Aeolian Islands Yacht Charter

Seven Volcanic Islands, Smoldering Off Sicily’s Northern Shore

The Aeolian Islands are a UNESCO protected archipelago scattered across the Tyrrhenian Sea just off Sicily’s northeast coast. Seven islands of volcanic origin, each with a distinct personality, sit close enough that a day’s cruise can take you from steaming craters to chic harborside terraces.

Lipari, the largest island, is the natural hub, with a vibrant town, a rich history, and pumice-lined coves where the water glows cobalt blue. Just across a narrow channel, Vulcano is famous for its black sand beaches, bubbling seawater, sulfurous mud baths, and a crater you can hike to the rim of. Salina, the greenest island, brings capers, Malvasia wine, and the dramatic bay of Pollara, while Panarea, the smallest and most refined, pairs boutique shopping and a lively nightlife scene with crystal clear water at the foot of a prehistoric village. Stromboli completes the picture, home to a volcano that has been in near constant activity for over two thousand years, with fiery night-time eruptions best watched from the deck. For true escape, remote Filicudi and Alicudi offer sea caves, fresh-caught fish, and a barbecue on deck.

Fire, sea, and island charm come together in a cruising ground few Mediterranean destinations can rival.