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Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Pontine Islands

Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Pontine Islands

Sailing in the Pontine Islands among the jewels of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Gulf of Gaeta. A cruise or a short weekend discovering Ponza, Ventotene, Palmarola, Zannone, Gavi and Santo Stefano are the perfect perfect for a holiday of history and nature.

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  • 18 reviews

    Dream weekend at the Pontine: unforgettable colours, Mediterranean cuisine

    from 15 September - 2 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
    2 people interested
    in this holiday
    318€ Per person
  • 2 reviews

    Get on the boat, get off the world: Weekend in the pearls of the Mediterranean

    from 29 September - 2 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
    Join in on this experience!
    253€ Per person
  • 57 reviews

    Weekend between Procida, Ischia and Ventotene aboard a 50-footer

    from 29 September - 2 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
    1 person interested
    in this holiday
    223€ Per person
  • 28 reviews

    Weekend to the Pontine Islands

    from 29 September - 2 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
    1 person interested
    in this holiday
    281€ Per person
  • 17 reviews
    4 discounted
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    Weekend in Ponza and Palmarola on comfortable 4 cabins

    from 29 September - 2 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
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    265 212€ Per person
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    Ponza .... sea, sun and fun!

    from 29 September - 2 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
    3 people
    are onboard
    244 233€ Per person
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    Relaxing weekend in the Pontine Islands

    from 29 September - 2 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
    8 people
    are onboard
    326€ Per person
  • 6 reviews

    Sailing to Ventotene!

    from 30 September - One night
    Pontine Islands Italy
    Join in on this experience!
    239€ Per person
  • 17 reviews
    4 discounted
    spots

    Weekend in Ponza and Palmarola on comfortable 4 cabins

    from 6 October - 2 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
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    276 223€ Per person
  • 6 reviews

    Sailing to Ventotene!

    from 7 October - One night
    Pontine Islands Italy
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    234€ Per person
  • 17 reviews

    Weekend in Ponza and Palmarola on comfortable 4 cabins

    from 1 November - 4 nights
    Pontine Islands Italy
    Join in on this experience!
    318€ Per person

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Reviews - Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Pontine Islands

1639 reviews
20 / 10
Andrea C.

Andrea C.

review about Get on the boat, get off the world: Weekend in the pearls of the Mediterranean September 2023

10 / 10
It was not my first time at sea, but my first experience on a sailing boat. It was an unforgettable moment thanks to Captain Andrea and Monica, who delighted us with her cuisine. The welcome, organization and cleanliness were exceptional. Especially their passion that somehow awakened something inside me. The sail, the sea, the wind and the silence that fills you. Even now I have goosebumps. Thank you so much for this amazing experience, I hope it is only the first of many others.
Guglielmo  B.

Guglielmo B.

review about Pontine Islands - May 1st bridge on a sailing boat April 2023

10 / 10
Great Captain !! See you next Francesco and greetings to your wife! PS carbonanara of Francesco to scream ! See you soon!
Antonio D.

Antonio D.

review about Sailing between the Pontine Islands with Hostess - LAST PLACE FOR MAN August 2023

10 / 10
Gabriele is the 10-star Skipper, his competence and professionalism is above normal. Getting on his boat I felt like it was my boat, exceptional. Giulia, hostess, treats you like the landlord, thank you thank you thank you. I spent a week with my dream family.
Simona M.

Simona M.

review about 4 islands in 4 days at the Pontine August 2023

10 / 10
Wonderful holiday. Captain Claudio is really number one, a wonderful person, attentive to every detail. None of the group wanted to go down anymore
Marco M.

Marco M.

review about Weekend in Ponza and Palmarola July 2023

10 / 10
I have no words to define the beauty of this holiday! Alberto is an exceptional person, always available and attentive to our every need. We couldn't have found a better skipper! He took us to the best coves!
Roberto D.

Roberto D.

review about 3 days to discover Ponza and Palmarola June 2023

10 / 10
Holiday really relaxing experience to be redone thanks to Claudio very professional attentive to every detail and helpful, thanks again and see you next, hello captain.
Francesco C.

Francesco C.

review about Midweek to the Pontine Islands June 2023

8 / 10
Valerio immediately showed himself professional and prepared in his work, which he leads in a flexible and pleasant way for the whole crew. Very pleasant person even beyond the role of skipper.
Laura B.

Laura B.

review about Week between the Flegree and Pontine June 2023

10 / 10
Salvatore took us to visit magnificent places, putting us at ease for a relaxing holiday. We had a really good time. Our captain prepared us wonderful dishes, spoiling us on every possible occasion. He also made us visit additional locations that were not planned. What can I say? We look forward to visiting the Aeolian Islands with our favorite skipper.
Erica T.

