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Cruise Elba, North Corsica, Capraia PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER COOK

Italy:

Tuscany

Duration:

6 days - 7 nights

Max number of spots:

8

Available:

-

Suitable for travellers:

5 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Punta Ala

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Riccardo S.

Member since 2015 -

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This experience, in a nutshell

This holiday has something extra! Riccardo in addition to being a professional skipper who works at sea all year round, is also an excellent cook and an excellent host! Nice, calm and very attentive to the needs of his guests, he makes the holiday a real moment of total relaxation !!


This cruise with Riccardo, Professional Skipper for more than 20 years, starts from Punta Ala, with destination Elba Island, North Corsica, Capraia Island.


We will leave on Monday morning after having made the galley for the Island of Elba, between the wonderful villages of the island and the wild coves we will have many wonderful things to explore. We will then find a pleasant anchorage to spend the night, have dinner and spend the evening either on a boat under the stars or taking a walk on land.


The following days we will circumnavigate the island stopping in breathtaking coves immersed in the wonderful sea of the Tuscan archipelago and if the weather and sea conditions allow it we will sail to Corsica, "island within the island", mountainous, picturesque, dotted with ancient villages clinging to the mountains, wild beaches and coves, landscapes unchanged over time, this almost legendary place envelops the visitor in an atmosphere where time has stopped. We will not miss anything, from the crystal clear sea rich in fish, starfish and crustaceans, to unspoiled paths through the scents of the Mediterranean scrub to the welcoming marinas equipped with French efficiency.


If the Cape is not beaten by the too strong mistral, we will descend along the west coast of Corsica. Along our route we will meet dusty fishing villages such as Centuri, and spectacular anchorages: Nonza, with its black pebble beach dominated by very high cliffs, Marina di Giottaini, set among the rocks.

During this sailing cruise we will pass through the Cetacean Sanctuary, a stretch of sea between Corsica, Tuscany and the French coast, with special protection rules because it is an ideal place for the sighting of marine mammals such as striped dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, fin whales and with a little luck gigantic sperm whales.


In the last days of the cruise we will sail to Capraia, the wildest island of the Tuscan Archipelago: here the lush vegetation is set among colorful volcanic rocks, overlooking the sea. Here we will see Cala Rossa, one of the most spectacular coves in the Mediterranean with the contrast between the light rocks of the Zenobito promontory and the high blood-red wall overlooking the sea. Sailing around this little pearl of the Mediterranean will be a journey full of surprises.


We will have the opportunity to go ashore to do some exploratory trekking or simply read a book on board while enjoying our relaxation.


No sailing experience is necessary, it is a holiday suitable for all sunny, empathetic people, open to new adventures and ready to adapt and get involved!

No Departures available

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Boat & Classes of Service

Vagabond 47 - 1988

Type

Sailboat

Length

15.6 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

5

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Punta Ala.

Check-in: 6:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Punta Ala.

Check-out: 8:00 AM

Our itinerary

For the evenings, we can either go ashore for an aperitif and dinner or enjoy a good candlelit dinner on board accompanied by the magic of music and the brightness of the stars.

It will be a break of relaxation and fun, pampered in the waves.

No sailing experience is necessary, it is a holiday suitable for all sunny, empathetic people, open to new adventures and ready to adapt and get involved!


Boarding possible from 6 pm on Sunday until 10 am on Monday morning.


NB: The entire itinerary will be defined with certainty based on the weather and sea conditions.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Boat equipment and facilities

    Final cleaning

    Tender and outboard

Meals and beverages

    Preparation of meals and drinks

Onboard staff

    Skipper

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€100 - €200 Per person

The common fund varies depending on the crew's needs in terms of food and drinks. Fuel is cheap. The skipper is your guest so consider it as an extra mouth eating:)

    Galley

    Food for the skipper

    Alcoholic drinks

    Mooring fees

    Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

    Fuel (boat/tender)

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

    Towels kit

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Optional Services

    Bedding kit • €20 per person

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

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Member since 2015 -

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Cruise Elba, North Corsica, Capraia PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER COOK

08/31/2026

Antonio C.

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IT

To be clear: excellent experience, do it. Pros: - convenient departure, parking in Punta Ala, boarding and disembarking luggage directly in front of the boat; - A great skipper, nice, we sailed whenever we could, that is a lot of hours; - if you are sick of the sea, traveling by sail, only with the sound of the sea and the wind, is an experience; - the roadsteads visited are more than enchanting, so the dozens of baths taken are one better than the other; - the skipper guides the shopping and cooks VERY WELL. Fish couscous, hummus with octopus... So it optimized all the times and at the same time satisfied every palate. In addition, he went out of his way for every need. Cons: - serious voice: you sleep in extremely small spaces, several days it was hot and humid and the ventilation in the stern is entrusted to a small porthole. Fortunately, he has installed a fan in each room, but the noise is remarkable. In short, sleeping is a bit of a problem; - Not very relevant article: there is a lack of communication. Better to clarify, perhaps from Maps, which parking lot can be used. That on Mondays we need a car for shopping, what if we were all on the train? Extremely positive experience, I thank the skipper Riccardo. Don't deny it.
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Cruise Elba, North Corsica, Capraia PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER COOK

08/30/2026

Marika C.

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IT

The skipper proved to be extremely prepared, professional and skilled in driving the boat, instilling great confidence. The only point of improvement concerns the management of the galley, shopping on Monday morning made us lose several hours of sea and it would have been much more efficient to collect the preferences and dietary needs of all the participants earlier

Cruise Elba, North Corsica, Capraia PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER COOK

08/16/2026

anna c.

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IT

Riccardo is a tireless skipper and attentive to every need. He had fun with us, he was our tour guide telling the stories of the various places, he made us feel at home and always safe. Perfect holiday. Thank you Riccardo
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Cruise Elba, North Corsica, Capraia PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER COOK

08/10/2026

renzo b.

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IT

When passion goes hand in hand with competence and sympathy, the result is excellent. A week spent between navigation, fun and fantastic places.

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