Sailing trip through Sicily: From Catania to the Aeolian Islands …

On this journey we will sail along the coast of Sicily. From Catania, we will head north and cross the Strait of Messina. We will approach the Aeolian Islands. We will visit these magnificent volcanic islands, an exotic archipelago, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, for its natural wonders. After stopping in this volcanic paradise of small islands, we will make a final journey that will take us to the city of Palermo, in northwestern Sicily.

A trip where the best ingredients are mixed to make it an unforgettable experience. Sailing trips, anchoring in volcanic islands, enjoying incredible landscapes and crystalline waters, being surrounded by nature in an exotic environment, getting to know Sicilian culture, history and gastronomy, and visiting the two main cities of Sicily, the city of Catania and the city from Palermo.

This trip is for you if:

* You want to sail yes or yes. Learn, gain more experience or simply enjoy sailing. On our trips and voyages, sailing is assured. We go where the wind takes us! NaN This trip can include 2 long journeys, of the whole day, so it is perfect for those who want to gain more experience, learn, practice, or for those who already have experience but want to enjoy sailing.

*You like adventure, improvise according to the rhythm set by the wind and the sea.

*You like to be in natural surroundings, visit charming towns, enjoy local products and gastronomy, make visits and excursions to places of interest on the island where we are, and respect the environment and our surroundings.

*You want to share this experience with other travelers with the same spirit and you like coexistence.

Plan

The first day is the day of embarkation. We will be in the city of Catania, in Sicily. You can board from 3:00 p.m. We will sleep in the port or anchorage area where we are and we will organize the plan for the following days according to the weather and preferences of the group.

From Catania to the Aeolian Islands, we have about 100 miles, which we will do in 2 stages, stopping at a port or anchoring on our route.

We will dedicate the following days to exploring the Aeolian archipelago. This archipelago is made up of 7 islands: Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Stromboli with the islet of Strombolicchio, Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea with the islets of Basiluzzo, Dattilo and Lisca Bianca.

Finally, we will cross from the Aeolian Islands towards the city of Palermo, in a journey of 90 nautical miles.

On this trip, there is no fixed itinerary marked out, but an area to discover, and we will do it at our own pace, according to what the whole group feels like and the pace set by the weather.

Trip Highlights:

*City of Catania
*Strait of Messina
*Aeolian Islands: 7 volcanic islands, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, due to their particular nature.
*City of Palermo

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Other information

*TRIP ITINERARY: We depend on the weather and we go with the wind, so the final itinerary is decided based on the weather and the preferences of the group.

* MEALS ON BOARD. Food expenses will be divided among all crew members. We will make sure that all the provisions are ready before leaving. Food costs are usually around 20 euros per person per day.

*EXPERIENCE. It is not necessary that you have previous experience in navigation, just a desire to learn and enjoy this adventure.

*LIFE ON BOARD. The tasks on board are collaborative. Guards, kitchen, order and cleaning is organized among all.

From 850 € /person

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Boat details

More than a sailboat, this boat is a home for us and our guests. It is cozy and with comfortable spaces.
The sailboat is 13.30 meters long. It has 4 cabins. Two of them with a double bed, one with a double bed and an additional bed, and one with 2 bunk beds.
It has a spacious living room inside, a well-equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a hot shower.

Its outdoor spaces are perfect to enjoy long days at sea. Relax in the bow hanging from a hammock, or sit in the bathtub looking for a bit of shade at lunchtime.
It is a perfect boat to sail in different conditions, learn and have fun.

Specifications

Model: Jeanneau - Sun Magic 44
Capacity: 8 spots
Length: 13.40 m
Cabins: 4
Year: 1989
Bathrooms: 2

Features

GPS
Radar
Life jackets
VHF
Sounding line
Electric windlass
Autopilot
EPIRB
Generator
Tender
Shower
Bimini
Equipo de snorkel

5 · 24 reviews

Zsófia

February of 2024

Aroa and Carlos have been amazing hosts, they are adventurous, kind and open minded. They built themselves an exemplary lifestyle with sustainability in focus. The trip was everything we hoped for and more. Thanks for the once in a lifetime experience, knowledge shared, amazing company, and food. Highly recommended! :)

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure for us to share this amazing sailing trip with you. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time on board. We look forward to having you on board again soon!

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Pilar

January of 2024

It has been a great experience with Aroa and Carlos. We have had a great week of sailing, very complete. The food is very good on board the Drakar. Good hosts, good sailors and they are very detailed with the cleanliness on board. There was a very good atmosphere with the crewmates. I would love to repeat

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Pili for your review! We hope we can share more navigations and experiences with you.
A hug,
Carlos and Aroa

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Ignacio

January of 2024

Great experience! Everything worked smoothly, captains, boat, route, navigation and stopovers. I really enjoiyed sailing with them.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

¡Muchas gracias Nacho! Nos alegramos que hayas disfrutado de la navegación y la experiencia a bordo con nosotros y la demás tripulación. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo a bordo!
Saludos,
Carlos y Aroa

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jose luis

October of 2023

Having just arrived from the trip, it has exceeded my expectations, Aroa and Carlos have organized it perfectly, they have made us all feel very comfortable, I have learned a lot during these days. A ten for them, and for the boat, very good conditions accompanied us to the destination. I will surely repeat with them.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Jose Luis! It has been a pleasure to share this experience with you. We hope to see you again on board soon :)

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Beatriz

August of 2023

A great trip! Aroa and Carlos are charming and they treated us great. The journey was very beautiful, it definitely leaves you wanting more.
A highly recommended experience!

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Bea! We hope to see you again soon on board the Drakar :)
A hug,
Carlos and Aroa

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Emilio

September of 2022

It has been a unique experience, we have learned about navigation and visited incredible places that you can only access by boat. An alternative and active vacation to get to know other places and cultures, avoiding tourist sites. The boat was spotless and very comfortable to live in. Aroa and Carlos are very nice, I will repeat

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Laia and Emilio! It has been a pleasure sharing this journey with you. We hope to see you again on board and share other adventures :)

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