The Mediterranean Flotilla: Capri, Ischia, Procida and the Pontine Islands

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Departure on 12 August 2023
6 days 7 nights

Gulf of Naples and Amalfi Coast
Italy

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Brief description of the holiday

If you are looking for a fun holiday full of new friends a flotilla is the one for you. Two boats that always sail together, bringing you to discover a new landing place every day. We will combine the tranquility of the sea, sunsets, sunrises and new friends with aperitifs, joy, music and dancing.

We will sail every day from one island to another, showing you all the beauty of the islands of the gulf of Naples first and then of the Pontine islands, stopping in the most beautiful coves. You will see the sun set from the bow of the boat, while drinking a glass of wine or a spritz. Our skippers will undertake to give you the first notions of sailing. The more expert and courageous will have the opportunity to steer a boat in the open sea under full sail, in total safety, experiencing that happiness that you will keep throughout the winter.

Saturday
We will meet on Saturday at 17.00, boarding from Marina di Stabia (Naples) , you will find the boats moored, cleaned and sanitized. The first evening we will stay in the marina to give the various crews the opportunity to get to know each other. Just because you will be tired from the trip, LaFlotiglia will order pizzas for everyone, we will eat and drink all together on one boat. You will thus have the opportunity and time, before dinner, to arrange the galley and sort your luggage into the cabins, without having to think of anything else. The skippers will show you how to best organize the refrigerator.

Sunday
Early Sunday morning, we will head towards Procida , the capital of culture of 2022. The island is characterized by villages with iridescent colors, Renaissance palaces which, together with its volcanic nature, make it unique. After lunch we will head towards Ischia, where we will stop either at the Aragonese Castle or at Sant'Angelo, one of the most beautiful villages on the island. After a long aperitif we will go ashore to visit the island.

Monday
The day for us skippers will start very soon. We will let you sleep while we set sail to take you to Ponza . Along the way we will stop for the first time in Ventotene , this time only for a swim and, just before lunch, we will set sail for the vault of Ponza. We will eat while sailing and will arrive at the natural arch around 4pm. In that crystal clear water we will relax and swim before going to the port of Ponza. In the evening we will tour the island and after an aperitif at the "Tripoli bar" everyone will be free to eat wherever they want. Restaurants and street food are not lacking, we will also be free to organize a dinner on the boat. For after dinner we are spoiled for choice.

Tuesday
In the morning we will sail to Palmarola , we will visit the stacks, the caves of Ponza and the Cathedral of Palmarola. We will have lunch in a beautiful cove and dinner in another. The skippers will make sure to gather everyone on the catamaran and we will all party together. You will see the clearest water in the Mediterranean and Palmarola will remain forever in your memories. It will be our second night at anchor, weather permitting we will sleep in the moonlight from where you can see the sun disappear behind the stacks of Palmarola and spend the night.. Wednesday
In the morning a tour of the island awaits us, with a swim in Cala Lucia Rosa . Connected caves will take you from one bay to another. We will set sail just after lunch to go back to Ventotene. Here another night awaits us in which we will be free to visit the island which, with less than 2km squared offers a concentration of beauty and relaxation. Aperitifs in the square or in the old port and small restaurants. In the evening we can go dancing or visit every little street that makes this island special.

Thursday
We will take a last dip in Ventotene and then head towards Capri . We will take a buoy at the Faraglioni, from the transparent waters we will see the sun set just behind the Faraglioni. We will stay there for a dinner organized at the "Ciro" restaurant and during the night we will be free to enjoy the famous worldliness of Capri and Anacapri.

Friday
You will wake up calmly but before leaving Capri without having taken a dip in the Blue Grotto. The journey back to the port of departure will be short and this will allow us to make another stop for lunch at Punta Carcarella . On the last evening there will be a dinner organized by us in which we will say goodbye and celebrate, thinking it will be the last time all together, but aware that we will see each other again.

Check out the crew!

Gianluca C. 51 Male
Luigia P. 36 Female
Sal L. 38 Male
Barbara B. 37 Female
Edmondo C. 58 Male
Lucia D. 42 Female
Danilo P. 39 Male
Cristina B. 39 Female

Giancarlo M. 50 Male
Silvia G. 32 Female
Marco S. 38 Male
Marta A. 35 Female
Simona C. 42
Carmen M. 34 Female
Luca M. 43 Male
Erica E. 31

Marta D. 41 Female
ALBERTO V. 50 Male
Pasquale C. 35 Male
Sailor SQ
Sailor SQ
Sailor SQ
Ilaria 43 N Female
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Boarding class

Several boarding classes are available for this holiday. Choose the one that best suits your wishes for this experience!

