About this tour
Sail the Conero Riviera aboard the DonMar, a traditional wooden vessel that carries just six passengers for a genuinely intimate experience. Over three-and-a-half hours, you'll navigate the Adriatic coast from Numana with a skipper who knows how to handle the boat's rigging and sails. Pick your own swimming spot, float on inflatables between swims, and if you've booked the food option, eat local cured meats, cheeses and Ascoli olives paired with Verdicchio wine or craft beer. The route adapts to what you want, not a fixed itinerary.
Highlights
- Six-person maximum keeps the boat genuinely quiet and personal
- Choose your own anchorage for swimming and snorkelling
- Watch traditional sailing techniques in action (wind permitting)
- Local charcuterie and wine lunch option sourced from Delizie Marchigiane
- Inflatable mattresses for floating or reaching secluded beaches
- Freshwater shower and proper seating—comfort built in
What to expect
You'll board in Numana and spend the day at a pace that suits your group. If conditions favour it, you'll see how the DonMar's canvas and rigging work; if not, you'll simply drift and explore. Anchoring is flexible—call out a cove or beach and the skipper will position you there. Snorkelling gear is ready, and floating on an inflatable between dips is part of the rhythm. If you've ordered food, a spread of regional cold cuts, cheese and olives comes out with wine or beer. The sea state and wind shape what happens, so this isn't a scripted tour but a genuine day on the water.
Good to know
Not ideal if you're prone to seasickness. Children under five aren't recommended; infants must stay on an adult's lap. Bottled water is always available. Public transport serves the Numana departure point. Bring sunscreen and a towel.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.