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Sailing cruise to the Pontine: wonders a stone's throw from Rome

Italy:

Pontine Islands

Duration:

7 days - 7 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

July - September

Boarding from:

Nettuno

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Antonio Bruno V.

Member since 2016 -

Private

Italian

This experience, in a nutshell

We will spend an unforgettable holiday sailing among the beautiful Pontine Islands.

These islands have an absolutely unique charm and nature.


The Pontine archipelago is divided into 2 distinct groups of islands not too far from each other: The first, located in the northwest, includes the islands of Ponza, Palmarola, Gavi and Zannone, the latter island is part of the Circeo National Park; the second group is located in a south-easterly direction with Palmarola and Ventotene.


A skippered sailing cruise to the Pontine Islands can be an exciting and relaxing experience. Here's what you might expect from this experience:


Sailing: You can actively participate in sailing if you wish, learning the basics from your guide or simply enjoying the views while the crew operates the boat.


Island exploration: Each island has its own unique charm. Ponza, for example, is famous for its sea caves, while Palmarola is appreciated for its crystal clear waters and unspoiled nature.


Snorkeling and diving: Excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving. You could explore the seabed rich in life.


Local Food: During your cruise, you will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious local dishes. Many of the islands have restaurants and taverns offering specialties based on fresh fish and other local products.


Relaxed atmosphere: Sailing cruises tend to offer a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere than cruises on larger ships.


In general, a sailing cruise to the Pontine Islands offers the opportunity to explore enchanting places in a more intimate and flexible way than traditional cruises.

Starting from

€600

7 days - 7 nights

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Boat & Classes of Service

De Cesari Cutter Classico inglese - 1991

Type

Sailboat

Length

15 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

5

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15+

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Nettuno.

Check-in: 5:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Nettuno.

Check-out: 9:00 AM

Leg 1

Saturday

Boarding in Nettuno for 17.00/18.00

On the day of embarkation you go to do the galley and then you take possession of the cabins, you can after doing these things either leave in the evening and have dinner in navigation weather permitting or have dinner in Nettuno and leave on Sunday morning.

Leg 2

Sunday

On Sunday we are in Palmarola and we tour it all 360 degrees because I think it is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean with its coves with crystal clear waters and countless caves to be explored with the tender.

Leg 3

Monday

Route to Ventotene, with the possibility of deep-sea fishing during the transfer. The island is rich in history and tranquility. We spend the night at the Roman port, very suggestive and convenient to go ashore in the beautiful center of Ventotene, characteristic with its shops and alleys.

Leg 4

Tuesday

We will take a nice swim in the beautiful coves of the island. And in the evening it was off to Ponza. We go down to Ponza with the tender to admire the center

Leg 5

Wednesday and Thursday

Days dedicated to all the beautiful coves of the island.

Leg 6

Friday and Saturday

Friday stop in Zannone and after lunch departure for Nettuno.

Arrival in the evening, dinner for greetings and overnight stay

We will disembark on Saturday morning

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.

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Antonio Bruno V.

Member since 2016 -

Private

Italian

4.7/5

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35

reviews

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Destination

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Three-Day Sailing Tour to the Pontine Islands

07/14/2025

Simona M.

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Italy

I had wanted to have an experience on a sailing boat for a long time and with Antonio I could not have had a better 'baptism': prepared, competent, funny and an excellent entertainer, as well as a very good cook. With his stories he enriched the tour, especially when he took us to the coves with the tender; Stories of the sea, life, migratory birds and myths. Even the group that was formed contributed to the success of the experience that with the spectacular waters of Palmarola and Ponza could only be so. Thank you Antonio and his Vito Dumas.
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Three-Day Sailing Tour to the Pontine Islands

07/8/2025

Lydia M.

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Italy

Antonio made us spend a wonderful holiday: he made us visit the less touristy coves taking us around with the tender to caves and isolated beaches, he prepared for us excellent meals for lunch and dinner, he told us many curious anecdotes about the island and their inhabitants. The boat is comfortable and what I appreciated most traveling by boat for a long time was the very high and long awning that allowed everyone to find refreshment during the day. Bathrooms are also particularly spacious compared to average, and wood paneling provides an authentic warm feel. In addition, but the main element of the holiday, is the human side of Antonio: a highly trained and competent skipper but above all a special person for his empathy and attention to others, with a big heart and enormous sympathy and hospitality! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, dear Antonio!! Until next time!
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Three-Day Sailing Tour to the Pontine Islands

07/8/2025

Serena R.

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Italy

A beautiful mini holiday! Antonio has proven to be a great captain and a great man. Not only does he have obvious nautical expertise but he also has great interpersonal skills and makes you feel comfortable on his comfortable boat. He dedicated himself to all of us with passion and kindness, taking us with his dinghy to all possible coves and caves. He cooked us excellent dishes and delighted us with many stories about the Pontine islands. His boat is extremely clean and the forward cabin a real palace! In addition, the icing on the cake is its legendary awning, spacious and able to offer ample shade! Thank you Antonio, we would definitely choose you again for a new adventure!
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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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