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Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Pontine Islands

Sailing in the Pontine Islands among the jewels of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Gulf of Gaeta. A cruise or a short weekend discovering Ponza, Ventotene, Palmarola, Zannone, Gavi and Santo Stefano are the perfect perfect for a holiday of history and nature.

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Between the Pontine Islands and the Phlegrean Islands by Sailing Boat

Italy: Pontine Islands

7 days - 7 nights

5 departures available

July - September

Starting from

€759

€683

Per person

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Blu Pontino - Evasione infrasettimanale

Italy: Pontine Islands

4 days - 3 nights

2 departures available

August - October

Starting from

€180

Per person

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Life-changing experiences - Escape to the Pontine Islands

Italy: Pontine Islands

3 days - 2 nights

9 departures available

June - September

Starting from

€370

€352

Per person

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Weekend di emozioni nel Blu Pontino

Italy: Pontine Islands

3 days - 2 nights

One departure available

October - November

€180

Per person

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Weekend sailing in the Pontine Islands

Italy: Pontine Islands

3 days - 2 nights

3 departures available

June - July

Starting from

€330

Per person

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Life-changing experiences: Four days in the Pontine Islands

Italy: Pontine Islands

4 days - 3 nights

7 departures available

June - September

Starting from

€420

€399

Per person

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7 days of sea and sailing in the fantastic blue of the Pontine

Italy: Pontine Islands

7 days - 7 nights

3 departures available

July - August

Starting from

€500

Per person

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Weekend between Ponza and Palmarola Comfortable - max 4 people

Italy: Pontine Islands

3 days - 2 nights

3 departures available

July - September

Starting from

€475

€428

Per person

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4 days in the Pontine Islands (sailing school)

Italy: Pontine Islands

4 days - 3 nights

8 departures available

June - September

Starting from

€220

Per person

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Life Changing Experiences - Week in the Pontine Islands

Italy: Pontine Islands

6 days - 6 nights

2 departures available

August

€1,100

Per person

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Life Changing Experiences - Isole Pontine

Italy: Pontine Islands

3 days - 2 nights

One departure available

August

€430

Per person

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Four days in Ponza e Palmarola

Italy: Pontine Islands

4 days - 3 nights

2 departures available

July

€390

Per person

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Reviews - Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Pontine Islands

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Life-changing experiences: Four days in the Pontine Islands

06/13/2025

Cristiano P.

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Italy

Fantastico. Esperienza meravigliosa. Divertente, bella, ho solo aggettivi positivi
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Weekend at the Pontine a stone's throw from Rome

06/12/2025

armando a.

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Switzerland

È stata una bellissima esperienza con Antonio! Posti fantastici! Sarebbe stato ancora più bello navigare solo con le vele ma purtroppo le condizioni meteo e dell' equipaggio non lo permettevano. Da rifare sicuramente ;)
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Weekend at the Pontine a stone's throw from Rome

06/12/2025

Daniela B.

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Italy

Una barca d’epoca curata e amata, uno skipper di esperienza con competenze e grandi doti da intrattenitore (anche ottimo cuoco), un equipaggio piacevole e rispettoso e isole che ti rubano il cuore. Questo in sintesi il nostro we con Antonio e la sua barca, ma non possiamo ridurre a poche righe il nostro weekend. Antonio è un vero “lupo di mare” e grazie alle sue competenze ci ha raccontato storie di mare, di uomini, di isole, di uccelli migratori, di palme e di antichi romani. Le sue capacità come restauratore di barche d’epoca si apprezzano vivendo sulla sua barca che mantiene immutato il fascino di un tempo. Abbiamo visitato calette e grotte accompagnate dallo skipper che con il tender ci ha portato dove la comoda barca da 15m non poteva arrivare, dormito in rada e veleggiato quando il tempo lo consentiva. Un’esperienza da ripetere che ci ha rapito il cuore.
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Magical weekend in Palmarola and Ponza

06/10/2025

Katia C.

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Italy

Piacevolissima vacanza in compagnia di Federico e Costanza. La Compagnia e la barca hanno reso tutto indimenticabile.

