Sicily · BOAT TOURS IN THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 boat tours in the Aeolian Islands worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli, with island time, sunset views, and a chance to see Stromboli erupt after dark.
“Amazing Stromboli! Panarea was closed but still lovely- would have liked to swim there.”
Cruise from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli for island villages, prehistoric ruins, sunset views, and volcanic fire from the sea.
“Amazing and excellent experience. Never to be forgotten ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Wished it never ended. Enjoyable !! Recommend definitely and left without words!!! Thankyou very much xxxx”
Cruise from Lipari to Panarea and Stromboli, with island walks, a swim stop, Malvasia wine, and a dusk view of volcanic activity.
“The different stops were very interesting The boat could have been smaller and mre comfortable”
Cruise from Taormina to Lipari and Vulcano, with free time, black beaches, volcanic sights, and a scenic return by boat.
“Trip was overhall good. On the morning there was no parking option for our car. By chance we managed, but it should be said before on the web site. The trip to go by boat was very shaky, many people were sick. You should warn the people that this can happen. We could not hear the guide on the boat...and on the land it is very short.”
Cruise from Lipari to Vulcano, Panarea, and Stromboli for volcanic views, free time, swimming, sunset, and eruptions from the sea.
“The boat tour was well organised and offered the opportunity to visit three islands in a day. It is worth the money, recommend.”
See Panarea, Stromboli, sunset, and nighttime lava on a 10-hour boat trip from Milazzo, with free time on both islands.
“Bellissima giornata purtroppo il tempo non è stato fantastico e quindi non abbiamo potuto vedere il tramonto perché troppo nuvoloso … lo spettacolo della lava è stupendo … per il ritorno della sera consiglio di portare una felpa con cappuccio”
Explore Lipari and Vulcano by private boat, with clear-water swims, snorkeling, volcanic scenery, snacks, wine, and a possible Vulcano stop.
“ABSOLUTELY LOVELY! We (myself, husband, and two kids - 21/23 yo) had the most wonderful time with Emanuela - this is a must do!! The highlight of our Lipari experience!”
Sail from Cefalù to Salina, Panarea, and Stromboli, with island walks, a Salina granita, and sunset volcano views from the sea.
“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”
Sail from Lipari to elegant Panarea and volcanic Stromboli, with island time, black-sand beaches, and sunset eruptions under the Sciara del Fuoco.
“Great tour. However if prone to sea sickness bring pills. The return was very rough. Some got sick. Saw lights at night / explosions.”
Cruise Lipari and Salina for seven hours, with stops in Santa Marina and Lingua, three swims, coastal caves, and free time ashore.
“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.”
Spend seven hours from Lipari exploring Vulcano by boat, with sea caves, volcanic views, a swim stop, and four hours ashore.
“pensavo fosse più lunga l'escursione sulla barca, invece delle 7 ore e mezza, ben 6 le abbiamo trascorse a vulcano”
Circle Lipari by private boat, swim at clear-water coves, enjoy wine and local snacks, and see beaches unreachable by land.
“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.”
Watch Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco from a small boat, enjoy sunset aperitivo in sea-only Ginostra, and get practical booking advice.
“To see vulcano in action in a deep night was very nice experience as well as to hear it storming. I would like to come again.”
Cruise from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli, explore both islands, then watch Stromboli’s glowing lava after sunset.
“The crew were very helpful and friendly, and the tour around Stromboli after dark was excellent. And we met a couple that made the trip even better.”
Cruise from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli, with island walks, free time, sunset views, and a sea-level look at the 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.”
Pick a crater, a coastline or a kitchen.
