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.
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 Marko and Bruno for helping create memories for our family that will last a lifetime. A highlight was our morning in Vis, drinking Cappuccinos and buying fresh swordfish, bread and fruit at the market; it reconfirmed in my mind that there are good people in the world! Please come and visit us, you are always welcome. Thank you Boatbookings for making this trip a reality and putting it all together.
Thank you Boatbookings, we spent the weekend in Paros before flying home from Athens. The Dolly was absolutely amazing! We had a fabulous time and created many life long memories. Kostas and his crew treated us like family and it was hard saying goodbye. Thinking about next year, do you have any similar boats in the Aeolian Islands?
I want to thank you Boatbookings and all the other people involved in our charter of Serenity last week in Croatia. Our family experience was tremendous, the boat was beautiful and our captain (Marko) and crew (Ina) were exceptional.
Marko and Ina made us feel comfortable and they exhibited excellent skills associated with sailing such a large boat in tricky winds and water.
The owner of the boat should feel exceptionally fortunate to have such skilled and wonderful people operating his boat.
Until next time!
Thank you Boatbookings for your excellent recommendation to go onboard CLEMENTINA - you were absolutely right and more...
Dear Captain Roberto and Chef Marco,
We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional experience you provided during our recent trip onboard. From the moment we boarded it was evident that safety and happiness were your top priorities, and we truly felt like VIP guests throughout the journey.
Having been on many catamaran trips before, we can confidently say that none have compared to the luxury and service we experienced with you both. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for each guest, whether young or old, truly set you apart.
The way you made our kids feel special was especially heartwarming, and by the end of the trip, you had become like family to us. The fact that you not only helped us catch fish (first Tuna for our son!) but also prepared it for us on board was a delightful treat that we will never forget. This trip was our first post-Covid family adventure, and it exceeded our expectations in every way possible.
Roberto, your guidance and sailing expertise allowed us to see so much more than we ever expected, and your passion and professionalism for what you do truly shines through. Your knowledge of the local coast allowed us to explore authentic small towns that had not been on our radar; these turned out to be a highlight of our experience. We would be remiss in not mentioning your amazing dinghy and banana boat driving as well. We can still hear the laughter! And Marco, your culinary skills brought the local flavors to life in the most exquisite and fresh ways, making each meal a true delight for our taste buds. We ate at some of the best restaurants throughout Tuscany and Florence prior to sailing and yet out most cherished meals were aboard the Clementina.
We cannot recommend your crew highly enough, and if we have the opportunity to return, we will undoubtedly consider ourselves lucky to secure our new Amalfi Coast family once again. Thank you for making our trip so special and memorable. Thank you for working so hard to make this a once in a lifetime trip before our kids get older and begin their own chapters.
We are having an amazing time. The crew is so talented, friendly, accommodating and energetic. Luigi, in command is making sure that our itinerary meets our desires. Mario’s food is 5 star Michelin. And both Barbara and Gina are incredibly positive and attentive. Thank you Boatbookings!
