On your marks, get set, SAIL! This is gay sailing like no other. From the moment you step on board, Italy Gay Travels will float your boat (Spritz anyone?)! Discover the amazing Aeolian islands, off Sicily, and its crystalline waters! These amazing volcanic islands off the coast of Sicily are a unique Unesco World Heritage Site.
Our unique Gay Sailing Week starts and ends in Milazzo, reachable easily from Catania airport. Another option is also flying into Palermo airport and getting a private transfer or a train to Milazzo train station.
When
24–31 July 2027 · 7 nights
Where
Milazzo • Lipari • Panarea • Stromboli • Basiluzzo • Filicudi • Salina
Group
4-8 people
Stay
Sailing yacht
Route
Day 1
Make your way to the Marina in Milazzo for embarkation on Saturday afternoon. You will be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco! We will drop off our bags on the boat and explore the town, getting to know our fellow sailors. After dinner and a few drinks we will head back to the port to sleep on the boat, ready for the gay sailing adventure that lies ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
On Sunday morning we will leave the main port after a safety briefing. We open the sails and head out into the open sea towards the Aeolian Islands. In the afternoon we arrive in Lipari and anchor in the local Marina. We'll disembark to explore this beautiful island and have dinner in a typical local restaurant. Sleep in Lipari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
We sail towards Panarea where we will anchor in a beautiful bay in the south part of the island. From there, we will make our way to the centre of the town with local taxis to explore. We sleep in a bay in Panarea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
We sail towards one of the smallest and cutest islands of the Aeolian archipelago, Basiluzzo, for a swim in its blue waters. In the afternoon we make our way to Stromboli. Sleep in Stromboli.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
We navigate towards Filicudi, where we will anchor in the local Marina and explore its beautiful little town center. Sleep in Filicudi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
We leave Filicudi in the morning and sail towards Salina. We will put the anchor down in a beautiful little bay. From there, with our jetty, we will get into town and explore Salina’s town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
We sail back to Milazzo, where we will arrive in the afternoon. We will have a final evening together and sleep on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Before 9 am we will have to disembark and say goodbye. See you next year for another Sailing Week!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation for 7 nights is aboard a modern sailing yacht with comfortable cabins (choice of double Forward or Master cabins), a fully equipped galley, and 3 bathrooms.
Fly in and out of Catania (CTA) or Palermo (PMO). The tour starts and ends at the marina in Milazzo. From Catania airport, Milazzo is easily reachable. From Palermo airport, you can take a private transfer or a train to Milazzo train station.
No, the itinerary is flexible and depends on weather and wind conditions. The professional skipper will choose the best route each day for safety and enjoyment. The published itinerary is a sample of what you can expect if the winds are favorable.
The kitty is a shared cash fund, budgeted at around €450 per person, that is arranged on board. It covers shared expenses during the trip, including all meals (both on board and in restaurants), mooring/harbor fees, and fuel for the boat.