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8 reasons to take a holiday or a weekend sailing trip to the Pontine Islands

  • Little inhabited during the year (but not in summer), they have maintained their typically Mediterranean charm with multicoloured volcanic rocks, jagged coastline and deep, transparent waters.
  • The short distance from each other and the coastline, as well as their small size, make these islands an ideal meta for a mini-cruise or a weekend sailing trip.
  • The seabed is of an unprecedented variety and beauty. A spectacle for diving amidst walls covered in gorgonians and red algae, the wrecks of sunken warships and the strip of submerged land that links Ponza to the island of Zannone.
  • Have fun in the Djset clubs of Ponza and do morning dancing on the Beach of Frontone.
  • Try all the little restaurants in the port where you can enjoy typical Ponza dishes such as spaghetti with crab fello and cianfotta.
  • Visit the characteristic houses dug into the rock of Palmarola, inhabited only during the summer period.
  • Discover beaches, caves and cliffs of spectacular colours that can only be reached from the sea.
  • Be enchanted by the pastel-coloured fishermen's and sailor's villages, which preserve the genuine soul of the archipelago.

The best places to visit during a weekend or a sailing holiday in the Pontine Islands

A long weekend would be enough to savour the taste of these islands, and yet you will immediately want to return for an entire sailing holiday: the largest is Ponza, connected by a submerged isthmus to Zannone, then there are the islands of Ventotene, Palmarola, Santo Stefano and finally the tiny, jagged island of Gavi. In every corner you can admire the thousand colours of the sea, the rocks and the vegetation. Setting sail to discover this Tyrrhenian paradise is a unique experience of history, nature and vitality.

Ponza sailing

With its 8 square kilometres, Ponza is the largest island in the Pontine Islands and is, without doubt, the best starting point for a sailing holiday in the Pontine Islands. From the boat you can reach Chia di Luna, one of the most beautiful spots, with the possibility of visiting Circe's caves. In addition to the beautiful beaches, picturesque coves and small port, there is a small village with romantic alleyways and quaint craft shops just waiting to amaze you with their fresh and unusual simplicity.

For dive enthusiasts, the seabed of this island offers an unparalleled spectacle, such as the religious remains of ships sunk in the war, or the strip of submerged land that links Ponza to the island of Zannone, which has been part of the Circeo National Park since 1979. The restaurants in the characteristic fishing village of Ponza are famous for serving traditional dishes based on freshly caught fish.

At Palmarola you must not miss a visit to Cala Brigantina, so called because in the eighteenth century it offered shelter to pirate boats. Here you can visit the grottos of Punta Mezzogiorno and cool off in its emerald waters.
This island is one of those places that can enchant you with its enchanting landscapes above and below sea level. Grab a mask and snorkel and dive into the coves of Cala del Francese and Punta Tramontana, where you can admire the spectacle of the 'Cathedrals'.

Ventotene and Santo Stefano by sailboat

You won't need much time to discover Ventotene and Santo Stefano. In fact, they are two small islands built around the ancient and wonderful Roman port. Ventotene will amaze you with the beauty of its bays, such as Cala dell'Acqua, Cala di Feola and the Faraglioni di Lucia Rosa, where a swim in the pools carved out of the tuff is a must. Santo Stefano, on the other hand, is completely wild and uninhabited, where you can visit the Bourbonic prison, the old jail built by Ferdinand IV of Bourbon and in use until 1965.

4 Things to know for a sailing or catamaran holiday in the Pontine Islands

  • The best time to sail in the Pontine archipelago is from April to October when the temperatures are warmer, the mistral winds freshen the air and the islands come alive with popular festivals such as the feast of the patron saint San Silverio on 20 June, the Ponziana sailing week in early July or the fish festival in mid-August.
  • The Pontine archipelago is the ideal place for those who want a vacation in close contact with nature. Far from stress, these islands promise an escape from reality and a genuine life made up of fishermen's villages, culinary traditions with Neapolitan influences and "all night long" entertainment.
  • The islands are reachable from the Latium coast and most embarkations take place from the port of Formia, Terracina or Nettuno. The ports are easily reached by motorway and direct rail links from Rome and Naples, where there are international airports.
  • At the Pontine Islands you can rent a whole boat with skipper or board individually. Prices range from €200 per person for 2 days to €600-800 for a week. In short, a holiday to suit everyone's availability and expectations.

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