Sailing from Sicily to the Bay of Naples 4 cabins 4 bathrooms

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We sail with a maximum of 6 guests. Each of the 4 cabins has its own bathroom.

This is another trip we're delighted to say is one of the finest of the whole season. And with good reason. It simply offers everything a blue-water sailor could dream of. Fascinating cities, picturesque little towns, glorious bays for swimming and snorkelling, as well as beautiful island groups. Plus a twenty-four-hour passage with a night sail past the active Stromboli. The names Amalfi and Capri speak for themselves, and at the end of the voyage you also have the opportunity to visit Pompeii and/or Vesuvius.

Starting in Milazzo or similar
We sail from Sicily to the Bay of Naples. The trip begins in the port of Milazzo right in the heart of the old town, or another nearby marina. Once everyone has settled into their bunks, we stock up on the necessary provisions at the nearby supermarket before getting into the mood for our voyage over dinner at a lovely restaurant in the evening.

Off to the islands
The following morning, after a "royal breakfast" and safety briefing, we set off and hoist the sails outside the harbour. Our destination is the Aeolian Islands, one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the entire Mediterranean. Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano or Panarea are possible stops on our island-hopping itinerary for the next few days. We bathe in hot springs and take a short hike to the crater rim of Vulcano. We stroll through the picturesque lanes of Lipari, Salina or Panarea.

On to Amalfi
Then follows a long passage of one hundred and twenty nautical miles towards Amalfi. Above us the starry sky, ahead the rush of the bow wave, and to starboard we marvel at the oldest beacon in the world, Stromboli, whose continuous eruptions have guided seafarers since ancient times. After our long voyage we enjoy the flair of Amalfi and find a lovely restaurant where we treat ourselves to local specialities.

Capri
The next morning we hoist the sails again and head for the much-celebrated Capri, rising steeply and impressively out of the sea.

The Bay of Naples
At the other end of the Bay of Naples, Ischia and the neighbouring island of Procida await our visit before we reach our destination port of Torre del Greco, at the foot of Vesuvius, on Thursday. On the last day of our voyage we pay a visit to Pompeii, which lies only about 15 km away and is easily reached by train. It's very impressive to wander through the ancient ruins with the awareness that another eruption of Vesuvius is already overdue. In the evening we gather over a good dinner and look back on the two weeks and everything we've experienced.