Exclusive tour of Stromboli island, Boat tour with Pasqualo
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Exclusive tour of Stromboli island, Boat tour with Pasqualo
By Pasqualo
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, Italian, French
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- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Stromboli Volcano
- Start:
- Pontile, Stromboli ME, ItalyWe start from Stromboli island, We meet directly on the dock where the ferries arrive in Stromboli. Go down the stairs on your right, you can find Pasquale on his boat ready to bring you around the Vulcano!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 251101P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date 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: 251101P3
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- Pontile, Stromboli ME, ItalyWe start from Stromboli island, We meet directly on the dock where the ferries arrive in Stromboli. Go down the stairs on your right, you can find Pasquale on his boat ready to bring you around the Vulcano!
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- snapplecap20 contributionsWhen weather is a problem, trust a professionalSadly, the weather was too windy and waves too choppy for us to take this excursion, but Pasquale was very professional about it. He communicated early to see about other dates and checked in regularly on the scheduled day. Cancelation was the right decision (the ferries weren't even running) and Pasquale immediately arranged a refund. These things happen on excursions and the best demonstrate their integrity when things get tricky. Grazie Mille, Pasquale.Written September 29, 2024
- Tourist339631823970 contributionsStromboli tour- Ginostra-Sunset-🌋VulcanThis tour is a stunning experience!!! Highly recommended to book and see the island from the sea. You visit the little village Ginostra, walk up the little to the church and next to it is the little shop where you buy your drink and an antipasti plate. Sit on the terrace and enjoy your drink and watch an amazing sunset 🩵. Afterwards you go with the boat to the scaria and you will be surrounded by the dark and watch the vulcano, little explosions and the lavas running down. Incredible 🌋!!! Thank you Pascale for this amazing tour!!!Written August 31, 2024
- peterhD831IO0 contributionsSee lava! Not to be missed!A nice short tour, it starts off going around Strombolicchio, the small islet with the lighthouse, and then off around Stromboli to the viewing point. It was a memorable experience seeing many eruptions and lava on the mountain, and as a bonus you see a lovely sunset and star-filled night sky due to the lack of light pollution on that side of the island. The boat was simple but comfortable, a nimble zodiac with an experienced pilot.Written August 6, 2024
- florentinef8260 contributionsReally nice boat tour!We were offered an extension to the 2 hour tour we had booked to Ginostra for free, which was very generous and beautiful. Pasquale is super friendly and happy to chat if you speak Italian! The tour itself was simple and as we expected it, Pasquale drove us to a few viewing spots and we felt very well taken care of. Definitely a recommenation!Written July 20, 2024
- H3338WMmattc0 contributionsFantastic evening trip to Ginostra and Sciara del FuocoWe took the trip to Ginostra and the Sciara del Fuoco with Pasqualo, which was a great experience. I have done this trip before with another company and much preferred this one for a few reasons. Firstly, the route taken went right round the island so we saw much more of Stromboli than I had previously, and secondly we were a small group which made it very comfortable. Ginostra is magical and having a drink at L'incontro (up the hill on the right) watching the sun go down over the other islands was wonderful. Bear in mind this isn't included in the cost of the trip, as seems standard. Pasquale's son captained the boat and was very friendly. Thanks for a great evening!Written June 30, 2024
- janelA1303DP0 contributionsCertainly an experience!It should be what was advertised, IE a tour with a guide. The emails I received were misleading. The boat was a very small dinghy and the two of us were taken by a young boy who didn't communicate with us to any real degree. There appeared to be no safety features, no lights (it was dark coming back) and we felt apprehensive as we set off. We did see some action from the volcano but it was very poorly organised and we felt relieved to be back at the jetty at the endWritten July 16, 2023
- Global351394988370 contributionsA perfect choice!Absolutely a good choice! It’s been a great day, relaxing and going around the island. We would take it again! Pasquale also gives good tips on where to go and stop.Written July 15, 2023
- Kateen T0 contributionsSuper choice!This was great! Picked up at dock immediately after all the other people piled onto large boats - quiet fast boat without drama of larger group - beautiful quiet evening punctuated by volcanic activity - heartily recommend!Written June 22, 2023
- Compass2852390 contributionsStromboli hikeOur guide Fabio was great! He paced the group well, was informative and inclusive (spoke in both English/Italian). Unfortunately the clouds sat too low and the volcano wasn’t cooperative! Suggestion for the tour operators: be more punctual or at least post a sign of what to expect! 5:00 start time indicated gather at 4:45 - we stood around worried that we were in the wrong place for 1/2 hour… when the operator arrived, we were given helmets and a headlight - completed the paperwork and then waited around even more!! After inquiring we were told we were waiting for another group! More communication and a punctual start time would have negated confusion.Written June 2, 2023
- 641harveyk0 contributionsOverpriced, surly boatmen, poor safety. Choose another boat!Firstly, the web price of 50EU was a complete rip off. The going rate from other boats is 25EU. Even so the boatman had no knowledge of our booking, which had to be resolved with the help of other tour operators and phone calls. The boatman was surly and downright unpleasant. From the moment we set off to getting back he didn’t say a single thing - literally not a word! After *exactly* one hour the engine was restarted and we headed back - despite the fact that the volcano was briefly active at that moment. Safety was derisory; no life jackets, no briefing, boat not tied up during boarding and getting off (despite children and a semi disabled person in the passengers), no running lights despite return in darkness. All things you get away with for years and nothing happens - until it suddenly does. Appalling bad, do NOT book this trip. The experience is very worthwhile - but try another boat! The experience is well worthwhile - but not from this boat!Written May 10, 2023
