Milazzo
Shortest mainland crossing
About 20 nautical miles to Vulcano. Published marina limits reach roughly 50m; larger yachts are confirmed case by case. Catania airport is the usual arrival.
Lund Group · Aeolian Islands
Yacht Charter in the Aeolian Islands
Seven volcanic islands off Sicily, explored on a private yacht with an itinerary that changes with the sea.
Lipari • Salina • Panarea • Stromboli • Vulcano • Filicudi • Alicudi
Seven islands. Seven different days.
The Aeolian Islands by Yacht
Off the north coast of Sicily, Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi form a volcanic archipelago inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its volcanic landforms.
Short passages, volcanic landscapes and an itinerary that can change with the sea. Each island has a different character, so a week here is planned island by island and adapted daily to wind and to the rules in force.
Lund Group plans Aeolian charters on motor and sailing yachts, catamarans and crewed superyachts, from Milazzo, Capo d'Orlando or the islands themselves.
Island selector
Explore the Seven Aeolian Islands
Volcanic context
Current Volcanic Context
stromboli
No recently checked status is shown here. The current alert level is checked with the Italian Civil Protection Department before departure.
vulcano
No recently checked status is shown here. The current alert level is checked with the Italian Civil Protection Department before departure.
An alert level is not permission to navigate, not a guarantee of safety and not an eruption prediction. Navigation limits come from maritime ordinances, which the captain checks on the day.
Italy's IT-Alert public warning system and Stromboli's sirens may be used in an emergency. Crews follow official instructions; most charter days are entirely unaffected.
The fleet
Yachts for Charter in the Aeolian Islands
Only yachts approved or listed for Aeolian waters are shown — a general Italy or Sicily listing is not enough. A listing does not mean the yacht is free for your dates.
Private Aeolian Islands Charter Search
No yachts are publicly listed for the Aeolian Islands right now. Send us your dates, guests and preferred islands, and we will search privately for yachts that can genuinely accept an Aeolian charter.
Sample itineraries
One Day, Three Days or a Week
One Day in the Aeolians
Morning · Lipari or Milazzo
Board and cross to Vulcano for a swim off the Grotta del Cavallo area.
Afternoon · Lipari west coast
Pass the pumice cliffs and anchor for lunch where conditions allow.
Evening · Return
Back to port, or extend to an overnight charter.
Three Days
Day 1 · Milazzo → Vulcano
Short crossing, afternoon swim, night at anchor or in Lipari.
Day 2 · Lipari → Salina
Old town in the morning, Santa Marina Salina or Pollara for the evening.
Day 3 · Panarea → Milazzo
Morning swim off Panarea, long run back to the mainland.
Seven Days, Seven Islands
Day 1 · Milazzo → Vulcano
Embark and cross; first swim.
Day 2 · Lipari
Town, castle and museum; provisioning.
Day 3 · Salina
Vineyards, capers and a slow evening.
Day 4 · Filicudi
Sea caves and the Canna stack.
Day 5 · Alicudi
The most remote day, if the weather allows.
Day 6 · Panarea & Stromboli
Panarea by day; Stromboli in the evening within the limits in force.
Day 7 · Return to Milazzo
Long run back, or disembark in Lipari.
Five Islands or Seven?
For most first-time guests, five islands — Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea and Stromboli — give a more relaxed week. Filicudi and Alicudi are kept as flexible days and added when the weather and the group's pace allow.
These are examples, not contractual routes. The captain decides each day's route for weather, ordinances and safety.
Embarkation
Where Aeolian Charters Begin
Capo d'Orlando
Western mainland base
A modern marina with published capacity up to around 50m. Suits routes starting with Salina, Filicudi and Alicudi. Catania or Palermo airports.
Lipari (Pignataro)
Island embarkation
Start in the islands themselves when guests arrive by helicopter or hydrofoil. Berth size and availability confirmed for each date.
Yachts over 50m
Plan around anchorages
Few berths fit larger yachts. Superyachts usually embark in Milazzo or further afield and spend nights at anchor or on authorised moorings, with tenders ashore.
Berth, Mooring or Anchorage?
Berth
A marina place alongside or stern-to, with shore power and services. Bookable, but published maximum lengths are not guaranteed berths.
Mooring buoy
A seasonal buoy run under a concession, such as around Panarea. Rules and prices change by ordinance each year; booked in advance where possible.
Anchorage
Free anchoring where permitted. Not a reservation, and depends on wind, seabed and protected-zone rules on the day.
