Author: Crew

Katrina & Ross – New Zealand

Well, here we are back 4 years later and we have had the most sublime 9 days possible. The food, wine, weather & water – out of this world!!!  As for Mel & Francesco, they se the bar far beyond the call of duty. Just faultless the entire time. Thank you from the bottom of […]

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Pam, Bill & Billy – USA

We are a boating family in the U.S and have to tell you your boating skills are excellent, we never felt any discomfort. The selection of islands to visit, places to see, restaurants to eat in were 5 Star, but I have to say the best time was had when food was served from the […]

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Maree & Allan – Australia

Dear Melissa & Francesco Thank you for an absolutely fabulous week and for your great hospitality and creative ideas on where to go and what to see. This has been a holiday of a lifetime with great company, great sights and amazing food!!! All the best, thanks Maree & Allan Itinerary – Amalfi Coast & […]

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Penny & Andrew – Australia

Its been a cruise of a lifetime and seems to have flashed by. Fortunately we have the photos! Melissa and Francesco have been the perfect hosts – a perfect vessel for the four of us that is maintained in such A1 condition, cuisine that is so wonderful that it is beyond description, both quality and […]

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Margaret & Greg – Australia

Wow! We loved Ombre Blu and Mel & Francesco! Your beautiful boat & our fantastic hosts ensured that our Italy trip was a huge success! We hope we can come back sooner than later. Margaret & Greg

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Joan & Tony – USA

Sadly, this is our last day aboard the wonderful Ombre Blu. We will cherish our fantastic memories of all the places we visited and sights we saw… Ponza (and the Ponzi’s), Ventotene (and our ‘Sherpas’ with the picnic backpacks), Ischia (Zag-gor!, Tonnino’s Pizza) – beautiful Capri and the Amalfi Coast.  And the Dolphins! And the […]

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Magali & Stefano – Brazil

Cozinha faz a diferenca. Ficamos realmente impressionados como num barco se pode comer tao bem. Brava Melissa, que com o seu “sense of humor” tornou a viagem agradavel e divertida. Parabens pela organizacao e o capricho com que voce manteue o barco apesar de 3 adolescentes a boardo. Congratulations for the high quality service, it […]

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Fran & Megan – USA

Dear Melissa and Francesco Thank you for an absolutely incredible week! I don’t think I’ve ever been so sad for a vacation to end. Everything about the trip was just wonderful – from the best food I’ve ever had (I’ll be dreaming about those cannolis for years to come!), to diving the field of bubbles […]

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Alejandra & Wilfred – Chile

Querida Melissa y Francesco Han sido quince dias (demasiado pocos!), para – villosos, qece serau un recuerdo rico para rieueqre. Y eso sobse fodo por la dedicacion y al carino de ilds dos, una pareja feuitas fica nos han beindad. Alejandra y Wilfred Milazzo, 12.6.2009 Ps. What makes all the difference is that you belong to […]

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Stephanie & Julien – France

Like I just said, I never rested like that since I was born! Thank you for your disponibility, your smiles, your good mood, your food, your good advice (shopping …), your massage, your beautiful places, (Panarea, Stromboli, my favorites), your boat. My eyes and my heart are full (my stomach as well)… We had a […]

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