- Andreas_S222220 contributionsRefund of down payment not received!Dear Pasquale, the tour was cancelled (not your fault), but we are still waiting for the 20€ down payment you promised us to send to our bank account. Still not received and no answer from you on our reminder mails (Andreas) since September 2022.Written November 30, 2022
- Hampshiretwo0 contributionsGreat experience with Caveats....This boat trip is on an inflatable rib boat. Boarding was interesting and the number of people in the boat totalled 11..... all footwear had to be removed before boarding. The journey was fast, ex Royal Marines would be at home. The sight of the small erupting vents, from the sea was AMAZING, and although Pasquell didn't speak much English the view was superb. Would recommend but be aware of the above.Written September 21, 2022
- L9920QBrafaelv0 contributionsMagical evening around StromboliMany thanks to Celine and Pasquale for taking us on a magical trip, despite our very last minute request! Watching the sun set from Ginostra before setting out for the volcano was enchanting - while Stromboli was not as accommodating in its fireworks as we had hoped, the tour was perfect for us (adult + two 13-year-olds)Written September 4, 2022
- CalenKevin120 contributionsGreat Captain Pasqualo and Perfect trip !Captain "Pasqualo" was great ! Everything was perfect ! I really enjoyed the sunset, the boat trip by night and also the boat was in really good condition with few people on board which was a luxury if I compare to other offers on the island!Written August 22, 2022
- S406IYlauras0 contributionsBeautiful eveningIt was a beautiful and unique experience! The stop in Ginostra was fantastic . We loved the “aperitivo” and the view. Well the vulcano was very quiet but it was a nice atmosphere and Pasquale was friendly and made us feel safe!Written May 17, 2022
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AmyLJ
South Wales, UK
On our second visit to Stromboli there was in our view no other option but to take the nightime Sciara tour again with Pasquale! Yet again all expectations were surpassed. Stromboli this year was even more active than it was in 2020 and a truly mindblowing night was had.
We did in fact pay upfront for 2 trips with Pasquale in advance - it is that good! - but unfortunately the weather was not on our side and Pasquale decided it was not safe to run our second trip - which having already paid for was promptly refunded to us at a significant financial loss to himself. The safety of everyone was clearly of the utmost importance. This was also reflected when I asked if it would be possible to board the boat from a jetty close to our villa rather than going over to the main port but Pasquale refused as it is far safer to board at the port. My elderly father came along and had no difficulties entering or leaving the boat. We always feel safe with Pasquale, he does know these waters like the back of his hand after all!
Pasquale's communications by email were amazing prior to our trip and then by continually updating us once we arrived so we could plan our days around the likelihood of our trip running that evening.
Taking the Sciara tours with Pasquale is the only way to do Stromboli in our opinion. Yes there are bigger boats and slightly cheaper prices but the personal experience cannot be beaten! Pasquale even provided us with red wine & nuts once the sun started to set on the Sciara, such lovely little touches.
Overall another truly memorable and unforgettable experience which we will treasure in our memories forever, thank you so much Pasquale! We are so grateful and will no doubt be back for a third visit to our favourite place!
We did in fact pay upfront for 2 trips with Pasquale in advance - it is that good! - but unfortunately the weather was not on our side and Pasquale decided it was not safe to run our second trip - which having already paid for was promptly refunded to us at a significant financial loss to himself. The safety of everyone was clearly of the utmost importance. This was also reflected when I asked if it would be possible to board the boat from a jetty close to our villa rather than going over to the main port but Pasquale refused as it is far safer to board at the port. My elderly father came along and had no difficulties entering or leaving the boat. We always feel safe with Pasquale, he does know these waters like the back of his hand after all!
Pasquale's communications by email were amazing prior to our trip and then by continually updating us once we arrived so we could plan our days around the likelihood of our trip running that evening.
Taking the Sciara tours with Pasquale is the only way to do Stromboli in our opinion. Yes there are bigger boats and slightly cheaper prices but the personal experience cannot be beaten! Pasquale even provided us with red wine & nuts once the sun started to set on the Sciara, such lovely little touches.
Overall another truly memorable and unforgettable experience which we will treasure in our memories forever, thank you so much Pasquale! We are so grateful and will no doubt be back for a third visit to our favourite place!
Written May 13, 2023
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Dear Amy, it’s really great for us to get such of feedback! We are very happy to read how much you liked the tour. You will be always welcome in Stromboli, hopefully see you next year! Grazie del cuore
Written May 15, 2023
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Gianni
Sicily, Italy
Fantastic experience to share as a couple or with friends. Pasquale is a very helpful person and you will have the opportunity to customize your tour
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Written August 14, 2024
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Adam
London, United Kingdom
Hi Pasqualo, my girlfriend and i arrive today (19/7) and are in Stromboli through tomorrow night the 20th. We'd like to do an afternoon boar trip around the island as well as the Sciara del Fuoco in the evening to see the lava flow at night. Can this be combined into one excursion? Today or tomorrow is available. Thanks!
Written July 19, 2020
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