The most amazing sailing experience!
We rented Mina Vagante for one week in the summer of 2020 and we can honestly say this has been the best week of sailing we have ever had.
Andrea and Alice allowed us into their home on the water and after staying with them for a week, we didn’t want to leave.
Andrea is a great and experienced skipper who showed us his passion by taking us around the Pontine islands in a smooth and cautious way, showing us the beauty of the islands and amazing hidden spots in the bluest water!
Alice reinforces that passion by representing part of the heart of the boat and being the best hostess you could ever ask for: she was always ready to help and to offer recommendations & tips, she surprised us many times with a delicious apero & meals and her never-ending smile & enthusiasm make your week on the boat feel like a real holiday! She also gives you an amazing glimpse of life on the boat on minavagantesail on IG (so go follow!) but we can assure you that the real thing is even better.
Their Italian hospitality had no limits, as they also easily switched between Italian and English to make my (Italian) boyfriend and myself (Belgian) feel completely at home.
As we were sailing with them amidst the COVID19 situation, they were also assuring the utmost protection by offering a personalized bag with masks & sanitizing gel on top of daily temperature checks.
Both Andrea & Alice poured their heart into Mina Vagante and this clearly shows in everything they do.
In short, we cannot wait to go on another trip with them (as long as possible 😊) and we highly recommend others to do the same!
Grazie mille, Alice & Andrea!
See you soon, Stefanie & Pietro
I definitely recommend sailing with Andrea and Alice. It was my first experience ever on a sailing boat and… it was memorable!!
I was on a one-week tour around the Pontine Islands, discovering stunning lagoons, hidden caves and the pure beauty of the colorful Mediterranean Sea of the archipelago.
Sailing with Alice and Andrea and appreciating their passion and respect for the sea was a true eye-opening experience for me.
I enjoyed sharing time with them and the rest of the crew. The collaborative and respectful spirit among the crew members made my time wonderful and relaxing too. Indeed, a nice balance between social moments – swimming, cooking, eating and chatting – and quieter moments in which I could appreciate the close contact with the sea.
The boat (Mina Vagante 2) is lovely and comfortable for 8 people. It is equipped with all the necessary things for having a good time.
Andrea is a very experienced skipper who introduced me to the basic principles (and practice) of sailing. We checked the maps, raised the sails, got some speed… It was real fun! (and safe of course!)
Alice is fantastic. She was always happy to help out, give great tips about sailing and suggesting super tasty meals! Oh… the crostinis with a topping of caramelised onions were superb!
These guys are great guys to sail with! I will most undoubtfully do another sailing trip with them soon.
Ciao and Fair Winds and Following Seas!
Dopo la bellissima esperienza con Andrea e Alice lo scorso anno in Sardegna, quest’anno mi sono imbarcata con loro ad Agosto per una settimana alle Pontine.
Entrambi sono molto disponibili ed attentissimi a fare in modo che ciascuno dei membri dell’equipaggio si trovi a proprio agio. Hanno reso la barca molto confortevole: non manca mai nulla, dal cibo alle carte da gioco, per arrivare ai libri e ai piccoli cuscini che si possono utilizzare per prendere il sole!! Alice e Andrea conoscono molto bene i posti che suggeriscono di visitare e si preoccupano di fare in modo che il loro equipaggio possa goderne appieno, evitando momenti troppo affollati o condizioni meteo non ideali.
Mina Vagante 2 è inoltre culla di nuove amicizie, che si danno appuntamento per l’anno successivo!
Consiglio a tutti di passare del tempo con loro, si torna abbronzati, soddisfatti, rilassati ed entusiasti di aver vissuto appieno il mare!
