I had such an amazing week sailing through the Sporades with Gianfranco. From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcome. The boat is absolutely beautiful, very well looked after and always incredibly clean. What I especially appreciated was how much effort Gianfranco puts into making everyone feel comfortable and at home on board. I really enjoyed learning more about sailing from him and getting some actual sailing experience along the way. And then there is the food! Gianfranco is an amazing cook and prepared some of the best lunches and dinners I’ve had in a long time. One of my favourites was a fish risotto with fresh prawns, squid and other freshly caught seafood for lunch. Eating something that fresh and delicious on the boat, surrounded by the beautiful Sporades, was definitely one of the highlights for me. I also feel very lucky with the people I shared this experience with. I came for a sailing trip and left with new friends, new sailing experience and so many beautiful memories. I had a truly wonderful time and will definitely look back on this trip with a big smile. Thank you Gianfranco for making it so special! ⛵️🇬🇷

[hidden] is a beautiful, safe, comfortable, and extremely well-maintained sailboat. Gianfranco loves sailing and a big smile appears on his face every time the sails are up and the engine is turned off.  No need to say that he is a skillful sailor, but apart from that, he is a fun and kind person, well-organized, and he made easy all the logistics about the trip. The crew was invited to participate in all maneuvers, and I enjoyed that a lot. I highly recommend the experience.

I did the Sporades Experience tour and it was fantastic. What I liked the most was the mix of marina nights and sleeping at anchor. Every other night we stayed in a different marina, which gave us time to walk around and discover another island. The other nights we slept at anchor under the stars. Honestly, that was one of my favorite parts of the whole trip. Our captain, Gianfranco, was a great captain and an amazing cook. He enjoyed preparing delicious food for us, and we definitely ate very well. He may not always be the nicest person, but he is the best captain. He has a big heart, although he does get mad when I spill a drink or do not turn off the light. Maybe because he is a perfectionist! The boat was spotless, clean, well organized and very well maintained. You can tell Gianfranco takes a lot of pride in his boat and knows exactly what he is doing. He is well recognized in the sailing community, and after spending a week on his boat, I can understand why. Most importantly, I always felt safe with Gianfranco, and that means a lot to me. I joined this trip by myself, shared a cabin/bed with another female traveler, and ended up making great friends. Seven days later, I left with a lot of great memories, great food, beautiful islands and people I hope to meet again somewhere in the world. Getting on Gianfranco’s boat is a privilege — but don’t expect babysitting! He expects you to be part of the crew, not a passenger waiting to be served. And honestly, that made the experience even better.

Fantastic experience and week of sailing!