Flotilla between the Gulf of Naples and the Pontine Islands

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Departure on 5 August 2023
6 days 7 nights

Pontine Islands
Italy

For travellers up to 50 years old.

Confirmed holiday

3 people are interested

24 spots available

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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.

Other departures

28 Jun

4 days

confirmed

Pontine Islands

35 spots available

591€

per person
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12 Aug

6 days

confirmed

Pontine Islands

24 spots available

1280€

per person
more info
19 Aug

6 days

confirmed

Pontine Islands

18 spots available

1280€

per person
more info

Boarding class

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

JEANNEAU 519

JEANNEAU 54

CATAMARANO

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here

Scarlino, Province of Grosseto, Italy
Saturday 5 August from 16:00 until Saturday 5 August at 17:00

Our trip ends here

Scarlino, Province of Grosseto, Italy
Saturday 12 August from 7:00 until Saturday 12 August at 8:00

Reviews of La Flottiglia

32 reviews
9 / 10

It was a holiday full of laughter and joy. The right choice to really switch off, relax and enjoy the beauty of the sea and our territory in total safety. The Flotilla is a real family that welcomes you and accompanies you on a UNIQUE and UNFORGETTABLE adventure! Thank you Captain!

This holiday gave me the opportunity to discover beautiful islands on a well-thought out tour! Flavio, attentive and unstoppable skipper, led us with seriousness but always with a smile on his face and a lot of sympathy, helping to create harmony in a crew already close-knit from the first miles of navigation. Flavio has been able to solve critical situations even if he does not have at his disposal other experienced people in the crew but only guys among us passionate and willing. I would just like to express that a second experienced person in addition to the skipper would in my opinion be necessary, to be of support in difficult situations where by force of things one member must be at the helm and another member must manage the most critical situations. Last but not least, the presence of a second experienced member could favor the choice of "sailing" helping the skipper to steer the sails, which I missed alas. I recommend it to everyone, get on board with Flaviooo!

Unforgettable holiday in the most beautiful islands of the Neapolitan gulf, rigorous and attentive skipper. Every extra word spent would not do justice to the beautiful experience I had.

Great Flavio and fantastic holiday! I didn't want to get off the boat ????

2 stars of encouragement for flotilla sailing idea, unfortunately several extra expenses not communicated by sailsquare. In addition, if you buy a flotilla holiday, you expect people to be divided on the available boats, thus ensuring adequate levels of comfort. In this case, however, we found ourselves in 9 on a filling boat, with several inconveniences on the spaces available and without the atmosphere of group navigation that we would have expected. Expenses for oversized starter packs, also not recommended the delegation on the galley (800 eur of which 100 for delivery only).

Let's say that the only thing that was saved from the holiday is the skipper Lorenzo, the laughter and the nice company on the boat. For the rest I do not highly recommend booking through sailsquare unless you want to be screwed and teased !

We visited incredible places and made anchorage in the coves that are among the most beautiful in Italy. The sailboat group despite the differences between the crew members, worked great and turned out to be very balanced. Flavio is a great captain and immediately gave me confidence by making me his nostromo. He taught me a lot and a beautiful friendship was born between us. Flavio has a great academic preparation and manages to apply it to reality with great dexterity, without ever missing a beat. We had several difficulties during the holiday, the sea is full of "pirates", but Flavio always guided us to the solution, making the most of the crew and his knowledge. Deep bonds have been created between the crew members and surely some of us will see each other again. It was the most beautiful holiday of my life, I left the boat with tears in my eyes. Thanks to all LaFlottiglia Thanks Flavio Recchj ritt'! ????

The holiday was an unforgettable experience, but this is due to the group of people with whom I was lucky enough to share it! The boat was not suitable to accommodate 10 passengers (+ skipper) in terms of spaces and was not perfectly maintained. Safety first: it is correct and unquestionable that in case of adverse weather conditions the plans are changed. However, alternatives must be offered - which are not to stand 48h still in port. Perhaps the concept of 'flotilla' should also be reviewed: on a few occasions we have really been all together and communication has not always been the same for all boats. If you correct the course on these aspects, it can become the perfect holiday!

Unfortunately the review is negative. Compared to my wonderful previous experience with Sailsquare, this time the Boat was too small for the number of people and quite old. The skipper too messy and with little sensitivity, manners and tones and inappropriate clothing. Fortunately a very good crew but this is not attributable to the organization. A pity also the continuous changes in the itinerary planned in an inefficient and poorly coordinated way. We skipped half of the planned islands without having valid alternatives. Even the return to port was brought forward by a day with a total of 3 evenings amount and no compensation. A real :(

Wonderful holiday between the Pontine Islands and the Gulf of Naples. Flavio skipper impeccable, competent, helpful as well as wonderful person. I came back regenerated! Experience to be repeated. Thank you all!

