Giglio and Coves
With a coastal navigation along the Maremma | Departures with the motorboats ULISSE (coastal navigation) or La SUPERBA (passing through the Formiche di Grosseto) | every SATURDAY | from Castiglione, departure at 8:30 AM – return around 7:00 PM | from Talamone, departure at 9:50 AM – return around 6:20 PM.
Leaving Castiglione d.P., we will coast the Maremma and the territory of the Uccellina Regional Park, passing by the tiny and little-known Formiche di Grosseto (stopping at Talamone if on the MN Ulisse) before heading towards the island of Giglio. We will stop at Giglio until around 2:30 PM, allowing time to enjoy the island's "landside" beauties. In the early afternoon, we will depart for a boat tour around the island, discovering the most wild and picturesque coves, with a stop for swimming from the boat (weather and sea conditions permitting). During the land stop, it will be possible to go to the beach and explore independently or take guided tours, either free or with our guides. Lunch can be enjoyed either on board or on land. On the return from Giglio, we will coast the Uccellina Park and the mouth of the Ombrone River. A 3h30′ stop at Giglio + boat excursion.
NB: This route is operated by both motorboats depending on the days of the week and the company's logistics: PLEASE VERIFY AVAILABILITY BY PHONE OTHER THAN SATURDAY.
WHY CHOOSE OUR SHIPS: Our philosophy is to enhance the territory rather than offer long and boring navigations. With *La Superba*, we will pass through the Formiche di Grosseto, while with the motorboat *Ulisse*, we will enjoy a coastal navigation with a brief stop at the fortified port of Talamone, a small gem among the coastal fortifications. We will offer numerous insights and opportunities for landscape observation, thanks to the commentary from Guides, Biologists, Historians, and Geologists always present on board.
COSTS
*In addition to the Municipal Landing Fee of 3.00€ per person.
- *Adults 50.00€
- *Children under 10 years old 20.00€ (free for children under 4 years old)
How the day unfolds.
- Boarding in Castiglione starting at 8:00 AM or in Talamone at 9:50 AM.
- Sailing along the coasts and the beautiful beaches of the Maremma Park: the guides onboard will explain the characteristics of the area and will be available to passengers for all information about the Tuscan Archipelago, the Maremma coastlines, and the cetaceans that often accompany our crossings.
- Around 11:00, disembarkation at Giglio: the next 3 hours will allow for individual or group visits with Toscana Trekking guides, which can be booked during the navigation. At 13:00, lunch will be served onboard (with prior reservation). Around 14:30, we will begin the circumnavigation of the island by boat.
- At 17:00, we will set sail to return to Talamone at 18:20 and to Castiglione around 19:30, after a navigation (described by the guides) along the beautiful coastlines of Argentario and the Uccellina Park.
NB: The times are always 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 book at ticketing.
Lunch on board – €24.00 per person:
- Full seafood menu
- Seafood pasta/risotto
- King prawns
- French fries (chips)
- Dessert (water included)
"1-course" lunch - €12 per person:
- This is a light meal
- Only the first course or only the second course/side dish.
- Dessert and water.
Boat tour - Excursion along the island's granite coast with geological and naturalistic explanations and a stop for swimming from the boat – duration 1h10' – cost €15 per person (confirmed upon reaching at least 25 bookings).