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Aeolian Island - Sicily
Sighted off the bow, a volcano spews ash and smoke into the atmosphere. A town sits on the slopes below, they are harvesting crops and going about daily life in the shadow of possible destruction. The steep shoreline is teetering on the brink of collapse, black boulders perched like high-divers over the sea, preparing for their plunge. Nothing is sure here, everything hangs in the balance of forces bigger than your small sailboat cutting shoreward through the deep blue sea. Still, you hold a steady helm on your approach. Life is sweeter in perspective.
During a sailing itinerary to the Aeolian Islands, you’ll experience the island edges, home to white pumice mountains and jagged cliff sides that seemingly dives straight into the Mediterranean’s indigo seas lined by black sand beaches. These islands are fueled by wine, food, the sea, and the volcanoes--two that are currently active. Fragrances of olives, capers, sea salt, and vegetables ripen in the sun that fills the air. Less touristic than their neighboring archipelagos, you’ll always be reminded that these islands are far removed from everyday life.
Notes:
5 pax in 4 guest cabins
Starting Port: Marina Portorosa
Airports: Catania or Palermo
Boarding Time: 9:00am
Disembarking Time: 9:00pm
7 Days, 6 Nights
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2022
- checkCharter Price $26,264
- check4 double cabins for guests w/ ensuite WC (1 bunk cabin for crew)
- checkAC/Watermaker/Generator
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- checkWifi
- checkBase: Sicily / Furnari / Marina Portorosa
- checkPaid deposit via wire 2/24/26 $13,256 | Remaining due 90 days prior $13,008 cash
group Sleeps5
single_bed4 Cabins
bathtub5 Baths
Itinerary
Isola Vulcano
The southernmost island in the archipelago is Isola Vulcano-a popular port to begin the itinerary. Sailing to Vulcano from the mainland coast is a pleasant introduction to the Aeolian Islands--during the passage, you’ll observe the islands’ natural biodiversity and the layered igneous rock and soil, caused by the volcanic activity. It’s also home to a densely wooded forests that lines the hilltops.
Lipari
Lipari is the largest island and the most inhabited, home to 10,000 residents. Le Bocche di Vulcano, the Mouths of Vulcan, is the channel between Lipari and Vulcano home to pleasant anchorages with dramatic views of nearby islands with a backdrop of the eroding cliffs that plummet into the sea. The western coast of Lipari takes a very different appearance than the more inhabited and developed eastern coast where the town of Lipari is located. If the main port town does not interest you, venture onward to the southwest coves along the island.
Salina
Easily identified by its twin mountain peaks, Salina is considered the most lush of the islands. The island has become a hub for sailors cruising through the Aeolia. The islanders welcome sailors by sharing their wines, their cuisine, and always offering stories and anecdotes of this extraordinary place they call home. It’s a perfect port of call to re-provision for local wine and other island products to keep for the remainder of your itinerary. Sailing from the port and rounding the north coast, a steep cliff falls into the sea.
Panarea
Panarea has many anchorages perfect for discovering the local culture and off-boat activities. Capo Milazzese and Cala Zimmari located west of Punta Torrione along the southern cost offers a safe anchorage with unique geological formation along the cliffs that surround the cove.
Stromboli
Rugged and wild is how many locals like to describe Stromboli. The island grows lemons, oranges, capers, grapes, and olives come from its northern and southern slopes and ashore is a charming town, home to a small welcoming community. Walking the streets you can find a gelateria selling local flavors grown and harvested on the island. There are numerous trattorias serving rustic and traditional menus options and modern ristorantes offering fancier gastronomic dishes paired with local island wine or other Sicilian acclaimed wine.
Filicudi
One of the lesser explored islands is Filicudi. Home to two small fishing village and the archipelago’s second smallest community. There are well preserved ancient ruins scattered throughout its villages dating back to the Bronze Era. It’s the second-farthest western island in group, and sailors come to Filicudi for the true sense of peace and calm that’s found here.
Crew
Professional Captain
Meet the captains
Your professional crew are talented explorers who combine their love of sailing with personalized hospitality. Each captain is professionally certified and able to lead your one of a kind experience at sea.
Flavia Lauri Chef
Chef
Flavia was born and raised in Rome. Food has always been an important part of her days growing up, from spending her weekends choosing ingredients at the local market to sharing the table with and feeding the ones she loves. After an Economics degree, she realized that a life of mathematical models was not for her, and she spent the last 7 years cooking at Ducksoup in London and then at Lille Bakery in Copenaghen. She learned the beauty of cooking seasonal food, with small passionate teams, in casual familiar settings. And that food is never just food. It’s a way of building a community and creating connections, all around a table. She has just moved back to Rome, to explore her hometown and the wonderful agricultural biodiversity that her motherland can offer.
Boats
Dufour 48 Catamaran
The Dufour Catamarans 48 has been designed to satisfy the requirements of charter guests wishing to live on board throughout an adventurous week. Offering a large living room was essential and the result is perfectly achieved. The kitchen connected to the cockpit, is fully equipped and ergonomic with its many storage spaces. At the front, there is the office space – chart table, equipped with a repeater screen and an autopilot control with joystick, to control the boat from the inside.
