Minicruise by motorboat in the Po Delta with lunch
Highlights
- Take a motorboat trip through the Po Delta, between the river, the sea and nature reserves
- Visit the Isola dell'Amore and the Sacca degli Scardovari, with a stop for a traditional lunch
- Spot herons, flamingos and, with a bit of luck, even dolphins along the route
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Full description
If you love places where the boundary between river and sea becomes blurred, this experience in the Po Delta is a great way to discover them!
You’ll set sail from Porto Garibaldi for a cruise through canals, lagoons and natural habitats teeming with numerous species of birds. During this 5-hour-and-30-minute motorboat excursion, you’ll visit iconic spots such as Isola dell’Amore, Po di Goro and Sacca degli Scardovari.
To make the experience even more enjoyable, you’ll be treated to a traditional lunch on board featuring local specialities!
What we will do
We’ll meet 30 minutes before departure time at Porto Garibaldi (FE), a hamlet of Comacchio.The crew who will be accompanying us on our cruise through the Po Delta will be waiting for us there.
We’ll board the motorboat and set off, sailing along the northern beaches of Comacchio and past the mussel farms off the coast of Porto Garibaldi. During the trip, we’ll be able to spot numerous species of waterbirds and, with a bit of luck, see dolphins or sea turtles.
We’ll continue towards the Po di Goro, either crossing the Sacca di Goro or reaching the river’s mouth by sea, depending on the conditions on the day. We’ll then sail up the waterway to the historic Vecchia Lanterna, an ancient landmark for local navigation.
We’ll then stop for about 45 minutes at Isola dell’Amore. Those who wish can go for a swim, whilst nature lovers can head up to the observation tower to take in the surrounding landscape from above.
We’ll continue our journey along the Po di Gnocca, also known as the Po di Donzella, to the Sacca degli Scardovari, amidst pools of water, reed beds and historical landmarks such as the large casone linked to the memory of the 1951 Polesine flood.
Lunch will be provided during the excursion, comprising seafood risotto, fried fish with chips, Comacchio-style ciambella, water, wine, coffee and a digestif.
The activity will last a total of 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone, with no age restrictions. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This experience is not recommended for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Other information
The tour runs from April to September and is confirmed once a minimum of 15 participants have been reached.
In the event of slightly choppy seas, the excursion will still go ahead. The skipper will assess the conditions and may alter the itinerary, for example by proposing a trip through the Comacchio Lagoon.
The vessel used is an 18. 70-metre motorboat with both indoor and outdoor seating and on-board toilets.
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please notify the organisers in advance. Alternatives are available for vegetarians, vegans and those who do not eat fish. In the case of coeliac disease or severe allergies, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.
Dogs are permitted, subject to prior notification following booking confirmation.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport. Free and paid parking is available on site.
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
Sun cream
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 for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Porto Garibaldi, Ferrara
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 carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
