The brand new Wine Experience of the Windart family, an opportunity to experience the sea in an innovative way, with all the spirit that distinguishes our experiences and our organization.
You will travel together with a group of sommeliers and enthusiasts who share a passion for wine culture, nature and the sea.
A unique and spectacular journey, aimed at discovering our wine territories, getting to know other enthusiasts like you, getting to know the iconic cellars of the Italian panorama; all this… in the middle of the sea, with the wind blowing our hair and the sunset taking our breath away! And then… we set sail!
The AIS Sommeliers will be present , who together with Windart have created a path that will allow you to get to know the wine culture of the island of Elba in depth, including visits to the cellar and in the countryside, tastings and dinners to learn about pairings with local gastronomic products. Health!
Why Windart? Happy Clients: we surprise you, entertain you, listen to you and pamper you. Your satisfaction is our goal, always. Our Skippers : thanks to our unique Skipper Academy our skippers are prepared, welcoming and passionate. Just great! Sommelier: from AIS (Italian Sommelier Association), a qualified professional Sommelier will always be by your side to teach you every secret of tasting and to tell you many little curiosities about wine.
Where? Our Wine Experience route on the Island of Elba will touch the most suggestive corners, bays and marinas of the whole Island of Elba: a perfect mix for those who love film landscapes, crystal clear waters and starry evenings surrounded by friends and a electrifying atmosphere!! Here are some of the destinations: Porto Azzurro, Marina di Campo, Marciana Marina, Golfo Stella, Fetovaia, Procchio, Portoferraio.
Events and activities: Every day, we will take you to different locations.
Welcome Night - Thursday - The holiday will begin upon boarding, in Marina di Salivoli, where you will be welcomed by your skipper and the AIS sommelier who will accompany you throughout the experience. After arranging the luggage and the galley, time for an aperitif and dinner.
Elba Island - Friday - in the morning we sail towards Elba Island. Possibility of stopping at anchor for diving and swimming in the most beautiful bays of the island: Lacona, Golfo Stella, Fetovaia, Cavoli, Marina di Campo, in the afternoon visit to a representative cellar of the island with the possibility of wine trekking. Evening on board with «blind tasting» experience by the AIS sommelier. Overnight in port or roadstead.
Island of Elba - Saturday ample space for navigation with partial circumnavigation of the island. Arrival at the port/road chosen among the wonders that the island offers us: Cotoncello, Procchio, Biodola, Marciana Marina, Portoferraio are just some of the choices available. Followed by dinner with tasting at a selected venue and return on board for overnight stay in port/roadstead.
Back Home - Sunday - sailing back to Marina di Salivoli, stops at anchor for diving and swimming. Return to the port and disembarkation.
The itinerary and events are indicative and subject to possible changes based on weather conditions and safety. The skipper is excluded from all holiday expenses.
The Windart family Windart has been creating flotilla experiences and adventures for years, with the aim of offering the perfect holiday. Our goal is to invent holidays that create the perfect symbiosis between the world of sailing, adventure, art, food, wine and music. Discover the other Wine Experiences of our family!
The boats we have chosen for 2023 are all recent, launched between 2018 and 2021. They are equipped with 4 or 5 double cabins (some with double beds, others with bunk beds) and at least 2 bathrooms each. The boats all have large internal but above all external spaces, to better enjoy the evenings of parties during the flotillas and the events organized on board! The assignment of the cabin/model will be done by the organizers to compose the best crews.
Our itinerary
Our trip starts here
Marina di Salivoli, LI, Italia
Thursday 28 September from 18:00
until Thursday 28 September at 19:00
Our trip ends here
Marina di Salivoli, LI, Italia
Sunday 1 October from 17:00
until Sunday 1 October at 18:00
Where do I start? Unforgettable. Starting from the fantastic group that was formed on the boat to the fantastic skippers and co skippers. Even if the format was adventure, there were certainly moments of pure fun. Unique experience.
I really liked the concept and mood of Windart. Lots of fun, party and relaxation. It was amazing! We had a lot of fun together, all in a fantastic setting: Croatia. The bays and locations we stopped at were very beautiful and atmospheric (special thanks to Simon). In the bays where we stopped there were typical restaurants where it is absolutely recommended to eat fish!
Although I was the only German in the group, they all welcomed me warmly and always made me feel an integral part. The group dynamic was impressive, I met some really nice people! I thank our skippers Luca and Fabi, they did a great job. It was a great experience and also an adventure. Even if the spaces on board were limited (but those who travel by sailboat know it and adapt), it was all wonderful! My goal was to have fun and I did. What I missed was knowing from the beginning of the day what the program would be; For the rest, I highly recommend this adventure. I will certainly repeat it. A big thank you to everyone!
Adventure Edition wants to be a quieter format of the Flotilla Festival, less partying, balanced, ideal to meet the needs of all types of crew!
It combines relaxation, sailing and some animated evenings all together.
Windart always a guarantee!
Inti and Chiara were fantastic, very professional, attentive, clear, polite, understanding and tolerant. A special couple! I would certainly do other experiences with them! Notes of praise: satisfying every single wish expressed, they got excited with us at the sight of the sunset while they made us try the turns, while we saw dolphins and at the night alarm clock to go and see the sunrise. People of great humanity.
