Charter Testimonies

We spent a wonderful week on board the Oceanis Clipper 393 for a tour of the Aeolian Islands, with an excellent skipper, the kind Cristian, that sailed us in the splendid waters around the 7 wonders... Thanks to him we visited unforgetable places and we hope to repeat the experience soon. We will never forget the dolphins and the manta ray. A special thanks to the cook, and his unforgetable meals!!! Antonio, Donatella, Edoardo e Alice (Agosto 2010 - Oceanis Clipper 393 - Milazzo)

Our week on board went very well and overall was positive. The boat was in excellent condition, everything worked and it was very comfortable: the size of the boat (50') and the layout with 4 double cabins and 4 wc made for a comfortable stay for everyone. Also positive was our itinerary of the Aeolian Islands: in one week we visited all the islands (except Alicudi) and enjoyed their beauty and obviously their waters. The conditions were perfect with sun, warm and nice weather. We also took advantage of the breezes and sailed a bit in the archipelago. We got along great with Massimo (the skipper) that was with us during the week. Last but not least, thanks for the assistance provided to organize our boating holiday (boat rental, airport transfer, etc) and for the professionalism demonstrated. We hope to repeat the experience next year. Kind regards, Luca and crew (August 2010 - Cyclades 50.4 - Milazzo)

The holiday is now just a memory, stored in an angle of the brain that is now overwhelmed with the return to work... nevertheless, returning to the moment of our holiday: Isla Bonita was a good boat, and up to our expectations in sailing and while at anchor or in port. We were on board the week of August 14-21, and we found less confusion that we expected... we were there during the earthquake that did not cause any great damage... the islands, the bays, the water are all absolutely fantastic; the weather was great the entire time... overall, what could we ask for more??!! Thanks for everything Marco, Anna ed Elio (Agosto 2010 - Elan Impression 344 - Milazzo)

Thanks again for your assistance and for the gift basket that we enjoyed over the week! Once again a wonderful charter organized perfectly. Special thanks to Mrs. Cristina who was professional and always available to resolve problems. See you again soon! Gianluca (August 2010 - Delphia 40 - Sant'Agata di Militello)

It is a pleasure to tell you that the week spent in the Aeolian Islands passed with full sails. The First 45 from 2009 rented from Portorosa was an enjoyable boat equipped with excellent sails. The base personnel were very kind and efficient. Thank you all for your patience and availability. Kind regards, Antonella (July 2010 - First 45 - Portorosa)

Everything went well and was very professional. The greeting at Lipari was excellent. We made one mistake: the base of Reggio Calabria is a bit far to visit the Aeolian Islands We will see you again soon becuase our discovery of the Islands has just begun. Good sailing. Rossana e Alberto (July 2010 - Oceanis 43 - Reggio Calabria)

Excellent charter and services. The boat OK, the transfer on time. We visited Vulcano, the hike up the Vulcano was particularly beautiful, one hour from the Eastern Port. Filicudi has a beautiful coastline, other than the two small cities; Salina was fantastic, we rented a moped and spent a night at the marina and another night at the Bay of Pollara. Lipari was also interesting  -  PM (July 2010 - Sun Odyssey 45 - Portorosa)

Thank you for your assistance. Our vacation was fantastic, the boat was in excellent condition (we even sailed to Tunisia!!!) and the organization was perfect. Our compliments! See you again soon. GLC Gianluca (June 2010 - Cyclades 43.4 - Trapani)

I don't know where to start: the boat was very dirty, the captain was rude... JUST JOKING!!! It was an incredible experience! Mario is professional, courteous, and very kind and we were very impressed with this amazing experience. The sailboat was excellent: spacious and organized. Overall, an unforgettable memory (and I already did some publicity with my friend). I will send photos soon. Regards Beppe (June 2010 - Sun Odyssey 45 - Portorosa)