Bed size: Mattress is between a double and queen size bed
For more informatoin about the Dufour 48
About the Food
A culinary program with a focus on locally sourced sustainable foods
The Sailing Collective Travel Co. takes food to a new level. We believe by sourcing local ingredients from local friends we have made throughout our travels pushes us to experience where we are by being engulfed by the regional flavors.
Private chef creating customized menus to your taste and requirements
Each voyage, both group & private, has a private culinary artist aboard preparing some of the most unique, interesting, and thoughtful food you may ever enjoy in your life! From breakfast to dinner each day of the journey, we are blessed by beautiful meals by one of the most talented culinary teams in travel anywhere in the world.
General Information
Provisioning Sailing Collective will provision your journey with local foods and produce. Cooking Aboard: Your Sailing Collective chef will thoroughly review your guest form with your culinary preferences and will customize a menu specifically for your departure.
Included in provisioning package*:
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners*, snacks, water, coffee & tea
* Subjected to change, 3 meals will take place shore.
Dietary Restrictions We can accommodate as long as we know in advance! It is important to notify us of any dietary restrictions ahead of time and include full details in the Guest Form that you will fill out prior to the start of the trip.
Beverages You can choose to bring your own beverages aboard or request for your crew to provision beverages on your behalf to be billed at the end of the charter. Select locations will have online ordering options. If you would like your crew to purchase beverages, we ask you be specific with quantities and quality (for example: we prefer light red wine in the $20 - $30 per bottle and scotch no pricier than $50)
ADDITIONAL COSTS We recommend planning on having at least $300 – $1000 in spending money depending on spending habits. You will be responsible for paying for:
All expenses on shore including meals and drinks
Flights and transportation to and from the marina location
Onboard beverages
Gratuity (a 15% to 20% recommended)
GRATUITY Tipping your captain and crew is welcomed. If you are satisfied with your service, the industry standard for yacht charters ranges from 15-20% of the cost of the charter. Gratuity is split evenly between the crew and can be paid via cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal. Please contact your Sailing Collective Journey Coordinator if you have any questions.
10% - Standard good time on holiday with good service.
15% - Exceptional service on your holiday with exceptional service!
20%+ - Extraordinary experience and your crew sent the voyage to the moon and back!!
PACKING LIST Collapsible bags in place of large rigid suitcases are advised for ease of transport on and off the boat. Loading and unloading from the dingy can be a wet activity, a pair of shoes such as flip-flops that you can get wet if we are landing on a beach is recommended.
As the vast majority of your time will be spent outside, prepare for elements - bring a light raincoat just in case, a hat to shield yourself from the sun, and a warm layer. Throughout the week we may dine out at a nice restaurant, so bring an outfit looks nice and suits your style.
We also encourage that people bring ecologically appropriate products into ocean environments. You can read more about those recommendations on the Sailing Collective Journal here: Packing for a Healthy Ocean
The Journey Schedule Meeting time is at 9:00am on Day 1 of the charter (unless previously discussed boarding time change). We return back to port on the final evening by 5:00pm and disembark between 8-9:00am on the final day.
Terms & Conditions By booking this journey, you agree to comply with the stated Terms & Conditions available on our website. Please contact info@thesailingcollective.com with any questions.
Travel Insurance We recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy that protects you in case of general and covid-related trip interruptions. If you choose not to purchase travel insurance, you forfeit the right to a refund or credit in the event you have to cancel your trip with Sailing Collective.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS Please ensure your passport is valid for the period of travel and for six months after you return. The Sailing Collective cannot be held responsible for refusal of entry or travel due to lack of visas. If you are in any doubt please contact your Embassy for full details.
REALISTIC DISCLAIMER ABOUT BOATS Boats can break. Charter boats are like a rental car, they are checked before and after each charter. The engineer team is required to check the vessel for maintenance issues and make repairs during the half-day turnaround. Vessels require constant attention like any other complex mechanical system. If you are particular about your exact vacation requirements, we recommend booking a yacht charter with a higher price point allowing for three-crew and we are happy to assist brokering a luxury yacht charter for you and your group.
Travel Details
Overview:
The voyage begins at Marina Portorosa - roughly 1.5 hours from the two main cities and airports in Sicily, Palermo & Catania. Marina Portorosa is accessible by train from Palermo, and it is recommended to take a 150-euro car service from the city center or airport to the starting marina. Please ask the Sailing Collective travel representitive to assist with booking our trusted car service. Departure flights on the final Saturday should not be made earlier than 1:00 pm.
Travel:
Airport 1) Falcone Borsellino Airport, Palermo, Italy
Airpot 2) Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy
Both airports are a 1.5-hour drive from Marina Portorosa. Nearby ports and towns: Milazzo. There is a train from Palermo to Milazzo - Milazzo is a 20-minute taxi from Portorosa and costs roughly 50 euros.
Starting Marina & Meetup Location:
Your Captain and Chef will contact you via email and WhatsApp in the days before the charter with more details on where the boat will be docked. The exact dock location may not be available until the evening before if the boat is on the move.
Day 1 Starting Time:
Boarding time is at 9:00 am on Day 1. If you are running late for any reason, please contact your crew so that arrangements can be made.
Final Day Disembarking Time:
We arrive back at Marina Portorosa between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. on the final night to stay aboard and disembark at 9:00 a.m. on the last day of the trip. Taxis can be arranged to Catania, Palermo, or any other location in Sicily. Rental car options are available in Milazzo.
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