At the Egadi sailing ... with chef

61 reviews

10 / 10

Fabio L.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef August 2023

10 / 10

Alas, it's all true! 60 reviews have preceded me and I can only confirm that Massimiliano was able to give us a unique holiday. The ingredients are simple: heart and talent that mixes with experience in the organization of the holiday, in planning the stages, in sailing (the engine is used by those who want to engage with him) and in the kitchen. He and Zizzania are one, welcoming and equipped, it seems to be at home instead of on a sailboat. Dear "Professed" continues like this, there will be many to thank you and be happy at the end of the holiday

MANUELA B.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef August 2023

10 / 10

Wonderful holiday from every point of view! The Egadi islands are very beautiful and Massimiliano being Sicilian could and knew how to make us visit even the most hidden and evocative places of these lands. He is a skipper with a quiet, affable, friendly and at the same time discreet character, extremely attentive to the safety and well-being of his guests. He is a true Chef and 10 and praise as well as everything for us!! We tasted dishes imbued with Sicilian flavors and tradition, from caponata, pasta alla norma, spaghetti alla bottarga, fish soups and much more. Delicacies that on the boat, and of this goodness, even on land, are an absolute rarity. Maya his beautiful companion is his sweet right arm, who pampered us all the time. In his comfortable boat the spaces are livable and absolutely not claustrophobic. They were able to offer us a serene, hospitable and very very relaxed environment. Thank you very much and see you next time!

Fabrizio L.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef August 2023

10 / 10

The boat holiday with Massimiliano and his sweetheart Maya went beyond all expectations. They are two Sicilian DOC that immediately make you feel at ease, perfectly complementary to each other. Max turns the Egadi almost with his eyes closed. He knows everyone and everyone knows him, he always knows how to give you the right advice on where to go and what to do even when you disembark. Maya supports him in the management of the boat, both in maneuvers, in the kitchen, and in keeping everything in order. Despite being the week of August they managed to make us turn ALL the Egadi, keeping us out of the bolgia and fully enjoying the beauty of the sea and landscapes. Honorable mention and standing ovation for the food! The week was a succession of typical dishes, one better than the other (they came from other boats to ask us for tastings ...). Caponata, fish soup and pasta with bottarga the most memorable. A wonderful holiday. Thank you Max, thank you Maya, you have been exceptional!

Filippo B.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef August 2023

10 / 10

ATTENTION! This is not just any boat holiday, but a fantastic experience in which to fully experience the Egadi Islands and the sailboat. We booked the whole boat for the week of 5/8. Bad weather prevented us from setting sail in the first 2 days, but once we left we could enjoy the beautiful landscapes that Max made us visit, from one island to another. Life on board with Max and Maya is simply fantastic: the "chef on board" service is exactly as you can imagine, a guarantee of being able to enjoy authentic and at the same time refined cuisine, assisted by excellent service. The boat is extremely comfortable, both in terms of indoor / outdoor spaces and in terms of equipment such as SUP and tender. A thousand characters are too few even to describe the magic of sailing with Max, let alone to tell in detail the whole experience. Only those remain to say: thanks Max, see you soon!

Serena B.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef July 2023

10 / 10

Fantastic week in the Egadi Islands, where I felt welcomed by the availability of Max and his son Jonathan. We visited the three islands both by sea, changing coves during the day based on wind conditions, and by land, walking in the evening in the various countries. The boat is well maintained, with sun cushions, sup, tender with outboard, a large cockpit to eat in comfort and several awnings to stay in the shade even during the hottest hours; You can feel the care that the skipper reserves for his boat. The dishes cooked by Max, from the simplest to the most articulate, proved to be of a high level; His experience as a cooking teacher shines through a lot and I, as a celiac, have not seen myself deprived of anything since my meals have been adapted so that I could also taste the local specialties. Thanks for everything, Max and Jonathan! I hope to travel with you again!

Stefano M.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef July 2023

10 / 10

Fantastic experience in a unique setting! Massimiliano and his son Jonathan immediately made me feel at ease, since the meeting on the quay of the port: beyond the professional relationship, both were able to establish an excellent empathy with the whole group. The boat is spacious and equipped with many comforts, including solar panels that allow you to always have current on board (even at anchor), without having to turn on the engine. All navigations were carried out in maximum safety, with continuous updates on winds and weather: if on the one hand the sirocco did not allow to sail in some parts of the islands, Max managed to promptly elaborate a plan B that allowed us to admire other Sicilian beauties, such as San Vito Lo Capo. Finally, the eating on board was absolutely up to the published photos! :-)

Sonia V.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef July 2023

10 / 10

Massimo has been able to make the perfect holiday ... I have traveled on the same type of boat other times, but this is the first with the skipper chef!!! We ate very well on the boat and I thank him again for the great availability towards my niece (who eats 4 things on the cross!). Special mention for Massimo's son, Jonathan: professional, intelligent, curious and nice... If all the boys were like this, the world would be better! Of course there is no need to say... sea and spectacular coves! Thanks again for a wonderful holiday

Maddalena C.

review about On board with the chef in the Egadi Islands June 2023

10 / 10

We spent an unforgettable weekend in the Egadi islands with Massimiliano. From the beginning he was kind and hospitable making us feel comfortable. The coves and caves of Marettimo were an unforgettable experience. Massimiliano guided us to lovely places, offering us moments of tranquility. Thanks to him we discovered Gourmandia where with Salvatore and Sara we enjoyed a delicious couscous. His kindness and his knowledge of the area allowed us to live an authentic experience. We recommend Massimiliano for an unforgettable experience! Thank you for making it special!

