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Squid Festival in Capraia with a professional skipper and chef

Italy:

Tuscany

Duration:

2 days - 2 nights

Max number of spots:

8

Available:

October

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 -

Organisation

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This experience, in a nutshell

This cruise with Riccardo, a Professional Skipper for more than 20 years, starts from the Marina di Punta Ala, with destination Elba Island.


This cruise 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 holidays a real moment of total !!


We will leave early in the morning for the Island of Elba, among the wonderful villages of the island we will be spoiled for choice to enjoy a pleasant evening on land and spend the night. The following days we will circumnavigate the island stopping in breathtaking coves immersed in the wonderful sea of the Tuscan archipelago, we will have the opportunity to go ashore to do some exploratory trekking or simply read a book on board enjoying our relaxation

 

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 the stars. It will be a break of relaxation and fun. 

 

No sailing experience is necessary, the weekend on a sailing boat is ideal to understand if you love this type of holiday, one thing is certain. It is a holiday suitable for all sunny, empathetic people, open to new adventures and ready to adapt and get involved in people and situations!


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

€250

2 days - 2 nights

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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: 6:00 PM

Our itinerary

We will leave early in the morning to reach the island and then sail through the beautiful bays of the archipelago. Among the wonderful villages of the island we will be spoiled for choice to enjoy a pleasant evening on land and spend the night. The following days we will circumnavigate the island or move to the other islands stopping in breathtaking coves immersed in a wonderful sea, we will have the opportunity to go ashore to do some exploratory trekking or simply read a book on board enjoying our relaxation

 

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 the stars. It will be a break of relaxation and fun. 

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

€50 - €100 Per person

It depends on the crew's needs for food and drink and whether or not they want to moor in port. The cost of fuel is low as you will sail as much as possible. The skipper is your guest so to be considered in the galley

    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:

Riccardo S.

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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