Things to do in Vulcano

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.

Meeting point at Tropea port. Show yuor reservation and pay € 2.50 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.

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.

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

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.

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

In the morning you will set the route to the island of Vulcano, where, aboard the boat, you will coast and admire the Grotta del Cavallo and the famous Pool of Venus. Then dock at Porto di Levante and visit the village of Vulcano, the thermal mud lake and the beach of the hot sulphurous waters. Then, embark to visit Panarea. From the boat, you can admire the splendid bay of Cala Junco. After the visit, continue sailing towards Basiluzzo, the largest islet, and then reach Stromboli. At sunset, leave for a tour of Strombolicchio, while you drink a good glass of local Malvasia. Witness the spectacular eruptions of Stromboli and then return to Lipari.

DEPARTURE ⛴️ 8:20 AM from Vibo Marina Port ⛴️ 9:20 AM from Tropea Port ARRIVAL IN LIPARI 12:00 AM - Marina Corta ⏱️ Stop of approximately 2 hours ️ Possibility to have lunch or taste typical Aeolian cuisine ️ Free visit of the historic center, the Castle, and the Archaeological Museum Optional boat tour (cost: €10) to admire the Faraglioni, Grotta del Cavallo, and the Pools of Venus DEPARTURE FROM LIPARI ⛴️ Marina Corta: around 2:15 PM ARRIVAL IN PANAREA Around 3:00 PM ⛵ Disembarkation at S. Pietro port (Panarea) ⏱️ Free time to explore the village, have lunch, or go shopping DEPARTURE FROM PANAREA ⛴️ Around 4:30 PM ARRIVAL IN STROMBOLI Around 5:15 PM - Scari Port ⏱️ Stop of approximately 3 hours Visit the village of S. Vincenzo, take a walk on the black sand beach, or swim in the deep blue waters ️ Possibility to have dinner and go shopping DEPARTURE FROM STROMBOLI ⛴️ Around 8:15 PM, sailing along Strombolicchio and the island’s coastline Arrival in front of the "Sciara di Fuoco" with a 30-minute stop to admire the nighttime eruption of the active volcano ARRIVAL IN TROPEA Around 10:30 PM ARRIVAL AT VIBO MARINA PORT Around 11:30 PM The fare includes ✔️ Round-trip journey from Vibo Marina and Tropea – Aeolian Islands (Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Sciara di Fuoco) ✔️ Stops and sea sightseeing ✔️ RC insurance The fare does not include ❌ Food and drinks (possibility to bring a packed lunch or use the onboard snack bar service) ❌ Personal tour guide ❌ Swimsuits and towels Useful Information ℹ️ Families with children aged 0 to 1 year: Tickets must be purchased only after contacting Comerci Navigazione’s information office. On certain days, the excursion may not be suitable due to high temperatures or rough seas. Please indicate if you will bring a stroller on board.

Discover the islands of Lipari and Vulcano in a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea on this day trip from Taormina. Ride in a climate-controlled bus to Milazzo and take a private boat to the island of Lipari and Vulcano.  Depart from Taormina aboard a comfortable bus to Milazzo harbor on the North coast of Sicily. Hop aboard a spacious boat and feel the sea breeze as you travel to Lipari, the most populated and most historically significant of the Aeolian Islands. Spend some free time exploring the Old Town which has vibrantly colored buildings, a stunning cathedral, and old fortification walls. Stroll through the narrow streets to uncover shops and cafes, and take in views of the turquoise sea. Head to the island of Vulcano, which gives its name to all volcanoes. Take free time to enjoy its black beach, go for lunch at a local restaurant or experience the mud bath (extra cost). On the way back to Milazzo, the tour follows the coastline to see the breathtaking Faraglioni Rock formation, the Horse Cave, and the Mermaid's Rock. Transfer back to the meeting point in Taormina by bus at the end of your tour. 

This Tour includes stops with free time on Lipari and Vulcano and visit of Panarea (No Stop on the Island), Stromboli (No Stop on the Island) and the "Sciara del Fuoco" by sea . Departure from Milazzo at 9:30. Having left the Port, we will proceed towards Lipari with arrival in Marina Corta. Stop of about 3 Hours (Free Time to visit Lipari). 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, 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 3 Hours (Free Time to visit Vulcano). 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). After departure from Vulcano we will sail towards Panarea to visit "Baja di Calajunco, Dattilo, Bottaro and Lisca Bianca" from the sea and then continue along the coast of Panarea towards the island of Stromboli. On the Island of Stromboli there is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The rhythmic explosions of ash and lapilli make it an enchanting and wild place. Here we will visit "Strombolicchio", the oldest volcano of the Aeolian Islands, from the sea, before sailing during the sunset under the "Sciara del Fuoco" where breathtaking scenery gives life to ever new creations of colours. Arrival in Milazzo between 22:00 and 22:30 depending on the sunset. This Tour includes stops with free time on Lipari and Vulcano and visit of Panarea (No Stop on the Island), Stromboli (No Stop on the Island) and the "Sciara del Fuoco" by sea . NB. ONLY SMALL DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON BOARD ADDING A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 10.00 TO BE INTEGRATED AT THE TICKET OFFICE IN MILAZZO.