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Nora

Sep 2025

We had such a wonderful day! The water was beautiful, the surroundings were stunning, and it was so nice to just relax and enjoy the day. Truly a perfect day on the water - highly recommended!

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Patricia

Sep 2025

Easy to book and good communication. Lots of advice on where to go. Had a lovely experience.

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sophie

Aug 2025

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This rental was perfect. The boat is very pleasant and spacious; there were six of us, and we had plenty of room. Alessandro gave us a very warm welcome, and the bottle of Preseco in a cooler was a very welcome gift. Alessandro is very helpful. The only downside is that fuel isn't included in the rental price. You pay extra when you return the boat. In our previous rentals, fuel was included. It's a bit of a shame. Thank you to Alessandro for his kindness.

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matteo

Aug 2025

I had an amazing experience with Alessandro and his boat! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Alessandro provided all the necessary services and went above and beyond to make sure we had a perfect day on the water. The boat itself was in excellent condition—clean, comfortable, and even equipped with Bluetooth speakers which made the trip even more enjoyable. On top of that, Alessandro is a genuinely great person—friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to rent a boat in the area.

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Clara

Aug 2025

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A great experience aboard Alessandro's comfortable boat. He was very helpful throughout the day, especially in pointing out breathtaking places to see. I highly recommend him ⭐️

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Serge

Aug 2025

Renting the boat with Alessandro was definitely a great rental experience. From start to finish, communication was excellent and Alessandro was very helpful. The boat was clean and in good condition. A clear manual of navigation highlights was provided. Great extras were complimentary such as ice box and Prosecco which was very much enjoyed. We had a fab day and would highly recommend.

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Diaz

Jul 2025

We had a really good time on the boat. When we arrived at the location we got instructions from Alessandro how to use everything and the nice spots to go to which we really liked. It is a super nice boat and Alessandro is a really nice guy! We had a very good time going around the coastline with the boat! I recommend renting the boat from Alessandro. Perfect experience :)

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Giancarlo

Jul 2025

Alessandro 10/10 was absolutely incredible. Professional had icetub with Prosecco absolutely can recommend Alessandro on every level for your boating experience in Ortigia or Areas around Siracusa. Grazie Ale

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manuel

Jul 2025

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A splendid day at sea thanks to Alessandro, who's always attentive. A pleasure!

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Janne

Jul 2025

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It was a lot of fun sailing. The skipper was very friendly and did everything he could to make sure we had a good time. The boat was also well-maintained and easy to steer. We really enjoyed it!

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Kristen

Jul 2025

Alessandro was very communicative and helped to facilitate a great experience. Great value.

William

Jul 2025

Alessandro was everything you could hope for. He was accommodating, took time for us to get comfortable with the controls, showed us hot spots around the island of Ortigia to visit, and provided us with amenities to make the trip worth while. I will definitely be returning in the future, 10/10 host.

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Tariq

Jul 2025

Amazing time, highly recommend! Alessandro was super nice and helpful.

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Daniel

Jun 2025

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Alessandro was super friendly, and the communication beforehand was flawless. The boat was great, and we had a fantastic day on the water. We would definitely do it again, and I highly recommend renting a boat from Alessandro.

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Johannes

Jun 2025

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Great trip with Alessandro's boat! We had weather issues and had to cut our trip short. Alessandro still picked us up at the port of Ortigia within 10 minutes. He waived the fuel charge and even treated us to oysters instead. What a nice businessman. Thank you!

François

Jun 2025

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We had a wonderful day on Alessandro's boat. He was very present and very attentive to our well-being on board. He gave us the necessary information about the places to see and the instructions to follow. He was very pleasant and we can recommend him without hesitation. If we return to the Syracuse area, we will gladly call on him! See you soon, Alessandro!

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Martin

Jun 2025

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It went very well! Thank you, Alessandro

Guy

Jun 2025

Alessandro went over and above to organise pick up from accomodation and drop off small fee. Great communication! Can highly recommend this boat yard for boat hire! Fantastico!

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Yann

Jun 2025

Perfecto

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Michael

Jun 2025

Exceptional boat and friendliness

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Kate

Jun 2025

Alessandro was extremely responsive throughout the booking and hire process. The boat was in great order and Alessandro provided an extremely thorough briefing before we set off. A bonus was the ice box with Prosecco! Strong winds and rough seas meant we didn’t anchor up or swim but on calmer conditions could have done so. Would highly recommend!

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Karolina

Sep 2024

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Allesandro was very friendly, helpful, easy to reach and explained everything to us very well. The boat was very nice and suitable for us. It was in top condition ?? we felt safe and secure. We would gladly come again ?

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Camilla

Sep 2024

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Wonderful day! The boat was as described and allowed us to see coves and swim in unique areas. Alessandro was really thoughtful, he gave useful and detailed information and he also accommodated us when we asked him to return earlier than expected. You won't regret it! Thanks Alessandro!

