Activities and Trips
Day Tip: Ostia Surfing

Experience the thrill of the sea just outside Rome with this exciting surfing day trip to Ostia Beach! Begin your adventure with a professional surfing lesson led by experienced instructors who will teach you all the basics - from paddling and balance to catching your first wave. After a relaxing beach break, you’ll have the chance to hit the waves on your own in the afternoon, putting your new skills to the test. Perfect for beginners and sea lovers alike, this is your chance to enjoy the surfing culture of Rome’s favorite seaside spot. 

Trip Highlights:  

  • Learn to surf with professional, certified instructors 
  • Practice and improve your technique during a free-surf session
  • Enjoy the sun, sand, and sea at Ostia, Rome’s beloved beach getaway 
  • Discover the local surf culture and beachside lifestyle 
  • Suitable for complete beginners and intermediate surfers 
  • All equipment provided for a safe and fun experience 
  • Opportunity to relax at seaside cafés or stroll along the pier between sessions 

What’s Included:  

  • Round trip train travel Roma-Ostia 
  • Packed lunch 
  • Theory class 
  • Practical class 
  • Surfing equipment and use of club facilities 
  • Friendly and knowledgeable guides and JCU representatives throughout the trip 

What to Bring:  

  • JCU ID  
  • Passport/Copy of passport  
  • Personal water bottle  
  • Backpack  
  • Hiking boots  
  • Sunscreen  
  • Swim suite  
  • Sunglasses  
  • Beach towel  
  • Flip-flops 
  • Change of clothes 

Trip Info & Deadlines: 

  • Participants must be at least 18 years old by the start of the trip  
  • Registration deadline: Friday, 20 February 2026 
  • Withdrawal deadline: Friday, 20 February 2026 
  • Trip switch deadline: Thursday, 26 March 2026 
  • Pre-departure Mandatory Meeting: Thursday, 2 April 2026 
  • No-show or late cancellation fee: € 70 
  • Minimum participants: 15 
  • Max participants: 20 
Additional meals and snacks not included  

Level of difficulty: open to all athletic levels 
An athletic physical conducted by an Italian sports doctor within 12 months of the trip start date is required. For more information, please email athletics@johncabot.edu. 


By signing up, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions on the JCU Activities and Trips website.  

Note: All JCU Student Engagement trips and outdoor activities may be subject to change due to weather or other conditions.  

 

    • Deadline to reserve and pay tickets Online Friday, February 20, 2026
    • Price for ticket: 70,00 €
    • Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
    • Trip duration: 1 Day
    • Location: Ostia Beach
    • Remaining spots: 16
    • Participation Fee: 70,00 €
    • Pre-departure mandatory meeting: Thursday, April 2
    • Refund policy:  Not refundable after the withdrawal deadline

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