Syracuse and the Aeolian Islands

FULLY BOOKED: the departures of 25 September 2027 and 2 October 2027. The other departures are still available.

A week of sailing from Syracuse through the Strait of Messina to the Aeolian Islands of Lipari, Vulcano and Stromboli, aboard the smaller Kairós.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Syracuse – Strait of Messina – Aeolian Islands (Lipari, Vulcano, Stromboli) – Syracuse
Departure: Syracuse, Sicily
Arrival: Syracuse, Sicily
Airport: Catania
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Kairós, 38-metre staysail schooner (2007)

Departures and prices per person

Sat 25 Sep 2027 – Sat 2 Oct 2027: B cabin € 3,300, A cabin € 3,700 – FULLY BOOKED
Sat 2 Oct 2027 – Sat 9 Oct 2027: B cabin € 3,300, A cabin € 3,700 – FULLY BOOKED
Sat 9 Oct 2027 – Sat 16 Oct 2027: B cabin € 3,300, A cabin € 3,700
Sat 16 Oct 2027 – Sat 23 Oct 2027: B cabin € 3,300, A cabin € 3,700

Lowest price from € 3,300 per person in a B cabin shared by two.

THE LIGHTHOUSE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

In autumn the Kairós sails from Syracuse, the ancient Greek metropolis, north through the Strait of Messina, the narrow channel between Sicily and the Italian mainland.

Then come the Aeolian Islands: Lipari with its cosy streets, Vulcano with warm mud baths and Stromboli, the "lighthouse of the Mediterranean", whose eruptions can often be seen at night. A relaxed sailing voyage with time for swimming and excursions, in one of the crew's favourite areas.

THE ROUTE

Syracuse and Messina

Boarding in Syracuse and past Etna to the Strait of Messina.

The Aeolian Islands

Lipari, Vulcano and Stromboli by night.

Back to Syracuse

Back south through the Strait.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Kairós is a 38-metre steel staysail schooner, built in 2007 in the style of a classic yacht and designed by Klaus Röder. She carries 556 m² of sail and sails as a passenger ship under the Maltese flag. A permanent crew of six (captain, mate-engineer, bosun, cook and two stewardesses) looks after the ship and after you. With eight cabins and at most twelve guests it feels like sailing on a large private yacht. Six A cabins of 10 to 11 m² have a fixed double bed and a private bathroom with shower cubicle; the two B cabins of 8 to 9 m² have a small double bed or bunk beds and a private bathroom with classic yacht shower. Every cabin has adjustable air conditioning, a wardrobe, towels and a hair dryer. On deck there is plenty of room to sit and sunbathe, below deck a cosy saloon with bar. The pace is relaxed: sailing by day from bay to bay or island to island, with time to swim from the ship, go ashore and enjoy the deck. You are always welcome to help with the sails, but you do not have to. The route is indicative and depends on wind and weather.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those looking for a sailing holiday with the comfort of a boutique hotel: a private cabin with bathroom, good meals on board and a new anchorage every day. No sailing experience is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Included: crew and service, accommodation in the booked cabin category, the voyage, full board on board (one dinner a week ashore at your own expense), water, tea and filter coffee.
• Not included: travel to and from the ship, transfers, soft drinks, alcohol and espresso, water sports, shore excursions and tips.
• Using a cabin on your own costs a surcharge of 50 or 80%. Solo travellers sharing a cabin pay no surcharge; ask us about the options.
• Travel to the port of departure and home is not included; ideally arrive a day before departure.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to be able to sail?

No. The permanent crew sails the ship; you may help, but you do not have to.

Do we go ashore every day?

Usually, but wind and weather decide the programme. There is also plenty of time to swim from the ship.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

All services that make up your trip are provided by independent suppliers. When you book, you enter into a contract directly with the supplier, the ship, under the booking conditions of that ship. As an agent, our service consists of promoting the trips offered by the supplier and acting as a facilitator in obtaining a booking agreement between the customer and the supplier. In doing so, we are always at your disposal with our experience and service.