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hooper

Sep 2024

This is the third time we've been on Alessandros boat. He's really easy to communicate with and quick to reply to messages. The boat is really clean and a good size. And he also provides ice box with ice and Prosecco! Really great value for money and an amazing day out exploring the Siracusa coast. Highly highly recommend!

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Victoria

Sep 2024

We had a nice time and he even booked us a ride back home. Thank you!

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Eleonora

Sep 2024

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We rented Alessandro's boat for a trip with the family without a skipper. Alessandro and his partner are delightful people, they were super kind and helpful from the start. They gave us all the necessary information to stay calm and serene, showing us the route to take and where to stop. The boat is clean and comfortable and also has some extras that make the difference such as the bottle of prosecco, the mini bar with ice, the Bluetooth stereo with a pen drive where you will find the playlist of the moment but also snorkeling equipment. Highly recommended

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Rossi

Aug 2024

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The best boat we have ever taken, everything was perfect and Alexandro was a fantastic and kind person ??When I return to Syracuse we will repeat the experience ? Thank you very much

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Daniel

Aug 2024

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The truth is that we are more than happy with the day we spent on Alessandro's boat. He welcomed us like a friend along with his wife. The boat was prepared, clean, had maps, snorkeling equipment, everything! Even a wine with lots of ice. I 100% recommend that you enjoy this boat in Syracuse. Thank you Alessandro and his wife for the great attention.

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Théophile

Aug 2024

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To visit Syracuse, there is nothing like a boat tour around Ortiga. Don't be fooled by the tourist traps that charge you 40 euros per person for 2 hours with a "captain". No, in Italy, you don't need a license. For the same price you can sail alone. If you are hesitant, don't hesitate any longer. This boat owner is one of the best you can find. First of all, when we arrived on the boat, we noticed a cooler with a bottle of Prosecco offered, then we saw snorkeling equipment available. In addition, we returned 2 hours early because of a storm, and in a kind gesture, he offered us gasoline. In short, we recommend 1000%!!!! Thanks again

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Francesca

Aug 2024

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Everything was top notch! Kindness, helpfulness and courtesy of Alessandro and his wife! Not to mention the playlist that accompanied us between one dive and another and... the bottle of prosecco to toast among the waves! Things not to be underestimated for a true Venetian! See you next time!!

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Asia

Aug 2024

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Good experience. Alessandro was very friendly, helpful and cordial with us

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Maeline

Aug 2024

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We had a great time on this boat, it is very comfortable and quite handy and easy to understand when you don't have a boat license. Alessandro is very kind, he explained the places to visit and took the time to explain how the boat works. We highly recommend this owner, plus the coasts of Syracuse are beautiful and worth the detour for their caves.

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Colton

Aug 2024

Great experience! Good communication with a great boat. Great value for money and highly recommend. Couldn’t have enjoyed are time anymore, Siracusa was a great place for boat rental as well with the caves and views of the old town.

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Alessandro

Aug 2024

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Alessandro is a kind and thoughtful person, he explains meticulously how to use the boat and the places to visit. The boat is perfect for day trips, and the places to take a nice swim are splendid. He also provides you with ice and prosecco for a toast, I recommend going with everything you need for a picnic, the boat has the requirements to do so. A beautiful experience to repeat! PS ask for the address of his brother's oyster shop at the Ortigia market, another memorable experience.

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Alexander

Aug 2024

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The rental was fantastic, Alessandro was very helpful, the boat was in perfect condition. We will definitely be back.

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Roman

Aug 2024

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Everything went great with Alessandro and the boat! Uncomplicated, easy and professional. Just as you would want it. All in all, a clear recommendation!

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Susana

Aug 2024

Alessandro was great. Communication before the day of the booking was clear, and on the day of the booking he gave us a great explanation on how to use the boat and places to go (he even has a map onboard with clear explanations of where to go and sites to see from the boat).

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Flavien

Aug 2024

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Very nice day on Alessandro's boat.

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Debhorah

Aug 2024

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Wonderful day, everything perfect also thanks to the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner

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Gerardo

Aug 2024

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Alessandro was very nice and friendly. He explained everything to us very well and gave us lots of tips for destinations we could reach by boat. We had a lot of fun! I can highly recommend renting from Alessandro ?

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Miro

Aug 2024

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The owner was kind and precise and showed willingness to meet our needs right from the moment of booking, bringing the boat to Ortigia (where we were, without a car). beautiful, very clean and well-equipped boat, truly highly recommended.

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Gabriele

Jul 2024

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The rental was fantastic, Alessandro super helpful, the boat in perfect condition. It was an unforgettable day, we will definitely be back soon.

