Messina – Stromboli
Ferry to Aeolian Islands
Messina – Stromboli
Ferry to Aeolian Islands
You can get a ferry from Messina to Stromboli. Ferries from Messina to Stromboli are available all year round. With around 3 daily and 19 weekly sailings, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Messina to Stromboli first ferry: departs Messina at 06:45.
Messina to Stromboli last ferry: departs Messina at around 15:00.
Bear in mind that Messina Stromboli ferry times can vary by season. We recommend checking the latest Messina to Stromboli ferry timetable before you book.
How long the ferry is from Sicily to Stromboli depends on whether you’re travelling on a Messina Stromboli fast ferry or conventional ferry. The Messina to Stromboli ferry duration is usually around 1 hour 50 minutes on average.
Average Messina to Stromboli ferry time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Fastest ferry: 1 hour 50 minutes
Longest ferry: 4 hours 25 minutes
The fastest ferries from Messina to Stromboli take 1 hour 50 minutes.
Ferries from Messina to Stromboli are provided by 1 ferry company; Liberty Lines Fast Ferries with 3 daily and 19 weekly sailings. Bear in mind, the Messina Stromboli ferry timetable can change throughout the seasons, with more options available in the summer months.
Ferry frequency: the Messina ferry to Stromboli runs all year round
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: 3 daily sailings and 19 weekly sailings
Messina Stromboli ferry prices can vary depending on the ferry company you're travelling with and the season you're travelling in.
Average Messina Stromboli ferry cost: £95.55
Messina to Stromboli distance: approximately 46.3 miles (74.5km) or 40 nautical miles.
With an average crossing time of 1 hour 50 minutes, you can do a Messina to Stromboli day trip.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Messina to Stromboli ferry.
Messina Stromboli foot passenger ferries: Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
Foot passenger price: usually between £48 and £175
Cheapest foot passenger price: around £25
Here's everything you need to know about taking your pet on the Messina to Stromboli boat.
Pets are allowed on Messina ferries to Stromboli. However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
Pet-friendly operators:
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
Pets are allowed on Messina ferries to Stromboli. However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
You will need the following things with you when travelling with your pet on a ferry to Stromboli from Sicily.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries:
Liberty Lines: prices can vary
You can travel with guide dogs and assistance dogs on the boat from Messina to Stromboli. However, you must let the ferry company know at the time of booking. You may also have to present any necessary certificates if asked to do so on board.
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| Messina - Stromboli Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Liberty Lines Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | £95* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 17 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 41m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 06:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Distance | 40 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Italian city of Messina is the capital of, and located in, the Province of Messina and is the third largest city on the island of Sicily. It lies on the Strait of Messina, opposite Villa San Giovanni on the Italian mainland, in the north east of Sicily. The port in Messina is an important economic driver for the city's economy as it is a key component in the city and region's tourist infrastructure. It also supports both commercial and military shipyards. Agriculture is also important in the area and visitors exploring the countryside will often find oranges, lemons, mandarin oranges and olives growing. Since 1548, the city has had a Roman Catholic Archdiocese and Archimandrite seat and is home to the University of Messina which was also founded in 1548.
The city's port offers passengers ferry services across the Strait of Messina to the ports of Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria in Calabria. There is also a longer crossing to Salerno, which is to the south of the city of Naples. Most ferries that arrive in Messina dock at either the Messina Marittima/Bluvia dock or at the Molo Norimberga docks on Via San Ranieri. Occasionally some ferries will dock at the Rada San Francesco di Paola I docks on the northern edge of the town.
The Italian island of Stromboli is located off the coast of Sicily and lies in the Tyrrhenian Sea and is one of eight islands that make up the Aeolian group of islands. Visitors to the island tend to have three options of things to do. The first is to wander the pretty streets of the island's main village and soak up the lovely views that are on offer, however, the island's crater is not visible from the village. Next, visitors enjoy taking a boat trip around to Sciara del Fuoco which is a deep black lava scar down the side of the volcano, and is a good place to see Stromboli's explosions, especially after dark. The third activity, and not for the faint hearted or the unfit, is to climb the volcano and see eruptions close up!
Some ferry and hydrofoil services from Sicily and the mainland stop at Stromboli. Alternatively travellers can change on the island of Lipari for a connecting ferry. Stromboli is north-east of the other Aeolian Islands, and the hydrofoils from Lipari can take as much as 1 hour and 40 minutes. Services from Messina in Sicily take just under 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We recommend booking in advance to find the cheapest ferry from Messina to Stromboli. Stromboli to Stromboli ferry prices vary depending on the season you’re travelling in. Most Stromboli to Messina ferry prices are higher in the peak summer months between June to September. Ferries during these months can sell out so if you’re travelling from Messina to Stromboli by boat in summer it’s always best to make your Messina to Stromboli ferry booking in advance. Check out our special offers page for all the latest ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry from Messina to Stromboli.
Yes, students can get a 5% discount on Messina Stromboli ferry tickets all year round. Check out our special offers page for more discounts and to get the cheapest Messina to Stromboli ferry booking.
It all depends on the size of the ship but disembarking the ferry can take around 15-45 minutes.
If you're getting the Messina to Stromboli ferry with luggage, then there are certain restrictions that may apply. The amount of luggage you can take on the Messina to Stromboli ferry depends on the ferry company you are travelling with.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: 1 bag weighing up to 10kg with a maximum size of 60x40x20cm
There are a wide range of facilities available on board the ferry between Messina and Stromboli. These include cafes, restaurants, bars and gift shops. Bear in mind that each ship’s facilities will vary.
The accommodation and seating on the Messina to Stromboli boat differs depending on the ferry company and how long the journey is. Prices are also dependent on the company you travel with and the size of your cabin.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: No cabins are available on board. However, there are comfortable airplane type seats and a business class section
Yes, the ferries from Messina to Stromboli are suitable for people with reduced mobility. The exact facilities on board will depend on the ship you’re travelling on. It's best to inform the ferry company at the time of booking to see if they can accommodate any requests.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: Facilities include dedicated seating, call buttons and accessible toilets.
It all depends on the ferry company you are travelling with. In general, we recommend arriving at Messina port at least 1 hour before departure. However, if you are travelling with a vehicle, it’s best to arrive 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours before departure to allow time for parking. Wherever you’re travelling from, you should allow plenty of time to get to the port in case of traffic.
Your Messina Stromboli tickets will be sent by email. You will then need to check in with the ferry company before you travel and you may receive an additional boarding pass.
The latest check-in time for your Messina to Stromboli ferry booking should be in your confirmation email.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure
Yes, parking is available at Messina ferry port.
By car: From Palermo, take the motorway A/20 Messina-Palermo. Exit at Messina Boccetta and then follow the signs to the port.
By train: Messina train station is located around 100m from the port.
By foot: The port is just a short walk from the centre.
Ferries to Stromboli will take you to San Vincenzo, on the northeastern side of the island. The port is just a short walk from the town centre. Here you'll find plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. As it is such a small island, you can easily walk everywhere on foot. If you are not a resident of Stromboli, there are certain restrictions in place for vehicles.
