The enchanting Egadi islands on a sailing boat - Hostess on board

with Luigi E Laura B. 59 years old

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Departure on 17 August 2019
6 days 7 nights

Aegadian islands
Italy

Travellers of all ages are welcome!

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Brief description of the holiday

Based in the sheltered port of Trapani , easily accessible from the airports of Trapani and Palermo, based on sea and wind conditions, every day we will visit the enchanting islands of the Egadi archipelago.

In Favignana , a pearl immersed in the sea, a village that rises around a natural inlet with the traditional Mediterranean architecture of the island, we will discover Cala Rossa considered one of the most beautiful in the world, Cala Azzurra with its fine golden sand, the beach del Burrone and the cliff of Grotta Perciata , enjoying the blue of the sea and lots of sun.

Levanzo , crystal clear waters to swim in and coves and beaches to be discovered: Cala Tramontana, Cala Calcara, Cala Minnola .

Marettimo , the most suitable for nature lovers with its blue waters to explore, often inaccessible from the ground in Cala Bianca, Cala Nera, Cala Manione .

NB: An integral part of the crew will be the small and tender Tancredi, a little dog cuddling dispenser to anyone who allows it.

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Melanie O. 43 Female
Alessandro C. 29 Male
Laura B. 59 Female
Francesco B. 37 Male
Melissa C. 37 Female
Pietro B. 32 Male
Emma B. 25 Female
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The boat

Beneteau Oceanis 430

cabins: 4
toilets: 2

length: 13m
year: 1991

Four double cabins and two bathrooms, this boat was designed by Philippe Briand thinking above all of the yachting aspect.
Particularly suitable for those who love comfortable cruises spent between long stops at anchor and large lunches with friends, it guarantees great safety in navigation.
Easy mobility on board and plenty of space reserved for the crew, both on deck and in the welcoming cockpit.

Interiors
In the years this boat was built, real wood was still used for the interiors, with solid wood moldings, exposed drawers and upholstered ceilings.
Everything on the Oceanis 430 can be seen and pleases the eye.
The boat is still one of those that create a marine atmosphere and give its owner the pleasure of owning it.

The engine
On a sailboat it is supposed to have to use it as little as possible, but, if necessary, it must be absolutely reliable. For this reason, to propel the boat in transfers, we installed a new 50hp Volvo Penta D2-50 engine.

The instrumentation
Equipped with the best safety equipment, over the years it has been constantly adapted to modern needs: photovoltaic and wind turbine to never fail the charge of our mobile phones and notebooks, autopilot, plotter for maximum assistance in planning routes, station wind, depth gauge.

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here

Trapani, Italia
Saturday 17 August from 17:00 until Saturday 17 August at 18:00

Our trip ends here

Trapani, Italia
Saturday 24 August from 8:00 until Saturday 24 August at 9:00

Reviews of Luigi e Laura

25 reviews
10 / 10

We celebrated my husband's birthday with a week on Luigi's boat. Despite the initial concerns, as soon as we met Laura and Luigi we immediately felt at home, with Laura who in preparing breakfasts in the morning did not make us regret a 5-star hotel and who at lunch always prepared foods that combined simplicity with inspiration, imagination and local products. We want to thank Luigi for the availability and professionalism shown in having listened and been able to mediate between our requests of vacationers who wanted to see everything and immediately and the necessary guarantee of safe and pleasant navigation. In addition to us they welcomed our two dogs, who found in Tancredi an excellent companion of adventures. It was an unforgettable experience and the most beautiful birthday gift that my husband will always carry in his heart. Thank you Luigi and Laura, with the hope of seeing us by sea or by land as soon as possible!

