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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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Reviews - Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Pontine Islands

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Between the Pontine Islands and the Phlegraean Islands by Sailing Boat

08/30/2026

Silvia T.

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Really very nice experience. The boat was comfortable, well maintained and perfectly adequate for the week spent together. Precise and helpful organization, both before departure and during the holiday. A special thanks to our skipper Luca, professional, competent and always attentive, able to manage navigation and life on board with tranquility and discretion, helping to create a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. A week of sea, sailing, beautiful places and sharing that I will definitely take with me. Experience that I recommend and that I would gladly do again. Fair winds!
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Sailing cruise to the Pontine: wonders a stone's throw from Rome

08/30/2026

giulia b.

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It is challenging to describe an experience, especially when only a few days have passed since its end. I left with my 11-year-old daughter, blindly trusting sailsquare because I had already spent a weekend in the Pontine with the skipper Leonardo and his wife and I was fully satisfied. The Pontine are extraordinary islands from a landscape point of view, for me it is the most interesting sea ever explored with snorkeling, both for the beauty of the marine fauna and for the majesty and variety of the seabed. The company was fundamental, we found true friends, not just travel companions and for this I am grateful. I cannot fail to point out the less pleasant things of the holiday for honesty towards those who organize and those who will use this service in the future. The skipper Antonio is a person of heart, a remarkable cook and an experienced sailor, but his boat is not up to par. It does not have comfortable areas to spend the hours of rest; it is full of details (of no small importance) to be fixed including the limping ladder, the floor that gives way under your feet in some places, the dirt penetrated deeply, the ants. We suffered from the abnormal heat of this period and for this reason we tried to sleep outside (there were 7 of us + the skipper), but alas there were not enough and adequate spaces to find a few hours of peace and rest, to face beautiful but challenging days. In fact, back in port on Friday evening we all disembarked prematurely because we were exhausted by the sleepless nights and exasperated by the discomfort of the external and internal environments. I would not change this adventure, but I would like to leave my sincere comment hoping that it will be interpreted as an incentive to improve by those who have chosen to do this complex and noble job to offer a spartan, but enjoyable stay. In this regard, I would like the boat that has its beauty to be restored, repainted and set up with plenty of cushions (maybe even some backrests where possible would not be bad) so that we can welcome guests as they deserve; the awning is too low on the sides and does not allow you to enjoy the panoramic view and rather than shelter it suffocates; blankets and pads to be used outside should be washed and disinfected every departure, because they give off an unpleasant smell; The engine of the tender should give the guarantee of working, so that the trips are not only beautiful and interesting but also safe. Antonio I know that you care, that the sea is your life and that you know it deeply, so I would like you to welcome my suggestions as an incentive to fill the gaps that penalize your undoubted experience and preparation. I have esteem for you and your wife and I hope that you always have the wind in your sails.

Between the Pontine Islands and the Phlegraean Islands by Sailing Boat

08/30/2026

Ferdinando S.

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IT

Great experience The organizational and economic part is adequate and consistent with what is indicated in the program. Boat very well maintained and tidy, Skipper available and very competent, when possible for excellent weather conditions sailing. Very helpful and cooperative travel companions. I suggest the experience to those who have never tried these weeks of vacation.

Between the Pontine Islands and the Phlegraean Islands by Sailing Boat

08/30/2026

Rossella F.

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IT

A beautiful experience, helpful and professional skipper, very nice boat, TOP company

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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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