The experience itself, on the other hand, did not follow the plan described in the pack; no Crazy Sail Party Route, no karaoke night, no movie under the stars. Everything that happened happened thanks to the implant and resourcefulness of a boy inside the flotilla who also acted as a DJ set. Apart from this the experience is still successful even if improvised! Congratulations to all the skippers, all smart!
Although there were also moments of sociality, I would have expected some more, I believe that this aspect is fundamental in the choice of this type of proposed format. A bit to work on the concept of Adventure. Our skipper, Simone, immediately showed a good experience, just enough to perform navigation and mooring maneuvers, as well as to always make the crew feel safe. A little less rigidity in the use of the tender and a few more parties would have been optimal.
The perfect holiday for those who want to have fun and meet new people. To learn to love life on a boat by sharing spaces with the group and spending the days surrounded by a beautiful sea.
Once you get off you leave your heart on board!
As a first time on a sailing boat I could not choose a better holiday: sea, sailing, parties, friendships ... A perfect mix to overcome the fear of the first experience!!
Thanks to all the Windart team who made me live a crazy and unforgettable week, which gave me the opportunity to live 7 days with a close-knit crew from the first minutes of knowledge ... Thanks to our Skipper Luca, who between one turn and another supported us and endured us in all our madness!!
THANK YOU!!!
Davide and Sara of the Barrique boat were excellent, both from a navigation and a human point of view.
Involvement in all respects, perfect coordination of life on board and moments of chatting, fun and pure enjoyment of the sea and the beautiful bays of Croatia.
At Windart instead I say that if it is not possible to fully respect the program of socialization and initiatives between the boats of the flotilla, better not to write anything.
In addition, the music of the DJ in the meetings between the Adventure flotilla and the Festival, was absolutely unsuitable to entertain everyone, with a very small selection and always the same.
Skipper Edo a fantastic person, he managed to keep up with us like children, he taught us a lot and for this we will not forget him, making the holiday unforgettable.
Thanks for everything Edo the best.
Professional Skypper and cooskypper attentive to both safety and the needs of boat members. Always available.
With regard to the organisation of the entire flotilla, unfortunately the proposed programme has not been fully respected. The real discordant note is the dinner on August 15 with both flotillas. It would have been useful to have received more information about the dishes and especially the costs of a dinner in my opinion exaggerated.
Holiday, spectacular beyond my expectations, great skipper Ivo, by day perfect boat driver, by night party companion.
Sailing, sea, parties ... I met many people who will remain in my memories, a special mention for the White party and Circle Raft .. unforgettable experiences
Excellent our Skipper Edoardo! He was a teacher, a traveling companion and a friend. We got on really well with him and he definitely made the experience much better.
Holiday beyond all expectations.
Impeccable organization, great professionalism by the Skippers and a special mention for Luca, very good as a Skipper and very pleasant person.
Beautiful experience of the circle raft that allowed interaction with other boats. Some activities were missing, as per the program that I would invite you to respect.
Whole boat offer : are you a very close-knit group? Why not book a whole boat? An additional discount for you!
Not included in the fee: - Galley purchase - Moorings - Security deposit of the boat - Starter Pack of €150 to be paid after booking, by secure payment, as we, the organizers of the flotilla, will indicate to you
The "EXTRA Charges" total €200-250 (including the Starter Pack). Find more information and details in the "What's included" section
What does the Starter Pack include? - 1 tasting dinner with food&wine pairings - 1 visit to the cellar - 1 Blind Tasting - Reduction of the security deposit on the boat insurance - Tender and outboard engine - Set of sheets and towels - Cockpit cushions - Windart bracelet for participation in events
Security deposit of the boat. What does it mean? All hulls are covered by Kasco insurance. The insurance provides for a deductible, reduced thanks to the Starter Pack, which varies according to the model between €500 and €800 which will be shared among all the people on board and paid to the charter before departure as a security deposit to cover Possible damages; at the end of the holiday the security deposit will be refunded in the absence of damage.
The itinerary and events are indicative and subject to possible changes based on weather conditions and safety. The skipper is excluded from all holiday expenses.
As long as the Experience is Not Confirmed, you can cancel your reservation at any time and receive a refund of the amount paid.
If the Experience is Confirmed, you can cancel your reservation up to 30 days before departure and receive a full refund.
If available for the selected Experience, you can choose our Extended Refund Terms and cancel your booking at any time up to the departure, and receive a refund of the paid amount, upon the occurrence of certain conditions (illness, including Covid-19, work-related reason, domestic emergency, previous medical conditions and many more).
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.
Final cleaning
Boat
Skipper
Professional AIS sommelier
Not included in the price.
Meals/drinks consumed ashore
Trip from and to embarkment/disembarkment port
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.
Meals onboard
Fuel
Mooring fees
Drinks onboard
Starter Pack (Vedi sezione "Altre info")
Deposito cauzionale (Vedi sezione "Altre info")
The estimated expenses for the rest of the holiday are approximately 150-200€ per person.
