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Adventure in the Pontine archipelago between Ponza, Palmarola and Ventotene

Italy:

Pontine Islands

Duration:

7 days - 6 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

July - August

Suitable for travellers:

20 - 55 years

Boarding from:

Marina di Nettuno

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Velasquez

Member since 2015 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

Let's live together an unforgettable week to discover the Pontine archipelago, a natural paradise just a few hours from Rome. On board we will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will guide us along a fascinating itinerary between Ponza, Palmarola and Ventotene, three unique islands for their beauty, history and Mediterranean atmosphere.


We will begin our adventure in the crystal clear waters of Palmarola, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Wild and almost uninhabited, it will welcome us with white and golden cliffs, stacks sculpted by the wind and bays that can only be reached by sea. We will be able to take the first dip in the beautiful Cala del French, visit the suggestive Cala dei Gabbiani and immerse ourselves in the silence of Cala Brigantina, once a pirate refuge. Palmarola is also perfect for snorkeling, thanks to the seabed rich in fish and the play of light that creates extraordinary underwater scenarios.


We will then continue to Ponza, the largest and liveliest island of the Pontine. Famous for its sea caves, hidden coves and turquoise waters, Ponza will surprise us at every turn. Among the most beautiful stops await us the Lucia Rosa Beach, spectacular at sunset, Cala Feola with its natural pools, and the majestic Natural Arch, one of the symbols of the island. Ponza is also perfect for an evening in the restaurants by the sea or to experience its elegant summer nightlife.


During the week we will also reach Ventotene, an authentic island rich in history. Walking through the alleys of the village, we will enter a timeless atmosphere. We will visit the ancient Roman port dug into the tuff, still intact, and admire the island of Santo Stefano, where the Ventotene Manifesto, one of the founding texts of the European Union, was born. Its bays – such as Cala Nave or Punta Eolo – will offer us calm and transparent waters for regenerating swims.



Between one stage and another we will experience moments of relaxing navigation, swimming in a sea so clear that you can see the seabed even at 10-15 meters, snorkeling, aperitifs at sunset and evenings under starry skies away from any artificial light.


Boarding is very convenient: we just need to arrive by car or train, because the station is located just 150 meters from the port. We will be on board a 13-meter boat with 4 cabins, 2 bathrooms and large bow cushions, perfect for relaxing while sailing.


We are ready to live this experience together in the Pontine Islands!

Starting from

€810

7 days - 6 nights

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Boat & Classes of Service

Beneteau Cyclades 43.4 - 2008

Type

Sailboat

Length

13.26 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

4

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Marina di Nettuno.

Check-in: 5:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Marina di Nettuno.

Check-out: 3:00 PM

Leg 1

Monday

Boarding in Nettuno at 5 pm - Briefing and Galley Dinner on the boat or on land and walk in the typical village of Nettuno.

Monday

Leg 2

Tuesday

Breakfast and departure to the island of Palmarola.

Sail towards La cala dei Gabbiani in Palmarola Swim and stop at anchor Visit of Rada Brigantina in Palmarola, stop at anchor and swim Exploration with the tender of the Faraglioni caves. Night at anchor in a roadstead of Palmarola depending on the winds of the day.

Tuesday

Leg 3

Wednesday

Breakfast on board and navigation to the Rada del French in Palmarola, stop at anchor and lunch at the Il French restaurant, or alternatively, on board.

Sail towards the island of Ponza, and stop at anchor in the roadstead of Lucia Rosa Navigation towards Chiaia di Luna, stop at anchor and swim. Night at anchor in a roadstead depending on the winds of the day.

Wednesday

Leg 4

Thursday

Breakfast, swim, and sailing to the island of Ventotene. Arrival around 1 p.m., stop at anchor in Cala Nave and swim Navigation to the Roman port of Ventotene, dinner on land or on board.

Night in port at the Roman port of Ventotene (cost borne by the common fund).

