Sicily Day Charters
Isola Bella at anchor. The Aeolian Islands on the horizon. The Ionian Sea entirely to yourself.
Sicily Day Charters
Isola Bella at anchor. The Aeolian Islands on the horizon. The Ionian Sea entirely to yourself.
Our Ahoy Approved Guide
Sicily boat charters give you the island from its best angle: the water.
The east coast runs between Taormina and the Aeolian Islands with Mount Etna rising behind it the entire way. Isola Bella sits just offshore, a protected marine reserve with limestone grottos and Ionian water clear to the bottom. Panarea is two hours north by private boat. Stromboli, an active volcano rising straight from the sea, is best seen from the water at dusk. Most people see Sicily from a hire car. This is the other version.
Popular Spots
Highlights
The spots worth reaching that only get to by sea.
Gateway
Taormina
Sicily's most famous resort town perched above the Ionian Sea. Home to the iconic Greek theatre and the gateway to the Aeolian Islands.
Ancient Port
Siracusa
Ancient Greek colony and archaeological treasure on Sicily's southeastern coast. Ortigia Island, baroque architecture, and protected natural harbors.
Aeolian Island
Panarea
The smallest and most exclusive of the Aeolian Islands. No cars, whitewashed houses, clear water, and sunset aperitivo that justifies the crossing on its own.
Active Volcano
Stromboli
An active volcano rising from the sea two hours north of Taormina. Watch it erupt from the water at dusk. One of the more extraordinary things you can do in the Mediterranean by boat.
Largest Aeolian
Lipari
The largest Aeolian Island with charming harbors, obsidian beaches, and a laid-back island atmosphere. Excellent for swimming and exploring volcanic geology.
Coastal Gem
Acireale
A baroque coastal town on the Ionian Sea with colorful architecture, hidden coves, and the famous Cyclops Rocks. Perfect for photos and coastal exploration.
Aeolian Island
Isola di Vulcano
A volcanic island with thermal springs, sulfuric fumaroles, and stunning crater views. Known for unique black sand beaches and geothermal phenomena.
Suggested Itineraries
Isola Bella Half Day
Depart Taormina and head straight for Isola Bella. Anchor inside the marine reserve, snorkel the limestone grottos, swim in the protected bay. Back in port by midday.
Taormina Coast Full Day
Isola Bella in the morning before the day-trip boats arrive, then south to Giardini Naxos for lunch on the waterfront. Slow run back up the coast in the afternoon with Etna behind you the entire way.
Taormina to Panarea Full Day
Head north to the Aeolian Islands. Anchor off Panarea, swim, explore the village, aperitivo at sunset. Return south as the light drops and Stromboli glows on the horizon.
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