Seven days cruise to the Pontine islands: sea, sun and relaxation

with Leonardo R. 65 years old

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Departure on 13 August 2022
6 days 7 nights

Pontine Islands
Italy

Travellers of all ages are welcome!

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Brief description of the holiday

We offer a week of sea and sailing in the splendid Pontine islands in the name of relaxation, sunbathing, swimming in crystal clear water, aperitifs at sunset ... but also navigation, life experience on board, conviviality and fun in contact with nature!

We will discover the islands by moving slowly from one bay to another, between short sailings, excursions with the tender, snorkeling in the most suggestive spots; in the evening we will often go ashore to immerse ourselves in the liveliness of Ponza Porto or to savor the more intimate atmosphere of Ventotene.

There will be two on board, Elena and I and we will do everything to make you spend an unforgettable week! To make your holiday more comfortable and enjoyable, we board a maximum of 4 people.

Holiday program

Saturday : boarding will take place from 5 pm onwards. It will take us a couple of hours to fix the galley and take possession of the cabins; usually the first night is spent in the port (alternatively, you can leave as soon as boarding is finished and experience night sailing).

Sunday: we will set sail at dawn and reach Palmarola after about 4 and a half hours of navigation. We will stop on the east side of the island to dive into the crystalline water with Caribbean colors that become even more intense in the central hours of the day; in the afternoon we will move to Cala del Francese , on the west side of the island where at sunset (like every evening) we will allow ourselves the inevitable aperitif! We will spend the night in the harbor under an incredibly starry sky.

Monday : we will complete the tour of Palmarola anchoring in the suggestive Tramontana cove and then near the Faraglioni di Mezzogiorno, in an area with truly breathtaking landscapes! In the late afternoon we will move to Ponza Porto (45 minutes of navigation) to go ashore for dinner or after dinner.

Tuesday : we will visit the bays of the west side of the island such as Chiaia di Luna and the caves of Capo Bianco (they are incredibly suggestive to do both with the tender and swimming), the pools of Cala Feola , the stacks of Lucia Rosa: in each bay we will stop to bathe, swim, take a ride in a tender and / or Sup. Dinner at anchor or in port according to your preferences.

Wednesday: we will move to Ventotene (3 and a half hours of navigation), a very beautiful island and very different from the others, with which however it has in common the extreme transparency of the water! We will spend the night in the suggestive Roman Port to visit the characteristic village of Ventotene.

Thursday: we will return to Ponza to visit the east side of the island (cala dell'Arco, cala del Core, Frontone) with an overnight stay in the harbor in Ponza Porto , in order to be able to go ashore for dinner or after dinner.

Friday morning: swim and relax in Ponza; after lunch it will be time to return to the port of Neptune, where we will spend the last night.

Disembarkation is scheduled for Saturday morning at 9 am.

The program described may vary according to weather conditions and your preferences: from experience, I can tell you that it is preferable to enjoy your holiday without too rigid programs .... following the wind and the sensations that arise gradually during the trip.

Check out the crew!

Martina C. 35 Female
Antonio R. 30 Male
Daniele B. 35 Male
Silvia T. 32 Female

The boat

First 40.7 Beneteau

cabins: 3
toilets: 1

length: 12m
year: 1999

Performance, comfortable and safe boat: with her I sailed the Mediterranean far and wide!
three cabins, a bathroom with electric toilet; large cockpit with removable table; large closable awning, which guarantees shade in the hottest hours of the day and shelter from humidity in the evening; sunbathing cushions in cockpit and deckhouse; hot and cold shower also outside; barbecue for fabulous grills; double fridge / freezer, 12 volt socket in each cabin
new tender 2.60 meters long with 6hp outboard engine to move easily to the shore and reach the most inaccessible beaches; on the boat you will also find snorkling equipment, floating rings for the bathroom, fishing rods and a powerful JBL soundbar to play your favorite songs;
the boat is equipped with all the electronic equipment necessary to ensure long navigation with maximum safety: internal and external GPS plotter, radar, ais, epirb, satellite phone, fixed and portable vhf as well as all standard safety equipment.