We had a great week of cruising. Luigi and Laura made us discover the wonders of the Aeolian Islands. They did their utmost to make this stay unforgettable. Thanks to them! Karin and Michel

Wonderful islands, boat as expected but above all two fantastic people who made me and my children feel ... better than at home!!!! Thanks Luigi and thanks Laura, I hope to meet you again soon

We were on the boat with Luigi and Laura the first week of September, we were on our honeymoon and couldn't make a better choice than this. They immediately welcomed and pampered us, starting from the "bowing" of the boat for our arrival, up to the smallest detail during the week. Luigi is an extremely experienced skipper and attentive to the needs of the crew and Laura is extremely caring and sweet, her lunches / aperitifs / breakfasts are mouth watering! Positive note further... the dog Tancredi who dispensed us basins and cuddles all week! We can only thank them for this unique experience and recommend them to anyone who wants to spend quality time at sea with two lovely people!

Here we are just back from a wonderful week on a sailing boat with Luigi and Laura to discover the Aeolian Islands. Places where time has stopped, wonderful colors and truly enchanting scents. Their boat is very comfortable, clean and tidy thanks to the Skipper Luigi who in addition to being a true sailing enthusiast and expert tries to convey all his knowledge with an incredible passion and Laura who always has a big smile and tries in every way to pamper and never miss anything you have her guests. Despite the utmost discretion Laura and Luigi make you feel at home and immediately create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, always ready to meet the needs of the crew. Last but not least and for sympathy there is Tancredi who dispenses kisses and affection to everyone and is always very attentive and participates in life on the boat. Thank you very much...

Fantastic week! We couldn't expect more. Everything perfect starting with the skipper really prepared and master of the places. The hostess Laura, his wife, made us feel at home, always attentive to our every need. A family atmosphere that allowed us to live the boat holiday (where spaces are necessarily restricted) in relaxation and bliss. Every morning the skipper got up early and won the best place for the first bay of the day and when we woke up we were already waiting for a rich breakfast preceded or followed by a regenerating dip in the sea. Not at all intrusive, very discreet and prepared. A moment of sweetness deserves their little dog Tancredi, who kept us company without ever bothering. It was our first experience and I would say it met our expectations in full. U n advice: trust them and let yourself be carried away to live a beautiful and carefree holiday.

What we experienced in the week on the boat with Laura and Luigi was not a normal holiday, but a real adventure in the sea, in nature and in the construction of a relationship of friendship. We left with two children aged 3 and 7, who did not know how they would react to this experience. Laura and Luigi (and the adorable little dog Tancredi) welcomed them with open arms, without ever breaking down for the thousand questions or for some moments of chaos, but rather covering them with affection and attention. We return home with a wonderful memory and hope to be able to return soon to sail with them. I recommend to everyone their company and their expert guide: sweetness, experience and an uncommon delicacy are their strengths! Thank you very much.

Fastaning week! Under the careful guidance of Luigi .., pampered by the thousand attentions of Laura ... enchanted by a beautiful nature ... An experience definitely to recommend and for us to repeat!

Our week in the Aeolian Islands with Luigi and Laura exceeded all expectations, we were immediately welcomed as friends and pampered and always listened to as special guests. Luigi has always been very careful to create an itinerary that was comfortable but that adapted to our desires and needs, while Laura always sweetened everything with lunches and snacks and delicious aperitifs and always attentive to our tastes. But obviously the real star is the sweet little dog Tancredi, a real dispenser of pampering and sweetness, the icing on the cake! The week has really flown by, we can say that we have met two special people who have always been attentive and present without ever being intrusive who have brought us with love and passion through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

Unforgettable holiday and very hospitable to our dog. Note of particular merit for Laura: always attentive to the needs of guests but discreet

We booked for a week (in 4) at the Aeolian Islands, in early September with Laura, Tancredi and Luigi. What can I say.. our experience was fabulous.. we were immediately welcomed warmly and with a very well defined program, thanks to the experience of the skipper Luigi, but at the same time flexible according to our needs. We managed to see all the beauties (and they are not few!) of the Aeolian Islands, always combining relaxing stretches of navigation, fantastic swims in a transparent sea and evenings to discover the diversity of the 7 islands. An indelible memory will surely be the sunset of Stromboli (with an adjoining eruption) and the night navigation towards Panarea! Unique emotions! Thank you Laura, for the sweetness and the constant but never cumbersome presence, thank you Luigi, for the thousand pearls of wisdom and the infinite knowledge of the sea, and thanks to Tancredi, the real mascot with 4 gushes in two words, on this holiday ... #sentitevi free!

