Italy · SAILING
This is the list to send a friend: 13 sailing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Venice sunset on a luxury catamaran with live jazz and aperitivo cicchetti plus spritz or prosecco. 90 minutes.
“Excellent experience! Truly wonderful way to see the sights of Venice whilst enjoying the tune of incredible live Jazz Music. Highly recommend this cruise.”
Small-group sailing day in La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau or La Maddalena, with multiple swim stops, pink-sand views, and great value.
“The Crew was so lovely & attentive. Highly recommend this boat trip.”
High-speed catamaran from Porec to Venice with lagoon views and free time for San Marco, plus optional gondola and Murano add-ons.
“What a brilliant day out! I recommend you buy the extra excursions on board from the tour guides, you get a good discount for purchasing them all. The whole day was well planned, our guide was very informative on the trip over and we had audio from him during the additional boat trips and sight seeing. Thoroughly recommend as I personally feel that it was just the right amount of time for myself in Venice. Big thank you to Kompas”
Sunset sail from Alghero with Captain Andreas, a Maddalenetta swim, snorkeling gear, and free spritz, snacks, and music for 2 hours.
“An amazing experience not to be missed. No words can truly describe the beautiful, relaxing and friendly atmosphere enabled by the kind host/skipper Andrea and the magical surroundings.”
Sail from Cagliari to Sella del diavolo with four swim stops, snorkeling gear, and Prosecco available on board for a 3-hour escape.
“Everything was perfect. The boat is comfy and luxurious. Captain Patrick and Alma were taking care of us. We had a great experience. I can recommend this trip truly. I would repeat this journey once again, if I only could❣️Thank you❣️”
2.5-hour Polignano catamaran with Apulian aperitivo, Prosecco, swimming, and included paddleboards along dramatic Adriatic cliffs.
“What a great day, great local information. Wonderful food, met some great fellow travellers and swimming off the boat and absolute highlight. Highly recommend”
Half-day Porto Conte catamaran: sail to Capo Caccia, swim at Cala Dragunara, and enjoy Sardinian cheese, sausage, and white wine.
“Tony was excellent and not only provided an amazing experience, but was also friendly, informative and immensely helpful. Such an exciting trip!”
Spend a full day on Sciatumia in Lampedusa with snorkeling stops, sea-views you cannot reach by land, and a real fish lunch at sea.
“Esperienza da fare se si viene a Lampedusa, Gianfranco e Francesco raccontano l’isola come nessuno e sono molto preparati oltre a farti sentire a casa su Sciatu Mia. Il giro a differenza di tanti altri tour è regolato in base alla giornata. Assolutamente consigliato e il ragù di triglie spettacolare”
7-hour all-inclusive yacht tour from Palau or La Maddalena, swimming at Spargi and Budelli, aperitif, and seafood lunch.
“We had a great day out with fabio and Nicolas! Great swimming spots, fabio was a great guide and made sure we were taken care of. Delicious food, drinks and pasta! Would highly recommend this trip”
Full-day sail on Asinara National Park from Stintino, with boat swims, optional island time, and an included Sardinian seafood lunch.
“Great boat, great atmosphere, very tasty food, great swimming in the blue waters.”
Sail the Amalfi Coast from Salerno with swim and snorkel stops, Amalfi village time, and a Gragnano pasta lunch with prosecco included.
“The boat trip along the Amalfi coast and the time spent in Amalfi was absolutely fabulous. Relaxing – apart from busy Amalfi -totally enjoyable, great hosts and a fabulous time”
Sunset sailing from Catania with Aperol Spritz, snacks, and snorkel stops along the coast. Small group, 3 hours, great value.
“Such a wonderful experience on the boat with Bruno! He taught Us so much about the area and the history as well as providing great food and drinks”
Sail from Marina Piccola on a real 9-meter boat around Devil's Saddle, snorkel coves, and look for dolphins in 3 hours.
“We had a wonderful sailing experience and enjoy some peaceful moment after exciting waves on the see. Captain is welcoming and so well controle the boat. highly recommended！”
Every kind of day out in the country, and the best of each.
