SICILY · BOAT TOURS IN AEOLIAN ISLANDS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 boat tours in Aeolian Islands worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Night boat from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli, with sunset views and Sciara del Fuoco eruptions. Comfortable ride, great value.
“it was nice but a little crowded to see the volcano.”
Relax by day around the Aeolian Islands, then face the night show at Stromboli with a close-up look at Sciara del Fuoco.
Sail from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli for a 10-hour sea day, with San Pietro walking time and a sunset volcanic show.
“It was a nice excursion, but they informed us half an hour before taking the boat that we wouldn't visit Stromboli because it's risky in this period of the year I would like to get informed earlier and be able to decide if I want to do the excursion or not, because finally we spent 4 hours in Panarea. If you want to move in Panarea you have to take a taxi to go to the beach, It's 30 minutes walking distance and you get there at 2'o clock so it is really hard to go to the beach on foot. Although we didin't get off in Stromboli it was…”
Lipari to Panarea and Stromboli by afternoon boat, with Cala Junco time, Sciara del Fuoco at dusk, wine, and night-sky views.
“great visit ! the boat can wait more at the sciara del fuego to see lava at the begining of the night like others boats. great boat and nice surprise at the sunset 🍷😉”
Cruise from Taormina to Lipari and Vulcano in one day, with guided stops, Old Town time, black beach fun, and scenic rock views.
“This trip could be easily accomplished in 9 hours . We had to kill time in Lipari 1 hour and Vulcano 2 hours.”
Speedboat day trip from Lipari to Vulcano, Panarea, and Stromboli, with Sciara del Fuoco eruptions and Malvasia wine, 11 hours.
“Highly recommend. Popolo Giallo couldn't have been more helpful and the experience was fantastic. When my partner left a bag of clothes by mistake on Panarea, the PG team phoned around from Lipari to find the restaurant she'd left it at, and collected it on the following day's excursion, safely returning it. That's great customer service.”
Day boat trip from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli, with free time ashore and night views of the Sciara del Fuoco.
“Molto carina personale gentile e disponibile, personalmente avrei passato più tempo su Stromboli che e molto bella e caratteristica. Consigliato”
14-hour boat day trip from Cefalù to Salina, Panarea and Stromboli, guided stops, and night views of Stromboli eruptions.
“no trip ever came, no one called or informed us, 197 euros paid for nothing, Still waiting for some knowledge. waited for one hour and half at bus stop. disappointed so”
7-hour boat tour from Lipari to Salina with stops in Santa Marina and Lingua, plus swimming at pumice beaches and Pollara.
“Escursione carina che consente di vedere Salina e Lipari per chi ha poco tempo a disposizione. La barca ha postazioni sia al sole che coperte e il fatto che non carichi troppe persone consente di stare comodi. Simpatiche le guide che forniscono anche alcune informazioni sulle aree che si visitano.”
Boat from Lipari to Vulcano with a port stop for free time, sea views of Vulcanello, and the option to climb toward the crater.
“pensavo fosse più lunga l'escursione sulla barca, invece delle 7 ore e mezza, ben 6 le abbiamo trascorse a vulcano”
Sunset cruise from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli, with time on two islands and sea views of Sciara del Fuoco.
“Beware of scams, the small group of 10 is just a vague illusion, your guide is in fact the guide of the whole big boat that connects the islands, just an opportunity to make a few euros more, 95€ instead of the 80€ which only covers the trip and you will automatically have the guide on loudspeaker (well if you understand a word of what she says because her English is more than approximate). In short, go your own way and just take the trip, you will learn nothing with the guide and it will cost you 15€ more.”
12-hour catamaran day trip from Capo d'Orlando to Lipari and Vulcano, including guided time, black-sand beaches, and thermal baths.
“The direction for meeting are unclear. The directions provided a meeting point for a bus but the address provided was actually the dock to board the boat. So, I spent time looking for a bus and when I went to the dock there was no signage indicating the tour left from there.”
12.5-hour boat mini cruise from Vibo Marina visiting Vulcano, Lipari, and Stromboli, with guided briefing, island free time, and Sciara del Fuoco views.
Boat tour of Salina, Panarea and Stromboli from Capo d'Orlando, with Stromboli night eruptions, granita and sea views.
“Super well organized, very good day. The crew is attentive. The air conditioning is a real plus. The final touch leaving from Stromboli is great! Thanks for everything!”
Sail from Lipari to wild Alicudi and Filicudi for crystal-clear water, cave views at Grotta del Bue Marino, and free time on two quiet islands.
“Escursione molto bella. Non si riesce a visitare per bene le isole, ma visto il tempo a disposizione sarebbe impossibile. Da fare.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