We have just come back from a dreamy week sailing Aeolian Islands with Luigi & Laura and we could not have asked for more! Luigi is an extreme expert captain, who makes you feel safe in any situation and accomodate your trip root preferences, so you can enjoy the most out of those incredible landscapes! Laura is such a loving co-capitan, always anticipating your needs and preparing delicious food and aperitivi with attention to details and according to your specific taste. When you come onboard, you feel like you are part of their family and we were so lucky to share these beautiful days with them, exchanging experiences & point of views on basically anything. Their dog Tancredi is the most adorable doggy on the face of the planet, and it will give you unconditional love if you allow him to...if there was a 6th star, that would be our choice! I can't wait to jump on board with them again! Vento in poppa!

The formula is a mix of emotions, sailing in the open sea safely, unforgettable baths in bays with crystal clear waters, refined lunches and dinners with light summer dishes. I confirm what my wonderful traveling companions, Denis, Elena, and Ignatius wrote. I add that Luigi is an experienced skipper, and with his fairy Laura, given their conviviality and culture not only seafaring, they can happily aggregate crews formed by people of different character and nationality. therefore if you are looking for a carefree period, full of sea life and relaxation .. do not hesitate !

Luigi and Laura have the rare gift of combining a life and many interesting experiences with the freshness and light-heartedness of two teenagers. The holiday passed in a flash, cheerfully and lightly, regardless of whether there was good weather or a rain shower. And what about the many delicacies and the thousand attentions that always dispense you? Or the irresistible sympathy of the "Tancre"? The trusty four-legged friend known by the whole pier for his cheerful energy? As well as a holiday with new friends it was a family holiday, a precious memory. Full judgment well deserved.

It was a crazy week, my first sailing experience and I couldn't wish for better. Skipper Luigi welcomed me like a daughter and taught me the theoretical basics of sailing. In his words there was passion and this increased even more my interest in this wonderful world. I was so well on the boat that back I got sick on the ground. Of the series "nauseated but super happy"

I start from my vote: 4 out of 5 just because I believe that perfection does not exist, but it can be bordered! What can I say, the holiday far exceeded my expectations, Luigi and Laura made me feel at home, a right mix "vacation" and experience "sailing"!! The crew then did the rest, the beautiful Elena (the only woman on board) was "pampered" by us x all the time, Ignazio and Andrea, two experienced sailors, did it together with the undersigned and the great experience of the captain, that you could sail, having fun and always in maximum safety!!!! If anyone still had doubts about a sailing holiday and in particular about this boat, well 'embark immediately and the doubts will go away in a few hours !! Thanks to its wonderful crew!

The week at the Egadi with Laura and Luigi was fantastic. Diving in beautiful bays with crystal clear water, fun and shore excursions, good food on board. It passed so quickly leaving indelible memories such as the night dive between the luminescent plankton of Cala Tramontana or the Ayurvedic simplicity of the island of Marettimo. See you soon.

We decided to spend a week on board with our little Tommaso, not without some concern, since he is not yet 2 years old. Instead we found ourselves in a relaxed and fun environment, as well as safe, thus being able to enjoy the beauty that the Egadi islands can give. Laura and Luigi know how to put at ease guests of all ages, with the sailing experience him, brightness and communicativeness her, on a solid and stable boat in every situation. I think the boat cruise will become a regular appointment for our family every summer.

I had a wonderful time aboard this sailboat. This boat is beautiful but it is especially Luigi and Laura who give it its soul. We also feel very quickly as part of the family, especially since they both speak very good French. Luigi is an experienced skipper, who puts safety first. Laura is a hostess who cares that everyone feels comfortable and never fails to make us good dishes. This cruise was both a pleasure of encounters and discoveries of the Aegadian Islands.

