55 reviews
9 / 10

The welcome of Renato and "Cassiopeia" was very friendly and welcome. Available on the phone to give us all the initial directions to park and reach the port and then to do galley. Convenient to get close to the boat to be able to unload the luggage and the galley. I booked at the last moment and immediately I was welcomed by a whatsapp group to be able to have all the information. Cassiopeia is a beautiful boat, well maintained, clean, comfortable and equipped with several accessories. The holiday was relaxing, interesting and also full of active moments. Dinner at anchor right away, night at anchor baths, aperitifs, snorkelling, sailing visit of Vernazza, Porto Venere and Lerici, Obviously the crew has blended well. Renato was an excellent skipper, I felt at ease, always safe maneuvers, he gave us many indications on how to spend a pleasant weekend discovering the most beautiful pearls of the Gulf of La Spezia and the 5 lands.

A nice weekend of sun and sea, in safety, turning between some views and enchanting villages of the 5 Terre, near La Spezia. Renato is a very experienced skipper, he has a wonderful and impeccably maintained boat (cleanliness and efficiency) with which it is a pleasure to sail (unfortunately little wind in our weekend with him) or relax, swim or sleep at anchor. Very comfortable hull for 6 people. A weekend to be repeated! See you soon! Gius & Vera

Wonderful navigation, about the skipper I would instead have reservations: given that the crew was made up of six guys (three couples) all, in my opinion, kind, curious and helpful. Renato, on the other hand, from the first moments seemed annoyed by our presence, he did not show patience or interest in explaining or teaching nor did he involve us during the journey. To this, I add that, although not specified in the quote, Renato assumed that we offered him dinner on the ground in a restaurant chosen by him. Clearly the point is not so much the cost, but more for the way: grumpy, presumptive and haughty. I do not recommend it to a target of young people.

Renato loves and knows perfectly the archipelago of La Madallena and the whole area of Bonificio. It makes you visit beautiful places and, wind permitting, makes you feel the thrill of sailing for long crossings. Sometimes it may seem a bit grumpy, but deep down he is a very pleasant person. The trump card is to have the right company, be collaborative and have a great spirit of adaptation, There is to roll up your sleeves and be ready to and leave as soon as you need to. Renato leaves you great freedom, does not prevent you from singing, keeping loud music (respecting nearby boats), drinking and bathing at night. For us it was a beautiful experience, also thanks to him.

For me it was a pleasant surprise since I had never traveled with sailsquare. I left with two of my friends the rest of the crew I did not know . I spent a beautiful week. Renato, the skipper made us live the sailboat at 360 degrees. We went, with the help of climatic conditions, often sailing. For lovers of sailing highly recommended!!!

With Renato we spent a beautiful and super fun week. He is an experienced skipper, who knows well many views and places to admire the true beauty of the islands of the archipelago and Corsica. According to the requests Renato does his best to fill the holiday with fun, sport and rest, satisfying both those who want to rest and laze in the sun, and those who want to have fun in the water. I absolutely recommend the holiday, the Skipper and also the company ;)

Simply fantastic week! Renato skipper perfect! A mixture of fun, relaxation and for those who want to learn some technique to go sailing is welcome. Renato adapts to the needs of the group without making a bend, master and experienced sailor manages in every circumstance to find superb coves. Too bad the holiday lasted only a week!!! Very recommended, I will definitely come back with him for the next holiday. Thanks for everything.

Renato was immediately very helpful, the tour of the Cinque Terre seen from the sea is really fascinating and could be better only if done enjoying a bit of sailing. Renato is able to adapt to what the group wants, willingly following the requests for modification of the plan and allowing those who want to try their hand to put their "hands in the dough" helping in maneuvers and moorings and steering the sailboat. As a result there is something for everyone: action and fun for those who want to learn a little about sailing, relaxation and fun for those who simply want to enjoy the view and the sun. Highly recommended!

