This was the trip of a lifetime! The generosity, hospitality & thoughtfulness through every experience exceeded all expectation. We are so grateful to have had Will and Kylie as our crew - we won the lotto! The memories will be carried with us and re-lived between us many times over and for years to come. We hope we can travel with you again so very soon! The boat was exceptional, the food legendary and the sailing beyond smooth. Thank you a million times over and a special thank you to Boatbookings for putting this magical trip together and recommending WINDWARD. We highly recommend it.
Italy is beautiful! The crew is friendly and willing to help. The chef is doing an amazing job catering to our preferences and the food has been very good. All in all a great experience! Boatbookings are professional and would recommend them.
Everything was perfect! Captain Thanassis and his crew were absolutely wonderful and we could not have asked for anything more. Excellent team at Boatbookings, highly recommend them.
Insieme - Every other year, my wife and our adult children, their spouses, and our only grandchild take an extended vacation abroad. This year’s vacation was undoubtedly our best vacation ever! We took an eight-day excursion with Captain Stipe and his crew on the Insieme yacht (sailing from Split, through the Croatian Islands to Dubrovnik) that we will cherish for the rest of our lives!
From our past adventures and cruises, we are accustomed to the unique and magical experience that sailing, learning new cultures, and seeing majestic vistas bring. So, for us the thing made our trip so remarkable was Captain Stipe and his team. From the moment we connected, Stipe and his team (who all speak English) were very engaged in providing us with thoughtful information and options to optimize our immersion of history, culture, sightseeing, adventure, shopping, and dinning. Stipe and crew guided us to (and through the towns and islands) Split, Hvar, Mlina, Korcula, Mijet, Mlini, and Dubronik. The quality of the food and the cabin services on the yacht were simply outstanding. More importantly, the warmth, sincerity, and character of the staff was a delight to be around and made the crew seem as though they are our extended family. Lastly, the boat itself was also a gem; modern, spacious, well equipped for comfort and water sports, well maintained and clean. This is a crew and a yacht our family will vacation with again.
Boatbookings – If you are looking to cruise European waterways, there are literally hundreds of yachts and boats to rent. Sorting through all the vessels, their amenities, accommodations, capacities, crew etc. can be daunting. Ben and his team at Boatbookings were exceptional to work with. They were very helpful in finding a yacht that was perfect for our family and the experience that we were looking for. Beyond the boat itself, the team at Boatbookings knows the towns, sites, restaurants, monuments, etc. surrounding the Adriatic Sea and was intimate in planning our vacation schedule and even booked our restaurant reservations ahead of our trip. I highly recommended, contacting the team at Boatbooking to plan your dream vacation!!
Thank you Boatbookings for guiding us to SILENT DREAM - we all had a great time on the charter. The crew was great and catered to our every whim, let alone need. Captain Michel is excellent. He prioritized safety and made sure that each port-of-call afforded the opportunity for us to do what we wanted, whether we wanted to go ashore (Madelena and Bonifacio), or play in the water by swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, or using the water scooter. There were also blow up float and the tender, which we put to good use.
Bianca, the stew and deckhand, was like a goat. She went everywhere and did everything that Captain Michel needed. She was very hard working and very kind. She served all of the meals, kept the staterooms and boat clean, did laundry, whatever we needed.
Luca, was a five star Chef who prepared excellent meals throughout and catered to the wants of each of us. The food was superb. Not just well prepared but the plating was excellent also, so it looked as good as it tasted.
The Silent Dream was very comfortable. The cabins were very good with plenty of room and bathroom accommodations. The main cabin required you to go down three stairs to get to the bathroom but that was not a problem. The showers were surprisingly large. There was plenty of privacy. With three decks including the staterooms, main deck, bow, fly deck and indoor space the boat had a lot of room for all of us. We made good use of the music system.
While the cruising speed may be slower than other boats, it was plenty fast for us. We were able to go everywhere we wanted to go in ample time. We all agreed we would charter the Silent Dream again if it makes sense for us.
I would suggest marketing the crew, the price of the boat (no fuel costs) and its environmental attributes. HAve no hesitation in working with Boatbookings.
WOW! We have had the most amazing family holiday. Thank you Boatbookings and the team on SERENITY for making our stay so memorable and a trip we will cherish forever. The service you consistently delivered was exceptional, we have felt right at home. The food and hospitality was like nowhere else, we will definitely be back! Thank for taking us to the most beautiful places to swim and learn how to water ski! Thank for all the constant laughs and smiles, we have felt so taken care of and welcomed. We will never forget our week on Serenity and thank you Boatbookings for your recommendations to make it happen!
What an amazing trip Boatbookings! My family had the BEST time on board the Dolly, she’s a beautiful boat with a very lovely crew. We will definitely want to do another catamaran charter next summer!
Boatbookings,
We will be disembarking in a couple of hours. I wanted to let you know what a great week we had. We knew the boat and the itinerary would be amazing before we came but the incredibly hard-working, talented and friendly crew knocked our sox off. First class!!
I said a few words of thanks last night after dinner. Here are my notes:
“Luigi is a fantastic captain. He is an expert sailor - Italian Champion - 2 years and has captained yachts for 30 years. He also has had many incredible life experiences. One of his hidden talents is he is a great DJ. He commands the yacht with calm and deliberate instructions and is a pleasure to be around.
A+
Mario is one of the best chefs in the world. We had 17 of our 21 meals on board. They were the best 17 meals of my life. Highlights were grilled shrimp over fennel, eggplant Parmesan, mussels, sea bass, homemade Italian donuts, fresh avocado with olive oil, Italian tuna with fried zucchini, stuffed zucchini with salmon and cheese, and my favorite- Carbonara. And as of tonight Scampi, Shrimp and Tuna Tartar.
A+
Barbara is a friendly and a hard working deck hand. She is always on the go. Today she cleaned windows for 3 hours straight. And She always has a smile.
A+
Gina is as attentive and friendly as possible. She always anticipates our needs is asking us if she can make us a drink. Our bedrooms are always tidy and she cleans and folds our laundry to perfection. When she serves our meals it is always precise and she communicates our days activities extremely well.
A+“
Lori and I have discussed planning another sailing trip, possibly for 2026. If the timing and availability works out, possibly with Luigi and his crew in Sicily. We will stay in touch.
Thank you again Boatbookings for coordinating a fantastic trip. A+ to you too!
A huge thanks to each of you for making our trip extra special! You were all attentive to each and every need of each of us (that IS a lot of needs!). Each of you showed genuine care, allowing us to feel spoiled and pampered. You showed us a beautiful part of the world in style and for that we are forever grateful. Perfect recommendation and professionalism from Boatbookings.
Thank you Boatbookings, you made a trip of a lifetime incredibly special. I loved our time aboard and first experiences - new islands, pizza lunch on the swim deck and so much more! To our crew, I will miss you all and think of you often!
