May 1st long weekend on a sailing boat: adventure to the Pontine Islands

Italy:

Pontine Islands

Duration:

4 days - 3 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

April - May

Suitable for travellers:

> 18 years

Boarding from:

Nettuno

What's included

Cancellation policy

Organised by:

Velasquez

Member since 2015 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

We will travel with a splendid 13-meter boat, Beneteau 43, with comfortable sunbathing cushions in the bow and cockpit.

We will depart from Nettuno, embarking in the afternoon and enjoying an aperitif while everyone arrives.

We will be able to share the galley and everyone's choices, making it at the supermarket which is located 100 meters from the port of embarkation. In the evening we will have dinner on land at the restaurant of the port or village and walk through the typical alleys of the center. Then we will set sail at night towards Palmarola or early in the morning, sailing towards the desert island.

We will be able to swim in the beautiful coves of the deserted Palmarola (Cala Brigantina, Cala dei Gabbiani, Cala del French) and then visit the splendid bays of the largest island, Ponza (Chiaia di Luna, Cala feola called "The natural pools", the pediment, Cala del Core) directly from the boat.

In Ponza, we will be able to swim in other beautiful roadsteads, such as that of Lucia Rosa, on the Roman island, and with a last swim at the Cathedral of Palmarola, and then sail towards Neptune.

All washed down with great music, company, and friendship.

€430

€387

Per person

What's included

Cancellation policy

€387

4 days - 3 nights

Italy: 4 days - 3 nights

Pontine Islands

What's included

Cancellation policy

€430

€387

12+

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Boat & Classes of Service

Beneteau Cyclades 43.4 - 2008

Type

Sailboat

Length

13.26 m.

Toilets

Cabins

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Nettuno.

Check-in: 5:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Nettuno.

Check-out: 5:00 PM

Leg 1

Thursday

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

Leg 2

Friday

Breakfast and departure to the island of Palmarola Sail to Cala dei Gabbiani in Palmarola Swim and stop at anchor Visit of Rada Brigantina in Palmarola, stop at anchor and swim Exploration with tender of the Faraglioni caves Navigation to Cala del French in Palmarola Sail to the island of Ponza and anchorage in the roadstead (Cala Feola or Arco Naturale depending on the winds) Night at anchor in a roadstead in Palmarola depending on the winds of the day.

Leg 3

Saturday

Breakfast on board and navigation to the other roadsteads of Ponza (Lucia Rosa, Chiaia di Luna or Cala del Core) Navigation to the roadstead of the core, anchorage and swimming, night at anchor or in port in Ponza (cost borne by the common fund) Walk through the typical streets of Ponza Aperitif at the terrace of Chiaia di Luna or dinner on land or on board of your choice Night in port in Ponza

Leg 4

Sunday

Breakfast on land or on board in Ponza port Sailing towards the roadstead of the cathedral in Palmarola Anchoring and swimming, snack on board and sailing towards Nettuno Arrival in Nettuno by 5 pm, refueling and return to the pier Disembarkation by 6 pm Greetings, group photo and return to your destinations.

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.

Leg 1

Thursday

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

Leg 2

Friday

Leg 3

Saturday

Leg 4

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

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

€120 - €150 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

€100 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

Optional Services

Bedding kit • €20 per person

Accident insurance • €50 per person

Travel cancellation insurance • €130 per person

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

Organised by:

Velasquez

Member since 2015 -

Organisation

Italian

English

4.6/5

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Boat

Destination

Flottiglia Smeralda: Arcipelago de La Maddalena con Velasquez

09/8/2025

Davide G.

Italy

Fantastic holiday

Flottiglia Smeralda: Arcipelago de La Maddalena con Velasquez

08/29/2025

Roberta P.

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

Flottiglia Smeralda: Arcipelago de La Maddalena con Velasquez

08/27/2025

Monica A.

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!

Flottiglia Smeralda: Arcipelago de La Maddalena con Velasquez

08/27/2025

Annalisa S.

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!