Our week in the Aeolian Islands was spectacular. We had a nice time, we found the right wind to sail, the weather was so-so, we fished and did some cultural excursions. The boat was perfect for our group, comfortable and well maintained. Overall, we had fun and ... what do we need more??? Maybe another week??? Thank for all the organization, you were efficient (most of all to help a group as indecisive as ours). See you soon and good sailing. Smeralda and Massimo and the entire crew (June 2010 - Cyclades 50.4 - Milazzo)

Very well thanks, the Delphia 40 was a great boat. Thanks and see you soon! Luca (June 2010 - Delphia 40 - Palermo - Photo at Alicudi with Filicudi in the background)

The tour was very beautiful. Short but very beautiful. Guido, the captain, was very kind, always available and polite. You know the sites better than me, they are incredible. There were no problems, rather everyone was always helpful. Thanks and see you soon. Sergio (June 2010 - Oceanis 473 - Portorosa)

Thanks a million for the organization. Il Miglio Blue was by far the most professional service we had!!!! Best Regards, Sid (May 2010 - Ship for wedding party Milazzo - Panarea)

We had some problems but they were all resolved, the base manager Peppe was very welcoming and generous, both Peppe and Giacomo were indispensable. Everything was organized well except the weather was not the best but overall the holiday was very beautiful, thank again for organizing everything. We hope to spend another holiday in Sicily in the future. Thanks again. Paolo. (April 2010 - Dufour 525 - Marsala)

I am just back from Italy. Here are my impressions: Boat- The boat was an excellent craft. We had some really heavy weather on the last day and she performed admirably. The boat worked well for the three of us with ample space for our needs and nice conveniences such as a good amount of hot water, strong batteries, etc. Arrival- When we arrived there were some minor issues with the boat.  Alberto and his team did a super job in getting the issue resolved. I really have to commend them on being super folks and making sure all was right before we set sail. The trip Once underway, all worked well. One recommendation would be that your sailing guide give a recommended itinerary and also that you tell your clients to make sure they print and bring it with them as it has really very useful information. Our trip took us to Volcano, Salina, Panerea, Stromboli and Lipari. We never made it to the smaller, more remote islands. The scenery was great, the people fun and the sailing excellent. Return; This was easy. Alberto had one of his staff there to help us tie up in the evening and in the morning the check-in was very easy plus Alberto gave us a ride to the train station. Overall: Despite the few glitches at the start, this was an excellent charter. The boat was great, islands just right and the team fantastic. Thanks! Carl (September 2009 - Delphia 37 - Sant'Agata di Militello)

We've really enjoyed our charter in Italy. We'd like to thank you for your service in prearrangement this charter and for your support all over the charter time. Special thanks to Antonello who had advised us the whole time. The Comet 33 met our expectations much better than other boats years before. So, if there is an opportunity to charter this boat again in 2010 we'll think about. Best regards. Sigrun and Gerrit (September 2009 - Comet 33 - Sant'Agata di Militello)

What to say about our sailing experience, if the weather had been calmer it would have been amazing. Regarding your services, no problems. Cristian was very kind and always available. Hopefully the next trip we will have more luck with the weather, hope to see you again next summer. Thanks again. Corrado (September 2009 - Oceanis 393 - Milazzo)

The feedback from the crew was very positive, the boat was in perfect condition and exactly as you had indicated. We were very satisfied with both the logistics and the boat. We hope to return to Reggio and the Aeolian Islands! Thanks to all of you in the name of the crew of Lotus '09. Gabriele&Cristian (August 2009 - Cyclades 50.5 - Reggio Calabria)

Ciao Carolyn , Gabriella , e Cristian, now that we have bad weather here in Northern Italy I return to the photos from our beautiful, summer holiday to reheat my heart. Given that thanks to you we spent a splendid day we would like to share some moments of that wonderful fun:-) We hope to see you again in the summer of 2010 for another adventure. Ciao - Davide and friends. (August 2009 - Flyer 750 - Milazzo)