Barche a vela

Lagoon 420

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here

Castellammare di Stabia, NA, Italia
Saturday 12 August from 16:00 until Saturday 12 August at 17:00

Our trip ends here

Castellammare di Stabia, NA, Italia
Saturday 19 August from 7:00 until Saturday 19 August at 8:00

Reviews of La Flottiglia

89 reviews
9 / 10

I saw the sea change color, stacks guarding my thoughts, I danced between the classics of Neapolitan song and every summer catchphrase, I suffered the heat, the narrow spaces in a space with free horizons, I appreciated the tuna pasta and the sympathy of different people, I saw a crystal clear sea become dark and then find the light from a crack as big as a walnut as if to trace the way of a healing, I ate fish watching fish and drank wine in restaurants not starred but under the stars, I got lost and found around the eyes of the same color of the sea, I drank so much of that prosecco to curse the Veneto, I saw a dawn that reconciled me with D'Io, but above all I traveled aimlessly at the mercy of time and the sea and so I learned that good things happen Not in a linear direction, like a boat with a destination, but at the mercy of the wind where you can only try to orient your sails.

It's true, believe me it happened: the perfect holiday or almost. You imagine the scent of the sea, memorable landscapes seen from a new perspective, an adventure with people never met before, but here we went further. The alchemy that was created between the crew, the excellent weather that accompanied us until the end and the evenings spent singing and toasting to life on the boat and in renowned places such as "Anema e Core" in Capri made us forget having spread the sails too little. Result, however Wonderfulsooo (cit. DM and who does not read singing mind ;-) The adventure companions deserve a note: 2 astronauts, 2 doctors, 1 PM, 1 chef, 1 Bolognese (that's enough), 1 princess, 1 graphic visualmarchetingdesigner, 1 brave captain (cit. Morandi and Baglioni) and a jester (me). In a word: marvellousiiiiii

Writing the review of a week on a boat "almost" sailing to win a weekend in Nettuno or Ponza, is certainly not like writing about that novel, ehm as it is called, the one with the Nun of Monza ... Certainly this holiday will not remain for posterity, made of sun, sea and laughter to the "bitter end" but, to "that branch of Lake Como", there is no doubt I prefer Lara, Gianluca, Enrico, Linda, Anna, Fabio, Cristina; Enrico Bis, Paolo and Flavio, the skipper "nostromo"... Good wind!

Comfortable boat, skipper prepared and always available to explain the principles of sailing and to involve interested crew members. Pleasant company. A pity not to have completely respected the planned itinerary. The program, written in a workmanlike manner, is perhaps a little too ambitious. I would have liked to do more excursions every day, as scheduled. But sailing between islands really takes a long time and this limits the possible excursions. Also for safety reasons I would recommend a co-skipper rather than a single skipper on board.

Beautiful itinerary from the point of view of landscape, beautiful islands. The skipper very prepared and helpful. Unfortunately it was a week with little wind and the skipper, being the only expert on board, did not feel like opening the sails ... So a holiday on a sailing boat but on a motor. A beautiful group is Eucharist; evenings often spent on dry land; Few activities organized during the day but we enjoyed the sea in the points where the anchor was dropped. In short... Recommended itinerary wishing those who have yet to do so that there is more good wind.

Perfect holiday! I would do it a thousand times and I would do it again with the same spectacular Jeanneau 54, with the same skipper (Mao) who was able to combine professionalism and light-heartedness and with the same group that turned out to be a "new family" for me. A special thanks to the organization that allowed me to meet wonderful people and fantastic places. The idea of traveling in a flotilla, however, having its autonomy and freedom of choice I found it successful. I am sure we will meet again!

Holiday that will remain in my heart! Francesco was a competent skipper, who entertained us throughout the week with technical anecdotes about the world of sailing. He was also an excellent travel companion, he was able to integrate very well into the holiday group that was equally cohesive and very serene. First boat experience for me that I will definitely repeat!

Francesco person of experience and concrete, attentive to the crew and the holiday to 360, giving concepts of sailing and pills of Life. I couldn't have had a better captain really for my first experience in Barca sailsquare!! Thank you very much

My experience was absolutely amazing! The sense of freedom and thunderous laughter enlivened the entire holiday. I was lucky enough to share a beautiful sea, great food and pure fun with a fantastic crew and with a captain of excellence. I carry with me eyes full of blue and my heart full of new affections. Absolutely to be repeated!

What about this holiday? Absolutely to be repeated! I found a group of fabulous people with whom I shared days full of laughter and lots of fun and without our very nice and well-prepared Skipper it would not have been the same! The only flaw I can say is on the Flotilla that was not as compact as I expected ... But luckily our spacious boat managed to accommodate everyone with open arms.

Spectacular holiday, too bad it lasts only a week. Ponza, Palmarola and Ventotene fantastic sea. Tip: I would do Capri as a first stop and not as the last, otherwise from the Pontine islands you have to do at least 6 hours of motor navigation (weather permitting) and you lose a day at sea.

