Utflykt till VULCANO LIPARI SCIARA DEL FUOCO från Tropea

We did the Lipari volcano tour by day. I must say that it is a very tiring trip, but nice to do. We were unlucky because the sea was slightly rough and, suffering from seasickness, we did not feel well for the trip from Tropea to Vulcano. It should be noted that the staff was not very present (they were all doing their own thing) apart from a guy who was part of the staff who, if I remember correctly, is named Vincenzo, who helped us all from the first to the last. We also thank Mrs. Angela, who with her explanations and her manner was able to engage us in a pleasant way; it is clear that she does it with passion and as an expert in her work. Half recommended. Too much time on the boat, little time on the islands.

A pure disappointment! We planned our vacation to Calabria in order to visit Stromboli. We bought the trip in Tropea directly through a tour operator. The lady was super friendly. On the day of the trip, the driver was on time in front of our hotel to pick us up. Unfortunately, it was the only positive result that day😟. Arrival at Lipari was an hour later, so the time on the island was shortened accordingly. The tour guide on board announced at the beginning of the trip that she would speak in two languages: Italian and English. In reality, she spoke Italian for hours, then 5 minutes briefly and concisely in English, and that was it.... After Lipari, she did a survey to see how many foreign-language tourists were there; since we were not numerous, she simply ignored us later! Luckily, she made an effort to communicate when we had to be picked up from each island. According to the program, we were supposed to take at least a 30-minute break before Stromboli to see the eruption. The captain waited about 15 minutes and turned back. Unfortunately, Stromboli was very moody that day, so we were only able to admire 3 short eruptions! A real shame. The trip was not worth it at all. Conclusion: This trip with this company is not recommended; service is poor, and the price-performance ratio is a flop. I would recommend finding another provider! Best, Alex

I had the pleasure of taking a tour with Tripodi Navigazione. Friendly and helpful crew, knowledgeable guide, and joyful atmosphere, all surrounded by breathtaking landscapes! Thank you VINCENZO and your whole team!

Too many hours of travel for a quick getaway.

Beautiful boat trip! Kind crew, stunning scenery, and perfect organization. Highly recommended experience!

The ship was completely overcrowded, as a result not enough seats. Unfortunately, the fellow passengers were also not ready to move together so that everyone could sit. We confessed for three hours. The staff were equally unfriendly and not oriented to solutions. For the money, the poor Service and the short stay you have to think carefully if it is worth it. We wouldn't do it anymore. For us it's a tourist rip-off!

A tease. If before leaving you warn me that there is a possibility that the tour will not be complete for rough seas I choose whether to give up or do it anyway. Everything already planned according to the navigation plan established already in the morning. Sciara of fire at night never seen and Panarea seen only from binoculars. Proposed by the captain an extra excursion to Lipari of 10 € per person by coach that excursion is not... But rather a frantic race through the curves of Lipari that makes you see nothing but only three kiosks that must sell already with fixed stops to the driver. Total disappointment!!!! No refund is no seriousness. We were treated like objects

Absolutely unmissable and unforgettable experience, despite the morning rise 😅. Recommended the optional paid tour (10 euros per person) before descending to Lipari, where you can admire and learn about natural beauty unique pieces of history. Moreover, all "seasoned" by the explanations of Mrs. Angela (the Commander 😇), a real portent... a spectacular woman, prepared and full of energy, which made the tour even more interesting and enjoyable. Too bad about the whims of the wind, which made the return quite choppy, but as a son of a sailor, I compliment the captain.

I am giving a star but if I could I would give O. Bad experience from start to finish. It was supposed to be a relaxing day, it turned into a floating nightmare. Not recommended. It was a *waste of time and money*, in no uncertain terms. A ferry sold as an “experience”, but in reality *a tourist trap*: paid *four times as much as a normal passage*, with the promise of a dream itinerary and impeccable organization. Reality? They *dumped us on deserted islands*, without directions, without guides, *without even knowing where to go or what to do*. Hours and hours under the sun, disoriented, waiting for nothing. No Welcoming, no explanation, just *confusion and wasted money*. when they say a Guide is included, they don't mean the usual nice Guide who accompanies you to the islands and tells you interesting things. They mean that ONLY while on the boat and for many hours, a woman speaks incredibly loud and tells a lot of unnecessary things (only in Italian 99% of the time). Everyone we talked to on the boat had headaches from this woman. People wanted to read or sleep on Longer Journeys and it was impossible because of him, he was essentially doing a monologue and nobody was listening. Not to mention how much this woman sponsored their extra €10 tour, definitely not included and the money went fully to the staff. They didn’t offer anything, as you usually do, after paying 150€ per couple, I miss a glass of water. When we had to get off at the port and the others had to stay for the fanatical EXTRA TOUR who had to get off was treated like a waste, an immigrant. Zero comprehensions, a girl was not feeling well while she was going down and they asked her several times with anger and haste if she should come down or not. If these are ways we are in another world here, I can not understand, a lot of money for nothing, we were in 6, I let you imagine the price, a disappointment. I have never been treated like this, it seems to me to be in another world, in an immigration boat, overcrowded and without seats, poor staff and mindless of everything, smoking and throwing butts into the sea, polluting. Bars with exaggerated prices, and on the other hand they didn’t even give you the receipt, just from finance. And not happy with the amount they had collected, they decided to make a small game costing € 1, for a stupid painting. I don't know what to tell you anymore, I'm just trying to convince myself for two days that it was a good experience, I don't wish it on anyone, I wouldn't even go back if it was free, They make you believe that you will experience something special, and instead you find yourself in the middle of nowhere with the feeling of being *made fun of from beginning to end*. An experience that was meant to leave memories, but instead leaves only *bitter taste in the mouth and the wallet lighter*. Well what about.... I recommend it ... (if you want to spend a day of hell)

Bad experience, an organized scam.I marvel as the Gf has not yet intervened .. A bar at the entrance where the receipt does not even know what it is where they sell products with the price increase of 450% .. And a ferry with two stops that pretends to be excursions .. It accommodates about 300 people abandoned to themselves .. An operator who does everything also cleans the toilets is a guide is responsible for boarding where you advertise a tour of stramacchio for the entire trip unbudgeted ) at a cost of 10 € not billed from miles away always from the coasts .... then for those who do not participate is abandoned on an island aimlessly every one on its way waiting for their business in black .. on the return drum roll lottery 1 euro with a symbolic win to complete the daily spoils in BLACK so the crew shares another 300 € aum aum .. I conclude here by saying that those who want to make these destinations can take a ferry directly where they can find more hospitality and definitely save something by having a better Service.