Mini Cruises to Discover the Tuscan Archipelago
Discover the Tuscan coast and the islands with Maregiglio Crociere del Sole
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Our Mini Cruises
Mini-Cruise Giglio Giannutri
On board the elegant excursion ship MS Revenge, accompanied by a friendly and attentive crew, we set sail from Porto Santo Stefano towards the islands of Giglio and Giannutri. The short cruise includes two longer stays on the two islands and you can book guided tours for a hike and/or a visit to the Villa Romana on Giannutri and the medieval village of Giglio Castello. A delicious fish lunch on board is included.
When: from April to September
Duration: Full day
Ticket price: Low-high season: adults €65-75, children (4-11 years) €35-40, infants (0-3 years) free
Schedule
- 9:15 am – Start of embarkation of passengers: it is recommended to arrive at the embarkation point 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time;
- 9:45 am – Departure from Porto Santo Stefano
- At 11:00 – Arrival on the island of Giannutri and free swim stop. Guided tours for a hike and/or visit to the ancient Roman villa are not included in the price.
- 1.00 am -a Departure from the island of Giannutri;
- Fish lunch on board;
- 2:20 pm – Arrival on the island of Giglio in the harbour town of Giglio Porto. Guided tours of the medieval village of Giglio Castello are not included in the price.
- 17:30 – Departure from the Isola del Giglio;
- approx. 18:30 – Arrival in Porto S. Stefano.
Giannutri Hidden Treasures
A day amidst the unspoilt nature of Giannutri. Accompanied by an official park guide, you set off from Porto Santo Stefano to the island of Giannutri, the southernmost island of the Parco dell’Arcipelago Toscano and one of the most unspoilt. Once you arrive in the bay Cala Spalmatoio on the eastern side of the island, you disembark near a small beach where you can still see the remains of the ancient Roman harbour. From here, the guided hike starts in the protected park to the Capel Rosso lighthouse. After a lunch break, the Villa Domiziana, a luxurious Roman villa from the first half of the 2nd century AD at Cala Maestra, is visited in the afternoon. Then it’s back to Porto S. Stefano.
When: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from the end of May to the end of September
Duration: All day
Ticket price: Adults from € 61.50, children 5-12 years from € 38, infants 0-4 years free of charge
Schedule
- 09:30 – Meet with the Archipelago Park guide at Piazzale Candi in Porto Santo Stefano
- 09:45 – Boarding the Maregiglio ferry with the Park guide
- 10:00 am – Departure from Porto Santo Stefano
- 11:00 am – Arrival and Tour on the island of Giannutri and start of the excursion on the way to Punta del Capel Rosso, the northern tip of the island. On the way, we stop at one of the island’s characteristic and secluded bays.
- 13:00 – Lunch package Our tour guide will show you the best place to have lunch and relax
- 14:00 – Visit of the Roman villa of Giannutri
- 16:00 – Departure from the island of Giannutri
- 17:00 – Arrival in Porto S. Stefano
Snorkelling on Giglio Island
Experience an unforgettable day of snorkelling adventures in the unspoilt nature of the island of Giglio. At 21 km², Giglio is the second largest island in the Tuscan archipelago after Elba and is known above all for its unspoilt nature and crystal-clear water with its rich underwater world, a little paradise for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts.
The day trip is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the coast of the island of Giglio with its beautiful bays and beaches from the sea. The island tour in an inflatable boat takes you past secluded bays and the magnificent bay of Campese with its large beach, which is framed by a rock on one side and the Medici Tower on the other. The tour includes several bathing stops where you can discover the fish-rich underwater world while snorkelling in the company of a diving instructor.
When: from June to September on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Duration: every day
Prices per person:Adults € 85, Children (4-11 years) € 65, Infants (0-3 years) € 45
Schedule
- 10:00 a.m. – Piazzale Candi meeting point – ferry terminal, Porto Santo Stefano
- 10.30 a.m. – Departure with the ferry Maregiglio
- 11.30 a.m. – Arrival in Giglio Porto, free time
- 2 p.m. – Meeting with the tour guide at the quay wall di Levante (red lighthouse)
- 2:30 p.m. – Start of the island tour, about 4 hours with swimming and snorkeling stops
- 6:30 p.m. – Return to Giglio Porto and free time
- 7:00 p.m. – Departure with the ferry Maregiglio
- 8:00 p.m. – Return to Porto Santo Stefano
- 11:00 a.m. – Piazzale Candi meeting point – ferry terminal, Porto Santo Stefano
- 11.30 a.m. – Departure with the ferry Maregiglio
- 12.30 p.m. – Arrival in Giglio Porto, free time
- 2 p.m. – Meeting with the tour guide at the quay wall di Levante (red lighthouse)
- 2:30 p.m. – Start of the island tour, about 4 hours with swimming and snorkeling stops
- 6:30 p.m. – Return to Giglio Porto and free time
- 7:00 p.m. – Departure with the ferry Maregiglio
- 8:00 p.m. – Return to Porto Santo Stefano
Giannutri from Giglio Island
Are you on holiday on the island of Giglio and want to experience an unforgettable day and discover archaeological remains from Roman times?
Every Thursday from May to September, we offer a wonderful day trip from Giglio to the nearby island of Giannutri.
You can choose between two programmes, either a visit to the Roman villa or a snorkelling excursion. Those who choose to visit the Villa Romana will take part in a guided tour lasting around 50 minutes, accompanied by the official guides of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park. After the tour, there is a longer free time on the island for swimming. Those who have opted for the snorkelling and trekking excursion will be accompanied by the tourist and environmental guides of “Le Orme” to swim together with an experienced snorkelling instructor in the most beautiful bays of the island and discover the fish-rich seabed with old shipwrecks.
When: from June to September, every Thursday
Duration: all day
Costs: Visit to Villa Roma: € 45 adults, € 28 reduced (5-12 years)
Snorkelling excursion: € 55 adults/young people (minimum age 14 years)
SChedule
- 10.30 a.m. – Departure from Giglio Porto by ferry Maregiglio
- 11.30 a.m. – Arrival on the Island of Giannutri
Visit of the Roman Villa (duration approx. 50 minutes) or snorkeling trip, then free time - 4:15 p.m. – Embarkation in Giannutri
- 4:30 p.m. – Departure with the ferry Maregiglio
- 5:30 p.m. – Return to Giglio Porto
Information and Reservations
Ticket office
For Groups and Commercial Information
- Alessandro
- +39 328 8219777
- alessandro.dicrisci@maregiglio.it
Ticket office
- The excursion is guaranteed for a minimum of 35 participants.
- We reserve the right to cancel the excursion due to adverse weather conditions and for reasons of force majeure. In such a case, we will either refund the excursion or issue a voucher valid until 30 October, at the customer’s choice.
- It is recommended to be at the meeting point at the quay at least 15 minutes before the departure time for embarkation operations.
In spring or autumn, we recommend that you bring a hat, a windproof jacket, a sweatshirt, comfortable shoes and sun cream.
In summer or when temperatures permit, we also recommend that you bring your swimsuit and a windproof jacket.
It is best to bring your own snorkelling equipment, even if you can hire this up to a certain number on board.
Please be considerate of nature and do not throw any rubbish into the sea.
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