Vulcano & Lipari southwest - private tour
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Vulcano & Lipari southwest - private tour
By Gozzo Christian
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Our real Aeolian Captains are unique and proud to show you the beauty of Vulcano island. Snorkeling, caves, volcanic activity - all included. Stops at sandy beaches and stop in Vulcano center. This is our bestseller!
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: German, Italian
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- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bottled water
- Prosecco, water and fruit goggles
- Private transportation
What's not included- Lunch
- flapper and diving suit (if needed)
- Start:
- Da Francesco Ristorante Pizzeria Bar, Centro Storico di Lipari, 98050 Lipari ME, Italyunder the castle wall in front of the fish reseller
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148418P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148418P1
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- Tanya T0 contributionsMagical, memorable, and stunningChristian and his father Giovanni were responsive and hospitable. They reside in Lipari and know every inch of the Aeolian Islands. They served Prosecco and fresh fruit. Their wooden boat is charming and we felt very safe despite some winds later in the day. We went snorkeling in turquoise Mediterranean waters and saw magical volcanic rock formations. One of the best memories of our vacation!Written 8 October 2024
- X6501OSbrittanyh0 contributionsLipari boat tour was amazing!Beautiful tour of Lipari! Lovely wooden boat with spots to lounge and lie down. Christian was an excellent skipper! Gorgeous blue water! Definitely recommend as you can see places you can not see on foot. Amazing!Written 10 August 2024
- cristinaoS7414JY0 contributionsBest way to spend an afternoon in LipariWhat am amazing outing! Giovanni and his daughter Lucy were the best guides we could have had. They took us to some absolutely beautiful locations for swimming and snorkeling, (including accommodating a request for a detour to see the faraglioni, a stop in a secret grotto with the most stunning blue waters, and a beach break for an incredible lunch). We were so sad to end the day and will book time with them on future trips to Lipari.Written 11 July 2024
- andrewpY3049FI0 contributionsAmazing ExperienceAmazing experience, boat Tour around Vulcano with stops to swim and snorkel. Drinks and prosecco on board. I couldn't ask for a better relaxing experience.Written 10 June 2024
- edend8870 contributionsPerfect DayI had the most wonderful day with the lovely Giovanni and Christian. The boat was absolutely beautiful, very comfortable, and equipped with towels, snorkel gear, fresh fruit, cold water and even aperitif! We went to all of the best hidden gem locations around the island, and I swam in the most beautiful water I have ever seen. We were given ample time for snorkeling, sun baking, and sight seeing, making for such a relaxed atmosphere. I couldn’t stop smiling all day. 10/10, I would recommend to anyone. Thank you so much!Written 6 June 2024
- Bronwyn E0 contributionsWow what a day.Wow what a day . A fabulous family business that delivered far above expectation. Monika made booking easy and communicated via whats app with us. Christian and Alexandra were the perfect hosts and served the most delicious Prosecco with fresh peach. Well done 🙏👍Written 30 July 2023
- francescosF13IK0 contributionsIncredibleAmazing experience! Giovanni was the perfect host, took us to all the best spots and taylored the tour for us.Written 19 July 2023
- 926janeh0 contributionsFabulous cruising with Giovanni!!!Giovanni showed us beautiful caves and took us surprisingly close and we loved every minute. By the end of the trip Giovanni felt like family and the day was perfect. Monica was very communicative. We cruised, soaked up the sun, and swam in the beautiful Mediterranean.Written 6 July 2023
- F6975TPmichaelw0 contributionsGozzo Christian Boat Tour of Lipari (swimming + snorkeling)Father & Son business. Excellent private boat tour of Lipari, they'll go wherever you want to go, and pick you up whenever you'd like. The boat is shaded (+ a sun-deck) and they provide refreshments/prosecco. Only ~3hrs (most of the other tours take all day) - perfect if you want to go swimming for half the day, and do something else in the afternoon or morning.Written 30 June 2023
- Tourist2240800 contributionsBeautifulOur boat trip was beautiful, enjoyable, laid back. It is a real treat to go hopping between islands on a small boat. The sea and landscape along the way was spectacular. Both Gozzo and Giovanni (the captain that day) were lovely. Only two of us on the boat that day, very nice.Written 28 June 2023
- Guide254501687140 contributionsLOVED ITThe captains (father and son) were very welcoming and kind. They were ponctual and the meeting point was easy to find. On board, we could find nice towels for us and a basket of fresh fruit. They even offered us prosecco! We snorkeled at 4 different locations around the island and it was absolutely stunning. The tour lasted a good 4 hours. The son, Christian, grabbed some fresh mussels for us! Overall we absolutely recommend this tour, it was the perfect day!Written 29 May 2023
