Boarding

The embarkation ports for your Mini Cruises and Excursions

Why travel with us

Whether you find yourself on holiday on the southern coast of Argentario, in the heart of the Maremma, or already relaxing on the Island of Giglio, Le Crociere del Sole offering you strategic and convenient starting points. We've selected the best embarkation ports to guarantee easy access, ample parking facilities, and swift navigation towards the pearls of the Tuscan Archipelago. Discover the details of your departure port below.

Porto Santo Stefano 

Situated on the picturesque west side of Monte Argentario, this is our main hub. Its strategic location allows you to reach the Island of Giglio in just 1 hour of comfortable sailing.

Logistics and Parking Boarding takes place at Candi Square 8 – Ferry Terminal. The location is easily reachable by car from Orbetello/Grosseto or via our convenient Shuttle service. Once you arrive, you will find numerous affiliated paid car parks for long-term stays (average rates €8-€10/day):

Asiamel Car Park

Argentario Car Park

Children's Parking

Economy Parking

Holiday Travel Parking

What starts from here: From Porto Santo Stefano the depart Motor Yacht Revenge for our core activities:

Castiglione della Pescaia

For those staying in the northern part of the province of Grosseto or in the deep Maremma, we have organised direct departures from this splendid coastal village, to save you the stress of traffic all the way to Argentario.

Logistics and Parking Our ticket office and meeting point is located at Corso della Libertà, 28. We advise you to leave the car at the large “Scambiatore” Car Park (completely free) Located at the entrance to the village. From the car park, the embarkation point is approximately 1.5 km away (a pleasant 15–20-minute walk). We recommend calculating your timings carefully to arrive on time!

What starts from here: From Castiglione della Pescaia, we offer direct connections to three breathtaking destinations:

 Isola del Giglio (Giglio Port)

Giglio Porto is not just the main arrival point on the island, but also a picturesque and lively village. If you are already on holiday on the Island of Giglio and wish to vary your days, this is your ideal starting point for exploring the surroundings.

Logistics Boarding is from the quay Piazzale Galli. The port is easily reachable from Giglio Campese or Giglio Castello using the local bus line or the island's taxi services.

What starts from here: From Giglio Porto, we organise exclusive activities in the nearby protected area:

 Our landing points: Giannutri Island

Maestra Cove and Spalmatoio Cove The island of Giannutri is a protected marine area with strict rules. For our excursions to the island, we disembark exclusively at two natural landing spots, the only ones where free swimming is permitted:

  • Cala Maestra: Situated to the northwest, it safeguards the remains of the ancient Roman port and serves as the gateway to the spectacular Roman Villa of the Domitii Ahenobarbi.
  • Cala Spalmatoio: Situated on the opposite side, it's a tranquil bay with turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and snorkelling. (Note: The captain will choose the best landing spot each morning based on wind and sea conditions, to ensure your maximum safety and comfort).

Frequently Asked Questions about Embarkation

 We always recommend going to the meeting point or ticket office at least 30 minutes before of the scheduled departure time, to complete the boarding procedures in complete tranquillity.

During the peak season (August), it is advisable to contact private car parks (Asiamel, Fanciulli, etc.) in advance to secure a spot for the whole day.

Departure and arrival ports, as well as itineraries, may be subject to change at the Captain's discretion due to force majeure or adverse weather and sea conditions, with safety always being the top priority.

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