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From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

Departure from Milazzo at 12.30**. After Having left the Port of Milazzo we sail in direction of Panarea. (Stop in Panarea of about 2 Hours). Panarea, the smallest, most ancient and less elevated island of the Aeolian archipelago, is also the most glamorous, frequently visited by the VIPs’ who love its sea, its beaches as well as its lively nightlife. The historic centre, a canvas coloured deep blue and candid white, illuminates the narrow streets that lead you to Saint Peter’s Church. On foot or in one of the typical island taxis, we recommend a visit to the prehistorical village of Capo Milazzese, important archaeological site of the island, which proves the ancient origins of Panarea (dating back to 1400 BC.). You must also visit the Cala Junco Bay, in the shape of an amphitheatre. The particular shape of this bay defined on its sides by strange rocky masses, creates a spectacular natural swimming pool, ideal for underwater swimming. Finally, to lie on the sandy beach Cala degli Zimmari, is a luxury for few. Having left Panarea, we will sail along the route of the inlets Basiluzzo, Spinazzola, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo, Bottaro, Lisca Nera and the rocks Panarelli and Formiche. All these, form a micro- archipelago between Lipari and the island of Stromboli. Arrival at Stromboli Scari Porto (Stop of about 2 Hours and 15 Minutes). Stromboli, one of its kind, is the island of one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The rhythmical explosions of ash and lapilli give the island a fascinating and wild appearance. During our stop, you will be able to visit Saint Vincent’s Square, named after the church dedicated to the same Saint, and the house in which Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman lived during the shooting of the film “Stromboli terra di Dio” (Stromboli land of God). Looking out from the square, the panoramic view of the port with the Strombolicchio, the oldest volcano of the Aeolian Islands, can be enjoyed. Furthermore, there are breath-taking scenarios at night, when the fire of the eruptions and the dark sky clash with each other providing ever-changing colourful creations in the Sciara del Fuoco, visible from the sea during the return journey. Arrival in Milazzo between 22.00 and 23.00 depending on the sunset. ** ATTENTION: On 24 of April the departure will be at 10:30 am and the Arrival in Milazzo at about 21:30. ** From 15 of September the departure will be at 11:00 am and the Arrival in Milazzo at about 21:30. ATTENTION: ALL STOPPINGS AND RELATIVE DURATION ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE ORDINANCES IN FORCE AT THE TIME OF TRAVEL NB. ONLY SMALL DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON BOARD ADDING A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 10.00 TO BE INTEGRATED AT THE TICKET OFFICE IN MILAZZO.

From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

Departure from Milazzo 9.30. Having left the port, we will proceed towards Lipari. (Stop of about 2 Hours and 45 Minutes). Lipari, where the contrast between the blue of the sea and the white of the pumice mountains provides the setting for the two famous rocks “Petra Lunga” and “Petra Menalda”, is the largest and most populated island of the Aeolian archipelago. We recommend a visit to Lipari’s Castle where you will find the Church of Saint Bartholomew, the Patron of Lipari, or an exploration of the archaeological site in ”Contrada Diana” visiting the archaeological Museum “Luigi Bernabo Brea”. Finally, a walk along the narrow picturesque streets of the historical town centre will offer you the chance to do some shopping and immerse yourself in the typical Aeolian life-style. In order to discover the best panoramic sights of the island of Lipari, we recommend a bus tour. Departure from Lipari, short navigation and arrival in Vulcano. (Stop of about 2 Hours and 30 Minutes). Vulcano, born from the fusion of “ Vulcano della Fossa” and “ Vulcanello” offers the chance to take advantage of a Walk on Vulcanello or simply relaxing on the beautiful black-sand beaches of vulcanic origin. For all trekking fans the climb to the main crater of Vulcano is a must (Check for any restrictions). From here you have a 360° panoramic view of all the other islands or you can visit “La Valle dei Mostri” (The Monster Valley) and “La Grotta del Cavallo” (The Horse Grotto). During the excursion we will do a mythological tour by motorboat to visit the "Faraglioni", the "Scoglio di Papa Giovanni", the "Grotta dei Angeli", the "Scoglio della Mummia", the "Scoglio della Sirenetta" and the "Piscine di Venere" from the Sea. The Tour could be carried out on the way there journey or on return journey. In case of Failure of the Mythological Tour due to adverse weather conditions there won't be any refund. Arrival in Milazzo at about 17.45 NB. ONLY SMALL DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON BOARD ADDING A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 10.00 TO BE INTEGRATED AT THE TICKET OFFICE IN MILAZZO.

Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

Embark on a guided hiking trip and witness Stromboli Island at sunset. Marvel at the breathtaking island views and watch the active volcano light up the night sky. Meet your guide and set off from Piazza San Vincenzo 2 hours before sunset. After a safety briefing, start your hike from a nature trail that leads to 400 meters, the maximum altitude allowed with a volcanological guide. Soak up the dramatic views of the summit craters and Sciara del Fuoco. During the trek, take breaks to take in the views and even visit the old island cemetery. Cross the Mediterranean shrubs, accompanied by the constant view of the Strombolicchio.  On arrival at Sciara del Fuoco, marvel at the sunset that colors the Aeolian archipelago red and witness the volcanic eruptions lighting up the night sky. Then, make your way downhill in the dark, equipped with torches, and return to the starting point.

From Milazzo: Panarea & Stromboli Cruise Excursion

From Milazzo: Panarea & Stromboli Cruise Excursion

As soon as we leave the port of Milazzo we will sail towards the island of Panarea, the smallest and most "fascinating" of the Aeolian Islands, with arrival and disembarkation at the port of San Pietro. Panarea is truly unique in its charm and beauty. From the port there is direct access to the picturesque village of San Pietro with typical white houses arranged next to each other, set in a colorful nature. From here, among the many meeting places, restaurants, small shops, and boutiques scattered along the narrow streets that cross it, it is possible to reach the main points of attraction (on foot or with typical local taxis): the Church of San Pietro - with its valuable mosaic and the terrace from which you can enjoy a beautiful panorama, Drauto, the Cala degli Zimmari – with its particular sandy beach. A path of steps leads to the promontory of Capo Milazzese and the suggestive Cala Junco bay, an incomparable cove with breathtaking colors and a crystalline sea that hosts a small pebble beach. Above, in the frame, a prehistoric village dating back to the Bronze Age (1400 BC) with the remains of 22 oval-shaped stone huts and one with a quadrangular shape, perhaps a place of meeting and worship of the community. ** At 16.00 a.c. there is a direct connection that will allow you to reach the island of Stromboli. During this connection you will cross the ancient volcanic caldera of Panarea, you will be able to see the volcanic remains that have emerged, islets and rocks that have formed a mini-archipelago: Formiche, Dattilo, Panarelli, Lisca Nera, Bottaro, Lisca Bianca, Basiluzzo and Punta Spinazzola. Stromboli, "iddu", the black giant that emerges in all its grandeur from the deep blue sea. For millennia it has been one of the most active volcanoes in the world, with its "Strombolian shots" - explosions of lapilli, ashes and magma visible at regular intervals of 15/20 minutes - it is like a beacon for sailors. From the port of San Vincenzo "Scari", immediately attacked, long black beaches of pebbles and sand alternate. From here, a road crosses the village and allows you to reach the Church of San Vincenzo with its panoramic square in front of which you can see Strombolicchio, also known as the "grandfather of Stromboli", above which the lighthouse of the island resides. Continuing along the same road, it is possible to reach the "Casa di Ingrid", today a house museum, where the famous film "Stromboli Terra di Dio" by Roberto Rossellini was filmed with Ingrid Bergman. At dusk, while in all the other islands the evening is spent in a conventional way, with an aperitif, dinner or two visits to the disco, in Stromboli we embark and, passing under the Sciara del Fuoco, it is possible to watch from the sea to the show of incandescent lapilli. When there are effusive eruptions, as happened in 2019, the lava river slides down the slope and ends up in the sea, releasing large columns of steam.

Da Tropea: Day Trip with Vulcano Lipari Stromboli

Da Tropea: Day Trip with Vulcano Lipari Stromboli

Meeting point at Tropea port. Show yuor reservation and pay € 5.00 pro pax as Aeolian islands Tax fee and enjoy your trip. Is mandatory be at the port at least 30 minutes before the departure time Visit the islands of Vulcano, Lipari, and Stromboli. See the famous Sciara del Fuoco and enjoy free time to explore the islands. Depart from the port of Vibo Marina at 6:30 AM or from the port of Tropea at 7:45 AM. Arrive at the port of Levante on the island of Vulcano at 10:15 AM. Spend 1.30 hours exploring the island. Visit the famous sulfur mud with its valued therapeutic properties. Swim in the warm/thermal waters or walk on the black beaches. Depart from Vulcano at 11.30 AM and arrive at the port of Marina Corta on the island of Lipari at 12.00 PM. Spend 2.20 hours exploring the island. Visit the Lipari Archaeological Museum, stroll the main street, or enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Depart from Lipari at 2.20 PM and sail past the island of Panarea on the way to Stromboli and arrive at the port San Vincenzo on the island of Stromboli at 4.00 PM. Spend 1.30 hours exploring the island. Visit the village of San Vincenzo, go shopping along the main street or swim in the intense blue sea of the Aeolian Islands. Arrive at the port of Tropea at 7:00 PM or at the port of Vibo Marina at 8:00 PM.

