Description
Private Bareboat Charter – 14 Days from Capo d’Orlando to Taormina Coast aboard Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
Capo d’Orlando’s modern marina is your polished gateway to the Aeolian arc and Sicily’s celebrated east coast. Over two weeks you’ll weave through volcanic islands—Vulcano, Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Stromboli, Panarea, and Lipari—before stretching south to Giardini Naxos beneath Taormina’s cliffside stage. The return via Milazzo neatly completes a circuit of culture, geology, and unhurried sea time.
About Our Service across the Aeolians, Taormina & the North/East Sicilian Coast
As a private bareboat, this charter lets you adapt the route to suit your crew each day. Follow the suggested plan or personalize it with extra swim stops and shore time. If you’d like to elevate comfort, request an experienced skipper, hostess, or onboard cook. We can help streamline logistics with private transfers, selective-base provisioning, early check-in, and an outboard for your tender—so your first evening is all about enjoying the marina’s setting and your yacht’s comforts.
Below is the day-by-day outline that balances scenic legs, active volcano views, relaxed island days, and a signature east-coast highlight in Taormina.
Day 1: Arrival in Capo d’Orlando – Embarkation (from 17:00)
Check in, complete safety formalities, and explore the waterfront. Dine ashore or enjoy a cockpit supper as the marina quiets for the night.
Day 2: Capo d’Orlando → Vulcano (19 n.m.)
First hop to Vulcano for geothermal intrigue: therapeutic mud baths, black sands, and the classic crater hike with sea-wide vantage points.
Day 3: Vulcano → Alicudi (29 n.m.)
Sail westward to Alicudi, the archipelago’s most untouched outpost. Without cars or crowds, it’s pure slow living—stone steps, donkey paths, and big horizons.
Day 4: Alicudi → Filicudi (13 n.m.)
Shift to Filicudi for sea caves like Grotta del Bue Marino and the prehistoric site at Capo Graziano. In the afternoon, continue to Salina (15 n.m.).
Day 5: Filicudi → Salina (15 n.m.)
Tie up at Santa Marina or Rinella for a gentle evening. Consider Malvasia tasting or a sunset viewpoint above Pollara.
Day 6: Salina → Stromboli (24 n.m.)
Track northeast to Stromboli, home to regular nighttime eruptions. Anchor off the village and plan an evening vantage on the Sciara del Fuoco.
Day 7: Stromboli → Panarea (13 n.m.)
A short run to Panarea—stylish, compact, and ringed with crystalline coves. Anchor near Cala Junco or Lisca Bianca and enjoy the island’s chic ambience.
Day 8: Panarea – Island Exploration
Keep the hook down and explore by dinghy or on foot: prehistoric ruins, beach bars, snorkeling in clear, turquoise pockets.
Day 9: Panarea → Lipari (12 n.m.)
Shift to Lipari, the largest and liveliest Aeolian. Dock at Marina Lunga or Pignataro for old-town lanes, castle views, and an excellent archaeological museum.
Day 10: Lipari – Island Visit
Dedicate a full day to beaches like Spiaggia Bianca, a lap of scenic overlooks, and ceramic ateliers. Evenings buzz along the waterfront promenade.
Day 11: Lipari → Giardini Naxos (68 n.m.)
An early, rewarding leg to Sicily’s east coast—Giardini Naxos—with Mount Etna often visible. Anchor in the bay and enjoy a resort-town evening.
Day 12: Taormina – Town Visit
Head up to Taormina to tour the Greek Theatre, stroll Corso Umberto, and sample local seafood and Etna wines. Return to your yacht for a serene night aboard.
Day 13: Giardini Naxos → Milazzo (54 n.m.)
Sail back along the coast to Milazzo. Visit the medieval castle or unwind in waterfront cafés. The marina is well equipped for a restful stop.
Day 14: Milazzo → Capo d’Orlando (28 n.m.)
A final coastal leg returns you to base by 18:00 for checkout preparations and a celebratory dinner on shore.
Day 15: Disembarkation – Capo d’Orlando (09:00)
After breakfast, disembark at 09:00—closing a two-week loop that pairs Aeolian character with Taormina’s iconic vistas.
About Our Yacht – Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
Designed for modern cruising, the Oceanis 40.1 delivers crisp handling and generous living spaces. Twin helms keep lines tidy and sightlines clear; the broad cockpit and fold-down platform turn every anchorage into a lounge-worthy retreat. Wide side decks and a stable hull make moving about underway reassuring for all ages.
Inside, sunlight and ventilation define the ambiance. With 4 cabins and 2 toilets plus a convertible double berth, the yacht sleeps up to 10 guests without sacrificing elbow room. Intelligent storage and a practical galley help on longer, two-week itineraries. It’s a capable partner for reaching Taormina comfortably and enjoying lazy, lingering afternoons on the hook.
Backed by a first-rate base at Capo d’Orlando and flexible service options—skipper, hostess, cook, transfers, provisioning—this itinerary gives your crew a rich cross-section of Sicily: volcanic arcs, sophisticated island life, and a showstopping east-coast finale. Confirm your dates and make this two-week Sicilian chapter the centerpiece of your Mediterranean season.