Tommi P.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef August 2022

10 / 10

An extraordinary week thanks to the experience offered by Massimiliano. Beautiful sailboat equipped with all comforts, spectacular itinerary but above all, sublime cuisine, seriously, an exceptional food and wine trip. I also want to emphasize the reliability that Massimiliano guarantees. He knows the sea and the winds perfectly and makes every day wonderfully safe. Thank you very much!

Claudia B.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef August 2022

10 / 10

Massimiliano is an extraordinary skipper: nice, polite, calm, experienced and very prudent. But above all a CRAZY chef: when I booked the holiday with the chef, I didn't really expect this level of cuisine. His local cuisine was all great, superior even to those of the (good!) restaurants we went to. The boat is beautiful, comfortable (large spaces and sun mattresses) and well maintained, Max cares a lot. Beautiful also the couple with his son Jonathan, a very nice and helpful guy. The two together are cute. I absolutely recommend!!

Silvia C.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef July 2022

10 / 10

Beautiful experience to discover the wonderful Egadi, made unforgettable by a skipper-chef and his precious assistant Maya. Max, always attentive to our safety, provided us with important indications to discover and enjoy each place to the fullest and delighted with its delicacies. Maya, exceptional woman, patient and helpful, welcomed us with warmth, pampered and spoiled throughout the holiday! The days have unfortunately passed quickly, but in the heart there have remained the landscapes, the crystal clear sea and the kindness of this beautiful couple. Highly recommended!

SARA S.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef July 2022

10 / 10

It is really difficult to get to Sicily and not be enraptured by the beauty of the places and the Egadi islands are no exception. Even more difficult is not to be conquered by the welcome of the Sicilians. The guest is welcomed as if he were a friend, a relative, someone special to take great care of. The love for one's own land and the desire and joy of sharing it with those who are lucky enough to spend some time there come strongly. Maximilian collects in himself all this and much more; great lover of the sea and excellent cuisine, it manages to satisfy even the most demanding guests with its fabulous dishes that far exceed the excellent local restaurants. Tireless and multifaceted, he will delight you with a tender ride in the magnificent caves, an ecological expedition of plastic recovery in the small bays or a cooking lesson for the sweet tooth. You return home enriched in soul and spirit (as well as in the belly!) with the desire to leave soon. Thank you!!

Anna T.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef July 2022

10 / 10

Chapeau to Maximilian and his son Jonathan. A beautiful cruise, for the extraordinary places, but above all for the human capital. Very beautiful boat and kept to perfection and 5-star hospitality, thanks to the delicacies prepared by the skipper chef, always ready to satisfy every desire involving guests, without ever losing their calm and creating an atmosphere of great harmony. We sailed, ate, played with the water and above all we laughed a lot, making the most of every hour of the day, at sea and on land. An experience to be repeated to discover and rediscover the true taste of Sicily. Thank you Max for this unforgettable week. See you soon, I hope.

Alessandra B.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef July 2022

10 / 10

Chapeau Max is a very good CHEF, the kitchen on board is a restaurant! He is always an attentive captain and despite the "sciroccazzo" he managed to make us see the Egadi in all their beauty. The boat is well maintained, the cushions are new. Co-Captain Jo is a good guy, always polite, really nice to see together father and son. For us it was the first time on a sailing boat and we really enjoyed the holiday,, so we recommend it.

Roberta C.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef June 2022

10 / 10

TOP Holiday!!! On board Zizzania you will be pampered by the professionalism and friendliness of Captain Max who will make you discover the wonderful Egadi, as well as delight your palate with tasty dishes. Also worth mentioning is the sympathy and availability of Vice-Captain Jonathan; in short, there are all the credentials to spend a wonderful holiday ... you just have to set sail on board!

Alessandra R.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef June 2022

10 / 10

Wonderful holiday and highly recommended! Even more so if in addition to sailing you are also good forks! Massimiliano in addition to being a great skipper, is also a super top chef! He delighted us with delicious dishes!! And then his deputy, Jo nice and super helpful! A perfect father-son pairing! And then the Egadi... they comment on themselves, enchanting islands!

Valeria V.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef June 2022

10 / 10

Top Holiday! Max is an exceptional skipper and chef! We visited some crazy places and sailed on crystal clear waters. A special thanks to the whole crew and in particular to Vice Captain Johnathan who with great skill delighted us with space cocktails! Everything perfect! Highly recommended!

Giulia M.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef June 2022

10 / 10

Sailing in beautiful landscapes accompanied and guided by a team (commander / chef and deputy) capable, reliable and super helpful. An indelible memory of special places and people! Advised!!!

Massimo C.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef June 2022

10 / 10

A unique experience on board Of Zizzania, lulled by the sea and the solid mastery of Captain Max. King of the kitchen together with Prince Jonathan, his son, who prepared perfect cocktails to the delight of the whole crew. An unforgettable week

Lucia A.

review about At the Egadi sailing ... with chef August 2021

8 / 10

Comfortable and beautiful boat, great food,!top crew,they are lovely father and son! Side to improve the return to the port The last day, too early .. and a few coves visited.