Aeolian on a sailing boat: nature, fun and lots of taste thanks to the fabulous cook on board

with Giacomo & Laura R. 59 years old

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Departure on 15 July 2023
6 days 7 nights

Aeolian Islands
Italy

Travellers of all ages are welcome!

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4 travelers have booked

2 spots available

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We will accompany you through the wonders of this pristine archipelago, to discover the Aeolian Islands and the incredible beauty of this land of volcanoes.
Every day a different island, a new emotion. And at sunset: an informal aperitif on the boat to taste the excellent wines of the region.

We set sail from Marina di Portorosa , an elegant and modern structure, located on the northern coast of Sicily and easily reachable from Catania airport by shuttle. From here we will leave to head towards Vulcano, Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli and Salina to then return to Portorosa.

Weather permitting, we will spend a total of 2 nights at anchor, two nights at the buoy and three nights in the Marina or at the Wharf. The right mix of nature, comfort and on-board needs.
A social evening in Panarea , a tour around Stromboli to admire the sciara di fuoco, a fish dinner on a boat in Salina or a walk on the top of Vulcano are just a few moments of a holiday with us. Between an aperitif at sunset, a spaghetti dinner on the boat and a dip under the full moon, time passes pleasantly.

Laura will be on board with me, as cook she will take care of the preparation of the main meals. Before departure we will offer you a general menu with typical dishes of the Sicilian tradition, to be agreed together based on your requests and any intolerances.
We are waiting for you on board!

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Paolo V. 55 Male
Lorenzo, 14 V Boy
Riccardo, 12 V Boy
Ludovico, 14 D Boy
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The boat

Sun Odissey 45 Jeanneau

cabins: 4
toilets: 2

length: 13,72m
year: 2006

My boat is a 45-foot sloop of the Jeanneau shipyards, equipped with 4 double cabins and two bathrooms. The boat, designed by Philippe Briand, is designed for a comfortable cruise. Ease of operation and spacious interiors are its strengths for a pleasant and comfortable cruise. The boat comfortably accommodates 8 people who can get to 10 wanting to also take advantage of the two seats dinette. Our choice, except for the requests of guests who rent the entire boat, is to accommodate a maximum of 6 people, to ensure maximum comfort during the holiday. The layout of my boat includes 4 double cabins, two forward (one of which reserved for the captain and his assistant) and two aft. The two bathrooms both have double access: - direct access from the aft cabins - access from the dinette The dinette is bright and very large, equipped with a table that can be folded down to make it possible to make two more beds. The kitchen has a large worktop, double fridge, oven and 2 gas burners. A Wi-Fi network allows guests to always be connected.

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here

Tonnarella, ME, Italia
Saturday 15 July from 17:00 until Saturday 15 July at 18:00

Our trip ends here

Tonnarella, ME, Italia
Saturday 22 July from 9:00 until Saturday 22 July at 10:00

Reviews of Giacomo & Laura

26 reviews
10 / 10

It was a beautiful experience!!! Giacomo and Laura took us to see and do things that we will always remember with pleasure, the swims in the blue sea of the islands, the breakfasts and dinners in incredible places, the breathtaking views of the sunrises and sunsets and the beautiful chats made on the boat each telling their own stories. Definitely an experience that we recommend to do at least once in a lifetime. Finally, we would like to say that we were lucky as we met two fantastic couples who made the holiday even more beautiful and unforgettable!!! Cla and Fra

To our surprise the sailing holiday was an unforgettable experience. Giacomo and Laura swept away all our fears for our first sailing holiday. Always available, tireless and patient. The choice of skipper and cook was winning, precious their suggestions on places to visit and various tastings from breakfasts to dinners on the islands. We recommend them.

