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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
Milazzo — at a glance
41 boats are available to book in Milazzo from 3 bases; the largest are Porto Santa Maria Maggiore (26), Poseidon Marina (12), Marina del Nettuno (3). The fleet is 27 gulets, 11 sailing boats, 2 catamarans and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Dufour 430 (2), Dufour 460 Grand Large (2), Dufour 520 Grand Large (2), Cyclades 39.3 (1), Bavaria 46 Cruiser (1) — 11 models in all. Built 1982–2021, 12–27 m long, 1–9 cabins, up to 18 guests. Day rates start from €273; the typical boat here is around €326 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Milazzo is the ferry port for the Aeolian islands and the closest charter base to them: Vulcano is two hours from the harbour, Lipari three, with a fleet in the marinas along the town’s eastern waterfront. Catania airport is an hour and a half away, Messina 40 minutes.
Charter bases in Milazzo
- Porto Santa Maria Maggiore 26 boats
- Poseidon Marina 12 boats
- Marina del Nettuno 3 boats
Getting there
By air. Catania Airport (CTA) is about 130 km — an hour and a half by taxi on the A18/A20; Palermo (PMO) about 200 km. By road and rail. The A20 exit Milazzo; Milazzo station is on the Messina–Palermo line, 3 km from the port. Paid parking at the marinas.
Milazzo before you cast off
The castle above the old town is one of the largest in Sicily; the cape north of the town has a lighthouse walk and the Piscina di Venere rock pool. Tindari and Taormina are day trips.
Supermarkets and the town market within a short walk of the marinas; fuel docks in the harbour.
A week from Milazzo
Saturday — base → Vulcano, Porto di Levante (18 nm). North to the first of the Aeolian islands: the mud baths and the crater walk at Vulcano; buoys or the small harbour.
Sunday — Vulcano → Lipari (5 nm). The archipelago’s main town and its castle; the marina at Pignataro or the town quay.
Monday — Lipari → Salina, Santa Marina (10 nm). The green island of the capers and the Malvasia vineyards.
Tuesday — Salina → Panarea (12 nm). The smallest island: buoys off the village and the islets of Basiluzzo and Dattilo.
Wednesday — Panarea → Stromboli (12 nm). Anchor off Ficogrande; the eruptions are watched from the boat after dark off the Sciara del Fuoco.
Thursday — Stromboli → Lipari or Vulcano (25 nm). Back south down the chain for a last island night.
Friday — Vulcano → base (18 nm). Home across the strait to the marina; refuel on the way in.
Types of boats in Milazzo
- Gulets 27 boats
- Sailing boats 11 boats · from €273 per day
- Catamarans 2 boats
- Motor yachts 1 boat · from €2,285 per day
Ports near Milazzo
Furnari (135 boats · 16 km) · Capo d'Orlando (141 boats · 42 km) · Tropea (12 boats · 77 km) · Vibo Marina (6 boats · 94 km) · Palermo (53 boats · 164 km) · Castellammare del Golfo (19 boats · 208 km) · Agropoli (7 boats · 238 km) · Trapani (12 boats · 240 km) · All boats in Italy
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Milazzo cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €273 and the typical boat is around €326 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,913. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Milazzo?
41 boats are available to book in Milazzo: 27 gulets, 11 sailing boats, 2 catamarans and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Dufour 430, Dufour 460 Grand Large, Dufour 520 Grand Large, Cyclades 39.3.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Milazzo?
Charters in Milazzo leave from 3 bases: Porto Santa Maria Maggiore (26 boats), Poseidon Marina (12 boats), Marina del Nettuno (3 boats).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 2 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
34 of the 41 boats in Milazzo are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Milazzo?
The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), about 40 km away as the crow flies; Catania Airport (CTA) is about 85 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Italy?
For a sailing yacht or any boat with a larger engine, yes: a recognised skipper’s licence is checked at handover. Small motorboats with engines under 40 hp can be hired without one. Without a licence, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover in the late afternoon and return to the base the evening before check-out at 9:00. Day charters start in the morning from the same pontoons.
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