Sailing yacht charter in Stromboli combines the wind channels between the Aeolian Islands with one of the most unusual backdrops in Mediterranean sailing: the cone of an active volcano visible on the horizon and the smell of sulphur carried on the breeze from Vulcano. The Aeolian group provides reliable thermal winds in summer and short inter-island passages ideal for a crewed sailing itinerary.
Seven crewed sailing yachts in the Italy fleet are suitable for a Stromboli charter. Monohulls of 24 to 35 metres suit the Aeolian conditions well, with beam reaches between the islands and the occasional overnight anchorage off a black-sand beach. Captains experienced in this area understand the shadow winds behind each island and the currents in the channel between Stromboli and Panarea.
Weekly rates for sailing yachts in the Aeolian Islands run from approximately 20,000 euros for a 24-metre vessel to 75,000 euros for the largest crewed options. The advance provisioning allowance of 25 to 30 percent covers fuel for motoring in the inter-island calms, marina fees and all provisioning. May and September are ideal sailing months in the Aeolians, with the Tramontana blowing steadily and fewer other vessels in the anchorages.
A typical sailing circuit visits Panarea on day one for an anchor swim at the hot springs, Lipari on day two for the marina and the citadel, Vulcano on day three for the mud baths and Salina on day four, before returning to Stromboli for an overnight watch of the eruptions from the cockpit.
