Family yacht charter in Taormina gives children a Greek theatre above the anchorage, a live volcano on the horizon and the warmest water on the Sicilian coast, with black beaches, sea stacks and the Aeolian Islands all within a day of the home base. The Ionian coast is consistently calm in summer and well suited to a family aboard a charter yacht.
Around 37 family-suited yachts are available in the Italy fleet. For a Taormina family charter, motor yachts in the 35 to 50-metre range work best, with a tender equipped for beach landings on the shallow black-sand beaches south of Etna and water toys suited to the clear Ionian water. Four to six-cabin layouts accommodate most family configurations comfortably.
Weekly rates for family yachts in this part of Sicily run from 30,000 to 150,000 euros depending on size. The provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, food, drinks and marina fees. Booking in June or September puts families in the best possible conditions: the sea is warm, the anchorages are accessible and the rates are below the August peak. The crossing to the Aeolian Islands is suitable for children in these months and adds a genuinely extraordinary dimension to the week.
Children find the Taormina area consistently engaging. The cable car up to the Greek theatre is an experience in itself. The Faraglioni dei Ciclopi sea stacks south of Acireale give a simple and vivid geography lesson. The hot springs at Panarea in the Aeolians are a highlight for any age.