- npier50 contributionsNice but not worth the moneyPros: 1) We enjoyed the day on the water. 2) It was nice to have only 8 on the boat. 3) Fresh fruit and water were provided. 4) The first two swimming spots were located in a pretty cove with fishes to watch. Cons: 1) The tour was advertised as having an English speaking guide. The guide didn't speak a word of English and didn't even attempt to try to include us. Another customer was kind enough to interpret some of the time. This was disappointing. 2) Getting in the boat was difficult. 3) The last two swimming spots were in not very pretty locations with nothing to see in the water. Overall, I enjoyed the day but didn't think it was worth the money. I would not do it again. There are several vendors selling tours on Lipari. You could probably find a less expensive tour.Written 13 September 2022
- Mich Z0 contributionsBoat trip around LipariWe had a great day with the captain and his young assistant Lucy. Had good swims, stopped for a relaxed lunch then swam some more. We even had a Prosecco on board in between swimsWritten 10 September 2022
- _d_mj20160 contributionsGreat experience. Really recommend it! Worth every cents. If you are looking for a unique sea related programme, this is it!Great experience; the tour started from Lipari marina, went along the southern coast of Lipari, and then a full round around the coast of Vulcano Island. We have visited several natural beaches that are only accessable by boat. The captain, Giovanni & our guide Francesca did a great job keeping us entertained and informed us about everything. They gave us diving masks to see the beatiful nature under the sea (the water is so clear, you can easily see the fishes & everything underwater). The captain show us some hidden caves, where no othet ships stopped & guided us into the undarwater caves - truly a unique experience. The boat is really beautiful, old-school wooden boat, there were fruits, water and prosecco. Stopped for a lunch on a unique black sanded beach that is only accassable by boat. Our guides looked out for us, checked on us regularly. Giovanni knows a lot about the islands, and Francesca translated everything for us. The small group (6 guests & the children of the guides) was perfect, had a great time with them. The price is reasonable, really worth it. The best experience on the Eolian Islands, truly recommended!Written 29 August 2022
- 236jessec0 contributionsA true highlight of our trip!My wife and I had a fantastic time with Christian snorkeling and swimming around Vulcano. If you love jumping off of charming old Italian boats all day into beautiful, warm waters this trip is for you. The most memorable part was being able to swim through two different caves along the island. Something that beautiful you would think there would be crowds but it was only us, which made it feel even more special. It was a very unique experience to be a part of this family run business, we hope down the line when we return we'll be able to meet again!Written 5 August 2022
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Paolo B
5 contributions
The excursion of Lipari and Vulcano with Gozzo Christian is a unique experience for those who love the sea and snorkeling. Giovanni is an exceptional Guide, he made us discover the most fascinating points of the islands (do not miss the "pool of Venus" and a cave where he personally led us swimming). The bathroom stops are beautiful, the boat very nice and comfortable. He even got us some fresh fruit. The lunch break at a beautiful beach in Vulcano was the icing on the cake of an extraordinary experience. What about, rely on those who know how to do this job with passion and professionalism. Top.
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Written 28 August 2024
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Grazie Paolo & Co, è stato un piacere avervi avuto a bordo e per noi è la massima soddisfazione quando abbiamo dei clienti che condividono il nostro amore per le coste eoliane e si fanno condurre per la scoperta delle grotte e insenature magnifiche. Grazie di averci scelti!
Written 31 August 2024
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Rosalie F
London, UK6 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This was truly an unforgettable experience. Captained by Giovanni and assisted by Christian - my parents and I and my partner saw the beautiful sights of Lipari and Vulcano, to celebrate my mum’s special birthday. The tour saw us stopping regularly to snorkel at private, stunning locations. We stopped for lunch on Vulcano at a perfect little restaurant where Christian recommended the best dishes for us to try.
Giovanni and Christian are so lovely, knowledgeable and experienced- their wonderful energy and sense of humour made this special day even more special for us. I could not recommend this experience enough - if you have the chance to experience the aeolian islands this way, take it!
Giovanni and Christian are so lovely, knowledgeable and experienced- their wonderful energy and sense of humour made this special day even more special for us. I could not recommend this experience enough - if you have the chance to experience the aeolian islands this way, take it!
Written 16 June 2024
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Thank you very much for this lovely appreciation of our services and efforts. Happy and honoured to welcome you again whenever possible
Written 19 June 2024
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Antimo leva
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It all started with a chance call to Monica. Immediately a very nice and helpful person. Thanks to his experience we spent a week on a beautiful boat, from day to sunset until night on some days. We have seen everything about the Aeolian Islands. An experience that I would recommend to everyone. But the real difference was made by the captain, our skipper Cristian (Monica's son). Highly experienced person, helpful and attentive. I would like to thank you publicly once again. Thank you

