Customer Reviews
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"The most incredible vacation! We booked two weeks and explored the Italian coast. We loved the Pontine Islands and the Amalfi Coast. A spectacular way to see the beautiful coastline and get away from the crowds. Our captain was excellent and we highly recommend him. Having a captain meant we could relax and enjoy the vacation without the stress and worry of anchoring, trying to get into busy ports, language, weather, etc. Our family loved the charter and we hope to sail again in the future."
Susan Booth
"This is it. Look no further than TripUp Charters for your Amalfi Coast sailing trip. My wife and I had the most incredible experience, and it was made even better by Max as our captain. He's the best. Max is super friendly, safe, knowledgeable, and fun. We sailed together, ate together, swam together, and he knows all the best places to go. It was a joy having him guide us through "his backyard" on the incredible Amalfi Coast. Don't hesitate and book this charter with Max today. Life is short and predictable, but you can count on this charter, and you and your family or friends will treasure this trip forever. We're trying to go back and do the trip again. It was so special. One of our most enjoyable moments was strolling through the city and shopping with Max, and then cooking together on the boat. We enjoyed our meal on board with good food, conversation, and Italian wine under the setting sun. Thank you!"
Nizam Ali
"Our large family of 9 adults sailed for 7 days from Procida, Italy to Capri, Ischia, Amalfi, and Sorrento in August 2023 on a 50-foot Sailitalia catamaran with 5 cabins and an upper deck. Our captain was the best: professional and knowledgeable, kind and friendly, helpful with any issues, including picking up our lost wine order at another port. He made sure we safely weathered a major storm while docking in Ischia and gave us helpful tips on fueling, places to go, and even birthday celebrations. We highly recommend Max as a charter captain."
Ron S.
"We sailed with our family around the Pontine Islands, Italy (Procida, Ischia, Ventotene, Ponza, Palmarola, return). We spent time around the water, in addition to sailing around Ischia/Capri previously, and had high expectations. Our trip was absolutely GREAT. The captain knew the best spots and where to go to avoid crowds. Super friendly and easy to deal with. Dolphins, caves, sunsets, ancient Roman ports - it was a wonderful week."
Ben
"Our captain was the best! He knew all the spots and kept us safe. He did everything to give us the best sailing experience!"
Brian Buckalew
"Max did a great job as captain of our Italy boat charter. He was highly knowledgeable, friendly, and helped us build an unforgettable itinerary (Procida, Ischia, Ventotene, Capri, Amalfi, and Sorrento). He made sure to listen to our desired travel plan and provided great recommendations to make it happen."
Richard Galante
"From September 2nd to 9th, 2023, we—a group of six—chartered a Leopard 50 catamaran. We sailed from Procida, Ischia, Capri, Portofino, Amalfi, Sorento, and back to Procida. Although our group included some experienced sailors, we decided to hire a captain for this charter. We enjoyed a fantastic sailing trip with sunny weather and strong winds. The captain was a key contributor to this unique trip, highly experienced and talented. He is a passionate sailor and was able to handle the large 50-foot catamaran in all weather conditions and challenging maneuvers in tight and complicated marinas or harbors. We felt safe and secure at all times, even when the wind was blowing around 30 knots. He takes excellent care of the passengers and the boat, operates discreetly, and is a knowledgeable advisor for the entire trip. From the first moment to the last, we felt comfortable and fortunate to have him on board as our captain."
Juerg Hunziker
"We just spent a week sailing. Having sailed all over the world, I can attest to his excellence. He's a true professional, detail-oriented about the route, the boat, its safety, and planning. He made sure to follow weather patterns so we could see as much as possible, made sure we had special impromptu swimming opportunities, made restaurant reservations for us, and while we knew we had to be flexible in our location planning due to weather and sailing conditions, he went out of his way to try to help us check off our bucket list. He took us to some of the most magical places that weren't on our list. Thank you, Max!"
Cassandra Buckalew
"We booked a week-long family sailing vacation in the Bay of Naples in July 2023. Since we didn't have a sailing license, we needed to hire a captain. We had a wonderful week with our catamaran's captain. First of all, I felt reassured by his professionalism in captaining. He seemed very experienced. He was attentive and inclusive in making decisions about our itinerary and daily activities and tasks, perfectly balancing his role as captain. Furthermore, he became a great companion for the week. There were a few minor incidents on the trip, for example, an overcharged meal bill, which he handled calmly and confidently. He has great morale!"
Craig Donnelly
"Max was an amazing captain for us on the Amalfi Coast and I couldn't recommend him enough! He is professional, knowledgeable, fun, and made sure we had the best time possible. Don't hesitate to book a trip with TripUp Charters!"
Matt Bauke
"We spent a very enriching and enjoyable week with Max. He is competent, always available, and warm. You can completely trust him on the sailing route. We had a wonderful stay on the Amalfi Coast in Italy with an exceptional captain: Max. You can completely trust him."
Delphine Deutz d'Arragon
"Max provides an excellent sailing experience in Italy. Knowledgable, experienced, and extremely helpful. You'll have a tremendous time."
Satish Gupta