If you are looking for a holiday of smiles, caresses and navigation that allows you to see wonderful places, the proposal is right for you. On board Laura and Luigi allow you to spend a holiday full of programs and ideas that meet the needs of their guests, not seen as customers. They want to share and transmit their enthusiasm and their life experiences through a perfect compromise: sea, sun, sunsets and full moons (if you are lucky!). There are moments of sharing and escape from the everyday world. Their complicity reassures, in any psycho-physical situation you may find yourself, at any age, with any dream. They are always ready to make the atmosphere perfect. What stands out the most and that for me is synonymous with professionalism and that will surely make me return on board, is to see that for a whole week, they are happy if you are happy. See you soon.

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Other important information

Respecting the simple rules that follow will make the holiday pleasant and free of problems and will allow us to fully enjoy what nature is able to offer us.

BOARDING is fixed between 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm on the first day of the week booked.

It is important to respect punctuality in order not to miss the initial briefing during which a series of preliminary information will be provided to all crew members.

LANDING is fixed between 8.00 and 9.00 of the last day of the week booked.

If any crew member needs to land in advance, we will arrange to make it possible.

THE PROGRAM: choosing to leave on a sailboat is the right occasion to enjoy some healthy relaxation, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and city noise. It is the possibility of coming into contact with nature, of giving the mind a deserved rest and traveling according to the philosophy of slow travel.

A trip on a sailboat also means above all freedom: the possibility of being able to change the program every day in relation to sea and wind conditions and to the liking of the crew.

LIFE ON BOARD : the boat is particularly suitable for comfortable cruises between long stops at anchor, aperitifs and lunches with friends and guarantees great safety at sea.

Navigation is organized so as to allow guests to enjoy the sun and unspoiled nature, as well as to navigate and learn the marine art.

THE KITCHEN : the kitchen management is entrusted to the guests who will choose what to cook during the holiday and will draw up a list to do the proper shopping, using the common cash.

The boat has a large area equipped with all useful accessories for the preparation of dishes that can also be inspired by the various cookbooks available.

EQUIPMENT : sports clothing, comfortable trousers and T-shirts; however, even in the height of summer, evenings at the sea can be cool, so it is advisable to wear a sweatshirt, a waterproof K-Way jacket and a pashmina scarf. Obviously swimsuits!

The goal of our cruises, far from urban centers, makes the management of the laundry difficult and not hygienically safe; for this reason we have chosen to ask guests to bring their own bed set (pillowcase, top sheet, bottom sheet with corners), a beach towel, one or two bath towels for personal hygiene. On board there are light duvets for cooler nights.

Ear plugs and eye masks for those who have difficulty sleeping with background noises and prefer to wake up a little later.

Biodegradable shampoo and bubble bath.

Avoid rigid suitcases or trolley cases that are impossible to stow, better to opt for a soft bag that can be easily folded.

FOOTWEAR : when sailing and during maneuvers it is a good rule to always wear a pair of shoes, preferably with a clear Superga sole. It is always a good idea to have two pairs of shoes in order to keep one pair exclusively for the boat and one for when you go ashore. Absolutely NO to shoes with high heels or wedges.

THE ACCESSORIES we recommend:

sunglasses (preferably with a safety tie)
plastic sandals to protect your feet from the rocks
a good sunscreen with a high protection factor
an after sun
lip stick

CELLS AND TABLETS: for recharging, in every cabin there are USB sockets, it will be sufficient to bring the connection cable.

DON'T FORGET THE IDENTITY CARD and any other personal documents.

I wait for you on board. Luigi

Cancellations and Refund

What's included

Knowing what expenses are included and excluded from your booking fee will enable you to have a good idea of the total cost of your chosen experience.

Included in the price.

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To be paid onboard.

In addition to the price, there will be some additional expenses that you will incur during your trip. Expenses have been listed below.

The estimated expenses for the rest of the holiday are approximately 150-200€ per person.

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