Gaeta Boat Excursion with Swimming and Snorkeling Stop 2 Hours
by Gaeta Escursioni
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This 2-hour boat tour in Gaeta offers a view of the city and coastline from the sea, including a swimming and snorkeling break. The trip starts from Lungomare Di Gaeta, where the boat departs and passes the Gulf of Gaeta, showing the ancient fortifications, Bastions, the Church of San Francesco, and the Cathedral of Sant'Erasmo. Next, the boat goes around Punta Stendardo to see Castello Angioino, including its Angevin and Aragonese parts, with commentary on the history of the castles, which were once prisons. The tour continues through the Monte Orlando Regional Park, cruising along cliffs that rise above the sea. The route leads to the Grotta Del Turco, a large inlet where the guide explains its formation. Nearby is the Montagna Spaccata, a fissured mountain with a chapel, and the guide shares its story. The boat then reaches Spiaggia di Serapo, the first of seven beaches in Gaeta, viewed from the water. Finally, the tour enters the Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse, where there is a stop for about 30 minutes for swimming and snorkeling in natural pools such as Pozzo del Diavolo and the 40 Remi, surrounded by caves and inlets. After the swim, guests have time to dry off before returning to the port. Fuel and snorkeling equipment are included in the price. No hotel pickup is offered.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Lungomare Di Gaeta
The boat departs from Lungomare Di Gaeta and passes the Gulf of Gaeta, allowing views of ancient fortifications, the Bastions, the Church of San Francesco, and the Cathedral of Sant'Erasmo.
10 min
Castello Angioino
The boat rounds Punta Stendardo to see more fortifications and the Borgo Antico on the cliff. The Church of San Giovanni a Mare is visible overlooking the sea. The tour enters Monte Orlando’s blue oasis to see Castello Angioino’s Angevin and Aragonese parts. The guide explains the history of the castles, including their past as high-security prisons. No disembarkation occurs during this 20-minute segment.
20 min
Parco regionale di Monte Orlando
The boat cruises through the protected Monte Orlando area, passing cliffs overhanging the sea. This 20-minute section is a continuous boat journey without stops.
20 min
Grotta Del Turco
The cliffs end at the large inlet called Grotta del Turco. The guide provides information about how the grotto was formed. There is no disembarkation during this 10-minute passage.
10 min
Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity - at the Split Mountain
Alongside Grotta del Turco is Montagna Spaccata, a split mountain with a chapel in its fissure. The guide describes the origin and history of the mountain and sanctuary during this 10-minute segment.
10 min
Spiaggia di Serapo
The boat arrives at Spiaggia di Serapo, which is the first of Gaeta’s seven beaches. This 20-minute section is a view from the sea with no plans to disembark.
20 min
Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse
After passing Serapo beach, the boat stops for about 30 minutes in the Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse for swimming and snorkeling in natural pools such as Pozzo del Diavolo and the 40 Remi. These pools are surrounded by caves and inlets. After swimming, guests have time to dry before returning to the port.
30 min
Meeting point
Our boats are moored at the Porto Antico Santa Maria in Gaeta In front of our boats is the Church of San Giovanni a Mare Opposite you can also find the Kasa Incanto bar, the Tielleria Pizzeria del Porto and the Mediterranean restaurant
End point
Our boats are moored at the Porto Antico Santa Maria, near the Guardia Di Finanza Nautical School. In front of the boats there is the Church of San Giovanni a Mare and the bar Kasa Incanto. Appointment 30 minutes before departure to register.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Gaeta Boat Excursion with Swimming and Snorkeling Stop 2 Hours
by Gaeta Escursioni
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€66Overview
This 2-hour boat tour in Gaeta offers a view of the city and coastline from the sea, including a swimming and snorkeling break. The trip starts from Lungomare Di Gaeta, where the boat departs and passes the Gulf of Gaeta, showing the ancient fortifications, Bastions, the Church of San Francesco, and the Cathedral of Sant'Erasmo. Next, the boat goes around Punta Stendardo to see Castello Angioino, including its Angevin and Aragonese parts, with commentary on the history of the castles, which were once prisons. The tour continues through the Monte Orlando Regional Park, cruising along cliffs that rise above the sea. The route leads to the Grotta Del Turco, a large inlet where the guide explains its formation. Nearby is the Montagna Spaccata, a fissured mountain with a chapel, and the guide shares its story. The boat then reaches Spiaggia di Serapo, the first of seven beaches in Gaeta, viewed from the water. Finally, the tour enters the Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse, where there is a stop for about 30 minutes for swimming and snorkeling in natural pools such as Pozzo del Diavolo and the 40 Remi, surrounded by caves and inlets. After the swim, guests have time to dry off before returning to the port. Fuel and snorkeling equipment are included in the price. No hotel pickup is offered.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Lungomare Di Gaeta
The boat departs from Lungomare Di Gaeta and passes the Gulf of Gaeta, allowing views of ancient fortifications, the Bastions, the Church of San Francesco, and the Cathedral of Sant'Erasmo.
10 min
Castello Angioino
The boat rounds Punta Stendardo to see more fortifications and the Borgo Antico on the cliff. The Church of San Giovanni a Mare is visible overlooking the sea. The tour enters Monte Orlando’s blue oasis to see Castello Angioino’s Angevin and Aragonese parts. The guide explains the history of the castles, including their past as high-security prisons. No disembarkation occurs during this 20-minute segment.
20 min
Parco regionale di Monte Orlando
The boat cruises through the protected Monte Orlando area, passing cliffs overhanging the sea. This 20-minute section is a continuous boat journey without stops.
20 min
Grotta Del Turco
The cliffs end at the large inlet called Grotta del Turco. The guide provides information about how the grotto was formed. There is no disembarkation during this 10-minute passage.
10 min
Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity - at the Split Mountain
Alongside Grotta del Turco is Montagna Spaccata, a split mountain with a chapel in its fissure. The guide describes the origin and history of the mountain and sanctuary during this 10-minute segment.
10 min
Spiaggia di Serapo
The boat arrives at Spiaggia di Serapo, which is the first of Gaeta’s seven beaches. This 20-minute section is a view from the sea with no plans to disembark.
20 min
Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse
After passing Serapo beach, the boat stops for about 30 minutes in the Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse for swimming and snorkeling in natural pools such as Pozzo del Diavolo and the 40 Remi. These pools are surrounded by caves and inlets. After swimming, guests have time to dry before returning to the port.
30 min
Meeting point
Our boats are moored at the Porto Antico Santa Maria in Gaeta In front of our boats is the Church of San Giovanni a Mare Opposite you can also find the Kasa Incanto bar, the Tielleria Pizzeria del Porto and the Mediterranean restaurant
End point
Our boats are moored at the Porto Antico Santa Maria, near the Guardia Di Finanza Nautical School. In front of the boats there is the Church of San Giovanni a Mare and the bar Kasa Incanto. Appointment 30 minutes before departure to register.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.