The volcanic islands of Stromboli and Panarea are the stars of the show on this full day tour. You'll explore these island beauties just off the coast of Sicily with plenty of free time to sightsee at your own pace and witness the famous active lava flow by night.

You'll set off from Milazzo harbour towards the island of Panarea, but first you'll scoot by the delightful coves at Cala Junco and Cala Zimmari where you'll gaze out over the Aeolian Islands. Once you're on dry land in Panarea, you'll have two hours to do as you wish – enjoy a swim or visit the prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese by walking or taking a taxi.

You'll then gather speed as you sail towards your next stop – Stromboli. You'll dock up in the port of Scari where for three hours you can amble around, dip into a few eateries or enjoy an aperitif as the sun sets. Then brace yourself for Mother Nature's finale as the boat takes you to catch sight of an active lava flow, the ‘Sciara del Fuoco'.

Tilda was very helpful in helping us choose the right excursion, and the guide was lovely, making the whole experience truly enjoyable.

Für alle Naturliebhaber eine Mega-Erfahrung. Unglaublich schöne, luftige Bootstour mit Vulkaneruption und anschließendem schönen nächtlichem Sternenhimmel. Es gibt genug Zeit auf den beiden Inseln. Essen, Baden und Sightseeing ist möglich. Als einzigen Minuspunkt muss ich die nervige nächtliche Rückfahrt mit dem Bus nennen. Wenn man da nach 12 Std. Ausflug noch nicht pennt, sind die 2Std. Rückfahrt nach Recanati mühsam.

Très chouette journée en mer avec à chaque fois suffisamment de temps pour se balader sur les 2 îles (trop court pour aller au Cala Junco et à la Sciara del Fuoco) mais c’est suffisant pour apprécier l’atmosphère des îles. Malheureusement beaucoup de nuages qui ont empêchés de voir correctement les éruptions du Stromboli en fin de journée. On a pu en apercevoir 2 petites sur le trajet retour sous un autre angle avec le bateau. C’est mère nature qui décide.

All in all avery enjoyable day out with a very good guide. We particularly enjoyed Panarea. Our view of the volcano at Stromboli on the return leg was somewhat obscured by the canopy on the boat, which was very crowded and difficult to move around. That was the only slight disappointment. Apart from that all good.

Veldig kunnskapsrik og hyggelig guide Fikk oppleve mye kjekt.

Bra informasjon, god service. Meget hyggelig guide. Turen tar 14 timer, ikke 8 som oppgitt.

Why you’ll love this…

Visit the glamourous island of Panarea
Admire Stromboli's volcano exploding by night
Boat trip to see the active lava flow, Sciara del Fuoco

Important to know

Landing tax of EUR 5.00 is not included and payable in cash to the guide
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Food and drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Subject to weather conditions
Bring a towel

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Boat transfer
Ferry ticket
Guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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K
Traveled with a group of friends
September 6, 2026
5
Italy
Tilda was very helpful in helping us choose the right excursion, and the guide was lovely, making the whole experience truly enjoyable.
M
Marc R.
Solo traveler
September 5, 2026
5
Germany
Für alle Naturliebhaber eine Mega-Erfahrung. Unglaublich schöne, luftige Bootstour mit Vulkaneruption und anschließendem schönen nächtlichem Sternenhimmel. Es gibt genug Zeit auf den beiden Inseln. Essen, Baden und Sightseeing ist möglich. Als einzigen Minuspunkt muss ich die nervige nächtliche Rückfahrt mit dem Bus nennen. Wenn man da nach 12 Std. Ausflug noch nicht pennt, sind die 2Std. Rückfahrt nach Recanati mühsam.
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Nathalie
Solo traveler
August 5, 2026
5
France
Très chouette journée en mer avec à chaque fois suffisamment de temps pour se balader sur les 2 îles (trop court pour aller au Cala Junco et à la Sciara del Fuoco) mais c’est suffisant pour apprécier l’atmosphère des îles. Malheureusement beaucoup de nuages qui ont empêchés de voir correctement les éruptions du Stromboli en fin de journée. On a pu en apercevoir 2 petites sur le trajet retour sous un autre angle avec le bateau. C’est mère nature qui décide.
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Peter Wibroe
Traveled as a couple
August 9, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
All in all avery enjoyable day out with a very good guide. We particularly enjoyed Panarea. Our view of the volcano at Stromboli on the return leg was somewhat obscured by the canopy on the boat, which was very crowded and difficult to move around. That was the only slight disappointment. Apart from that all good.
K
Kristian.norge
Solo traveler
July 18, 2026
5
Norway
Veldig kunnskapsrik og hyggelig guide Fikk oppleve mye kjekt.
R
Rune
Traveled with family
August 2, 2026
4.2
Norway
Bra informasjon, god service. Meget hyggelig guide. Turen tar 14 timer, ikke 8 som oppgitt.