Seductively beautiful and perfectly placed in the heart of the Mediterranean, Sicily has been luring passersby since the time of legends. The land of the Cyclops has been praised by poets from Homer to Virgil and prized by the many ancient cultures – Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Elymians, Romans and Greeks – whose bones lie buried here. Whether in the classical perfection of Agrigento's Concordia temple, the monumental rubble of Selinunte's columns or the rare grace of a dancing satyr statue rescued from Mazara del Vallo's watery depths, reminders of bygone civilisations are everywhere.
Sicily's varied landscape makes a dramatic first impression. Fly into Catania and the smoking hulk of Etna greets you; arrive in Palermo and it's the sparkling Golfo di Castellammare. This juxtaposition of sea, volcano and mountain scenery makes a stunning backdrop for sailing.
Some Highlights
StromboliThe stunning silhouette of the tip of the Stroboli Volcano will appear out of the blue haze as we approach the island. Some would say this is one of the most bewitching of the Islands, they call it the lighthouse of the Aeolian Islands.
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SalinaIn stark contrast to the exposed volcanic terrain of the other Aeolian Islands, Salina boasts a lush, verdant landscape. Woodlands, wildflowers, thick yellow gorse bushes and serried ranks of grape vines carpet its hillsides in vibrant colours and cool greens, while high coastal cliffs plunge into the breaking waters below.
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VulcanoVulcano's volcanic nature has long been impressing visitors – the ancient Romans believed it to be the chimney of the fire god Vulcan's workshop and the island is today celebrated for its therapeutic mud baths and hot springs. So after we are relaxed from a day at the springs, we will fill ourselves with a hearty, proper Italian meal.
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The Detail
What YOu GEt With SEALUST SAILING and how much it costs
Part of the adventure is being involved in the planning so we will work with you to fully tailor our packages in order to meet every guests expectations.
Below is a typical guide on what our standard package includes:
Prices start from £700 per person per week however this is variable based on the length of stay, the location and the elements of your personalised, bespoke holiday. We will discuss this with you as we build your adventure.
Below is a typical guide on what our standard package includes:
- Your very own skipper dedicated to your holiday working with your schedule to visit some incredible places, unreachable by other means. Sailed before or thought about learning to sail? You can have a go and learn the ropes, your skipper will spend time teaching you to explain how it all works so you can have a go at being captain by the end of your stay.
- Your own hostess to ensure you don’t need to lift a finger, your appetite will be satisfied, drinks topped up and always be listening to your perfect playlist.
- Personalised itinerary tailored to your requirements accessible through your own private webpage
- Use of all onboard facilities including snorkelling gear to explore hidden coves, fishing gear to catch the evening meal, double hammock to chill out on or deck lounger to top up your tan.
- Simple, fresh, satisfying meals cooked onboard using quality local ingredients. 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners (Depending on length of stay) will be typically included
- You tell us when you want to explore the local restaurants and bars, we will make sure you get there.
- Fuel, water, anchorage and marina fees as set out in each itinerary
- Bedding, towels and other incidentals
Prices start from £700 per person per week however this is variable based on the length of stay, the location and the elements of your personalised, bespoke holiday. We will discuss this with you as we build your adventure.
What does a typical day look like
- Wake up to breakfast on the deck with a freshly prepared fruit smoothie, a shot of Italian espresso, bread straight out of the oven and delicious accompaniments
- We will then pick up the anchor to set sail to a new nearby beach or cave where you can enjoy a peaceful swim in crystal blue waters and explore the sea life, chill in the sun doing whatever makes you happy.
- Our hostess will be busy preparing you a freshly made lunch on board or you may have chosen to go ashore to the local beach restaurant for their catch of the day
- After lunch, why not go for a relax in the hammock or deck lounger whilst you catch up on your reading with a drink or get involved with sailing the boat, trimming the sails to get us to our next destination
- We will then arrive at our evening destination which will either be in a secluded anchorage to enjoy all by ourselves or a berth in the nearby marina allowing for easy access to the local bars and restaurants
- Dinner will either be cooked on board or eaten ashore after which you can go on into the night or head to bed to be ready for your new adventure the next day
Getting there
International flights are possible into Palmero and Catania airports.
How to book your adventure
As we are a bespoke charter company, we have no defined availability for certain places and certain times, this will be tailored (where practical) around you and your preferences. Simply, you contact us using the enquire button below, we will then follow up and ask you for some key bits of information. Once we have this, we will build you a private, individually tailored webpage with all the details you require such as how to get there, what to bring, the costs etc. We will then work with you to take all the admin and stress away to build you one of the most memorable holidays you've ever had.
Trust us, once you get the Sealust Sailing bug, no holiday will ever be the same.
Trust us, once you get the Sealust Sailing bug, no holiday will ever be the same.