Marina limits and buoy rules are from public sources last reviewed 2026-10 and are re-verified for every charter. Seasonal Panarea data expires each year with the new ordinance.
Yacht types
Choose Your Aeolian Yacht
Sailing yachts
Short passages suit sailing, but winds can funnel between islands and the sea can build quickly. The captain picks the leeward side each day.
Motor yachts
Make the most of a week: Alicudi and Stromboli in the same itinerary are realistic with cruising speed.
Catamarans
Stable at anchor and shallow-draught, good for families. Check beam against any marina berth.
Superyachts
Mostly anchorage-based, with tenders ashore. Embarkation and berths are confirmed yacht by yacht.
Season
Best Time to Charter in the Aeolians
May – early June
Quieter islands and longer days. Sea temperatures still warming.
Late June – August
Peak season, especially around Panarea from mid-July to late August. Book moorings and restaurants early.
September
Warm sea and fewer visitors. Weather can change more often towards the end of the month.
October
Possible on the right yacht with flexible days; some services close for the season.
Short passages are not a calm sea: wind can funnel between the islands, so the captain chooses the sheltered side each day.
Swimming, toys & diving
Clear volcanic water and black-sand coves. Water toys and diving depend on the yacht, local rules and swimming zones; diving is arranged with licensed local centres.
Evenings ashore
Panarea's summer terraces, Salina's Malvasia and caper kitchens, and Lipari's old town, castle and archaeological museum. Restaurant tables are requested, never promised.
Shore volcano excursions
Crater walks on Stromboli and Vulcano are only possible when open to the public and, where required, with authorised guides. They are separate from the yacht programme.
Longer charters
The Aeolians & Beyond
Sicily & the Aeolians
Add Taormina or Cefalù to an island week. In one week, choose one side of Sicily rather than the whole island.
Sicily yacht charterAeolians & Amalfi Coast
Usually a one-way charter of ten days or more, with an open-sea passage north towards Capri and Positano.
Amalfi CoastAeolians & Malta
Possible on a longer charter via eastern Sicily. Leaving Italian waters affects paperwork and sometimes taxes.
Cost
How Much Does an Aeolian Islands Yacht Charter Cost?
There is no fixed Aeolian price. The base rate is not the total cost; we quote every item in writing.
Charter fee
The yacht and crew for the agreed period. Rates vary by yacht, season and route; there is no fixed Aeolian price.
APA
Advance Provisioning Allowance, usually a percentage of the fee, for fuel, food, drink, berths and buoys. Accounted for by the captain; unused balance returned.
Positioning
A delivery fee may apply if the yacht is based elsewhere, such as the Amalfi Coast or western Sicily.
VAT
Italian VAT applies to charters starting in Italy; the rate depends on the contract and itinerary and is confirmed in writing.
Berths & buoys
Peak-season Panarea buoys and Lipari or Salina berths can be significant. Charged at cost.
Extras
Private flights, transfers, helicopter, shore guides and crew gratuity are separate.
Beyond the yacht
Arrive Privately
Catania
The usual arrival for Milazzo, about 1.5–2 hours by car. Private aviation handled at the airport.
Palermo
Works best for Capo d'Orlando and western routes.
Reggio Calabria
A shorter option for some flights; confirm schedules and handling.
Helicopter
Island helicopter transfers depend on authorised landing sites, permits and weather, and are confirmed separately.
How we work
Verified Yachts. Flexible Routes. Nothing Promised Until Confirmed.
- Italy or Sicily listings do not mean Aeolian availability.
- A destination tag does not mean a yacht is free for your dates.
- A short passage is not a calm sea.
- UNESCO status is not maritime permission.
- A volcano alert level is not navigation permission, not a safety guarantee and not an eruption prediction.
- An active volcano is not a guaranteed eruption view.
- Maritime ordinances change every year.
- A buoy concession is not a guaranteed mooring; an anchorage is not a reservation.
- A port's maximum length is not a guaranteed berth.
- Sample itineraries are not contractual routes; the base rate is not the total cost.
- The captain keeps navigational authority.
Questions
Aeolian Islands Yacht Charter FAQ
Charter enquiry
Your Aeolian Charter Starts Here
Tell us your dates, guests and the islands that appeal. We will search for yachts that can genuinely accept an Aeolian charter and plan a route the captain can adapt to weather and volcanic conditions.
Lipari · Salina · Panarea · Stromboli · Vulcano · Filicudi · Alicudi