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Stefania

Jul 2024

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Rental of Alessandro's boats was an excellent experience. The boat is clean and equipped with all comforts. Alessandro was very helpful in accommodating our requests and providing us with all the necessary information. Experience to be repeated

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Amaury

Jul 2024

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Thank you for this wonderful day. Alessandro was amazing with us, he gave us all the necessary information so we could navigate easily and even what to visit. He is an easily reachable person. The free bottle was a big plus with the cooler and equipment too. I highly recommend.

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Renate

Jul 2024

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We had a very nice afternoon on the boat. The owner is friendly and helpful and provides something extra with the Prosecco on board. I definitely recommend this boat.

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Paula

Jul 2024

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We had an amazing day on Alessandro's boat! The boat was super well equipped and Alessandro helped us with everything! Highly recommended!

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Ben

Jul 2024

Great boat and a very nice guy. Highly recommend!

Yann

Jul 2024

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A fantastic experience with Alessandro! He was welcoming, explained the procedure to us perfectly well, and listened. The boat was in perfect condition which was really extremely pleasant throughout the day. It worked perfectly and we took full advantage of it! If I had to do it again, I would do it without hesitation! Really go there with your eyes closed! ? thank you Alessandro

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Hayley

Jul 2024

Great experience!

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Julie

Jun 2024

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Alessandro was very friendly, welcoming and informative. I would highly recommend

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Manon

Jun 2024

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Very well received by Alessandro and his wife Alessandra. He was very accommodating and responsive. We had booked for the day, it was perfect! Little extra for the free Prosecco ;) Thanks to Alessandro!

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Franca

Jun 2024

Alessandro is a really nice and relaxed guy. Being in Contact was really easy and the boat was great. The whole experience was really nice and I recommend to book his boat . It will be a great experience:)

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Tom

Jun 2024

We had a brilliant afternoon. The boat was easy to pick up and Alessandro was incredibly helpful. The complimentary prosecco was a really lovely touch. We recommend going to the other side of the two brothers. It made a perfect end to our holiday.

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Marc

Oct 2023

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Everything was great, thank you!

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Simon

Oct 2023

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Everything was very good, thank you very much for the ice cream and the cups

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Terouz

Sep 2023

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We had the best day out on allessandros boat! It had great speakers, radio and shower with cover for the sunshine. Allessandro was helpful, kind and gave us a handy map with some interesting facts about the sights you would go. Great memories anchoring the boat anywhere we fancied to swim and explore. Felt very freeing. Couldn’t recommend it enough!!

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Kristina

Sep 2023

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top experience..Alessandro is very professional and we had a wonderful drive. Everything was perfect.. I recommend

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Raphael

Sep 2023

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Alessandro was super nice and take all the time we needed to explain us how the boat work and where we should go. He always reply super fast. It was an amazing experience, don’t hesitate to make it

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Michal

Sep 2023

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Thank you!

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Laurent FILMONT ou

Sep 2023

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Alessandro is perfect, very friendly and smiling. Excellent explanations of how the boat works and where to go. A bottle of Proseco in the cooler and a small gift on the way back. I recommend. We had a wonderful day

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Sabrina

Aug 2023

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Everything was perfect ! Reception, information, communication. Availability of Alessandro efficient and appreciable. Great experience that we will surely do again!

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Santo

Aug 2023

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Alessandro is very nice and professional, clear explanations and the boat is in excellent condition, the chilled bottle of prosecco was appreciated. Thanks Alexander

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Laura

Aug 2023

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Recommend 100/10. The boat was perfect and the area was stunning. Alessandro was also great! He was very accommodating, even when we were a bit late. He provided a cooler with ice, prosecco, and snacks. It was the perfect day on the water.

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Mathilde

Aug 2023

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Alessandro was great at communicating and super flexible, he drove the boat closer to us so we wouldn't have to take a taxi. We had a very nice time and would absolutely recommend him to anyone.

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Lorenzo

Aug 2023

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Alessandro was very kind and always available. Excellent and practically new boat. I recommend it to spend a fun and different day than usual. Last positive note the parking 1 minute from where the boat is picked up is a unique convenience, highly recommended!

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Carole

Aug 2023

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Alessandro is very pleasant, accompanies in the handling of the perfectly equipped boat Good advice, he is also very friendly.

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Simon

Aug 2023

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Great day on the boat, Alessandro was very informative and helpful and the experience was top notch. No complaints! :)

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Isabel

Aug 2023

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It was everything amazing, sarting when we were doing the booking until the end. Alessandro is 5 stars

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VICTOR IOAN

Aug 2023

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Everything just perfect. Clean and nice boat. Easy pick up. Everything perfect.

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Paolo

Aug 2023

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Chris

Aug 2023

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Amazing experience! Alessandro was very helpful in explaining the boat and where to go. The boat was clean and well looked after. The water is perfect for swimming and the surroundings are beautiful. Highly recommend

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Jessica

Jul 2023

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A great smooth experience! Awesome communication and had a cooler ready with ice for us. Very happy with our boat! Grazie!!

