One-day mini cruise in Cilento
Highlights
- Set sail on an 8-hour mini cruise to discover the natural beauty of the Cilento coastline
- Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and discover the landscapes where the film 'Welcome to the South' was filmed
- Let yourself be enchanted by Punta Licosa and the seaside village of Acciaroli, amidst stories and legends
Your guide
The Sea: my great passion! I am a lifeguard instructor and in more than 20 years I have gained considerable experience in water safety. It will be my immense pleasure to accompany you on this fantastic and fun-filled experience.
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Full description
Fancy venturing between unspoilt landscapes, film sets and ancient legends? The Cilento mini cruise is the experience for you.
An8-hour excursion awaits you to discover all the natural beauties of the Cilento, including caves, rocks, lighthouses, bays and crystal-clear waters in which to dive.
It will be a journey between nature and culture, during which you will discover some of the places made famous by the film 'Welcome to the South', explore theisland of Licosa where a mermaid seduced Ulysses , and visit the seaside village of Acciaroli, the inspiration for Hemingway's novel'The Old Man and the Sea'.
What we will do
We will meet at the port of Agropoli 15 minutes before the indicated time, to begin our excursion at 10:00 am sharp. After boarding, we will immediately set off on our Cilento mini-cruise.
During the cruise we will admire Punta Fortino, the Grotta dell'Elefante and the Lighthouse, and then pass by the Scoglio di San Francesco and the Scoglio di Trentova. We will first swim to the beautiful Baia del Saùco, with its ancient Roman port, for snorkelling and a coffee break, then head to Punta Tresino for a visit to theProtected Marine Area of Santa Maria di Castellabate.
From here we will head towards Cala S. Giovanni, Punta Pagliarolo and the abandoned village of Trezeni, on whose promontory a temple dedicated to Poseidon once stood. Then it will be the turn of some of the places made famous by the film"Benvenuti al Sud", such as the Zona Lago and Santa Maria le Gatte, the Pozzillo beach and the Greco-Roman port of San Marco di Castellabate.
The excursion will continue towards the fascinating Punta Licosa, a paradisiacal corner and unmissable destination in the Cilento National Park. We will circumnavigate the island, discovering the myths surrounding it: Licosa owes its name to the mermaid Leucosia, who tried to seduce Ulysses and his fleet with her song. From Licosa we will sail towards the Bay of Ogliastro, arriving at 12:30 at Ripe Rosse, where we will make a second swimming stop with snorkelling and a tasting of local products.
The next stop will be Acciaroli, where we will disembark to visit the ancient fishing village that has always welcomed travellers and sailors. It was here that Ernest Hemingway, in the 1950s, met a local fisherman known as 'u vecchio'. This encounter was the inspiration for what later became his best-known work: 'The Old Man and the Sea'.
Around 15:00 we will depart from the port of Acciaroli for a third and final bathing stop on the island of Licosa, where we will enjoy drinks and a typical local cake.
We will reach the Port of Agropoli at 18:00, after an 8-hour excursion.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Children under the age of 5 travel free of charge.
The tour is also possible for passengers in wheelchairs or with mobility disabilities. Please contact the organisers at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email for assistance with boarding procedures.
Other information
The tour is available in July, August and September, on the days indicated in the calendar, and is confirmed with a minimum of 10 participants.
Depending on availability, you will travel on one of the following boats
- motor catamaran with a 60-metre platform, with toilets, awning and capacity for 45 persons.
- 11 m motor boat with toilets, awning and capacity for 15 persons.
The tasting of typical products included in the tour includes buffalo mozzarella from Campania, friselle with tomatoes, tuna, watermelon and other specialities from Campania, accompanied by a sample of grappa, sparkling wine and snacks. In the event of food allergies or intolerances, please inform the organisers at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email.
Both boats are available on request for private tours, boat parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties. Contact us for a dedicated quote.
Dogsare not allowed on board.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Sun cream
- Cap
- Sunglasses
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Agropoli, Salerno
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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