Description
Give Sicily the time it deserves with a two-week private charter that begins and ends in Palermo and sweeps across the Aeolian chain - Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli, Lipari, Salina, Filicudi and Alicudi - before a graceful return via Cefalù. Your embarkation unfolds at a modern marina with excellent facilities, making arrival and provisioning smooth. With a professional skipper and the agile Excess 11 as your companion, you will balance blue-water passages with unhurried days in volcanic bays, medieval towns and vineyard-laced hillsides.
About Our Service in Palermo, Cefalù and the Aeolian IslandsThis extended itinerary invites deeper exploration - more swims, longer hikes and lazy lunches that stretch into golden hours. We will adapt routes to weather and your preferences, whether you dream of anchoring in remote coves, tasting Malvasia at sunset or circling Stromboli for a nocturnal lava show. Optional services - early check-in, transfers and tailored provisioning - keep logistics invisible so your calendar can be all coastline and contentment.
Day 1 - Palermo Arrival (from 17:00): Step aboard, complete check-in and wander Palermo’s historic quarter for markets, mosaics and a taste of Sicily’s culinary heart.
Day 2 - Palermo to Cefalù (32 NM): Cruise along the north coast to picture-perfect Cefalù. Swim, stroll medieval streets and admire the mighty Norman Cathedral before a serene night aboard.
Day 3 - Cefalù to Vulcano (50 NM): Sail north into the Aeolians. Land on Vulcano for black sands, a crater hike and restorative mud baths in a landscape shaped by fire and sea.
Day 4 - Vulcano to Panarea (15 NM): Push on to petite, glamorous Panarea. Anchor in Cala Junco, snorkel in crystalline water and enjoy a stylish dinner with the archipelago twinkling around you.
Day 5 - Panarea Exploration: Take the dinghy to prehistoric sites and sheltered coves. Balance beach time with boutique browsing and chilled rosé on deck.
Day 6 - Panarea to Stromboli (13 NM): Make for Stromboli, where an active volcano animates the night. Watch the Sciara del Fuoco from a guided trek or an evening boat tour.
Day 7 - Stromboli to Lipari (25 NM): Linger in lively Lipari - museum, shopping lanes and dramatic cliff roads that reveal pumice-white vistas and sparkling bays.
Day 8 - Lipari to Salina (9 NM): Short sail to verdant Salina. Choose Santa Marina or Rinella; hike Monte Fossa delle Felci or chase cinematic light in Pollara Bay.
Day 9 - Salina Day: Savor village life in Malfa and Leni, swim in clear coves and sample caper-forward cuisine with a glass of local Malvasia.
Day 10 - Salina to Filicudi (15 NM): Sail west to rugged Filicudi. Explore Grotta del Bue Marino, snorkel around La Canna and drift into an unhurried island evening.
Day 11 - Filicudi to Alicudi (13 NM): Arrive at the archipelago’s most untouched isle. Walk ancient stone paths with donkeys for company and let the silence recalibrate your pace.
Day 12 - Alicudi to Cefalù (34 NM): Return to Sicily’s north coast. Anchor near Cefalù and dine in the old town before a peaceful onboard night.
Day 13 - Cefalù Visit: A full day ashore to bask on sandy beaches, climb La Rocca and linger over gelato in sunlit piazzas.
Day 14 - Cefalù to Palermo (32 NM): A final coastal sail carries you back to base by 18:00 for check-in and a farewell dinner ashore.
Day 15 - Palermo Disembarkation (09:00): Breakfast, goodbyes and the gentle realization that two weeks can feel like a lifetime well-lived.
About Our Yacht - Excess 11 CatamaranDesigned for comfortable passages and social anchorages, the Excess 11 features panoramic glazing, an indoor-outdoor saloon-cockpit flow and twin helms that make trimming under sail intuitive for your skipper and engaging for guests. The typical 4-cabin, 2-head layout suits families and groups, while generous lockers keep decks tidy and open spaces uncluttered.
At anchor, foredeck lounges capture the breeze; in motion, the cat’s surefooted stance keeps everyone relaxed. Efficient systems, good ventilation and a practical galley make multi-week charters as effortless as a long weekend.
If your ideal Sicily charter means time to truly settle into each island’s personality, this 14-day Palermo circuit is your canvas. With expert guidance and a yacht built for comfort, you will write a Mediterranean story that lingers long after the last wake flattens.
