Weekend at the Pontine ... relaxing and turquoise sea

with Alberto B. 51 years old

FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION.

Stress-free booking: you can cancel up to 24 hours before departure!

Departure on 14 April 2023
2 days 2 nights

Pontine Islands
Italy

Travellers of all ages are welcome!

This experience is almost confirmed

8 spots available

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Brief description of the holiday

The Pontine islands have kept their typically Mediterranean charm unchanged with multicolored volcanic rocks, jagged coasts and transparent and deep waters. Little inhabited during the year, but not in the summer when they are the destination of many tourists attracted by exclusive locations.
The reduced distance from each other and from the coast makes these islands an ideal destination for a weekend on a sailing boat.
The depths are of a variety and beauty never seen before: a show for those who are passionate about diving.
During the weekend we will be able to: try a small restaurant in the port and taste typical Ponzese dishes such as spaghetti with fellone crab and cianfotta; visit the characteristic houses dug into the rock of Palmarola, inhabited only in the summer; discover beaches, caves and cliffs accessible only from the sea.

Day 1, Friday:

We meet again on the boat for a short briefing and after having done a minimum of galley we leave for Palmarola , defined by Jacques Cousteau as the most beautiful island in the Mediterranean .
We will drop anchor in one of the beautiful bays, to wake up the following morning in what many call a true paradise.

Day 2, Saturday:

After an energetic breakfast we will go to see the Grotte di Mezzogiorno .
In the afternoon we move towards Ponza with the possibility of going ashore for an aperitif with a sea view .

Day 3, Sunday:

After spending the night anchored in some beautiful bay, such as Cala di Lucia Rosa or at the Natural Arch , we will stop at the Cathedrals of Palmarola , a place that leaves anyone breathless with its charm.
In the early afternoon we return to Nettuno.

For more information do not hesitate to contact me.
The program may vary according to the weather and the needs of the crew.

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The boat

Bavaria 50

cabins: 4
toilets: 3

length: 15m
year: 2008

The boat is a Bavaria 50 Cruiser from 2008, I immediately fell in love with this boat as soon as I saw it.

Very comfortable and spacious with all the main comforts, with a large awning to shelter from the sun during the day.
Inside it has 4 cabins, so divided into 1 very large master cabin forward, 2 double aft cabins and a cabin with bunk beds. (All cabins have a 12 V socket to charge cell phones)

It has 3 bathrooms, all with 220 V socket to use the phono, electric toilets, showers and hot water sufficient for all.
A large dinette with TV, stereo, 2-burner stove, an oven and two fridges

Fast and comfortable, also suitable for learning the basics and starting to sail.
Equipped with rullaranda, genova and gennaker
Two water tanks which in total make 900 liters
A large tender of 3.10 m, with a 5 hp engine that can comfortably accommodate up to 9 people
A Sup for those who want to keep fit and an inflatable mattress for those who want to relax.

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here

Nettuno, RM, Italia
Friday 14 April from 16:00 until Friday 14 April at 19:00

Our trip ends here

Nettuno, RM, Italia
Sunday 16 April from 19:00 until Sunday 16 April at 22:00

Reviews of Alberto

71 reviews
9 / 10

We spent our holiday on the boat with Alberto, skipper very helpful to accommodate the requests of all of us, from destinations, to navigation, the kitchen etc ... We felt right at home. Sailing remains an unforgettable experience, but this time both the skipper and the company have remained superlative Thank you very much See you soon Mirko and Filomena

We spent 7 days on Alberto's boat in Sardinia. Simply amazing! From the beginning Alberto has shown a lot of availability and patience in managing 8 people with different characters and experiences. The days on the boat passed quickly and the group immediately created synergy with the Skipper. With Alberto we made the most of the opportunity to sail. The best moment was the Sardinia-Corsica crossing. We had the opportunity to learn a lot and discover the passion of sailing.

