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Panarea and Stromboli mini-cruise from Taormina

4.6/5
12 reviews

Take a peaceful mini-cruise to explore two of the most famous Aeolian Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The island of Panarea is very famous for its fine architecture and the attendance of the international jet-set, while Stromboli is dominated by a perpetually active volcano. Visit the Calajunco Bay and the small Zimmari Beach.

Enjoy leisure time ashore to visit a typical village, to enjoy the beach and to have lunch in a local restaurant. Transfer by motorboat to Stromboli and dock for a tour of the island until sunset. Then you'll return on board. From the sea, visit the 'Sciara del Fuoco' with its spectacular explosions (weather/sea conditions permitting).

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Taormina
Validity: Flexible
Language:English, Italian, German
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Skip the line
Fast track
Guided Tour
Local touch
e-Voucher
Group tour
Hotel pick up
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • Take a day trip from Taormina to the Aeolian Islands
  • Travel by private motorboat from Milazzo harbour
  • Leisure time ashore to visit Panarea and enjoy the beach
  • See Stromboli's volcanic activity from the Sciara del Fuoco

Important to know

Not allowed:

  • It is absolutely forbidden to consume takeaway food and/or drinks on board

Remember to bring:

  • Please bring a wind jacket, hat, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen

Know in advance:

  • There will be other groups on board the motorboat
  • The visits from the sea to the coast and to the “Sciara del Fuoco”, islands circumnavigation, are subject to the sea conditions and at the discretion of the Commander. The shipping company must comply with the ordinances that regulate landings on the Aeolian Islands, depending on the volcano alert or saturation problems
  • This tour will take place rain or shine

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • All ground and sea transportation as per itinerary
  • Multilingual tour leader service

What’s not included

  • Ecotax for the Aeolian Islands
  • Food and drinks

Booking fee

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


Location

Bus Terminal at Via Pirandello, Taormina

Meeting point:

The meeting point is the main bus terminal and not the Greek Theatre. Getting out from Porta Messina Arch, take the Via Pirandello out from Porta Messina Arch, take the Via Pirandello on the right and continue down until you reach the Bus Terminal after 500 m. on the right-hand side.

Provider

SAT Group


What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Based on 12 reviews


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4.7/5

Value for money

4.6/5

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  • H

    Heather

    Traveled as a couple


    June 19, 2025
    4.2

    United States of America

    Personally we would like less time spent on Panarea and more on Stromboli, but we appreciate that this could be different for others. Overall a very worthwhile trip. Maybe stress the length of the trip on the booking form as it is a very long day (10:00 - 00.00)!

  • J

    Jenny

    Solo traveler


    September 10, 2025
    3.8

    United States of America

    Fantastisk fin utflykt men tyvärr hade jag för låg energi att tillgodogöra mig den fullt ut då den höll på från tidig morgon till midnatt. Största behållningen för mig var båtresan, bada på vulkanstranden på Stromboli samt se de utbrott från vulkanen vi såg på hemresan. Panorea tyckte jag faktiskt var lite överskattat. Guidningen var mycket bra. På den ganska långa bussresan till hamnen i Messina berättade guiden om Sicilien och det vi åkte förbi.

  • J

    Julia

    Solo traveler


    July 17, 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

    Die Reise war gut organisiert. Auf Panarea wäre eine halbe Stunde mehr Zeit schöner gewesen. Insgesamt war es aber ein schöner Ausflug.

  • P

    Petra

    Solo traveler


    May 21, 2025
    4.6

    Germany

    Die Organisation war hervorragend. Pünktliche Abholung an meinem Ort. In Messina fing die Bootstour an . Auf Panaera hatten wir 2 Stunden ca freie Zeit. Unser Guide, Alexandra , hat uns viele interessante Infos gegeben. Dann ging es weiter zum Stromboli, vorbei an vielen kleinen Inseln. Es war sehr schön. Auf Stromboli hatten wir auch genügend Zeit. Um 19.30 Uhr fuhren wir mit dem Schiff zur Krateröffnung . Es war sehr beeindruckend! Wir haben sogar Lava gesehen. Sehr zu empfehlen. Danke

  • S

    Sven, Andrea, Christina, Jonas und Hannes

    Traveled with family


    April 22, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Die Tour war gut organisiert! ?? Viele Infos über die Inseln bekommen. ?? Es war ein gelungener Tag! ?? Tolles Wetter und der Stromboli zeigte sich von seiner besten Seite! ?? Vielen Dank an Tourguide Sandra und Fahrer Sandro! ??

  • M

    Matthias

    Traveled with family


    June 19, 2025
    5

    Germany

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464