Tropea: Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli Boat Tour by Night

Tropea: Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli Boat Tour by Night

10:00 Departure from the Port of Tropea. It is necessary to arrive at the boarding point at least 30 minutes before to carry out the check-in operations. 12.15 Arrival in Lipari, Marina Corta. It is the largest island in the archipelago and also the one that offers the most attractions. Stop for approximately 2.30 hours. There are numerous restaurants and various refreshment points where you can have lunch We recommend visiting the Basilica of San Bartolomeo, the Castle, the Archaeological Museum. Possibility of shopping. For those who want to swim in the splendid Canneto beach we recommend reaching it by means of transport. Optional boat tour (€10) to admire the wildest and most uncontaminated area of Lipari (Vinci Beach and Valle Muria) and Vulcano (Grotta del Cavallo and the Piscine di Venere) 2.45pm Departure from Lipari 3.30pm Arrival in Panarea, the most fashionable of the Islands. The disembarkation point is San Pietro, location of the main dated centre. Passing through the characteristic streets, full of shops, clubs and restaurants, taking the road upstream, you can reach the small church of San Pietro, Santo patron of the island and protector of fishermen, from there you can also enjoy an extraordinary view overview. We also recommend visiting the prehistoric village of Capo Malattese and the famous Cala Junco beach (take a vehicle because it is about 45 minutes walk from the center) 5.15pm Departure from Panarea. 5.45pm Arrival at the Scari Port of Stromboli. Stop for approximately 2.15 hours to visit the active volcano with black sand beaches and the charming village of San Vincenzo. Possibility to shop and dine on the island. 8.10pm Departure from Stromboli, circumnavigation of Strombolicchio and stop for about 30 minutes under the volcano to admire the SCIARA DEL FUOCO. 8.45pm Departure from Sciara del Fuoco. 10.30pm Estimated arrival at the Port of Tropea.

From Tropea: Vulcano, Lipari, Sciara Guided Day Tour

From Tropea: Vulcano, Lipari, Sciara Guided Day Tour

Departure 7:45 from the Port of Tropea. Boarding operations begin 30 minutes before. Arrival at Vulcano at 10:15. Stop of about 2:30 The visitor who lands at the port of Vulcano cannot fail to notice the close physical and spiritual contact between the presence of the crater and the town: the activities and the very life of the islanders depend on that volcanic cone so close but also so quiet for over a century. You can visit the famous sulphurous mud baths but currently closed. Possibility of going to the Sabbie Nere and the mud lake. Departure from Lipari at about 12:45. Arrival at 13:00 at the Port of Marina Corta. Once you arrive in Lipari you are right in the heart of the island, where you can admire the bay of Marina Corta with the historic center that extends along the main street Vittorio Emanuele where you can reach the Archaeological Museum. The beaches can be reached by taxi. It is possible to take a tour by sea that can be booked on board. Departure from Lipari at 3:30 pm. Navigation and circumnavigation of the island of Stromboli to admire the Sciara del Fuoco. arrival at the port of Tropea at approximately 7:15 pm

From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

See the stunning Aeolian Archipelago on a day trip to the islands of Lipari and Vulcano from Milazzo. Take a boat to Lipari and go on a walk in the Old Town. Then, sail to the Unesco-listed chain of volcanic islands. Enjoy a mud bath in Vulcano, swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea, or relax on the beach. Discover the 2 beautiful Liparian Islands north of the coast of Sicily. Begin your tour in the morning at the Port of Milazzo and set out along the foothills of Capo Milazzo to Lipari. Explore the land with its wonderful old town and archaeological park. Walk down the little streets and wander into tiny shops. Admire the impressive needle- and cone-shaped rock formations of Faraglioni, Pope John Cliff, the Angels' Grotto, and the Mummy Cliff. Then return to your ship and continue on to the island of Vulcano. Relax here in the sulfuric mud spa or on the dreamlike black sand beach, or enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. On your way back to Milazzo, enjoy one last view of the picturesque town of Gelso with its antique lighthouse.

