Cruise in Portorosa

AnasWe have been sailing around the globe in chartered monohull sailboats for many years. This year we sailed from Porto Rosa marina in Sicily to theAeolian islands. We chartered a 46 ft 2023 Beneteau sail boat for a week. Although my wife and I are certified sailors, we always have a skipper with us for safety and also to guide us through local waters, marinas, must see spots, and restaurant recommendations. The marina staff were very friendly, and helpful. They arranged for free transportation to a nearby store to buy our provisions. The boat was in an excellent condition with a furling main sail, electric winches, and electric anchor that you control from the cockpit. Dishes and kitchenware were provided in clean sealed plastic bags. Sheets and towels were all clean and also provided in sealed plastic bags. The skipper (Luigi) was a sailing school instructor who was very knowledgeable of the area and very pleasant to be with. He also enjoyed sailing as a hobby, not as a job. He also paid a lot of attention to safety.. at the end of the sailing week, he dropped us off on one of the island to stay in a nice resort for a week, and sailed the boat by himself to the base to deliver it to the marina in Porto Rosa.. Overall, this was one of our best sailing experiences, and we will definitely come back.

LizSpartivento was very organized and accomodating for our travel. Great communication and perfectly working boat. Also appreciated the suggested itineraries and informational brochures.

HeidyThe welcome team was very friendly and did a great job going through everything with us. Nothing broke which is always a bonus on a charter. I would stick to 10 people max, we had 11 and there just isn’t enough space for someone and their stuff in the salon comfortably. There is no ‘day head’ which is strange about this layout. Sailing to the volcanos was a trip of a lifetime. We had a beautiful sail in 30 kts of wind and 2 meter waves on the beam the last day and the sailors onboard were all very impress with the comfort underway. The boat came with everything we needed to make for an enjoyable trip. Thank you to the hosts.

Vukthe boat was marvellous, very well equipped, with AC and many other optional. we have cruised around the Aeolian Islands with Stromboli erupting lava, nice baths in many beautiful bays. many thanks to Marin from Globesailor for suggesting this boat and the great support we had during the booking! salutiii