The holiday was very nice, beautiful tour, great weather, just one thing could have made it better, if the boat had had air conditioning we would have been more comfortable, otherwise everything was fantastic, the skipper Marzia was amazing, expert, extremely patient and great company. Il miglio blu? .. mmm ... competent and efficient. Thank you for everything and hope to be in touch soon, good sailing - Maria (August 2009 - Sun Odyssey 40 - Milazzo)

I would like to compliment you in the name of the entire crew for your services, you were simply perfect in everything and you took care of all the smallest details from the start, I think that it is due to your professional and focused work ethic, we will definitely contact you in the future to organize another adventure, you are a winning team, thank you for everything. The boat was very nice, everything as indicated in your documents and email, everything ok, I want to thank you again for the much appreciated gift pack that we found in the boat, thank you, thank you, thank you - Antonio (August 2009 - Cyclades 50.5 - Portorosa).

Buongiorno Cristian, Carolyn & Gabriella, we were very satisfied and we complement you for your professional services and attention to detail. One very positive aspect was the skipper Giancarlo, whom was very professional, kind, and always available, making the holiday very fun and enjoyable. Everything went very well and we were very pleased that we choose to use your agency. Please keep us updated on the news and ideas for future vacations. Thank you and good sailing! Giulia (August 2009 - Sun Odyssey 49i - one-way Sant'Agata - Trapani)

The vacation was fantastic, the boat lived up to our expectations and the skipper was very good. Thank you for the gift pack. We will definitely recommend your company. Thank you and see you soon!!! Arnaldo (August 2009 - Oceanis 40 - Portorosa)

The holiday went very well .. the sailboat and transfer were perfect ... as you know the islands are incredibly beautiful. Thank you for everything; we hope to be back next summer ... Luca (August 2009 - Elan Impression 344 - Milazzo)

Just a quick note to say thank you for everything you have done for us in Italy. The guys at the base were very professional and we will definitely book through your company in the future. Best wishes, PHILIPPE (July 2009 - Sun Odyssey 36i - one-way Salerno-Tropea)

Thank you for all the hard work. We spent a magnificent week aboard the Lagoon with our kind skipper Dino - Nino (July 2009 - Lagoon 440 - Cefalù)

Our return to Rome was silent and sad, but the fantastic holiday that we had will remain alive in our memories for a long time! We hope to relive another similar adventure in the near future, here is a nice photo at the end of our trip - Lisa, Alessandro, Barbara, Massimo, Angelica (July 2009 - Oceanis Clipper 393 - Milazzo).

We would like to thank you for the perfect day that you organized for us. Mario was perfect. Thanks again. Your number is memorized is my phone. See you soon, Luca (July 2009 - Eolo 6,50 - Milazzo)

Very nice experience from all points of view, except for the weather. Unfortunately it limited our navigation. New boat and very competent base manager Davide, great person. - Enrico (June 2009 - Lagoon 380 - Marsala)

It was a fantastic experience and I hope to repeat it again. Until then I will not miss the opportunity to share with those I know (other sailors) of "Il Miglio Blue"... gp (June 2009 - Oceanis Clipper 393 - Milazzo)

Everything was OK and there was no problem. We visited Vulcano, Stromboli, Paranea and Lipari, which is quite a lot for six days. We may come back one day... JC (May 2009 - Elan Impression 344 - Portorosa)

Sailboat: Delphia 40 very beautiful and very new, extremely comfortable and fast in strong winds. Base: Trapani very cute, nice, and well organized. Provisions: a bit far from the boat, but we used a mini market at the marina (for a long weekend it was perfect). Airport transfer: perfect. Base manager: perfect, precise and available. Route: due to unstable weather Trapani to San Vito lo Capo to Favignana, Levanzo, Trapani. Problems: none, the sheets were new, and the boat had several additional comforts (full water, soap, oil, salt, etc). We will definitely return. Please keep us updated on your last minute offers by email. Kind regards - Lorenzo (May 2009 - Delphia 40 - Palermo)