At first glance, a little grumpy and not very accommodating .. As a skipper he has a lot of experience and knows the sea and the area very well. He made us discover unique and reserved places that I will carry in my heart. Very satisfied and I recommend it for those who really love to live the sea, detaching themselves from the "civilization" for a while. The group made everything really pleasant and the good balance made the skipper tear a smile even ;)

Despite the air of an old sea wolf of nature sometimes a little unsteady, Renato proved to be an expert skipper who allowed us to discover beautiful places in the Maddalena archipelago. A dream week in short, recommended especially for those who really want and love to sail!

rude skipper and unclear requests despite the maximum willingness of all to help him in the various maneuvers - despite the absolute NOT clarity and lack of effective explanations, rude complaints to what has been done. For laziness of preparation tender made us swim down to the beach from the boat, despite pregnant woman and child with armrests. Finally, mysteriously disappeared some fruit juices and beers from the galley.

I give a nice 4 to Renato. We did a tour of the 5 lands, it was company, a quiet person without being intrusive. I do not understand the old reviews to what they are due but above all have you ever been sailing?! Renato also made some explanations regarding sailing, the winds and the areas that surrounded us. I recommend him as a skipper.

We decided to book this holiday driven by such detailed schedule and very positive reviews read. The reality was very different. Renato turned out to be a very rude and rude person, although the group has always placed itself in a kind and collaborative way, Renato grumpily ordered to do this and that, without explaining how and then complaining in a rude and exaggeratedly out of place. Due to mistral we anticipated the night in port on the first day remaining two days from the end without galley. Despite our multiple requests to take us to Cannigione to make galley, he chose the only port available without a supermarket, with only a 5-star resort to which we had to ask for 2kg of pasta for the remaining two days. Too bad, because the boat is beautiful (despite the questionable hygiene) and Renato is very good at carrying it and managing the sea. Too bad really!

Renato is a very experienced skipper who gave us peace of mind throughout the trip. The boat is well maintained and equipped. The travel program was really beautiful. A holiday absolutely to recommend.

TOTAL DISAGREEMENT WITH POSITIVE REVIEWS. PROS: competent skipper, reliable, guarantees a safe holiday. NEGATIVE: solitary, grumpy even in the ways of requesting collaboration to get the anchor or move the tender into the water, defective tender engine that struggled to start, little flexibility and adaptation to our requests. The grumpy attitude left for the galley, consisting of practical food, ready so as to avoid cooking for 2 days, complained about the ready rice and spelt salad brought by the esselunga, all culminated by the poor woman to hide our pink grapefruit juice telling us not to even remember to have drunk it. We had to insist on spending the 2 night at anchor and go to Portovenere with the tender (just to take dinner take away + short ride) not being interested in using the bathrooms of the port and preferring to enjoy the boat, we would have had to pay 100 € at our expense for something unwanted.

I honestly do not understand all these previous positive assessments. Our experience? Absolutely not positive! Sheets to bring, extra extra costs not specified clarification, but the worst aspect was how the skipper treats the crew with sufficiency, never a thank you, complaining often being rude, never offering us anything, keeping everything to himself and, even, at the end of the experience, we wanted to keep our things left over from the galley stating to be his (but they were not) ----- RESPONSE OF THE SKIPPER RENATO ---- Andrea during the Weekend he always had a detached attitude and did not want to relate to the skipper always remaining on his. He was never interested in anything other than sunbathing and bathing. It was bad all Saturday for seasickness without listening to my advice on how to overcome it. For this reason I had advised him to spend the night in Portovenere as scheduled. I have seen it 100 times, I prefer to stay at anchor. Given their request I satisfied them without problems bringing them to the ground with the tender since they had nothing for dinner. I don't like spelt salad is not a crime, I told him that I ate something else and there was no problem. Then everything else is nonsense. It is better not to have it on the boat although everyone is welcome on board.

It was my first sailing experience. Unforgettable! Not only for the magic of being on the sea and "being" on the sea ... for the perspective of looking from the sea... but also for having had a taste of what life on the sea means... its rules... the discipline... Truly a magnificent experience! I came back with the desire to come back soon ! Who can it ever be... also... the merit ? Thanks Renato ! Anonymous

Boat well maintained, skipper friendly and helpful. Recommended holiday!

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Comfortable and comfortable boat, experienced skipper and available to involve the crew.

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