Unforgettable experience, thanks also to the experience and strong sympathy of skipper Francesco, who immediately got in tune with us. I can't wait to repeat another holiday like this, then what can I say... Our group was really gorgeous! But we already imagined it ;) Rated 10+ to this magical holiday. W Sailsquare

The Pontine Islands are a gem of rare beauty! The Adorata boat was convenient and comfortable and our skipper Alessandro was kind and technically prepared. I found a magical group of friends with whom I shared lots of laughter and evenings together! The only flaw that I would like to point out as a starting point for improvement: the organization of La Flottiglia! It was not a flotilla formula and the agreed program was not followed (see the visit of Ventotene)

Skipper vote 10, Simone was really great. I remove 1 point because from the site I have no opportunity to leave a real review on the entire holiday., unfortunately the sailboat rented did not meet my expectations because little attention to detail, little cleaning and very little maintenance. Too bad! otherwise good organization of the Flotilla team.

Super holiday! The skipper Francesco was amazing! The boat was well blended of age and city that united everyone! I would have liked to sail a little more... But I understand that it goes according to the winds.. For the rest, nothing to say!

Skipper Giulio very responsible and competent from an exquisitely technical point of view for safe navigation, to improve the organization of shore excursions with greater knowledge of the places and participation in the same in presence. Except for the day of return, anticipated in the early afternoon and lost in navigation, overall beautiful cruise, the flotilla formula, even if I imagined it a little more supportive, is still a plus for the greater number of people who can meet during the cruise.

Not nice things? 1 - It is not a holiday of 7 but of 5 1/2 days. On the first Saturday you don't set sail (would it have been nice to set sail in the evening at sunset or why not at night?). We begin to return late Friday morning to refuel and be at the port around 5 pm. The holiday in practice lasts 5 1/2 days. 2 - You never go sailing if not very little on the first day. 3 - You never sleep in the harbor. All stops are subject to a fee ports / buoys. This ruins the magic of waking up and bathing early. 4 - Too much travel. At 7am? You are awakened by the engine behind your head because another crossing begins. 5 - The boat had many broken things such as the external sound system, the ladder badly put, a bathroom and a barely usable coffee maker. Beautiful things? 1 - The company I found on board, friends I will remember forever. 2 - The kindness of skipper Giulio always friendly and nice. 3 - The magic of the Aeolian Islands.

Great skipper, who combined professionalism and seriousness with availability and sympathy. A certainty!

Fantastic tour with beautiful landscapes and sea that I would do immediately. Very caring and attentive skipper. Some flaws on the organization: - no info on how to reach the marina (there seems to be a dedicated shuttle) - the organization 'the flotilla' does not tow on the moments of aggregation between the boats, which are left to the organization of the individuals unlike what is expected in a flotilla

Every year a guarantee! Enchanting bays and villages on land, accompanied by an excellent organization and preparation of skipper and organizing team. ????????????

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Other important information

HOW TO GET THERE: Boarding is in Castellammare di Stabia and can be easily reached by car and by train, getting off at Napoli Centrali and then by local transport. Before departure we can organize ourselves into small groups to make trips / taxis together.

WHAT TO BRING:
Seasonal temperatures include minimums of 20° and maximums of 35°.
Soft and light luggage that is easy to stow (eg: holdall)
Bath towels are NOT included.
Shoes with clear rubber soles for walking on the boat: no slippers for being on the boat.
Waterproof waxed or windbreaker suitable for the season
Personal medicines if needed.
XAMAMINA 50 mg for those suffering or suspected of suffering from seasickness.
Recharge mobile phone battery with 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket.
Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen with protection (preferably non-spray).

WHAT TO LEAVE ON THE GROUND:
Trolleys, rigid suitcases or suitcases with wheels and various trolleys
Sheets and bathroom towels (included in the Starter Pack)
Hair dryer and hair straighteners (at most one for the whole boat to be used only on the pontoon, we will decide together on the WhatsApp group)
Umbrellas (besides being useless they bring bad luck)

It is mandatory to deliver the medical certificate for non-competitive sporting activities before boarding. It is also possible to send it before boarding by email. This is necessary for the validity of the insurance.

GALLEY:
Before you leave, we will email you a standard food list for the galley, based on our past experience. Inside the port there is a supermarket where people will be able to add the things they deem necessary. In case you would like to do the shopping for your crew yourself we will be happy to show you the nearest supermarket, but we remind you that for this you need a car. As for the wines, we used a cellar that supplies excellent wines for the same price.

EXTRA CHARGES:
* STARTER PACK €129 for sailboats €149 for catamarans: boat cleaning, personal insurance, boat deposit, sanitization, bed linen and towels, tender engine, water and electricity in the port of departure and arrival.
* COMMON CASH 180-200€: Stops in the ports, galley and wine.
* PROGRAMMED DINNERS ON SHORE 50-100€: Dinners on shore included in the programme.

The program may undergo changes based on the weather.

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