Alberto was super caring and helpful. Always available to accompany us on land with the motor tender or to put the sup into the sea. Able to explain with great simplicity knots, sails and how to perform the simplest maneuvers. Boat carefully kept and equipped with everything you need. It was really a pleasure to sail together!

Thank you Alberto for a wonderful trip to Sardinia and Maddalena islands. We had a great time visiting many beautiful beaches in the area. Alberto was very friendly, attentive and flexible to our needs. Unfortunately we did not get to visit Bonifacio as the marina was full. So if you want to go there, make sure to book well in advance.

Alberto was a great skipper that was very flexible in meeting our needs. We had a lovely trip sailing around Sardinia and Corsica, during which Alberto was always willing to teach us all about sailing. Highly recommend!

Hello everyone, Alberto is certainly a very prepared skipper who takes care of every detail related to navigation. My son and I were very satisfied. Location and organization as expected.

The idea of the Tyrrhenian crossing was fascinating: not seeing lands emerged for a long journey and witnessing the changing colors of sky and sea will remain dear to me! Skipper Alberto was helpful and attentive to the needs of his crew and other travel companions. really a discovery! Fantastic experience!!

Relaxing weekend in the name of sea and sun. Alberto was an attentive skipper, who gave the helm to those who wanted it and opened the sails to the wind that supported us on the way back. Really pleasant company also with the other guests. I recommend the experience

A pleasant experience in all senses with the skipper Alberto perfect for navigation and hospitality, for the time that gave us calm sea and a good wind as well as beautiful sunny days and finally the company of Sergio and Monica with whom it was simple and fun to share such a nice gift .... and therefore to the next

First experience on beautiful sailboat. The skipper Alberto was helpful, caring and with great sailing ability. Excellent company, the boat but above all wonderful scenery that we will never forget ... experience that we highly recommend to everyone!

We spent Easter sailing and it was an unforgettable experience! Great organization from start to finish. Alberto, the skipper, very experienced, caring and easy-going. A good experience to recommend for shared living and new friendships on board. After several excursions at sea and on land, finally having seen the dolphins was the icing on the cake! Recommended experience ????????????

Alberto is a skipper very patient with the crew and scrupulous in navigation. He supported our every choice and actively participated in every activity we organized. I regret giving 4 out of 5 but I would revise a little the standard of cleaning.

Beautiful experience in this Easter bridge! Comfortable and performing boat in navigation, wonderful landscapes, swimming in crystal clear sea and climbing among the goats, lunches and dinners as kings in cheerful and lively company .. How many things we did in 3 days! Thank you Alberto for your discreet presence, freedom to experiment and patience..

Thank you again for The Beautiful Days, for the patience you had and for your good company. Congratulations on the boat. On board I found myself at ease and sure to have a commander up to every situation. I hope to see you again soon in Liguria. Hello. Anonymous

Superb cruise from Capo d'Orlando in Sicily to Nettuno over 8 days on a clean boat, big, easy to maneuver, in the company of Alberto who made us live beautiful experiences: swimming behind the boat in front of Stromboli, dinner at the port of Ischia, unforgettable arrival in Capri at sunrise, walk with a view in Palmarola, paddle in a beautiful bay of Ponza. I learned a lot about sailing and participated with pleasure in the maneuvers, but without ever feeling obliged. The boat is large, clean, well maintained, functional and the atmosphere on board is always good.

I joined Alberto on his yacht in Sicily for a 7 day cruise to Nettuno in late September. The 52’ yacht was well maintained and fully functional with many luxuries including paddle board, snorkelling equipment, two fridges and electronically operated heads. Alberto was a very experienced skipper and I felt safe at all times. There was plenty of opportunity to learn as much or as little about sailing as you wanted during the week. We enjoyed many hours of cruising with the sails up and called at a number of beautiful Islands. Alberto found the most sought after anchorages and moorings as well as organising treks ashore which meant we saw the best of the Islands we called at. The crew were all great and I would recommend cruising with Alberto on his beautiful yacht.

