It was an experience that I really enjoyed and that I will definitely repeat. On my first boat holiday I had no particular expectations, but I was fully satisfied and happy. Emiliano is an excellent skipper: experienced, competent, serious and always attentive to the needs of the group. Personally I found him extremely helpful: I had asked for spearfishing equipment and he did his best to make sure I found it on board when I arrived. Only on a few occasions, when asked to change location, did he prefer to say no, always with a great sense of responsibility and clearly explaining the reasons — such as the risk of dangerous seabeds for the anchor or the excessive presence of other boats — to protect everyone's safety and well-being. It should be clarified that Nila was not a hostess, but a travel companion: collaborative, nice, courteous and attentive, who also had the kindness to prepare some good lunches for us. A truly unforgettable experience, which I recommend without hesitation. Of course, it is not a holiday for everyone: without a spirit of adaptation it is better to stay on the ground and the same goes for those who do not know how to behave politely towards others. I believe that the boat is synonymous with "sharing", not the place for those who claim to impose themselves.

Splendid Aeolian Islands, but an experience on board that could be improved. The itinerary to the Aeolian Islands was undoubtedly very beautiful and the islands lend themselves perfectly to a boat holiday. However, there were several aspects of the organization that did not fully convince me. The skipper showed experience in steering the boat, but his attitude was a bit grumpy at times and not always available in responding to our requests. In addition, he often used the common areas – already limited in a sailboat – to relax during the day and slept every evening in the dinette, snoring quite loudly from 22:30/23:00. This made it difficult for us to continue the evening with a chat or a drink in that space. On the economic level I perceived little clarity: at the beginning of the holiday we paid € 320 per person (which included 3 buoys, 2 floating piers and a port), but later we were asked to spend an additional € 300 for a night in port that should have already been abundantly included. Even the payment of fuel, requested in advance at the beginning of the week, surprised me, having never happened to me in previous similar experiences. As for Nila, she was present and friendly, but it should be clarified that she does not play the role of hostess: she does not cook and does not take care of cleaning unless specifically requested, which may be fair to emphasize for those who expect support of this type. Finally, on the evening of the last day in Capo d'Orlando we were asked to have dinner on the ground despite the fact that there were several leftovers in the fridge, with the motivation of having to start cleaning in view of the next group. At the end of the week, I didn't find this detail particularly pleasant. In conclusion, the trip was beautiful for the natural setting of the Aeolian Islands, but I believe that there is room for improvement in the management of hospitality on board and in transparency on costs.

We spent a beautiful week in the paradise of the Aeolian Islands aboard Emiliano and Nila's boat. The boat is comfortable and cared for in every detail. Nila and Emiliano were the perfect hosts, they let us taste several exquisite dishes of Sicilian cuisine prepared by them. They were also excellent travel companions, they guided us around the Aeolian Islands telling us about the history and traditions of the islands and recommended the best places both by sea and by land, thanks to their deep knowledge of the area and the people who live there. But above all, they made us feel like a family, between toasts in the middle of the sea, fun and laughter. They gave us unforgettable moments. Thank you!

Emiliano and Nila are more than just skippers, they were fantastic travel companions, chefs and social media managers, and they also guided us on land with their company and great suggestions. We will definitely repeat with them if possible!