Step aboard a premium catamaran for a multi-day sail through all seven Aeolian Islands, with Stromboli's night eruptions as the grand finale. For the cruise passenger with a sea day to spare, this is sailing nirvana.
What to expect
Wake to espresso in a sheltered Aeolian cove, then let the trade wind fill the sails for Stromboli. Days alternate between sailing passages and long swims off the anchor in bays of obsidian and pumice. Local produce, fresh-caught fish, and Malvasia wine from Salina form the onboard menu. The Stromboli night watch — the boat drifting silently as the crater erupts overhead — is the trip's emotional peak.
Good to know
Best suited to passengers with a flexible itinerary or a longer port stay. Book cabin charters well ahead for peak summer. Confirm embarkation/disembarkation logistics against your cruise schedule. Sailing experience is not required — skippers handle all navigation.