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Coast of the Gods · The Calabrian gateway to the Aeolians
You are on holiday along the Coast of the Gods and want the sea to yourself. From Tropea you can drive a RIB along the coves under the cliffs, be taken to Capo Vaticano by a skipper, or set off toward the Aeolians with Stromboli lighting up on the horizon. Here you find the formats and the average prices to plan it.
Where you set off from
Tropea is not only the beach under the cliff: it is also a fine place to board. If you are staying here you can take a boat without first crossing to the islands by ferry, and for a no-licence RIB you often spend less than in the Aeolians. In Tropea the average cost of a RIB for the day starts from around 160 euro, while at Lipari the same kind of boat starts from around 190. Being already on the coast puts you ahead.
From here you have two ways to live the sea. Stay close to base and work round the Coast of the Gods, between Capo Vaticano, the coves of Grotticelle and the waters of Santa Maria, or push out toward the Aeolians: the crossing looks straight out to Stromboli, the island of the archipelago closest to Calabria. Two different experiences, the same departure port.
For every way of taking to the sea, the average spend we see in Tropea. These are average market prices: they vary by season and availability, and climb in August.
The freest format: a RIB up to 40hp along the Coast of the Gods, with stops at the coves wherever you like.
The average spend runs from around 70 to 219 euro per day for the boat.
The driving is left to someone who knows the sea and the anchorages: for those without a licence, or who just want to enjoy the day.
The average spend runs from around 240 to 500 euro per day for the boat.
A seat on a shared trip along the coast: Capo Vaticano, Grotticelle and the caves, the cost split among everyone.
The average spend runs from around 30 to 60 euro per person.
The crossing toward Stromboli and the islands, with the evening trip for the Sciara del Fuoco seen from the sea.
The average spend per person runs from around 45 to 65 euro.
These are average market prices: we track the listings in Tropea and along the Coast of the Gods regularly, and they vary by season and availability. Fuel and extras on board are usually charged separately. Get in touch for a tailored proposal, at no cost to you.
Where the sea takes you
Stay close to Tropea and you find a sea worth the trip: Capo Vaticano with its clear water, the coves of Grotticelle reachable only from the sea, the coast of Santa Maria. A slow day, with no demanding crossings, perfect for those with children or who would rather not stray far from base.
Look out to sea and the islands are a step away. On clear days you can see Stromboli smoking on the horizon, and tours to the Aeolians from Tropea almost always aim for it, the island closest to Calabria. With a full day you can also reach Lipari and Vulcano.
Where to go next
Capo Vaticano, Grotticelle and Santa Maria for the day, with Stromboli on the horizon at sunset. From around 42 euro per person.
See the local loop →The crossing toward Stromboli and the islands, with the Sciara del Fuoco seen from the sea in the evening. The Aeolians within a day's reach.
Go to tours from Tropea →Want to stay on board and work round all seven islands? Here you find the cruises and how to arrange a trip of several days.
See sailing holidays →Questions about Tropea
A no-licence RIB for the whole day starts on average from around 160 euro per day in Tropea, with the cost running from around 70 to 219 euro for the boat. It is often cheaper than renting on the islands directly: at Lipari the same RIB starts on average from 190 euro per day. These are average market prices, they vary by season and availability.
Yes. Shared tours to the Aeolians leave from Tropea from around 65 euro per person, with Stromboli as the natural destination because it is the island closest to Calabria. Those who prefer to stay near the coast can take the local Coast of the Gods loop from around 42 euro per person. These are average market prices, they vary by season and availability.
Not always. A RIB up to 40hp you can drive yourself with no boat licence, staying within the distance from shore set by Italian law. If you do not hold a licence but want a bigger boat, or just want to enjoy the day, there is the skippered boat: from Tropea it starts on average from around 420 euro per day.
The next step
Give us the date, how many of you there are and whether you prefer the local loop, the skippered boat or the trip to the Aeolians: we reply with the options that best fit the current price, no strings attached and at no cost to you.
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