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here

Nettuno, RM, Italia
Saturday 13 August from 18:00 until Saturday 13 August at 20:00

Our trip ends here

Nettuno, RM, Italia
Saturday 20 August from 8:00 until Saturday 20 August at 9:00

Reviews of Leonardo

31 reviews
10 / 10

I have had other sailing experiences but I have never found a Skipper with the passion and expertise of Leonardo. Passion that transmits to the people it accompanies and delights them with the beauty of the place. His knowledge of every suggestive aspect of the places enhances the spirit of the participants. A week that we will not forget, made delicious also by the presence of his wife Elena, attentive and kind collaborator. Thank you both.

Thanks to Leonardo, our sailing holiday turned out to be a very special experience. Leonardo is a very competent skipper, caring, and attentive to the people he hosts on board. In fact, not only did he allow us to explore the islands in their most evocative places, thanks to his knowledge of the place, but he was a real travel companion, to whom we soon became attached!

Leonardo has managed to make us feel at home, accompanying us on a journey of discovery at 360 ° of his sea and favorite islands. Caring, reliable and patient, he was much more than a skipper. He has been for us a guide as much sporting as cultural, sharing with us his approach to life and with the sincere interest of entering our worlds. If I would recommend it? I will certainly repeat the experience, and I believe that this is worth more than another 2000 characters.

Leonardo is a competent skipper and an exquisite and empathetic person. His passion for his work and for the sea is contagious. There were also aperitifs, swims, visits to any corner / grotto of the islands, sup and moments of relaxation seasoned with his stories about previous experiences, which tried to create a serene atmosphere. I recommend this experience!

First Sailing Experience. Leonardo is a person who lives the sea at 360 degrees, he transmits this visceral passion. Visited all the corners, coves and seabed of each island. Too bad only for not having gone to Ventotene and being back 2 days before, but this does not have weight from him but from adverse weather conditions . I conclude by saying that surely as in any family after several days many in a small space can be born some friction, but with a good dose of adaptation also passes. Lucky to have found another very nice and friendly couple.

We spent a beautiful week together with Leonardo and his wife Elena visiting every bay, cove and bay of the Pontine islands. Leonardo made us discover the most beautiful and hidden places of the islands feeding the desire to swim in the caves and among the fish: impeccable his experience as a skipper and his knowledge of the marine world. Elena delighted our palate with her cuisine and aperitifs at sunset. Very recommended holiday also for family: we were with our children of 12 and 18 years.

In addition to the beauty of the sea and nature, the merit of the wonderful holiday goes to Leonardo who is a qualified, skilled, attentive and scrupulous skipper. (however, it is not a holiday for everyone: we need a spirit of adaptation, understanding and availability). Thanks to my travel companions and especially to Elena brilliant co-skipper!

Leonardo is an extremely prepared skipper, kind and helpful as well as super nice and attentive to all the needs of his guests. We had a great three days! Super recommended!

Leonardo is an experienced, passionate skipper and with his wife Elena they are two nice, affable people who do everything to make you spend the time planned on their boat in the best possible way, in joy and in absolute safety. Unique experience, which I highly recommend. Thank you Commander Leo, see you next time and... Cheers! ;-)

Leonardo is an experienced skipper, we spent a perfect weekend at the Pontine with him and his wife Elena. Funny, empathetic... absolutely recommended! To the next and good wind ????

Leonardo is a professional and very competent skipper. Punctual, experienced in navigation, precise and reliable, with a contagious passion for his work. He is very flexible and available to the requests of the crew. In addition, he is an exquisite person who "seasoned" the navigation with anecdotes and stories that create a serene and familiar atmosphere on the boat ... it feels like home! He accompanied us 4 days at sea between Ponza and Palmarola and there was never any problem or misunderstanding. On board there was also his wife Elena who in turn is a wonderful person, she cared about everything on the boat and did not really miss anything! Between sup, hidden coves, aperitifs on board and notions of navigation, time has flown! We can't wait to sail again to another destination, and we will definitely choose Leonardo again because it is a guarantee of quality and excellence!