Written 25 August 2023
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Grazie tante, è stato un piacere consigliarvi e Christian è stato onorato con la vostra bellissima compagnia in questi giorni. Condividere rende tutto più unico. Ragazzi, alla prossima 🤗🤩
Written 27 August 2023
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Gilles P
28 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Magnificent day with Giovanni visiting all the magnificent corners of Lipari and Vulcano by the sea. Swimming in magical places with clear and turquoise water. with the added bonus of a food stop at the Gaetano trattoria in Vulcano. I highly recommend this day with a real wind turbine who will be able to answer all our questions
All this for a very reasonable price
All this for a very reasonable price

Written 7 October 2023
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Merci beaucoup, c'etait un plaisir de vous avoir eu à bord. À la prochaine
Written 9 October 2023
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Sylvia G
Metz, France6 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
A thousand Grazie Giovanni, Manuel & Monika for this extraordinary day! The team is great, they took us to visit Vulcano, a heavenly setting!
Manuel, in addition to being the captain, is also an excellent cook, Giovanni an experienced fisherman and Monika, an absolutely brilliant and experienced guide.
An unforgettable birthday day! Even the dolphins came to greet us!
Thank you all and my friends for this wonderful gift!🎁😘
Manuel, in addition to being the captain, is also an excellent cook, Giovanni an experienced fisherman and Monika, an absolutely brilliant and experienced guide.
An unforgettable birthday day! Even the dolphins came to greet us!
Thank you all and my friends for this wonderful gift!🎁😘

Written 1 April 2024
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Merci beaucoup pour avoir apprécié nos services. Pour nous c'était un plaisir et une joie de vivre cette merveilleuse journée avec votre petit groupe d'amies adorables. À la prochaine 🤗
Written 2 April 2024
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Curiosity759790
10 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The tour with Giovanni was a dream! We booked the sunset the night before.
This tour was beautiful, romantic and an experience that could not be more beautiful! Giovanni explained everything to us well, drove us to dream places and it was a pleasure to meet him. The following day we are on Vulcano and also here only great! Giovanni made our days on Lipari perfect! Thanks, we will be back!
This tour was beautiful, romantic and an experience that could not be more beautiful! Giovanni explained everything to us well, drove us to dream places and it was a pleasure to meet him. The following day we are on Vulcano and also here only great! Giovanni made our days on Lipari perfect! Thanks, we will be back!
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Written 11 October 2024
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Ganz herzlichen Dank für diese netten Worte zu unserem Produkt Sonnenuntergang und Short Trip. Es war uns eine Freude und euer Vertrauen in unser Angebot hat uns geehrt. Wir warten auf eure Rückkehr. Bis bald!
Written 9 December 2024
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theOnlyTosca
Rome, Italy6 contributions
We were lucky enough to meet Giovanni as soon as we arrived in Lipari, we spent 2 fabulous days on board the Lucy gozzo.
The boat is very beautiful and well cared for! Giovanni turned out to be an excellent skipper, attentive, discreet, cheerful and welcoming!
We had wonderful baths and lots of laughs together.
Giovanni made our holiday in Lipari unforgettable.
Highly recommended!!
A hug from Federica and Nancy!
The boat is very beautiful and well cared for! Giovanni turned out to be an excellent skipper, attentive, discreet, cheerful and welcoming!
We had wonderful baths and lots of laughs together.
Giovanni made our holiday in Lipari unforgettable.
Highly recommended!!
A hug from Federica and Nancy!

Written 16 September 2023
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A presto Federica e Nanny, vi aspettiamo, siete sempre le benvenute e tante grazie per questa bellissima recensione
Written 17 September 2023
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Andrea R
Cervignano del Friuli, Italy21 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A beautiful trip to discover the coves of Vulcano and Lipari aboard a wonderful gozzo.
Captain Giovanni is very kind and super helpful.
I highly recommend trying at least one of the outings proposed by Christian and Giovanni.
Amazing, well done!!!
Captain Giovanni is very kind and super helpful.
I highly recommend trying at least one of the outings proposed by Christian and Giovanni.
Amazing, well done!!!

Written 6 August 2023
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Grazie tante
Written 9 August 2023
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Travelo
New York City, NY4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
We did a 4 hour private boat trip with Captain Giovanni and Christian on their beautiful boat Lucy. They had fresh fruits, Prosecco, snorkeling gear and wonderful spirits. Christian was a fantastic tour guide and translator. We loved the tour, snorkeling and a visit to Volcano for shopping and food. We can’t wait to do it again.
Written 9 July 2022
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Thank you very much and we'll be very happy to welcome you again on board
Written 10 July 2022
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Tristan
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Friends
Best experience on Lipari. Giovanni is knowledgeable, welcoming. You can book him with your friends and be alone on the boat (a lot of boat companies in Lipari overpack). You can confidently book!
Written 18 September 2024
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Thank you very much for this clear review that underlines also the difference of our service degree.
Looking forward to see you again.
Written 9 December 2024
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