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Yacht charter Sicily

Charter direct from Marina Portorosa (Furnari) — our fleet, where you'll sail, how to get there and what it costs. Bareboat or skippered, with no broker fee.

Sicily offers some of the most dramatic sailing in the Mediterranean, and Marina Portorosa on the northeast coast is the perfect springboard for the Aeolian Islands — a UNESCO-listed chain of seven active and dormant volcanoes rising straight out of a deep blue sea.

Why charter from Sicily?

A good base saves you time, money and motoring. Marina Portorosa (Furnari) is well-placed and easy to reach, and puts the best of the Aeolian Islands within your first day's sail — so your week is spent cruising, not commuting to the good stuff.

Getting there: fly into Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), about 90 minutes; Palermo (PMO) is an alternative. We'll confirm transfer options and your check-in time when we book.

Where you'll sail from Sicily

From Portorosa you cross to the Aeolians: the ever-smoking cone of Stromboli, the sulphur springs and mud baths of Vulcano, green vine-clad Salina, and lively Lipari and Panarea. It is bucket-list sailing — volcanic islands, black-sand beaches and warm night anchorages beneath an erupting summit — with the mainland ports of Milazzo and Cefalù within reach too.

See our 7-day Sicily & the Aeolian Islands itinerary →

Yachts at Sicily

We charter a range of monohulls and catamarans based at or near Sicily — comfortable cruisers through to newer catamarans. Our website shows a selection rather than our full fleet, so tell us your dates and crew and we'll send the best available options. There's no broker fee: the base pays us, not you.

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What it costs

A week's bareboat charter from Sicily depends on the boat and the season. For a full breakdown of weekly prices, what's included and the extras to budget for, see our Italy charter costs guide. Tell us your dates and we'll send a firm, all-in quote.

Frequently asked questions

Fly into Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), about 90 minutes; Palermo (PMO) is an alternative. From there it's a short transfer to Marina Portorosa (Furnari), which we'll help arrange. Most crews land, provision and are aboard the same day.
Plenty — From Portorosa you cross to the Aeolians: the ever-smoking cone of Stromboli, the sulphur springs and mud baths of Vulcano, green vine-clad Salina, and lively Lipari and Panarea. It is bucket-list sailing — volcanic islands, black-sand beaches and warm night anchorages beneath an erupting summit — with the mainland ports of Milazzo and Cefalù within reach too. We'll help you plan a route that matches your crew's experience and the forecast.
No. Our service is free to you — the charter base pays our commission, so you pay exactly what you would booking direct, but with our advice, route planning and support included.
Yes. If you don't hold the required licence, or simply want to relax and learn, we can provide an experienced local skipper who knows the Aeolian Islands intimately.

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Destination Guide
Yacht Charter Italy
The full guide to sailing Italy.
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7-Day Itinerary
Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
A sample week from this base with a coast-following map.
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Prices
What it costs
Weekly Italy charter prices and what's included.
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Our Fleet
Browse the yachts
See every boat with live pricing.
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Ready to sail Sicily?

Tell us your dates and crew and we'll match you to the right yacht in Sicily, plan your route and handle the paperwork — at no extra cost.

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