We thank you for your services, we were very pleased with the boat and we will definitely return, next time to the Aeolian Islands - Luca (May 2009 - Sun Odyssey 45 - Palermo)

A great experience, everyone in the crew agrees. Beautiful sites, great navigation plan, fantastic skipper and a very comfortable boat in excellent condition. Regards, our compliments and thanks again, we will definitely see you again soon! Massimo (May 2009 - Oceanis Clipper 393 - Milazzo)

It was an amazing vacation...the services offered were fantastic, from the boat to Gaetano and Debora, it was definitely something we want to repeat.... hopefully at the Aegadian Islands next year. Thank you for everything - GOOD SAILING..... Jim (September 2008 - Lagoon 380 S2 - Portorosa)

Thank you for the unforgetable tour. Your profesionality and availability made all the difference. The advice you gave was greatly appreciated, from the first contact to the last day of our charter. The boat was in perfect conditino and the Aeolian islands were incredible. We will recommend Sicily and "Il Miglio Blue" to our friends. Good job. Giorgio (August 2008 - Sun Odyssey 45 - Base Milazzo)

The vacation went very well, the islands are amazing, too bad we didn't have another week. It would have been nice to have a bit more wind, to actually sail more than we did. However, the organization was great, and the brochure with information about the islands, where to moor, and restaurants, was super useful. Thanks again Marco (Agosto 2008 - Bavaria 50 - Base Portorosa)

Everything went very well, the Aegadian are fantastic, the skipper was very kind and the organization was perfect. Thanks again for everything. Aloha Paolo (August 2008 - Bavaria 37 - Base Palermo)

To be very honest, service was perfect! Romano (August 2008 - Oceanis 393 - Base Milazzo)

The holiday was very pleasant, apart from the Skipper, no just joking, Ennio is a very prepared and kind person, we will definitely spend another charter with him as skipper. The boat was perfect. We hope to repeat this experience next year. Kind regards. Armando and crew (August 2008 - Sun Odyssey 49 - Base Trapani)

We spent a marvelous time at the islands. Everything was perfect! We hope to return next year... All the best Vincenzo (July 2008 - Oceanis 393 - Base Milazzo)

It was a really great trip, we had a fantastic time and everything worked perfectly. We will certainly recommend ilmiglioblue to our friend. Miguel (July 2008 - Lagoon 380 - Base Palermo)

We loved, loved, loved our week with mario and valentina. they are superb hosts and the boat was perfect. our experience could not have been better. thank you all, Jane (July 2008 - Caicco Salato - Base Tropea)

Unfortunately the all of us have now found our way back to the office. The holiday has been perfect: we haven't had any problem with the boat, the weather has been gorgeous (even though the captain has been praying for more wind for 5 days in a row), the islands are a beauty and the provided services have been more than satisfactory (check in procedure, boat schematics, Eolie's leaflet, condition of the boat, provided tools - they have all been of great use and in a very good status). I think I can speak for everybody in saying we wish we were still there, but I am sure there are gonna be other occasions to come back, exploit your accurate services and enjoy another lovely vacation on a boat. Best Regards, Luca (July 2008 - Lagoon 380 - Base Palermo)   

It was a fantastic experience, definitely something to repeat!  Complements to “Il Miglio Blue” for the organization. Elisabetta (June 2008 - Athena 38 - Base Milazzo)

Just a few weeks ago we disembarked from our boat rented in Milazzo, but we already miss the Sea, the wind, and most of all the Sailing!!! Even though the weather was not in our favour, the week we spent touring the fantastic Aeolian Islands has left us with beautiful memories, including your courteousness and availability. We will definitely return in the future to sail in Sicily and once again we will count on you (Il Miglio Blue). For now, best regards and good sailing! Massimo and Carla Ghiazza (September 2007 - Oceanis 393 - Base Milazzo)