Daily mini cruises to the Aeolian Islands
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"Discover the seven sisters archipelago"
Daily mini cruises available for small and big groups (min.15 participants)
Daily mini cruises guaranteed from the end of March to the end of October
Departures available from Catania, Acireale and Taormina with bus GT or mini van
The Aeolian Islands are considered to be among the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean for the richness and variety of their marine flora and fauna and for the spectacles offered by rocks with bizarre shapes, natural grottos and picturesque coves. A visit to these islands will enrich you both culturally and spiritually, leaving an indelible memory. With us, you can visit the most exclusive spots accessible only by sea, and see scenery of incomparable beauty with sand and rocks beaches, where nature has let its imagination run free to create strange, unrepeatable shapes. Our extensive and complete programs will allow you to visit exclusive locations on the Aeolian Islands with departures from Milazzo.
Some samples of our daily mini cruises to the Aeolian Islands
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Mini cruise 1: Lipari and Vulcano (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).
Departure from Catania, Acireale or Taormina with air conditioned bus and our tour leader direction Milazzo. Embark from Milazzo at 08:45 with departure at 09:00 o'clock. Direct transfer to Lipari Marina Lunga, a useful stop for visiting the archaeological park and old town centre. Departure from Lipari for the circumnavigation of the island, with particular attention to the visit to the white beaches and the pumice pits, Faraglioni, Papa Giovanni's rock and the Grotta degli Angeli. A stop at Vulcano to allow passengers to have lunch at a local restaurant (optional), go swimming and visit the sulfurous mud and hot-spring water spas. Departure from Vulcano for the circumnavigation of the island, with particular attention to the visit to the Grotta del Cavallo and the Piscina di Venere. Return to Milazzo scheduled at approximately 17:45. Note: Visits from the sea and circumnavigation are dependent on sea/weather conditions.
Mini cruise 2: Filicudi and Alicudi (Monday).
Embark at Milazzo at 08:45, departure at 09:00. Transfer for Filicudi Pecorini, stop at the port of Pecorini of about one hour or, alternatively, swimming from the boat (weather permitting and at the captain's unquestionable discretion). Transfer for the port of Alicudi. Stop for lunch (optional). Departure for Filicudi in the early afternoon, view of the sea from the Scoglio della Canna, Grotta del Bue Marino and Scoglio Giafante. Circumnavigation of the island of Filicudi and stop at the port of Filicudi to allow for a visit to the small, prehistoric village of Punta Pecorini. Return to Milazzo at about 20:00. Available on request for big groups only. Note: Visits from the sea and circumnavigation are subject to weather and sea conditions.
Mini cruise 3: Salina and tour of Lipari (Tuesday).
Embark at Milazzo at 08:45, depart at 09:00. After casting-off, we will visit the white and pumice-stone beaches of Lipari from the sea. During this stop, you can swim in the splendid waters of the bay (weather permitting and at the captain's unquestionable discretion). Immediately after, we will head for the port of Lingua where we will dock for a visit to the village and lunch (optional). After lunch, we leave Lingua for Rinella with a stop at the port to visit the island's small town and its particular black sand beach. Departure from Rinella for the complete circumnavigation of the island of Salina, with particular attention to Pollara bay, where the film, "Il Postino" was filmed, staring Massimo Troisi. Before heading for home, we will visit the southwest coast of the island of Lipari from the sea, focusing on the area of the Grotticelle and mythological area of the stacks of Lipari, the Grotta degli Angeli, the Scoglio della Mummia and that of Papa Giovanni. Return to Milazzo at about 18:30. Available on request for big groups only. Note: Visits from the sea and circumnavigation are subject to weather and sea conditions.
Mini cruise 4: Stromboli by night (organized periodically upon request).
Milazzo: Departure at 15:30 and return at approximately 23:00. We set sail for Panarea , slowing our pace near the small islands of Le Formiche, Dattilo, Lisca Bianca, Lisca Nera, Bottaro and Basiluzzo, providing an opportunity to take pictures of the incomparably beautiful scenery that you will see. Next, we point the prow towards the small village of Ginostra, stopping to admire the uniqueness of the place and landscape, to then continue our navigation towards the port of Stromboli in the Scari area, where we will stop until sunset. Here, you will be able to visit the town and see that natural features of the island; the Stromboli volcano is still active and you can even go swimming in its transparent waters. Casting off our moorings from the port of Scari, we resume sailing towards the small island of Strombolicchio pausing to take some pictures. We then proceed to the famous "Sciara del fuoco", the current path of the lava exiting from the mouths of the erupting volcano. Here, we stop to admire the night time activity of the erupting mouths that launch pieces of lava and incandescent slag. Participants in this mini-cruise will be served a fish fry accompanied by typical wines. Available on request for big groups only. Note: Due to the special nature of this excursion, a reduced number of departures are scheduled and we remind you to inquire about the available dates and reserve your cruise early. Visits from the sea and circumnavigation are dependent on sea/weather conditions.
Mini cruise 5: Active volcanoes by night (organized periodically upon request).
Departure from Milazzo at 12:00 o'clock. Direct passage to Vulcano to allow passengers to eat lunch at a local restaurant (optional), go swimming and visit the sulphurs mud and hot-spring water spas. Passage to Stromboli, sailing close to the shore of the eastern area of Panarea and the relative mini-archipelago. Debarkation at Stromboli Scari until sunset. Embarkation for the on board snack service (typical local maccheronata, bread, wine and water) and subsequent passage to the Sciara del Fuoco. Nocturnal stop at sea to view the spectacular eruption of the active volcano. Return to Milazzo scheduled for approximately 22:30. Available on request for big groups only. Note: Visits from the sea and circumnavigation are dependent on sea/weather conditions.
Mini cruise 6: Panarea and Stromboli by night (Thursday and Sunday).
Departure from Catania, Acireale or Taormina with air conditioned bus and our tour leader direction Milazzo. Embark at Milazzo at 12:00 o'clock. Transfer for Panarea with visit from the sea to the Baia di Calajunco and the Zimmari beach. Approximately 2 hours stop at the port of S. Pietro for allow visits to town, swimming or possible lunch at a local restaurant (optional). Those who wish can reach the small prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese, dating from 1400 B.C., in about 45 minutes on foot or by taxi (optional). Departure from Panarea, circumnavigation of the mini archipelago facing the island and transfer to Stromboli. A stop at sea facing the picturesque village of Ginostra, circumnavigation of the island and stop at Scari, the port of Stromboli, until sunset. Embarkation and transfer under the Sciara del Fuoco, to watch the volcano erupting from the sea. During the passage, a typical Aeolian "maccheronata" accompanied by local wine, water and bread, will be offered on board. Return to Milazzo scheduled for approximately 22:30 o'clock. Note: Visits from the sea and circumnavigation are dependent on sea/weather conditions. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, the on board maccheronata will not be served.