Giacomo is an exceptional skipper (prudent, attentive to the weather and routes). Laura is her sweetheart and the best cook you can hope for as well as a valid collaborator in the maneuvers that sailing requires! Two people who possess a great balance. They proved to be great professionals. They were able to blend in with the crew offering the rest of the guests their joy and lightheartedness finding an opportunity to tell their story without ever wanting to appear. Connoisseurs of the islands and the attractions contained in them, have proposed valid locations also for breakfasts, aperitifs and dinners on land. Personally I am proud to have had the opportunity to meet both of them and I will be happy to propose them to my best friends.

A wonderful holiday, a birthday gift to my wife successful!! Giacomo and Laura fantastic! The company? Equally. The feeling of being with old friends. ????????

We spent a very pleasant cruise with Giacomo and Laura, friendly and kind people and always attentive to the needs of the crew! Giacomo is an excellent skipper and Laura a fantastic cook who delighted us with her traditional Sicilian dishes and pleasant company. A beautiful experience that we recommend to those who love the sea and the boat. Absolutely to be repeated! Angela

We can only thank Giacomo and Laura for the week spent together (and Andrea, a new friend met on the road!). Giacomo and Laura are exquisite, convivial, smiling and very pleasant people. They were excellent "captains" able to handle unexpected events and adapt for the safety of the crew, as well as excellent travel companions with whom to share chats in the middle of the sea and dinners between the islands. Despite some unexpected weather that forced us to make some changes to the itinerary, we were happy and satisfied with our trip. We had the opportunity to enjoy the sea and the beauties of the Aeolian Islands and to enjoy unique experiences such as dinner at the Stromboli observatory overlooking the active volcano and wine tasting with spectacular views in Lipari. Highly recommended!

More than a holiday!! The Aeolian Islands are a mysterious and fascinating place, rich in history and nature, but the climate that Giacomo and Laura managed to create was unique, you felt a bit at home. Everything was surrounded by great food and great wine. To be redone!! Thank you!

A beautiful experience!! Wonderful places, activities and adventures suitable for everyone, but at the same time very stimulating! We had a lot of fun. Very comfortable boat, great food and attention to my Celiac disease. Very serene atmosphere and aimed at the needs and requirements of all. It is not at all obvious to have all these "pros" at the same time at such a high level... and of course it's all thanks to Giacomo and Laura!!! Really two beautiful people, close-knit and accomplices, to whom we are particularly fond ... To conclude? I would leave tomorrow.

SUPER holiday! Top boat with comfortable beds, Top crew, super visited places, Giacomo and Laura excellent, attentive and caring to the needs of the guests have been able to advise and guide us in the best experiences (dinner at the Stromboli Observatory, excursion to the crater of Vulcano, visit to the Castellaro di Lipari Estate). Would stay here again right away! Taaaac!

Wonderful holiday! We visited beautiful places with great organization by Giacomo. We had a great time! Comfortable and spacious beds, comfortable boat and great lunches on board. Giacomo and Laura are amazing! Super!

Truly unforgettable experience! Giacomo and Laura are great people, they made us feel great and we had a great time. Super recommended ????

Couple trip. We know the islands well but we rely on Giacomo and Laura for this sailing experience. Gorgeous and comfortable boat. Giacomo excellent skipper and Laura a formidable Chef and if necessary also helmsman. We enjoyed every single day and all the food and wine proposals also discovering new places. The trip was pleasantly shared with a fantastic family. We thank Federico excellent officer in charge of communications. Absolutely recommended experience!

Our holiday was beautiful for all of us (we are a family with a 15 year old girl and an 11 year old boy). Perfect from every point of view. Giacomo an attentive and reliable skipper with whom you can rest assured ... a Captain with a capital C! Laura a very good cook, kind and always available ... a perfect hostess! We could appreciate the beautiful sea but also visit the most beautiful points of the islands that Giacomo and Laura already knew. On the boat we had the pleasure of meeting two other really nice and nice crew members. After a few days from our return home, we are so satisfied with the holiday made but we also feel a bit of nostalgia for the good times lived! A big hug to Giacomo and Laura from Marco, Francesca, Viola and Federico

Giacomo skipper very professional, patient, attentive to the requests of the various souls of the group. I highly recommend it!

