Yacht charter in La Spezia · Blu & Blu — Futurama (2023)

We booked for 5 adults and 2 babies. Not kids. Babies. When we came to the port, Valentina greeted us and let us know that the boat is not enough for 7 persons. She made us rent a second boat (a blue tiny boat) with an extra cost otherwise we would miss our money. She accused me I never replied to her messages, although she had sent only one message 14 hours ago and I had replied within 6 hours. We waited 1.5 hour under the sun in August to find lifejackets and prepare the boats (36 degrees Celsius). She insisted on wearing the life jackets to both babies while she was explaining the procedure. NOTE: we were OUTSIDE of the boat. When we told her, that please let them be without life jackets and as soon as we step into the boat, they will wear them for the whole trip. Her answer was: no, they need to wear them from now to get used to them. So we had 2 babies, crying at the top of their lungs for 1 hour under the sun of August. It was the worst experience in Italy. Boats were really dirty and when we told them so they replied “we don’t know we will have babies”. So if we didn’t have babies, it would be ok to have a dirty boat? Our boat (that she made us rent extra) had no ankor because previous guests lost it. So we were also waiting to go and buy a new ankor. She gave as the new ankor in a bag of the supermarket and she told us to put it by ourselves. If we don’t tie it correctly and we loose it, we pay 100€ fine. As a result, we couldn’t stop anywhere in 7 hours sailing as were afraid to take the responsibility and establish a new ankor. Both boats, had nothing from equipment. I live in Santorini and we have dozens of “rent by yourselves” boat companies. I have driven many times. All of them have a basic equipment, like GPS and this thing to show you the depth of the water. Her boats had NOTHING. When we asked her how to know how deep or shallow the water is, she said “you will see by the eye”. Unbelievable. She only gave us a piece of paper map, of places to avoid. Without GPS on the boat, how we were supposed to know where we are? (No signal on the phone in the sea most of the times). To sum up, there are many companies in Mirabello port. All of them, had better boats and we saw many of them (same type) to host 5-7 persons on board (adults). If I were you, I would avoid Valentina and her boats.

Valentina was very flexible for the timing and clear in her explanations. Lorenz was very helpful too. The boat was compliant with the description in the announcement. So bad that we cannot use it in the Cinque Terre, however there is still a lot to see around La Spezia :)

Brilliant experience and a great boat. Valentina and Lorenzo were so helpful too and the price was very good too. Great location also, thanks very much!!

Valentina was awesome and accommodating even though we were indisivisive. She gave us all the best spots to stop at and the boat was in great condition. The value was incredible.

Valentina is a wonderful host, very friendly and great communication. The boat itself is perfect for a day on the water and especially without experience isn’t complicated to drive. Loved it

Uncomplicated and amazing experience! Host was promptly waiting at the port to explain and sign over the documents.

Valentina was amazing! Great communication from start to finish. Her boat was in great condition and she showed us all the best spots to visit. It was the best day!

Valentina is a responsive host. Got in touch quickly, accompanied with instructions and advice. The boat could not sail in Cinque Terre. The boat itself is a bit old but everything worked. No usb. Would not recommend for more than 4 people. The boat is heavy, did not glide. But the impressions are great.

Nice host, boat was nice for the value

Very good experience. Easy and flexible rental. The boat was just What we wantwd for 4 people and Valentina was very helpful.

Beautiful boat, great price and very accommodating and understanding when our travel issues caused us to be late.

Owner was very helpful. We had a beautiful day on the water and the boat was in perfect condition