Yacht charter in Santa Maria di Leuca · Salpa Laver — 38.50 (2012)

We had a memorable day on this spacious and comfortable boat. Oronzo was the perfect skipper - very friendly. He even treated our three daughters to drinks and ice creams at the marina bar when we returned. Thank you!

We had a amazing experience with the Captain Oronzo. Oronzo was very hospitable offering us lunch, drinks & snacks throughout the trip. Oronzo took us to multiple beautiful locations and allowed us to choose where we wanted to go. The boat was absolutely beautiful, very clean also very spacious. We really enjoyed our time getting to know Oronzo which we can say we have made a friend. We booked for a half day cruise but wish we booked for a full day as this was the best experience we have had in the entire Puglia. We definitely recommend booking with Oronzo and we will definitely be booking with him on our next trip to Puglia. Thank you once again Oronzo.

First of all, there is ZERO English as advertised on the website for this captain. Captain is extremely unwelcoming & unprofessional. Meet you in his swimming trunks or underwear, smoke every second which is in your face (since the boat is small - definitely not for 10 people as advertised). He does not care if you are comfortable at all. Not considered that you don’t want to be surrounded by smoke all day. Boat is dirty & old, there is no towels or sunscreen offered . There is no common understanding of serving people! Seemed like he just did not give a shit about you & had a great time himself for your expense! Gave us a few cold cuts & bread, so we can make sandwiches & then just sat at the table & made himself a sandwich & ate with us (while all of us are polite people & did not say anything, just being shocked! And after he ate & asked him for coffee, he said “smoke first, it’s Italiano Vero”… so, he did what he wanted! Also, there is no “amazing coves & places “ that he planned to take us , he was just going from Port in st Maria Leuca toward Torre Vado & putting anchor there for us to swim with hundreds other people around on the boats. Only after complaining & calling our Italian friends to help to talk , he took us to a beautiful cave where we swam & it saved our day… overall, horrible boat experience entirely because of this captain. To put a cherry on top, my husband is alcohol free, and we contacted him in advance to provide no alcohol beer. He said of course and completely ignored it. AVOID this captain and save your money. Waste.

We were asked to pay 200 eu for fuel but originally for 8 hours were supposed to pay 150 and we were on the bout only only 3 hours it was sad that we will have lunch and champagne

Unfortunately we didn't have a good experience! We had to move the day forward because of the weather so instead of being 8 people we were just 6! We booked at 10:30 and Oranzo arrived at 12:30! We spent 2 hours on the boat without any food or drink! supposedly food and drinks were included, I had only requested beer and white wine and the day before I asked about the drinks and he said not to worry as we would be full of food and drinks! he arrived 2 hours late with just 1 bottle of rose wine for 8 people and 2 bags of food! Luckily, we went to check it out and he asked them to take more for the boat! As for the food, he only served peanuts, bread and salami and said that was what he had because he was late and had nothing to do! In the afternoon we were very hungry and couldn't take it anymore! If we had known the tour would be so bad, we would have canceled it and not gone ahead under these conditions! oranzo stayed the entire tour as a guest, topless and smoking! We were going to finish at 6:30 pm but we finished at 4 pm! In the end, as we complained, he charged “only” 200 euros for fuel! Anyway, I don't recommend it!

Great day on the boat with friends! Even though the weather wasn’t the finest at first, Oronzo still recommend a safe and fun itinerary that we all enjoyed. Particularly swimming in the caves and in the turquoise waters.