Beautiful experience. The sailboat allows you to fully enjoy the sea and seeing the Aeolian Islands on a sailboat was magical. We visited beautiful coves and beaches, which we could not have seen otherwise

I spent a sailing holiday in the Aeolian Islands with SailSquare together with Paolo and it was an amazing experience. First of all, Paolo has always been very attentive to the safety of the crew: every maneuver has been explained clearly and managed with professionalism, giving us the peace of mind to fully enjoy the navigation. The boat was comfortable and with attention to detail, and Paolo managed to create a serene and fun atmosphere on board, combining professionalism and sympathy. The Aeolian Islands seen from the sea are a unique spectacle: pristine bays, crystal clear waters and unforgettable sunsets. Thanks to Paolo we have alternated moments of relaxation and swimming in wonderful coves with experiences on land, including excellent food and discovery of the most characteristic places. An experience that I recommend to anyone who wants to experience the sea in total safety and harmony. I will definitely do it again!

Due to our negligence we did not carefully read the Terms and Conditions for cancellation and we discovered only a few days before boarding, due to adverse weather conditions, the impossibility of asking for a refund of the experience. With this review I would like to warn future users that what you are paying for is only the possibility of boarding the boat and not the experience widely advertised by the site with photos and descriptions. Evaluate well before booking and wait until the last minute if possible! However, we decided to get on board staying only one of the 3 nights planned but being closed in the port and below deck due to bad weather made us desist from staying even just one more night. The boat was in a fair state of maintenance and cleanliness but it should be noted that both aft cabins had a strong smell of diesel coming from the nearby engine compartment at the limit of endurance. We cannot comment on anything else given the short stay on board. As for the skipper Paolo, I cannot express any judgment on his ability to steer the boat but I fully agreed with the decision not to leave the port due to the weather and sea conditions. At the level of social interaction, Paolo proved to be detached and rational in the organization of the group without ever involving the participants but demanding to know exactly the details of how we will have reached the port and / or organized the galley. Despite a lively phone call in which we asked the skipper to cancel the departure, the only exception allowed by the Sailsquare Terms and Conditions to obtain a refund, Paolo proved to be intransigent and absolutely opposed to finding any kind of agreement, faithfully applying the regulations of the site certain to be paid even if we never left the port. However, when we got on board, he did not fail to offer us a welcome pizza and croissants the following morning. However, the impression he gave me - in my very personal opinion - is that Paolo has no real interest in the sea and hospitality, but that he does this activity only for profit; proof of this was his indifference to our requests for cancellation and the lack of involvement.

Particular experience. Reluctantly I have to say that the skipper did not accompany us in a suitable way (in my opinion) on this adventure. It was our first experience on a sailing boat (4 friends). On the first and last day we did 8 hours of navigation without a stop diving if not IN PORT (on the outward journey) once we arrived at our destination. On the way back, however, we asked for a break with a negative answer. So another 8 hours without stopping. First and second day we arrived on the islands already in the dark (islands without street lights, darkness and shops closed so no possibility to visit). Second day there was a storm (things happen). The skipper, however, knowing and SEEING us being sick (already from the first day, due to seasickness that no one imagined they could have), could help inexperienced girls and in difficulty and immediately prevent the disastrous situation we suffered (malaise and vomiting), as soon as we saw the black sky in the distance. He did not do and say anything except: "I don't know if he takes us or not". He was the expert person. The storm could not even have arrived but told us to get off immediately as a precaution and prevention. We waited for the storm to pass, feeling very BAD. It could also put us more at ease, for example by setting up the largest table for us to have breakfast or to have lunch comfortably instead of having us keep the dishes on our legs. He has always eaten on his own (except for the last day we all had lunch together). He expressly asked to know the daily menu drawn up before departure and despite this one day he prepared pasta and tuna on his own when the rest of us would have eaten it the next day according to the program. He could force himself to ask us if we all wanted to eat the same thing together. But nothing. In conclusion, positive experience but thanks to us 4 friends.