Sicily - "Aeolian Islands"

Great anchorages, pristine islands, active volcanoes, fumaroles, crystal-clear water, and stunning nature are just a few reasons why the Aeolian Islands
are also so popular with sailors.

The Aeolian Islands region is captivating in its diversity; the islands couldn't be more different: In Vulcano, fumaroles and sulfur springs bubble underwater, even right next to the harbor; on Lipari, volcanic glass, obsidian, is mined, and Panarea is the party-VIP island with impressive and well-hidden luxury villas. Original and somewhat forgotten by tourism are Filicudi and Alicudi.
barren and impressive at the same time, sparsely populated.

Salina is known as the home of capers and ceramics. The most famous island is Stromboli, a very active volcano – over 900 meters high – that erupts approximately every 15 minutes, sending glowing lava boulders rolling down the northern slope. If possible, we like to observe this impressive spectacle at night – during a partially night-time cruise.

Plan

The starting point is Capo d'Orlando, and the marina is easily accessible by plane, train, transfer, or car. From Capo d'Orlando, we reach the Aeolian Islands in 3 to 4 hours.

We meet on Saturday from about 4 pm at the yacht, or later, depending on arrival,
Cast off is Sunday morning - after breakfast.

Our sailing trips are "active sailing" and all work on the boat is done together; as a team, we trim our yacht for a fast cruise.

Helpful information:

Getting there: There are many good flight connections from all over Europe to Palermo and also Catania, Sicily. From there, you can easily reach the Capo d'Orlando marina, our starting point, by train or transfer.

Even with your own car, you can easily reach Palermo by ferry from Genoa or Livorno. This option is especially recommended if you want to spend a few days exploring Sicily before or after your tour, which is definitely recommended – it's well worth seeing.

Check-in on the yacht is expected to be possible from approximately 5:00 PM on Saturday (or later, depending on your arrival time). We usually use Sunday to organize the remaining details with the ship, authorities, etc.

Weather permitting, we can set sail after breakfast toward the Aeolian Islands. On most of our Sicily tours, we sail to the following islands: Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, etc. (However, departures are possible).
Return after the cruise - arrival in the home port is planned for Friday afternoon or possibly early evening. You can sleep on the yacht, but you must disembark at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Saturday after breakfast.

Return journey: Since you'll be returning to your home port on Friday evening, the return flight could possibly be on Friday evening if you can book a better or cheaper flight. The yacht is moored in the "Capo d'Orlando" marina in northern Sicily – just below the Aeolian Islands.

What to bring: Light oilskins/rain and wind protection, boat shoes with light, non-slip soles, swimwear, summer clothes, a passport, teamwork skills, and a good mood, etc. We always send you further information about travel, clothing, and your yacht, etc., with your booking documents. You are welcome to bring your own fishing gear (sometimes it's worth it). A fishing license is not required for this region.

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Other information

The skipper for this activity speaks german. To participate you must speak one of the languages spoken on board.

A crew fund will be set up at the start of the trip, and this fund will be managed by a crew member during the trip. A starting deposit of €150 per person is sufficient.
If the deposit in the crew fund is used up, each crew member will "top up" it on the way // However, if the crew fund has a credit balance after the trip, this will be immediately dissolved at the end of the trip and refunded to the participants
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Crew funds are used to cover expenses incurred along the way, including on-board meals, marinas, fuel, etc. On average, this amounts to approximately €150 per person per week. The pro rata costs for final cleaning, bed linen, towels, dinghy with outboard motor, gas on board, etc., amount to €149 per person per week and are paid to the skipper in cash on the boat at the start of the trip.

In the restaurant, everyone pays for their own meals, so there's no stress when choosing what to eat. As usual, the skipper is exempt from the crew's budget and is provided with meals by the crew during the cruise—including in the restaurant.
The information regarding crew funds is non-binding and may differ considerably from actual consumption.

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Boat details

The Sun Odyssey 449 is designed to offer equal comfort in all cabins with a balanced layout for bow and aft cabins.
The spacious saloon accommodates the entire crew with seating on both sides of the yacht and offers plenty of storage space.
You're one step closer to the sea. The full-width swim platform provides great access to the beautiful waters and an ideal place to relax.

Specifications