Leonardo with his competence and passion has made unforgettable even the few days available. A special thanks to Elena for her kindness and friendliness. Even for a short time as newbies we had the opportunity to appreciate and share the type of experience. Beautiful to be able to participate in the management of the boat and have some knowledge about sailing, bathing in a beautiful sea on coves and suggestive bays. Not to mention the aperitifs????, backbone of the holiday! Definitely recommended and to be redone! Bravi Leonardo and Elena ????????????

A holiday for those who really love the sea and nature. Leonardo took us with the tender to explore natural caves and suggestive beaches and we could see wonderful backdrops. The inevitable aperitif on the boat makes everything more sparkling. I recommend this experience

A boat trip is definitely an experience to try, we saw places of unique beauty and from the sea is a whole other thing!the skipper Leonardo and his wife Elena welcomed us with enthusiasm and the desire to make us spend special days!

Very nice holiday, Leonardo and Elena have made the difference, making the experience on a sailing boat at the Pontine unforgettable!

Great experience Leonardo is a professional and a great lover of the sea and adventure He knows the destination very well and accompanies you to the most pleasant and lesser-known places making you excited and enjoy the Pontine islands Thank you Leo and thank you Elena!

The Pontine Islands were a magnificent discovery!! The skipper Leo and his wife Elena manage to convey their love and their passion for the sea making you discover enchanting places. It was a holiday full of lots of laughter, good food and lots of sea. I left a piece of little heart on your boat and on the Islands.... Thank you so much for the beautiful experience!! See you next trip!!

We left in 4, we had a holiday in 6! Thank you Leonardo and Elena for accompanying us in this wonderful experience, for teaching us so many things about sailing and the sea, for the tours in tender to discover the jewels of Ponza, the aperitifs at sunset and good food! Now that we are back we are left with the beautiful memories, the nostalgia and the desire to do an encore next year! Thanks from Amanda, Carolina, Matteo and Filippo

A holiday of WONDER! We had never been on the boat before and we have to say that we will definitely be back. Thanks to our magnificent skipper Leo and his wife Elena, we were lucky enough to discover and visit enchanting places with the right spirit of adventure without planning the days too much. Their browsing experience was a guarantee for us. Never would we have thought we could find such clear water in that of Ponza and Palmarola, natural landscapes, wild, that to explain them you have to live them. Unforgettable awakenings with breakfast overlooking the sea, lunches enriched by Elena's talent in the kitchen, dinners illuminated by breathtaking sunsets and finally a gin and tonic on the bow under a dream starry mantle. Thanks Ponza. Thanks Elena and Leonardo, this holiday will remain unforgettable. Giulia and Dragan.

As soon as we got on board, one of us already accustomed to sailing and the other at his first time, we felt at home. Leonardo, whom we have nicknamed "Angelina special sail", an extremely competent and prepared forgiveness; he introduced us to the secrets of the sea and its seabed, the structure of the boat, the stars and many other interesting things. A precise, punctual, safe, but above all, human person. It was nice to see how he loves what he does and the places he leads to make known because so, he managed to make them love us too. And then there is Elena, an eclectic, brilliant woman, an excellent cook and travel companion. Always ready with a word of comfort, a kindness, a joke. With her he never stopped laughing, talking and feeling good. We loved the boat also thanks to them. They are two wonderful people and, as we wrote to them, a piece of heart we left there. It's just a goodbye, until that moment, though, good wind guys!

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Other important information

How to reach the port:
The tourist port of Nettuno is a few hundred meters from the Nettuno railway station: from Roma Termini the train takes about 70 minutes every hour.
carry soft bags so you can fold them up and stow them more easily (no trolley).

What to bring:
On the boat, clothes are rarely used: bring shorts, swimsuits and T-shirts, a light sweatshirt, a windproof jacket, slippers or sandals, clothes for the evening if you intend to go down; don't forget sunscreen, sunglasses, beach towel and face / hand towels.
Instead, you will find sheets and pillowcases on board.

For any other info, contact me on Sailsquare.

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What's included

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In addition to the price, there will be some additional expenses that you will incur during your trip. Expenses have been listed below.

The estimated expenses for the rest of the holiday are approximately 50-150€ per person.

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