Lorenzo is the No. 1 of the Skippers experienced in many sailing trips (... and to think that his young age, at the beginning left me a little perplexed...) Instead a pleasant discovery: Great Professionalism, Scrupulousness and Attention to all our needs ... it is his Passion that makes the difference, it is contagious (I learned more notions from board with him than in all my past trips!!). I will never forget the sympathy of his looks for every situation, his laughter, his infinite gratitude for every benevolent gesture he received from us... It is his humility balanced by a convinced authority that makes him the Young and Great Sea Wolf that he is! I LOVE YOU my Red Mal Pelo, that you have nothing wrong with nothing!!

Lorenzo is a young sea wolf! Competent, prudent, extremely polite, attentive and, despite his young age, he has a wealth of experience and great professionalism. He is an excellent skipper (or Skiopper as he ironically defines himself) and accompanied us on this holiday with extreme positivity and sympathy, helping to create a great climate is an unforgettable holiday. What distinguishes it? The great heart with which he does everything and the extreme respect and education. Thank you very much Skiopper! You are number 1 It was a great pleasure ! I hope we will meet again Good ???? wind

What can I say... when you say crystal clear sea, sun, enchanting coves, fresh bubbles admiring the sunset on board a catamaran at anchor, you enter by right into the Olympus of the ideal holiday. If you then add a fabulous crew that combines competence, sympathy and empathy ... that's it!!!! But I'm not done, this is just the corolla to the wonderful group of new friends with whom I shared one of the most carefree and serene holidays. Well found guys, you are beautiful people.. and I can't wait to meet you again.

Competence, enthusiasm, patience, these are the qualities that I would have liked to find thinking of the Skipper of my holiday . ... And this I found in each of the Magnificent Three "skioppers" of the flotilla! Simone, Lorenzo and Vladimiro have been wonderful in managing every situation that has arisen, from the playful ones, which they have helped to create by actively participating, to the complex ones that have occurred, especially on the occasion of the night storm that in part they have been able to avoid, and in which their professionalism has emerged more than ever. A good dose of luck ... then .... were also the people met in this wonderful holiday in the magical Aeolian Islands that I would repeat tomorrow! The only suggestion: review the proposed galley, certainly excessive considering that in the various stages on the ground it is possible to buy what is possibly missing, according to specific needs. THANK YOU and see you soon

Super recommended The flotilla!!! In addition to having visited wonderful places... I met wonderful people, now friends and friends!!! And what about the "skioppers" Simone Vladimiro and the flotilla leader the very young sea wolf Lorenzo, prepared, affable, reliable, professional people up to every situation that has arisen at sea. Unforgettable week... grazieeeeee The flotilla super recommended

Exciting week thanks to the good company and a fabulous skipper, Lorenzo P., always polite and helpful, who has been able to amalgamate and guide with great competence and professionalism, the entire flotilla! Very reassuring on the occasion of the disturbance on Stromboli / Panarea that we managed to avoid in part! Niggles? Boat not very technological, no air conditioning, small fridge x 9 people! Very questionable galley, by the way, thrown in large part halfway, x lack of fridge (or rather, lack of a small generator) Overall a nice experience. Thank you

Competent and engaging skipper, always ready for appropriate solutions. Close-knit and extremely nice crew. Boat a bit lacking in equipment and questionable the composition of the galley.

The flotilla consisted of three boats, I was with Flavio. It was a pleasant discovery, the best part of the holiday: a delightful person, a prepared, cultured and passionate skipper, able to transmit with patience and dedication his love for the sea and for sailing, even in the worst circumstances. I highly recommend it. Good wind captain!

Unforgettable week in the Aeolian Islands. The skippers of the flotilla Simone and Vladimiro and the flotilla leader Lorenzo as well as being super professional, competent and organized have always been up to all situations at sea. Very spacious and comfortable boat. Wonderful also the friends and friends known. I highly recommend La Flottiglia and last but not least thank Alessio for his advice and his availability ... Until next time!!!

Extremely prepared professional with a long experience at sea. A person who rarely meets, friendly, nice, helpful and who knows how to involve and make a group with all the crew members! We took baths in lovely bays and lived beautiful experiences with UNIQUE travel companions!! We left leaving our hearts on board... ???? thanks Alessio! Good wind!!

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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 via 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: 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.

Cancellations and Refund

What's included

Knowing what expenses are included and excluded from your booking fee will enable you to have a good idea of the total cost of your chosen experience.

Included in the price.

Not included in the price.

To be paid onboard.

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 > 300€ per person.