Erica T.

review about Bridge of 2 June in Ponza June 2023

10 / 10
Antonio is just amazing! Of a unique, engaging and caring sympathy. We sailed from Ostia to Ponza, making an intermediate stop in Palmarola, always examining together the best options (where to sleep, swim, etc.). He gave us knowledge about sailing and even let us experience the thrill of the rudder! In short, a successful trip, I hope we will be able to sail with him again :)
Giorgia A.

Giorgia A.

review about Ponza and Palmarola, relaxing weekend and wine tasting included May 2023

10 / 10
Giorgio is a wonderful person! In addition to showing us the most beautiful views of the island, he was able to guide us from start to finish and was always available to support us. The wine tasting was a magical moment, made in front of "the cathedrals" of Ponza. We saw sunsets that blew us away and bathed everywhere around the island. The weekend was full of beautiful moments, I will definitely be back. Thanks anchored, Giorgio!!
Maria M.

Maria M.

review about sailing towards the Pontine with aperitif on board on a sailing catamaran April 2023

10 / 10
It was a wonderful experience made even more special by Andrea, by his preparation and his attention to everyone's needs. Super aperitif at sunset. Until next time!
Piero P.

Piero P.

review about Tuscan Archipelago, Pontine and Flegrean islands: 2 weeks sailing to discover the Tyrrhenian islands August 2022

10 / 10
Under the expert guidance of the "Captain", we have navigators island by island, pausing to visit beautiful seaside villages, wandering from bay to bay, lingering in bays and pristine coves, to admire unforgettable sunsets. We also appreciated francesco's remarkable culinary skills, savoring delicious fish dishes, caught along the way.
Silvia S.

Silvia S.

review about LAST MINUTE - Let's discover the Pontine Islands together !!! August 2022

10 / 10
Professional, passionate and competent. Also great fisherman and cook ???????? Bravo Olaf
Giorgio  M.

Giorgio M.

review about Cruise between Pontine and Flegree on a luxurious maxi sailing yacht of 22 meters August 2022

10 / 10
Great trip reliable and confident skipper. Friendly and welcoming hostess. Boat with large outdoor spaces for pleasant moments of conviviality. The kitchen is also excellent.
Roberta D.

Roberta D.

review about Flotilla between the Gulf of Naples and the Pontine Islands - week 1 August 2022

10 / 10
Unforgettable experience, Alessio puts his heart into what he does and does his best to make sure that everyone returns home with good memories ... super recommended!
Giorgio N.

Giorgio N.

review about Let's live this fantastic experience together! August 2022

10 / 10
Fabio is a very experienced and friendly skipper who cares about the safety and well-being of his crew. He knows the Pontine Islands very well and has been a constant point of reference for all of us. Definitely recommend!
Daniela C.

Daniela C.

review about LAST MINUTE - Between the Flegrean islands and the Pontine islands on a sailing boat from Naples July 2022

10 / 10
Wonderful experience! Attentive, experienced and fun skipper, able to always create a beautiful atmosphere on board. Advice!!
Luca B.

Luca B.

review about Sporty and relaxing cruise between the Pontine islands July 2022

10 / 10
Nicola person very attentive to the needs of customers, kind and helpful, gave me the opportunity to make a holiday in perfect relaxation in maximum safety. Maximum seriousness
Nicola D.

Nicola D.

review about Living Ponza outside the weekend July 2022

10 / 10
A three-day holiday of perfect relaxation lulled by the sea among the beauties of the island of Ponza. Angelo is an experienced skipper and an excellent cook who makes you feel comfortable aboard a wide boat, well maintained and equipped with all the comforts. Too bad the days ended early and the lack of wind did not allow us to appreciate more the movements with the sails unfurled. Will be for next time!
Davide R.

Davide R.

review about Weekend to discover the Pontine Islands July 2022

10 / 10
The experience between a mix of relaxation and teaching on Matteo's sailboat was very relaxing and naturalistically perfect. Matteo is very competent and very experienced, he has been able to manage the guests on board very well, satisfying as much as possible the requests of all the participants!
Rita F.

Rita F.

review about Pontine, Procida and Ischia on maxi 18m sailing yacht with Skipper and Hostess June 2022

10 / 10
I spent a week at the Pontine islands together with two friends, beautiful experience, clean boat, Fabio the skipper is very helpful, friendly, Ilaria the hostes cooked divinely with nice and tasty aperitifs that helped us get acquainted and make the holiday even more enjoyable. The program is beautiful you go down to the ground almost every day so you can see so many beautiful things. Thank you for everything and I hope to repeat next year a new holiday with you
Giuseppe M.

Giuseppe M.

review about The Pontine islands as you have never seen them before, on a 15-meter sailboat June 2022

10 / 10
Wonderful experience!! The boat gorgeous, perfect company and skipper very high level !!!!
Federica P.

Federica P.

review about Amazing Pontine! June 2022

10 / 10
Amazing holiday, Enrico and Alessandra were great people and made us feel at home!!! Thanks to Enrico we discovered amazing coves!! To be repeated absolutely absolute!! Thanks Enrico!!!!
Luigi I.

