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Feast of Santa Candida alle Pontine!

Italy:

Pontine Islands

Duration:

4 days - 3 nights

Max number of spots:

10

Available:

September

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Nettuno

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Fabrizio D.

Member since 2021 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

New Year's Eve in Ventotene!

Come by boat with us for the feast of Santa Candida and discover the beauty of Palmarola, Ponza, Ventotene and Santo Stefano immersed in the festive atmosphere.


The traditional hot air balloon race is truly an unforgettable experience, immersed in the unique atmosphere of a beautiful island.

Ventotene is a magical island, on holidays it manages to give the best of itself.


Four days and three nights on the boat and at sea is what we all need.

We will offer you, as always, relaxation, contact with nature and fun.

We will see fantastic and exclusive bays and roadsteads, reachable only by boat; the Faraglioni and the Cathedrals of Palmarola, Parata Grande and the Scoglio della Nave in Ventotene.


You can double your fun by participating in the activities and maneuvers on board with the teachings of a skipper/instructor with many years of experience.


PLEASE NOTE: The program is indicative and may be subject to variations, even radical, due to adverse weather conditions in place / expected or needs / choices of the crew. The experience is organized by the sports club of which I am a member in the form of a cruise-didactics, you will be sent a contract (as required by law, to protect everyone).

€390

4 days - 3 nights

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Boat & Classes of Service

Beneteau Cyclades 50.5 - 2008

Type

Sailboat

Length

15.61 m.

Toilets

4

Cabins

6

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14+

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Nettuno.

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Nettuno.

Check-out: 6:00 PM

Leg 1

Friday

Boarding in the early afternoon in the Marina di Nettuno, accommodation on board, galley, briefing and departure with landing in the evening/night in Ponza or Palmarola depending on the weather; night at anchor .

Friday

Leg 2

Saturday

Breakfast and first swim, or vice versa for someone, and departure for Ventotene. Possible stop-off, with flat sea, at the wonderful Scoglio della Botte, alone in the middle of the deepest blue about 6/7 miles from Ponza.

In the afternoon the traditional hot air balloon race and traditional games.

Musical evening in the square and night in the port.

Saturday

Leg 3

Sunday

Delicious breakfast in the square, then beautiful baths in the Roman tubs.

In the afternoon the procession with the arrival of the statue of Santa Candida in the port.

Fireworks to end on a high note. Night in port.

Sunday

Leg 4

Monday

We get ready for the return.

Lunch at sea and bow on Neptune, with disembarkation by 7 pm.

Monday

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

Boat equipment and facilities

    Final cleaning

    Tender and outboard

Onboard staff

    Skipper

Taxes, fees and moorings

    Association/Membership card

    Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

Other services

    Trainer

What you'll have to pay during the experience

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

Common Fund

€120 - €180 Per person

It will be set up at embarkation. It is an indicative quota (it depends on the stops and the choices of the crew) but quite likely after years of experience.

    Galley

    Food for the skipper

    Alcoholic drinks

    Mooring fees

    Visitor or navigation taxes

    Access and/or stay in parks and marine protected areas

    Fuel (boat/tender)

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

    Bedding kit

    Towels kit

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Fabrizio D.

Member since 2021 -

Organisation

Italian

English

4.7/5

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63

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

A week of sea, volcanoes and fun in the Aeolian Islands

08/24/2026

Francesco S.

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IT

Well maintained but noisy boat (creaking and footfall noise)

A week of sea, volcanoes and fun in the Aeolian Islands

08/24/2026

Raffaella A.

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IT

⚓️ Fabrizio is a professional and competent skipper, able to handle even emergency situations related to weather conditions with extreme safety. 💨⛈️ Also good at managing a crew, in part, a bit "heterogeneous" ☺️ ⛵️The boat is cared for and maintained well; The only note: during the roll of the night and when you go down the stairs towards the dinette it tends to be creaky, a detail that, however, only minimally affects the overall quality of the experience. Fair winds!
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From the Pontine to the Aeolian Islands - Adventure, Navigation, and Relaxation - One Way

08/19/2026

Anna M.

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IT

Wonderful experience to say the least from all points of view, from the itinerary, to the crew, to Fabrizio, who guided us in the crossing from the Pontine to the Aeolian Islands making us discover corners of paradise accessible only from the sea. His great professionalism and the passion he manages to convey have been an added value for this trip. Thank you very much!
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A week of sea, volcanoes and fun in the Aeolian Islands

08/9/2026

Marigra L.

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IT

SKIPPER not at all attentive to everyone's needs!! Interested only in a woman of his CLOSE acquaintance, it seemed like his vacation! Everything revolved around his personal interest! All this led to complaints from all the people who were on board so much so that one of us HAD to take him back to remind him to take the reins of the situation and be attentive to the needs of the group. I would absolutely never take a holiday with him again! The boat was clean and well maintained with plenty of room for improvement! The amazing places, the islands experienced from the sea are a marvel.

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