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Megan

Jul 2023

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The best! Alessandro is so helpful and communicative, and the boat is perfect. We rented it twice in two days and loved it!

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Lars

Jul 2023

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Alessandro is amazing. Everything was really well organized and he was very helpfull. He had a really nice map what we could use to go with the boat. Besides that there was a coolbox with ice, what was really needed because of the heat!! Thank you so much & we had a beautiful day!

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Benni

Jul 2023

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Great experience and perfect day on Alessandros boat. Highly recommended!!

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Jalis

Jul 2023

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Perfect!!

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Corentin

Jul 2023

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The boat was great and very clean! Everything was there (fins, snorkels, masks and even the cooler filled with ice!) Alessandra is very caring, thanks to him we had a great day! THANKS !!

Théau

Jul 2023

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Impeccable and very pleasant boat with cooler, bluetooth, mask and snorkels, awning, and sunbathing. Easy to reach from Syracuse by road! We had a great day!

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Stanislav

Jul 2023

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Great boat, just perfect for the day in Syracuse! Everything was clean, Alessandro was super friendly. Highly recommended!

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Jeremy

Jun 2023

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Perfect !! Trust in Alessandro

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Matt

Sep 2022

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Our day on Alessandro’s boat was absolutely brilliant. His communication from the start was first rate and made everything very easy. He explained the boat and where we could explore very well. There was a great Bluetooth sound system and he also provided a big ice box for our drinks. The charge for petrol was also very reasonable after 5 hours on the boat. It was a great day and I’d highly recommend it.

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Andrea

Aug 2022

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Top welcome thanks to Alessandro, very kind and helpful, wonderful boat and fantastic experience. We had a small problem with the anchor, but it was solved in a short time by Alessandro who came to our rescue, things that happen anyway? If we go back to Syracuse we already know who to contact !!!

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Luigi

Aug 2022

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Wonderful day, too bad for that little bit of wind. Friendly and extremely helpful owner, to be back for sure

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Fagone

Aug 2022

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Alessandro is very personable, cheerful and helpful. Can only recommend.

Yuliya

Aug 2022

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Alessandro was very attentive and present! I highly recommend. The boat is spotless and goes to god !! Tell me have a lot of fun !! You will not regret it

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Carina

Jul 2022

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I would highly recommend Alessandro‘s boat! The boat is clean and fully functional. Alessandro is very kind, he provided lots of ice to cool the drinks and explained the boat very well. We had the perfect day and it was truly the highlight of our Italy Trip!

David

Jul 2022

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A superday on the sea, discovering the beauty of the coast of Siracusa. The boat was clean an well maintained, with all the facilities onboard like fresh water, fridge and a sound sistem with all the conexions to play your own music and just make your day great! Alessandro was super kind and flexible, he gave us a notebook with all the points of interest around Siracusa. For sure I am coming back!

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Vincent

Jul 2022

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Excellent boat, easy and quick communication, ice cooler for bottles. Difficult to get a 40hp engine to plane. Be aware you need to pay cash for the fuel at end of the day, and it’s likely to be between €70 to €100 We had a great day, and great fun.

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Nic

Jun 2022

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I hired the boat to take my partner and her parents on a day trip. We were worried about parking and finding the place but everything was easy. Alessandro was easy to deal with, the esky was full of ice we got some food and drinks from a shop about 300m from the dock and were off. We pick up my partner's parents and went to Ognina for lunch at Ognina Sun and Food which was beautiful. We then took the boat out to the Ognina bay and snorkelled around the small island there before heading back. There was enough shade on the boat for the 4 of us. It was an excellent day out certainly one of the highlights of our trip. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

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HAMISH

Jun 2022

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Thankyou so much Alessandro for such a wonderful day. The boat was perfect and Alessandro’s attention to detail was incredible. We had a cool box full of ice, a fantastic guide to the area in multiple languages, a fresh water shower, an easy access ladder for swimming and a super comfortable boat in perfect condition. If you are looking to rent a boat in Syracuse, look no further!!

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Alice

Jun 2022

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Very nice boat and well priced. Alessandro was also easy to communicate with and friendly - would recommend

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Matthew

Jun 2022

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The boat and engine were in great condition and very clean, also there was a full ice box on board for our drinks. Alessandro explained all the boats features. Great value and I would recommend to others!

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Łukasz

Aug 2021

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Boat have been in very good condition. Very nice trip. Alessandro is good and funny man! Thanks a lot! See you next time ?

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Sam

Jul 2021

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The boot was very nice and we had a wonderful trip. Thanks

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Leonardo

Jul 2021

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Great rental, beautiful well maintained boat equipped with everything. Alessandro attentive, helpful and kind. Suggestive place.

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