Giacomo and Laura made possible a seven-day holiday to say the least memorable. We left as a family, with two daughters aged 15 and 12. Sailing with Giacomo and Laura between the Aeolian Islands was exactly what we expected, and in addition, it was on a trip full of good wines and typical Sicilian dishes prepared by them. Giacomo is a skipper not only responsible and professional, but together with Laura they were very funny, friendly and always open to realize our wishes. Absolutely to be repeated!

Having had this experience at the end of September, I immediately thank the weather that graced us day by day with a splendid sun. I thank the participant Viola, Rita, Andrea and Alberto, magnificent people. Giacomo the Skipper is an extroverted, cheerful and very practical person for every problem, he always has alternative proposals in mind to make us taste the enchanting Aeolian Islands, excellent cook on board with his rich daily salads and his tasty pasta dishes and not at all obvious. We note the sommelier training by proposing to us every evening a range of fine Sicilian and Aeolian vines. Experience I would recommend to everyone

We boarded the sailboat of Giacomo in July 2019 in Porto Rosa with my wife and our three kids (8, 8 and 5 years old) and we also had the pleasure of having Laura accompanying Giacomo. The 6 days cruise was fabulous and the programme prepared by Giacomo was perfect as it was a mix of visit of the Islands and also great moments for bathing in the warm waters around the boat, absolutely fantastic for us and the kids who really enjoyed the whole trip. The night navigation around the Island of Stromboli, and the night before at the Osservatorio Restaurant was just amazing!!!! Giacomo is a very pleasant skipper in the sens that he is always calm, patient, relaxed and smiling even when he needs to manoeuvre the big boat in the marinas. We felt safe and in good hands with him which is very important when sailing with kids on board obviously. He was very kind, cool and fun with our children who really enjoyed him. Many thanks to Laura who prepared the fantastic Pasta dishes! We highly recommend Giacomo and his boat for the Eolian Islands Cruise.-----------------------------------------------SKIPPER GIACOMO'S REPLY-----------------------------------------------Dear Sebastien and Valerie, I'm happy you had an amazing week on board with me. You are a wonderful family and I wish I could always have guests like you. You are every skipper's dream family to have on board

I want to thank Giacomo for the fantastic experience he made me live despite it being the first time I got on a sailboat .really top as a skipper and as a person .I highly recommend it

Beautiful cruise. We had a great time All and we saw unique places. Thank you very much for the wonderful work and for the dedication with which you have moved For the peace of mind and safety of your Guests on board.

I met Giacomo during a cruise in the Mediterranean a few years ago and I had the pleasure of seeing him again in this experience among the Aeolian Islands. I really liked the formula it offers: a mix of sailing, nature and gourmet experience. I rediscovered his style and his ability to make life on board simple for all guests.

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Other important information

Galley:
We will do the galley together at the time of boarding on the basis of the menu agreed in advance.

Equipment:
On board you will find equipment for snorkeling, paddles for children, tender with motor

How to reach Catania by direct flight:
Ryanair (Bari, Bologna, Cagliari, Bergamo, Milan Malpensa, Perugia, Pisa, Rome (Fiumicino), Turin, Trieste, Treviso, Venice M.Polo).
Alitalia (Milan M.sa, Pisa, Rome Ciampino, Rome Fiumicino, Turin, Bologna).

What to pack:
Swimwear, sarongs, cover-ups, sunglasses, beach towel (bath linen is provided with the sheets).
No-oil sunscreen, after-sun cream, sunglasses, scarf, hat with visor, one or more waterproof containers to keep documents and your precious devices (smartphones, ipads, etc.) away from water, a sports backpack, useful in a thousand occasions.

For personal care:
Rechargeable electric razor for him, marine shampoo and shower gel for everyone.
Hair dryers, plates, etc. are used only in the bathrooms of marinas or ports or at the docking on the quay with the direct connection to 220v.
Finally, don't forget the drugs you normally use.

The range for extra expenses is indicative and varies according to the actual number of participants

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What's included

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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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