Luigi I.

review about Weekend Lungo Ponte 2 June in Ponza and Palmarola on comfortable 4 cabins June 2022

10 / 10
We stayed at the Pontine Islands and it was a wonderful holiday. We did some sailing lessons, we fished and we saw some breathtaking coves. I was pleased to meet some nice people. The skipper gave us a lot of freedom of choice and we had a lot of fun. Experience to be redone

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8 reasons to take a holiday or a weekend sailing trip to the Pontine Islands

  • Little inhabited during the year (but not in summer), they have maintained their typically Mediterranean charm with multicoloured volcanic rocks, jagged coastline and deep, transparent waters.
  • The short distance from each other and the coastline, as well as their small size, make these islands an ideal meta for a mini-cruise or a weekend sailing trip.
  • The seabed is of an unprecedented variety and beauty. A spectacle for diving amidst walls covered in gorgonians and red algae, the wrecks of sunken warships and the strip of submerged land that links Ponza to the island of Zannone.
  • Have fun in the Djset clubs of Ponza and do morning dancing on the Beach of Frontone.
  • Try all the little restaurants in the port where you can enjoy typical Ponza dishes such as spaghetti with crab fello and cianfotta.
  • Visit the characteristic houses dug into the rock of Palmarola, inhabited only during the summer period.
  • Discover beaches, caves and cliffs of spectacular colours that can only be reached from the sea.
  • Be enchanted by the pastel-coloured fishermen's and sailor's villages, which preserve the genuine soul of the archipelago.

The best places to visit during a weekend or a sailing holiday in the Pontine Islands

A long weekend would be enough to savour the taste of these islands, and yet you will immediately want to return for an entire sailing holiday: the largest is Ponza, connected by a submerged isthmus to Zannone, then there are the islands of Ventotene, Palmarola, Santo Stefano and finally the tiny, jagged island of Gavi. In every corner you can admire the thousand colours of the sea, the rocks and the vegetation. Setting sail to discover this Tyrrhenian paradise is a unique experience of history, nature and vitality.

Ponza sailing

With its 8 square kilometres, Ponza is the largest island in the Pontine Islands and is, without doubt, the best starting point for a sailing holiday in the Pontine Islands. From the boat you can reach Chia di Luna, one of the most beautiful spots, with the possibility of visiting Circe's caves. In addition to the beautiful beaches, picturesque coves and small port, there is a small village with romantic alleyways and quaint craft shops just waiting to amaze you with their fresh and unusual simplicity.

For dive enthusiasts, the seabed of this island offers an unparalleled spectacle, such as the religious remains of ships sunk in the war, or the strip of submerged land that links Ponza to the island of Zannone, which has been part of the Circeo National Park since 1979. The restaurants in the characteristic fishing village of Ponza are famous for serving traditional dishes based on freshly caught fish.

At Palmarola you must not miss a visit to Cala Brigantina, so called because in the eighteenth century it offered shelter to pirate boats. Here you can visit the grottos of Punta Mezzogiorno and cool off in its emerald waters.
This island is one of those places that can enchant you with its enchanting landscapes above and below sea level. Grab a mask and snorkel and dive into the coves of Cala del Francese and Punta Tramontana, where you can admire the spectacle of the 'Cathedrals'.

Ventotene and Santo Stefano by sailboat

You won't need much time to discover Ventotene and Santo Stefano. In fact, they are two small islands built around the ancient and wonderful Roman port. Ventotene will amaze you with the beauty of its bays, such as Cala dell'Acqua, Cala di Feola and the Faraglioni di Lucia Rosa, where a swim in the pools carved out of the tuff is a must. Santo Stefano, on the other hand, is completely wild and uninhabited, where you can visit the Bourbonic prison, the old jail built by Ferdinand IV of Bourbon and in use until 1965.

4 Things to know for a sailing or catamaran holiday in the Pontine Islands

  • The best time to sail in the Pontine archipelago is from April to October when the temperatures are warmer, the mistral winds freshen the air and the islands come alive with popular festivals such as the feast of the patron saint San Silverio on 20 June, the Ponziana sailing week in early July or the fish festival in mid-August.
  • The Pontine archipelago is the ideal place for those who want a vacation in close contact with nature. Far from stress, these islands promise an escape from reality and a genuine life made up of fishermen's villages, culinary traditions with Neapolitan influences and "all night long" entertainment.
  • The islands are reachable from the Latium coast and most embarkations take place from the port of Formia, Terracina or Nettuno. The ports are easily reached by motorway and direct rail links from Rome and Naples, where there are international airports.
  • At the Pontine Islands you can rent a whole boat with skipper or board individually. Prices range from €200 per person for 2 days to €600-800 for a week. In short, a holiday to suit everyone's availability and expectations.

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