Experience the best of Gaeta with a boat excursion led by Dario Vecchio. Swim, snorkel, and explore natural pools in stunning locations only accessible by boat.
- Lungomare Di Gaeta - Set sail to admire the Gulf of Gaeta, with its ancient fortifications, Bastions, the Church of San Francesco, and the Cathedral of Sant’Erasmo, all overlooking the Gulf.
- Castello Angioino-Aragonese - After crossing the Gulf, we will navigate around Punta Stendardo to view more fortifications, the Borgo Antico perched on the cliff, and the Church of San Giovanni a Mare, which literally overlooks the sea. We will then enter the blue oasis of Monte Orlando to admire the Castle’s Angevin and Aragonese sections. Historically, these Castles served as maximum-security prisons, famously referenced in the phrase “I’m sending you to Gaeta.” The commander will share the history of the city and the castles.
The duration corresponds to the travel time to the attraction, with no disembarkation from the boat.
- Parco regionale di Monte Orlando - After the Castles, we will venture into the heart of this protected oasis, skirting the cliffs that hang over the sea.
The duration corresponds to the travel time to the attraction, with no disembarkation from the boat.
- Grotta Del Turco - The cliffs culminate in the first large and distinctive inlet, the Grotta del Turco. The commander will explain the grotto’s origins.
The duration corresponds to the travel time to the attraction, with no disembarkation from the boat.
- Santuario della Santissima Trinita - Della Montagna Spaccata - Next to the Grotta del Turco is the Montagna Spaccata. Within the mountain’s fissure lies a Chapel. The commander will recount the history and stories associated with the Mountain and its Sanctuary.
The duration corresponds to the travel time to the attraction.
- Spiaggia di Serapo - After Monte Orlando, we reach the first of Gaeta’s seven beaches, Serapo Beach.
The duration corresponds to the travel time to the attraction, with no disembarkation from the boat.
- Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse - After passing Serapo Beach, we will finally dive into the turquoise waters accessible only by sea. The area for swimming (if conditions permit) includes Pozzo del Diavolo and the 40 Remi, natural pools perfect for a unique bathing experience among caves and inlets.
The swimming break lasts about 30 minutes. After the swim, you will have time to dry off and avoid catching a chill before we return to the port.
- Fuel
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Dario Vecchio has been conducting tourist journeys and boat tours in Gaeta since 1989. Witnessing Gaeta from the ocean offers an entirely unique viewpoint. While beach lounging is enjoyable and calming, partaking in Gaeta’s splendours to its fullest requires you to unmoor and set sail. This is solely because only by doing so you can access locations that otherwise would be unreachable. Primarily, it allows you to swim in genuine natural pools, enveloped within awe-inspiring landscapes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
