Boat rental in the Aeolian Islands: Route ideas

Would you like to explore the beautiful Isles of Eloes? So here's our mini-guide on boat rental in the Eolian Islands!

In the Tyrrhenian Sea, 17 islands, islets and rocks form north of the Sicily the archipelago of the Eolians. Only 7 of these volcanic islands are inhabited. They're called Lipari, Salina, Vulcano , Stromboli Panarea, Alicudi and Filicudi.

To visit them, what better than an island cruise on the island for a weekend or more? Are you ready for adventure? To help you organize, Wanderlix has prepared a special boat rental guide in the Eolian Islands.

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Ideas of itineraries by boat from the Isles

Among the many itineraries in the Eolian Islands, we have selected three cruise ideas to discover the time of a weekend, a week or two.

Salina and Vulcano on a weekend

At the beginning of Lipari, set the course on Vulcano, the southernmost island of the archipelago of the Eolians. Separated by a sea arm, the two islands are close.

You will throw anchor in Porto di Ponente before going on a hike to Gran Crate in the heart of the Natural Reserve of Vulcano Island. On the programme: discover the underwater caves of Capo Rosso and Capo Testa Grossa, sulphur mud baths and black sand beaches.

For your second day of navigation, lift the sails to Salina, the largest island in the archipelago after Lipari. Uncontournable from the cruise: the vineyards of Malvoisie on the terrace, the monumental cliffs of Pollara and the ark of Percioto.

7 Eolian Islands in one week

Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Vulcano: every day its island! For this week’s cruise, the itinerary lets you discover the seven main islands of the archipelago of the Eolians. Among the wonders listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage, one must not miss:

• Monte Pelato and the beaches of Marina Lunga, Portinente, Canneto, Acqua Calda and Valle Muria in Lipari;
• Cala Junco, the village of Punta Milazzese and the submarines of the island of Basiluzzo in Panarea;
• the ascent of the volcano and the “Sciara del Fuoco” in Stromboli;
• Monte Fossa delle Felci and the natural reserve of the two mountains in Salina;
• Faraglioni La Canna, Montenassari, Giafante and the cave " del bue Marino" in Filicudi;
• the bridge of the Perciato, the cave ofll’Acqua and the tip of the Gallera in Alicudi;
• the Vulcanello peninsula, the Grotta del Cavallo and the Venus swimming pool in Vulcano.

A two-week cruise

Vulcano is only 20 miles from Portorosa or Milazzo. Then why not prolong the one-week cruise by taking the sea towards the Sicilian coast? Your odyssey makes you discover the island with 3 seas: the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The route can then pass through Catania , Agrigento , Trapani and Palermo .

A few strong times during the stopovers:

• the Strait of Messina;
• the mountain Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe at 35 km from Catania;
• the nature reserve oriented wildlife oasis of Vendicari south of Syracuse ;
• the valley of the temples of Agrigento;
• the sculpted cliffs of Scala dei Turchi 15 km from Agrigento;
• Scopello seabed;
• the reserve of Zingaro and the beach of San Vito Lo Capo;
• the Capo Gallo nature reserve and the queen cave.

What types of boat are renting in the Isles?

You will find different models of boats for rent in the Eolian Islands. For a one or more day trip, you can choose to:

• A motor boat;
• A sailboat;
• A catamaran;
• A schooner;
• A semi-rigid;
• A yacht.

What is the price of a boat rental in the Isles?

The price of a boat rental in the Eolian Islands varies depending on the type of boat and the season. In summer, prices for a day range between:

• 100 € and 2 500 € for a motor boat with captain (or 100 € to 1000 € for a motor boat without captain);
• 500 € and 2 600 € for a sailboat with captain (or 340 € to 800 € for a sailboat without captain);
• 1 000 € and 3 100 € for a catamaran with captain (or 1 000 € to 1 200 € for a catamaran without captain);
• 80 € and 2 000 € for a semi-rigid with or without captain;
• 3 800 € and 8 000 € For a yacht.

How do I rent a boat in the Isles?

You can rent a boat in the Eolian Islands directly on site. For convenience, do not hesitate to make an online reservation. You can take the time to compare the different boats and select the best offer for your wishes, budget and number of passengers.

To benefit from a wide selection of boats for rent in the Isles, opt for a dedicated site as Samboat . On this type of application, you will be linked to professionals or individuals offering their boat for rent. You can choose between several hundred boats in your navigation area.

You will also be able to rent the services of a skipper to enjoy the joys of navigation without being a boat permit holder. Some offers also allow you to rent additional equipment for the practice of waterskiing, wakeboarding, buoys...

Is there a permit to sail in the Isles?

Boat rental in the Isles is Open to all , however the boat permit is mandatory to sail on a sailboat beyond 6 miles a shelter or a boat whose motor exceeds 20 horses. To take the sea safely, choose to rent a boat with skipper!

Our tips to navigate the Isles of Eloes

For boat rental in the Isles, you have the choice between several starting bases:

• Porto di Santa Marina on the island of Salina;
• Porto di Levante on the island of Vulcano;
• Baia Levante Marina on the island of Stromboli;
• Porto di San Pietro and Ditella on the island of Panarea;
• Alicudi;
• Filicudi.

Your search for boat rentals for the Eolian Islands can also be directed to the following Sicilian ports:

• Messina ;
• Monforte Marina;
• Milazzo ;
• Marina Di Portorosa – Furnari;
• Patti ;
• Capo d’Orlando Marina.

What is the best time to navigate the Isles?

The best times to sail and rent a boat in the Isles are spring , summer and early autumn , May to end September .

Requested months June and September to escape the crowd and enjoy warm water!

So rent a boat in the Eolian Islands... Are you trying?