I go down with an unforgettable wealth of experiences: sailing at night towards Palinuro, anchoring at dawn under the Faraglioni of Capri, waking up in front of the Maronti beach, swimming in the warm waters of Sorgeto. These are just some of the experiences that Alberto made us live, always available and smiling, ready to offer us alternatives on board - teach us the knots and show us how to trace a route - and on land - with excursions and trekking - despite a long and demanding navigation of transfer from the Aeolian Islands to Neptune. His is a large boat, comfortable, easy to maneuver, with everything you need for a holiday in contact with the sea. All working and efficient. And above all a clean boat. I have been going to sea for a lifetime, I have a boat license but I have never felt so quiet in the middle of the sea as it was with Alberto. As a true sea wolf, he kept calm even in rather difficult weather situations. I will reply.

Thanks to Alberto we had a marvelous week of 6 islands in 6 days, vulcans, grots, caves, increadible lagoons and sails. Alberto is friendly, cooperative and very helpful, he does not speak a lot but if you tell him about your needs, he takes them into consideration at once and adjusts the program. His boat is comfortable and well cared. He is not money oriented at all (some skippers bring you only to the places where they get commissions), on contrary he helped us to economize the money. He knows a lot and loves the sea and navigation. You feel well protected and cared when you are with him on the boat. We'll repeat the experience with pleasure, thanks Alberto!

A great week to stop time. Live at another speed and take the time to admire the landscape and the transparent sea. The skipper, super friendly, left us free to choose the program according to what we wanted to visit. To be redone.

A week FLOWN and SAILED, enjoyed at all times between enchanting places, in good company, entrusted to the experience of Alberto who as a good sea wolf does not speak much but is attentive to the needs of all and, being able to fulfill the requests that are made to him. Prepared, he made us feel comfortable right away. personally I requested some shore excursions and they were made, satisfied and ready for a new experience as soon as possible!

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Other important information

How do I get to the port of embarkation?
It is possible to arrive at the marina of Nettuno both by train and by car.
By train it is very convenient as the station is just a 5-minute walk from the marina.
By car, you can leave your luggage unloaded right in front of the boat and park your car either inside the marina at a cost of €15 a day, or alternatively just outside the marina at a cost of €6 a day, or even in a free car park at minutes from the marina.

What to bring?
– Soft luggage and without wheels
– Enough underwear for vacation days
– 2-3 bathing suits
– 1 UV protective snorkel shirt
– 3-4 shirts and shorts
– 1 long trousers and 2 Bermuda shorts for men
– 1 long trousers and 2 comfortable dresses for women
– 1 sweatshirt or wool sweater for the evening
– 1 Kway or light waxed
– hat or cap
- Sun glasses
– 1 pair of boat shoes with clear soles
– 1 pair of flip flops
– 1 pair of sandals or shoes to go ashore
– 1 guest towel and a beach towel
– medicines for personal use
– biodegradable shampoo and shower gel

How is the galley organized?
For the galley I normally share a list if someone has special needs they can add it or alternatively get it at the marina discount.

Can children go on board?
Children are welcome on board, but they must respect common sense rules for the well-being of the entire crew.

What is the rate of the double cabin for single use?
The rate varies according to the period, in the low season it is normally free, in the high season it can cost 50% more up to 100% more.

Who cooks on board?
On board, we all take care of the kitchen together. A spirit of collaboration also means this. The skipper (Alberto) really likes to cook and sometimes he'll take care of preparing something especially for dinner, when the guests are enjoying the sunset in the bay at anchor. Then there will be those who will prepare the table, who will help in the kitchen and who will prepare the aperitif!

Do I need to have sailing experience to participate?
This experience is suitable for everyone, both for those who have no sailing experience, but also for those who have already had other experiences, the boat is very comfortable and it is also possible to learn the basics, the skipper will always be available to provide explanations and entice participants to love the sea and this magical world of sailing.

How will the experience take place in case of rain?
In case of rain you can plan to go ashore to see the town or stay on the boat organizing board games.

Cancellations and Refund

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 0-50€ per person.

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