Private Sailboat Tour of Conero Riviera: Swim & Snorkel

A traditional sailing boat that stops where you want to swim

Private sailboat tour of the Conero Riviera departing from Numana, carrying up to six passengers for 3.5 hours of sailing past named beaches and coves. You pick which anchorage suits you (Mezzavalle Beach, the Two Sisters sea stacks, or Il Trave reef), and the boat adjusts the route to your preference. Snorkelling equipment and an inflatable mattress are included. Local wine and a cold platter of cheeses and cured meats are available as an add-on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail and swim along Conero Riviera

• Depart from Numana port
• Sail past La Spiaggiola and Spiaggia del Frate beaches
• Pass Sirolo's popular and largest beaches
• Pass white pebble beach in Sirolo
• Pass Two Sisters wild beach under Monte Conero
• Pass secluded cove of Conero Riviera
• Stop near Il Trave reef for swimming and snorkeling
• Swim and snorkel at Mezzavalle Beach

The experience

The DonMar leaves Numana port and sails past the smaller beaches of La Spiaggiola and Spiaggia del Frate before heading toward Sirolo's trio of named beaches and the rugged Monte Conero coastline. What makes this boat different is the freedom to anchor where you choose: if the Two Sisters (two triangular sea stacks rising from the water at Mezzavalle) call to you, that becomes the stop. If you'd rather drift at Il Trave, an 800-meter reef that closes the bay of Portonovo, the route shifts. The boat holds only six passengers, which means no crowding and no fixed itinerary that ignores what you actually want to see.

Swimming and snorkelling are built into the day. Snorkelling gear is on board, and Il Trave reef is the best spot to use it: the nooks and crannies of this underwater rock formation hold marine life worth watching. An inflatable mattress floats you between the boat and the water if you prefer not to swim. Bottled water (still or sparkling) is always available. If you add the food option at checkout, you'll be served a mixed platter of local cold cuts, cheeses, and Ascoli olives, paired with Verdicchio white wine or local craft beers. The boat has a freshwater shower on board and cushioned seating: small comforts that matter during a long afternoon at sea.

Wind permitting, the skipper will show you how a traditional sailing boat is rigged and manoeuvred as you move between stops. The tour runs 3.5 hours, and within that window you're free to linger at whichever beach or cove appeals to you. The boat operates in English and Italian, and children from age five are welcome. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The operator notes the tour is not recommended for people prone to seasickness.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment and an inflatable mattress for floating.
• bottled water (still or sparkling).
• a freshwater shower on board.
• local white wine (Verdicchio) and craft beers with the food option.
• a mixed platter of local cold cuts, cheeses, and Ascoli olives with the food option.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Oct 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DonMar Sailing

Is this one for you?Book the tour with food if you want a full afternoon on the water with a meal included. Without food, you're paying for the sailing, the swimming stops, and the snorkelling gear alone. The small group size means the skipper can anchor wherever the six of you want to stop, so this suits anyone who values choice over a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What beaches and coves does the sailboat visit?

The boat sails from Numana past La Spiaggiola and Spiaggia del Frate, then toward Sirolo's beaches and the Monte Conero coastline. Named stops include Mezzavalle Beach (the largest public beach on the Conero Riviera), the Two Sisters (a wild beach marked by two sea stacks), and Portonovo Bay, where Il Trave reef sits. You choose which spot to anchor at for swimming.

Can I snorkel on this tour?

Snorkelling equipment is included on board. Il Trave reef, an 800-meter rock formation in Portonovo Bay, is the best spot to use it: the underwater crevices hold marine life. You can also float on an inflatable mattress between the boat and the water.

What food and drinks are available?

Bottled water (still or sparkling) is always on board. If you select the food option at checkout, you'll receive a mixed platter of local cold cuts, cheeses, and Ascoli olives, served with Verdicchio white wine or local craft beers.

How many people fit on the boat?

The DonMar carries up to six passengers, which keeps each trip intimate and allows the route to be tailored to what the group wants to do.