From Lipari: Panarea and Stromboli Cruise with Stops

From Lipari: Panarea and Stromboli Cruise with Stops

Meet in Lipari and aboard your boat to begin your excursion through the Aeolian Islands. Have impressive views as you go along the pumice quarries and Monte Rosa. Head towards the island of Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian islands. Admire the beautiful bay of Cala Junco before docking and have some free time to wander around the village. After time on Panarea, resume your boat excursion along Basiluzzo, the largest islet of Panarea, and the village of Ginostra before reaching the port of Stromboli. Arrive in Stromboli and be overwhelmed by the wild colors of nature. From the green scrub of the Mediterranean to the black volcanic landscape, from the blue frame of the sea to the white architecture of the island, the imagery of the island is one you won't forget. Have some free time to visit Stromboli and when the sun goes down, cruise around the islet of Strombolicchio. At dusk have your breath taken away as the active volcano magnifies its natural sounds in the dark of the evening. Go along the Sciara del Fuoco before returning to Lipari.

Da Tropea: Lipari Panarea Stromboli by night

Da Tropea: Lipari Panarea Stromboli by night

Meeting point at Tropea port. Show yuor reservation and pay € 5.00 pro pax as Aeolian islands Tax fee and enjoy your trip. Is mandatory be at the port at least 30 minutes before the departure Visit the islands of Lipari, Panarea and Stromboli. See the famous Sciara del Fuoco and enjoy free time to explore the islands. LIPARI island (port of Marina Corta) Arrival 12.30 - Departure 15:00 around There are numerous activities that can be undertaken on the island: such as visiting the Archaeological Museum of Lipari; walk on the main street; lunch in restaurants and takeaways; tour of the island by boat (optional with extra cost). Swimming on the beach is not advisable, as you should rent a taxi to get to the nearest beaches. Boarding operations begin 10 minutes before. PANAREA island (port of San Pietro) Arrival 15:45 - Departure 17:00 around Free time to visit the streets of the town, go shopping, eat an ice cream or a granita. Boarding operations begin 10 minutes before. STROMBOLI island (port of San Vincenzo) Arrival 17:50 - Departure 20:00 around (The arrival and departure times from Sciara del Fuoco will be changed based on the length of daylight so that you can admire the explosions at dusk) Free time for swimming, relaxing on the volcanic beach, shopping, buying souvenirs and having dinner. The beaches are located near the harbor. Arrival and Stop in front of the Sciara del Fuoco for about 30 minutes (weather and sea conditions permitting) around 22:30pm Arrival at the port of Tropea around 23.30 Arrival at the port of Vibo Marina ATTENTION ! The times to and from each island are to be considered indicative as we are subject to provisions from the harbor office and favorable weather and sea conditions for navigation. The precise departure times are communicated only by the on-board guide, on the same day of the excursion upon arrival near the islands as they are subject to weather - marine conditions, maritime traffic and provisions from the port authorities. In the event of unfavorable weather and sea conditions, the captain, for the safety of the passengers, may decide not to pass in front of the "Sciara del Fuoco" and head towards the port of departure

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5 out of 5 stars

We chose this mini cruise to the Aeolian Islands for our friend's bachelorette party and we couldn't be happier with our choice! The captain and crew were really hospitable and kind, offering us drinks and making us feel at ease. The best part? They let us into the wheelhouse, which was exciting. The landscape of the Aeolian Islands is simply breathtaking, with its crystal clear waters and volcanic islands rising from the sea. We were able to appreciate their beauty as we sailed between the islands and we were treated to an unexpected spectacle of dolphins, which was beautiful. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience in the Aeolian Islands, especially to celebrate a special occasion or spend a special day in good company. We'll be back!

5 out of 5 stars

The ship was brand new. The crew was extremely professional and always punctual. Information was provided in three languages. Simply perfect! We even stayed out in the dark off the coast of Stromboli for more than half an hour in the evening. I don't think all boats do that. I can highly recommend this trip. A little tip: bring something to read, as the round trip takes over two hours.

5 out of 5 stars

This was a great trip and we had an awesome time. However, the description says this is a 13 hour excursion. Ours was 17 hours (perhaps because we took it in mid-June and they wanted to pass Stromboli near dark) so we did not get back to Cefalù until 1 a.m.

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A fantastic experience with only eight people. Marco is a great storyteller and clearly passionate about his work.

5 out of 5 stars

The best of the best, Marco is a genius and the whole tour was excellent, I highly recommend it!