Elba Double Stop: Portoferraio and Porto Azzurro

Day trip with two stops on the island

An island as large as a small nation (the same size as Malta!) with 8 main towns, each with its own history, traditions, and unique landscapes. It’s worth discovering at least the two most famous and historically rich ones.

Elba double stop

Portoferraio, Porto Azzurro, and the mining coast | Departure every Thursday | from Castiglione della Pescaia at 8:30 AM – return at 6:30 PM | stops of about 3h45′ in Portoferraio – about 2h in Porto Azzurro

Double stop on Elba to uncover all its secrets: Napoleon’s sites, the Mines, the wealth of the Principality of Piombino, the island’s lush nature, along with the splendor of the Maremma Coast seen from the sea — from Castiglione della Pescaia to the Piombino Promontory, passing by Le Rocchette, Punta Ala, and the small islands of Sparviero, Porcellini, Cerboli, and Palmaiola… Stops of about 3h45′ in Portoferraio and about 2h in Porto Azzurro.

Why choose our ships: Our philosophy is to highlight the beauty of the region rather than engage in long and boring sailings. We’ll enjoy a journey along the coasts and islets of the Ancient Principality of Piombino, offering plenty of insights and opportunities to observe the landscape—thanks to commentary from guides, biologists, historians, and geologists from the Toscana Trekking Group, who are always on board (see advertisement below).

COSTS

*Plus a municipal landing fee of €2.50 per person

How the day unfolds.

Boarding starts at 8:00 AM
8:30 AM: We set sail!!!
Around 10:15 AM: Arrival in Portoferraio. During the cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to book optional guided tours that can be enjoyed once ashore.
After disembarking, you can explore individually or join our guides for the optional tours. You can return aboard at lunchtime to enjoy the seafood specialties prepared by our chef.
At 2:00 PM, we will set sail for Porto Azzurro, where we will stop for about 2 hours for individual or guided visits, before departing for Castiglione at 5:00 PM.

NB: The times are approximate and subject to slight changes due to port traffic, currents, winds, and general weather conditions.

NB: in case of adverse sea conditions, the trip may be modified or canceled at the discretion of the Captain.

NB: Phone reservations are valid if boarding occurs BY 8:10 AM. After this time, we cannot guarantee the availability of the reserved spots.

Optional services to be booked during the cruise

Lunch on board – €24.00 per person:

“1-course” lunch – €10.00 per person:

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Toscana Trekking offers optional guided tours that can be booked during the cruise directly with the guides.

Historical tour of Portoferraio - A millennia-old history is narrated through narrow streets and breathtaking views, all set against the backdrop of the majestic Medici Fortresses, which played a key role in the Napoleonic era. This historical tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The cost is €10 for adults and €7 for children under 10 years old.

History and nature in Porto Azzurro - A historical and naturalistic walking tour takes you to the foot of Fort S. Giacomo, leading to the beautiful Barbarossa Beach, where you can enjoy a swim. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The cost is €10 for adults and €6 for children aged 5-10 years.

The small mine of Porto Azzurro - With a guided walk through the historic center, you'll reach the historical reconstruction of an underground mine, the richest collection of minerals in Porto Azzurro, and the archaeological and naturalistic route that symbolizes Elba. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The cost is €16 for adults and €12 for children aged 5-10 years (including entry fees and the little train ride), with the visit on foot.

Snorkeling - A swimming excursion from one of the beach access points reachable on foot, to discover the submerged wonders of the Elban seabed. The tour lasts 1 hour, with a cost of €15 per person (including the optional rental of a mask and snorkel).

The navigation schedule may vary depending on maritime and port conditions. The company reserves the right to modify the arrival and departure times. The carrier declines any responsibility for damages caused to passengers due to delays or non-fulfillment of transport if the event arises from force majeure, adverse weather and sea conditions, strikes, technical failures constituting force majeure, or other causes not attributable to the carrier, and in any case, in compliance with the provisions of articles 402, 403, 404, and 408 of the Navigation Code and EU Regulation no. 1177/2010.