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”
Private 7-hour boat tour of Lipari and Vulcano with swimming, snorkeling gear, volcanic coves, and onboard wine and bruschetta.
“Absolutely perfect day! Beautiful scenery, boat well stocked with snacks and drinks. Would definitely recommend!”
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”
8-hour boat tour from Lipari to Panarea and Stromboli, swim at black-sand beaches, and watch Sciara del Fuoco eruptions.
“Relaxing on the beach at Stromboli, dolci on Panarea, sailing around rock forms, watching the volcano”
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”
Private boat sail around Lipari with swim stops, snorkeling gear, towels, snacks, and wine. Up to 6 people, 3 to 5 hours.
“The trip was outstanding. We were fortunate to secure a spot as there was a cancellation. How lucky we were! Emmanuel is an expert skipper and the owner of a beautiful boat. She too great care in ensuring we had a wonderful journey around the island. She shared her knowledge of the island throughout the tour and served us a beautiful aperitivo made with homemade toppings of olives, capers, sun dried tomatoes. Her boat is elegant and all amenities were appreciated. Mostly she is so proud of Lipari and loves what she is doing. This made all the difference on the trip. I highly recommend this tour.”
Sunset aperitivo in sea-only Ginostra, then a small-group cruise for close Sciara del Fuoco views from Stromboli’s coast.
“Expérience mai 2022. Départ 18h30 précise. Arrivée Ginostra environ 20mn plus tard on vous pose à l'embarcadère sur un ile déserte. Rien si ce n'est le coucher du soleil à attendre pour départ à 20h. Rien à faire quelques habitants qui ne vous regardent pas. Une petite épicerie à côté de l'église qui est fermée donc pas à visiter, vends de quoi se rafraîchir et des spécialités siciliennes, ce qui vous donne droit à vous asseoir sur une petite terrasse pour apprécier le panorama. C'est long..... Départ 20h pour aller voir le volcan qui dort depuis 8 jours ??? Donc rien à voir si ce n'est les traces de lave…”
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.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