Thursday

Leg 5

Friday

Breakfast on board or on land in Ventotene Roman port Visit to the Roman cisterns of Ventotene (optional, additional cost)


12 noon: Sailing to the island of Ponza Arrival in the roadstead of the natural arch, anchoring and swimming with a visit to the natural arch Navigation towards the roadstead of the core, anchoring and swimming, night in the roadstead or in the port of Ponza (cost borne by the common fund)

Walk through the typical streets of Ponza. Aperitif on the terrace of Chiaia di Luna or dinner on land or on board of your choice. Night in port in Ponza.

Friday

Leg 6

Saturday

Breakfast on land or on board Sail to the natural pools of Cala Feola in Ponza and anchorage in the roadstead Swim in the natural pools, lunch on board.

Sail towards Palmarola, Cala Spermaturo or Cala dei Gabbiani Swim and night at anchor in Palmarola.

Saturday

Leg 7

Sunday

Breakfast on board and bathroom. Navigation towards the roadstead of the Cathedral in Palmarola, bath.

Sail or motor navigation to Neptune. Arrival around 3 pm; refueling and return to the pier. Disembarkation by 5 p.m. Greetings, group photo, and return to their destinations.

Sunday

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

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Onboard staff

    Skipper

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€180 - €200 Per person

The common fund will be formed on board and will cover the out-of-pocket costs of ports and moorings, SUP, galley, fuel and various for boat management (estimated fee, which depends on the consumption chosen by the participants).

    Galley

    Food for the skipper

    Alcoholic drinks

    Mooring fees

    Access and/or stay in parks and marine protected areas

    Fuel (boat/tender)

Starter Pack

€200 Per person

Also includes: gas bottle, water supply on departure, deposit insurance.

    Final cleaning

    Tender and outboard

    Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

    Towels kit

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

    Flights or Transfers from/to the destination

Optional Services

    Bedding kit • €20 per person

    Accident insurance • €50 per person

    Travel cancellation insurance • €130 per person

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Velasquez

Member since 2015 -

Organisation

Italian

English

4.6/5

out of

54

reviews

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Flottiglia Smeralda: Arcipelago de La Maddalena con Velasquez

09/8/2025

Davide G.

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Italy

Fantastic holiday
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Flottiglia Smeralda: Arcipelago de La Maddalena con Velasquez

08/29/2025

Roberta P.

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Italy

I was not new to flotilla holidays, while it was the first experience on a sailing boat for my friend Titti and I was a bit anxious ... and it was wonderful! We had a lot of fun, thanks to the organization of Admiral Claudio, the skipper Paolo and the fantastic company of our crew. A wonderful itinerary, enchanting sea and beaches, blue lagoon coves ... At every sunset, the moonrise, magical nights in the roadstead under the starry sky. Memories that will remain forever in our hearts. To be redone ... and to be recommended, absolutely! Roberta and Tweety
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Flottiglia Smeralda: Arcipelago de La Maddalena con Velasquez

08/27/2025

Monica A.

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Italy

After a week with Velasquez I still don't know if Claudio is a seaman lent to the theater or a stage man lent to the sea! In any case, his professionalism was impeccable: attentive, shrewd and always updated on weather conditions, he guided us with great competence to discover the archipelago of La Maddalena and Corsica. Every decision seemed to be studied to perfection, and at the same time he made us laugh with his irony and the little curtains on board. The destinations were breathtaking: bays and coves to take your breath away, crystal clear water and unforgettable views. The boat, an Oceanis 51.1, was comfortable, spacious and perfectly equipped for a week in the flotilla. What made it even more special was the possibility of sailing: feeling the wind, the sea sliding under the boat and the silence interrupted only by the sound of the waves is truly magical. The crew? Perfect! An atmosphere of fun, complicity and goliardy was created that made every moment special and memorable. An unforgettable experience, made unique by Claudio's expert and caring guidance and Velasquez's professionalism. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience the sea safely, with a pinch of irony, lots of laughter and the magic of sailing!
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Flottiglia Smeralda: Arcipelago de La Maddalena con Velasquez

08/27/2025

Annalisa S.

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Italy

Group travel and wonderful places, exciting sunrises and sunsets. Negative note for the boat, delivered to us dirty and in poor condition, with a clear difference from the other of the flotilla (new and spacious), yet the price paid was the same! It was too small to hold ten people, and the failure of one of the two bathrooms has made us hell the last few days. The organization needs to be reviewed!

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