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We rented a Lagoon 42 departing from Piombino via GlobeSailor for a week of sailing around the island of Elba. Overall, the experience was very successful and we have excellent memories of this stay.
The main positive point concerns the boat itself. The Lagoon 42 was clean, well-maintained, and in good overall condition. When sailing without a professional skipper, having a reliable boat is essential to enjoy your cruise peacefully, and in this regard, we were fully satisfied.
We would also like to highlight the remarkable availability of Francesca from Charter Adventure. Throughout the week, she responded quickly to our questions and provided us with valuable advice. Her reassuring presence and professionalism were greatly appreciated.
Regarding the destination, the island of Elba is a true paradise for sailing. The numerous natural shelters allow for easy adaptation of the sailing program to the weather conditions. The landscapes are beautiful, the villages full of charm, and the atmosphere breathes dolce vita. Our favorites were particularly the anchorages of Porto Azzurro, Golfo di Lacona, Marina di Campo, and Fetovaia, where we experienced some of the most beautiful moments of the week.
On the more mixed aspects, the final price turned out to be significantly higher than the initially displayed price. Starting from a rental price of €5,525 per week, you need to add about €1,200 for options (early boarding at 2 PM, cleaning package, sheets and towels, outboard motor, and paddle), plus €100 for parking per vehicle. Not to mention the deductible insurance taken out with Ouest Assurance (about €400). Even if some of these services can be justified, the final bill becomes substantial and deserves to be anticipated.
The departure marina is modern and completely new, which is very pleasant. However, it is located in a rather unattractive industrial area and has no shops or real entertainment nearby. Therefore, it is not a place where one particularly wants to extend their stay before or after the cruise.
We were also disappointed not to be able to use the desalinator, which broke down as soon as we left. Fortunately, this did not compromise the course of the trip, but it is equipment we had planned to use.
Finally, the city of Piombino did not particularly charm us. The old town is still pleasant in the evening thanks to its lively atmosphere and restaurants.
In conclusion, despite some reservations about the actual cost of the rental and certain logistical details, this cruise around the island of Elba was a very beautiful experience. The quality of the boat, the availability of the local team, and the exceptional beauty of the region greatly contributed to the success of the stay. We recommend this destination and this rental to anyone looking for a pleasant sailing experience in an authentic and preserved setting.

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The boat was very nice, but the cleaning was not great. It seems that the boat had been used before by the owner who had a dog, and the cleaning was done by him. There were a lot of dog hairs. The kitchen utensils were a bit lacking, with only a slotted spoon and a soft plastic pie server, and there was a missing handle on the pressure cooker...

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We were welcomed well, and I would like to express special thanks to the representative of the charter company, Olga. The catamaran was in good condition, the water maker, generator, and air conditioning worked reliably.

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Everything was great!

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Like many, I followed the path of a standard beginner yachtsman and tried to book a boat in advance with a well-known company, made a deposit, and just like my fellow travelers who wrote reviews, I ended up in a situation of severe disappointment.

Well, I told myself, and I went to GlobeSailor, where my vacation with my daughters was literally saved by Pavel! Just 5 days before the start of the charter! Thank you, dear friend! The boat was excellent, perfectly suitable for our team in terms of size and equipment, in great (actually, perfect!) condition, with very pleasant and attentive charter service.

This made our vacation a dream come true) seriously)

I am already planning my new trip and will definitely start with GlobeSailor :)

P.S. The well-known company did return the deposit for the boat, everything is fine for those interested, but without Pavel and GlobeSailor, I could easily have been left on the shore, and that would have been my most disastrous vacation.

We have chartered the catamaran in many places, Caribbean and Mediterranean.
EGG provided the best experience so far. Everything worked, they also recommended great places to visit.
Very smooth trip.

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Very beautiful cruise in the Maddalena archipelago. End of August 2026

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We had three wonderful weeks with the Sophia to explore the Sporades. For our family of four with two children aged seven and ten, the size of the boat was ideal.

We would especially like to highlight the exceptionally friendly and warm support from the local charterer. Communication with Francesca beforehand was straightforward, reliable, and always very friendly. Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the entire team. The recommendations and tips from Francesca and Panagiotis were very valuable to us, as we did not have much experience in Greek waters yet.

The Sophia is in good condition for its age and naturally shows some signs of use. Everything worked reliably for us technically, and we had a good briefing from Panagiotis. The mainsail requires a bit of finesse when setting, but it could always be reefed without any issues.

We can wholeheartedly recommend the Sophia and especially the charterer as very friendly and reliable, and we would sail with them again at any time.

Globe sailor are really professionals, so since the beginning everything goes smooth and they give you support at every moment. Hope to book a new trip with them soon.

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The communication at the marina was super friendly and accommodating. And our skipper was an absolute match! Definitely would do it again! ...for sure even.