Oceanis 51.1 “Le Streghe” in the Aeolian Islands

Details

• Check-in / Check-out

  Check-in: Saturday afternoon from 5:00 PM at Marina di Portorosa.

  Check-out: the following Saturday by 8:00 AM at Marina di Portorosa.

• How to reach Marina di Portorosa

  FROM CATANIA (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED): Marina di Portorosa is easily reached from Catania Fontanarossa international airport. From there we organise a shuttle transfer that takes you to the boarding port in 2 hours, at a cost of €35 per person each way.

  FROM PALERMO: from Palermo-Punta Raisi airport (PMO), we also organise a private chauffeur transfer (NCC) that takes you directly to the boarding port in 2 hours / 2 hours 20, at a cost of €250 for a 9-seat minibus (€30 per person) or €200 for a 4-seat car (€50 per person).

  Alternatively, you can take a bus/taxi from the airport to Palermo Centrale station and then catch the train with a change at Barcellona-Castroreale for Novara-Montalbano-Furnari.

  FROM REGGIO-CALABRIA: It is also possible to reach the boarding port via Reggio-Calabria airport with Alitalia, then head to Villa San Giovanni station, take a ferry and arrive at Messina. From Messina Centrale catch the train to Novara-Montalbano-Furnari.

  For more information we recommend consulting trenitalia.it.

  Our advice is to reach Marina di Portorosa from Catania airport, as it is the shortest and most straightforward route.

• Suggested itinerary

  Saturday

  In the afternoon, boarding at Marina di Portorosa, provisioning, settling in, dinner all together and a welcome party to get to know each other.

  Sunday

  Early morning departure for Vulcano with a dip at Grotta del Cavallo and lunch at anchor. In the afternoon, sailing to Salina, mooring at Santa Marina, group aperitif and evening on the island.

  Monday

  Course to Pollara (Salina) for swimming and lunch at Lingua with the famous “cunzato” bread. In the afternoon, sailing to Stromboli, dinner on board and — with a touch of luck — an evening show beneath the Sciara del Fuoco. Night at anchor.

  Tuesday

  Swim at Strombolicchio, then cruising between Basiluzzo and Lisca Bianca. Mooring at the buoy at Panarea, aperitif at Raya, dinner ashore and free evening. Night at anchor.

  Wednesday

  Crossing from Panarea to Lipari with stops at Cave di Pomice for swims in turquoise water. Sunset under sail and evening at the port of Lipari.

  Thursday

  Exploration of the Faraglioni di Lipari and nearby coves by tender. Conditions permitting, night at anchor at Vulcano.

  Friday

  Swim at Cala Gelso (Vulcano), group lunch and return by 2:30 PM to arrive at Portorosa around 6:00 PM. Farewell dinner at the marina.

  Saturday

  Disembarkation by 8:00 AM.

• Pricing details

  The price does not include

  • Skipper (+ food): €1,600 / week
  • Hostess (+ food, on request): €1,200 / week
  • Starter Pack 3 (bed linen, towels, gas, final cleaning, outboard engine): €600 / booking
  • SailSafe (damage insurance alternative to the deposit, not for flotillas or charters >2 weeks): €560 / week
  • Early check-in (Portorosa, 3:00 PM, subject to availability): €350 / booking
  • Late check-out (Sunday morning): €200 / booking
  • Children’s safety net (subject to availability): €200 / booking
  • Gas barbecue (Portorosa): €150 / week
  • Kayak (sit-on-top, Portorosa): €150 / week