.
Lipari to Milazzo
About 20 nm
A morning cruise back to Sicily to disembark.
Distances are approximate. Your captain adapts the route to the weather and your wishes.
Yachts for this itinerary
For charter
Blue Eyes
Princess — 2009 / Refit 2026
From €48,000 / week
- 29.4m
- 8 guests in 4 cabins
- Italy & France
For charter
DB9
Palmer Johnson — 2010 / Refit 2025
From €265,000 / week
- 52.4m
- 10 guests in 5 cabins
- Mediterranean
For charter
Asteria
Explorer — 1970 / Refit 2019
From $250,000 / week
- 49.5m
- 12 guests in 7 cabins
- Mediterranean & Greenland/Norway
For charter
Oceanos
Mondomarine — 2006 / Refit 2022
From €250,000 / week
- 49.2m
- 12 guests in 7 cabins
- Mediterranean
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time for an Aeolian islands yacht charter?
From June to September. June and September are calmer and less crowded; in August the islands are at their busiest.
Can I combine the Aeolian islands with the Amalfi Coast?
Yes, on a ten to fourteen night charter, or one way between Naples and Sicily on yachts that accept a one-way trip.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. This is a sample route. Your captain adapts it to the weather and to your wishes, and stops or the start port can change depending on the yacht available.
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