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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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Between the Pontine Islands and the Phlegraean Islands by Sailing Boat

Italy: Pontine Islands

7 days - 7 nights

2 departures available

August - September

Starting from

€795

Per person

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Summer 2026 - Catamaran week in the Pontine Islands

Italy: Pontine Islands

7 days - 7 nights

One departure available

August - September

€1,020

Per person

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5.0

Super!

Long Weekend Santa Candida - Ventotene

Italy: Pontine Islands

5 days - 4 nights

One departure available

September

€600

Per person

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4.8

Super!

A sailing trip through history and food and wine to the Pontine Islands

Italy: Pontine Islands

7 days - 7 nights

One departure available

August

€990

Per person

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4.7

Amazing Pontine Islands on a sailboat with private bathrooms

Italy: Pontine Islands

3 days - 2 nights

3 departures available

August - September

Starting from

€312

Per person

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7 days of sea and sailing in the fantastic blue of the Pontine

Italy: Pontine Islands

7 days - 7 nights

One departure available

August

€500

Per person

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Full sail on the Pontine Islands

Italy: Pontine Islands

7 days - 7 nights

2 departures available

August

Starting from

€990

€891

Per person

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4.8

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From the Aeolian Islands to the Pontine Islands - Adventure, Navigation, and Relaxation - One Way

Italy: Pontine Islands

6 days - 6 nights

One departure available

September

€590

€531

Per person

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4.9

Life Changing Experiences - Week in the Pontine Islands with photographer on board

Italy: Pontine Islands

6 days - 6 nights

One departure available

August - September

€1,100

Per person

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4.7

Amazing Pontine Islands on a sailing boat

Italy: Pontine Islands

3 days - 2 nights

2 departures available

August - September

€312

Per person

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Neverland - a week sailing between the Pontine and Phlegraean Mountains

Italy: Pontine Islands

7 days - 6 nights

One departure available

August

€1,199

€959

Per person

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Midweek mini cruise to the Pontine Islands

Italy: Pontine Islands

4 days - 3 nights

One departure available

August

€550

Per person

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Reviews - Yacht sailing holidays & skippered tours in Pontine Islands

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Sailing cruise to the Pontine: wonders a stone's throw from Rome

08/4/2026

laura r.

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IT

It is certainly easier to write a positive review, anyone is sorry to speak badly. However, since these are the holidays of people who possibly do not have further free time or money to devote to another holiday, it is right that those who choose know what they cannot understand from the photos. The absence of the backrest in the cockpit seats that forces, not being able to rest the back, to constantly balance on the waves. Small sunbeds suitable for small people, The boat is very deep so inside you can feel a lot of the sea. We booked first and, according to the regulations, we would have had the right to choose the cabins. One had already been committed regardless, it would only have been transparent to communicate it to us beforehand. Sometimes even the shape makes the difference. A check was not made on the galley, the crew did not know each other so, although there was a basic list already determined, the galley was left to the taste of the first who went shopping. Perhaps we should have been put in touch in order to share the choices. However, boat holidays and holidays with strangers require a spirit of adaptation, this one requires a little more, but it is still a holiday and therefore fair winds to everyone, if you open the sails
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Sailing cruise to the Pontine: wonders a stone's throw from Rome

08/4/2026

Matteo L.

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IT

The Pontine archipelago is confirmed as an extraordinary place: spectacular bays, crystal clear waters and landscapes that alone are worth the trip. To make the experience even more pleasant was the company, made up of people passionate about the sea and united by the desire to share experiences and stories. The weather also accompanied us for most of the week, allowing us to fully enjoy the beauty of the area. That said, some aspects could have been handled better. There was no initial briefing on emergency equipment, which would have been useful even in the absence of critical situations. On-board space was rather limited for nine people and the involvement of guests in seafaring activities was minimal, with few opportunities to sail, stay at the helm or use the tender. An aspect that was felt especially among those looking for a more participatory experience in navigation. In conclusion, it was a pleasant and overall satisfying week, ideal for those who want to experience the sea in relaxation and let themselves be guided. Those who are not beginners and are looking for a more direct involvement in nautical activities may find the setting a bit limiting.
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Weekend in the Pontine Islands

08/2/2026

Aldo R.

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IT

Spectacular experience. Skipper always at the top!
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Sailing cruise to the Pontine: wonders a stone's throw from Rome

08/2/2026

Tiziana L.

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IT

Every experience leaves its mark for better or for worse, it is always an absolutely subjective evaluation. I am an owner and I know how difficult it is to share your boat with others but from here to be jealous so much that it almost puts anxiety in your guests at every step is there. Sailing? A bit of just jib on the way back, sailing with the engine and with the pilot car for about 10/15 minutes on a boat that in any case to move would have had to open jib, staysail and mainsail and have at least 15/20 knots of real wind to move given its weight of 13 tons on 13 meters of boat, bowsprit included. The weather conditions, except during the first transfer to Ponza, have always been favorable for a very quiet sailing because 5 of us were experienced sailors, we would not even have caused damage. Disappointment for those who expected to sail. The boat is uncomfortable for eight people + skipper, there are a few ants everywhere, the kitchen set-up (non-tilting hob) and only one small refrigerator absolutely unsuitable for the number of people, the cabins and the small, unventilated berths are basically uncomfortable except perhaps one that I did not get to see that had already been assigned by the skipper to two friends even before we had all arrived (absolutely incorrect and out of the picture). regulation), Antonio decided everything, from the accommodation in the cabin, to the sleep/wake rhythms, to the daily menu in a nicely dictatorial manner. I am sure that he does his best in sympathy and hospitality but the level is a bit low, (my children, who do not know how to cook, cook better than Antonio). For the rest, the pontine are fantastic, the weather favorable and the travel companions almost all fabulous, We had so much fun and enjoyed the beauty that surrounded us, we were all in the same boat, so! You probably won't publish this review, I understand it and I don't care much but it's right that you know in the end in 6 out of 8 participants we said never again this man and this boat. In short: Beautiful holiday, the islands are a wonder and the company really fabulous, fortunately almost all seafarers! The weather was perfect and we were able to enjoy so much beauty, too bad we didn't sail because the boat itself, in addition to being small and uncomfortable for 8 + 1 adults, is absolutely not suitable for the times of a holiday and then, you know, skippers often reluctantly open the sails. I think Antonio gave the best of himself: he cooked, but he is not a chef, he put up with our presence by filming us nicely every 3/5 minutes for everything, and heroically with a knee out of order he took us around fantastic caves and coves.

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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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