Discover the best of Italy and create memories that last a lifetime with SailEatalia’s Italian Cuisine Portorosa Flotilla. Depart from our base in Portorosa Marina, and set sail on a magnificent adventure along the Sicilian Coast and Aeolian Islands to explore some of Italy’s best local cuisine. Each Italian region has its own local food and delicacies, so you can expect truly authentic, traditional food in every island that you visit. SailEATtalia’s Italian cuisine Portorosa flotilla will ensure you have the support and assistance of a lead yacht with professional crew on board. There is a chance that the flotilla route may be changed due to weather conditions or particular/unforeseen events.*
**Sail, eat and drink your way around Italy’s stunning Aeolian Islands as an add-on to your yacht charter for an additional €385 per person, which includes some dinners.
2023 departure dates:
- June 10, 2023
- June 17, 2023
- July 29, 2023
- September 2, 2023
- September 9, 2023
- September 23, 2023
- October 7, 2023
2024 departure dates:
- May 25, 2024
- June 8, 2024
- June 15, 2024
- July 27, 2024
- Sep 7, 2024
- Sep 14, 2024
- Sep 21, 2024
- Oct 5, 2024
- Oct 12, 2024
For more information or to book a SailEATailia flotilla, call 1800 803 988
*Actual itinerary and program may vary due to weather conditions or unforeseen events.
Italian Cuisine Portorosa One-Week Flotilla
Highlights
- Relaxed sailing and stunning volcanic islands
- Clear, warm waters ideal for snorkelling
- Spectacular black sand beaches
- Europe’s second largest active volcano
- Group dinners and wine tastings
Portorosa
The day's sailing
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Begin your journey with a welcome drink and finger food buffet on the shimmering Portorosa Marina. Sleep on board that night and wake up to your morning yacht briefing held by the lead crew.
Portorosa to Vulcano
The day's sailing
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Head towards the other-worldly island of Vulcano and anchor in a beautiful bay just south of the island, before cruising onward to Levente or Ponente bay on Vulcano (depending on the weather). After a day of exploring, unwind with mouth-watering seafood at a restaurant near the port.
Vulcano to Panarea
The day's sailing
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Leaving Vulcano’s unique landscapes, we will stop at the beautiful and stylish island of Panarea. If you would prefer a longer stretch of sailing, you are welcome to sail to Stomboli. Discover the island’s black sand beaches, or spend the afternoon at the small village of Ginostra, where an interesting blend of Neapolitan and Sicilian sweet delicacies meet rural Sicilian countryside
Panarea to Salina
The day's sailing
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Moving on from Panarea or Stromboli, we sail towards the tiny islet of Basiluzzo, the smallest of the eight Aeolian islands, for a day stop with stunning scenery. Later we sail to Salina, with its lush green mountains and freshwater springs, where we’ll end the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
Salina to Filicudi
The day's sailing
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After anchoring for lunch at Pollara, the next island on our itinerary is Filicudi which is among the prettiest and least-developed island in the Aeolian archipelago. Characterised by stunning blue grottos and prehistoric villages, flotilla guests will grab a mooring buoy and settle in for dinner and overnight stay.
Filicudi to Lipari
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
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Heading towards the largest Aeolian Island of Lipari, we will anchor at the famous white pumice beach “spiaggia Bianca di pomici” before docking in marina Lunga for the night. In the evening, we will join together for dinner in a traditional agriturismo.
Lipari to Portorosa
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
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Sunbathing
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On our return journey to Portorosa, we will anchor near the southern end of Lipari to admire the island’s towering cliffs and volcanic rock formations known as Faraglioni di Lipari. Afterwards, we sail onwards to Portorosa to enjoy our final farewell dinner together.
Portorosa
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
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Sunbathing
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Snorkelling
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Diving
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Shopping
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Exploring

After your last night on board, enjoy an early morning stroll around the marina and check-out by 9am.