In this section you will find all the useful information to prepare you to enjoy your sailing course in the best possible way, for any further information and curiosity contact us through our official channels.
BEFORE LEAVING
There are some important things that every passenger must do to get on board:
- having read this useful information
- comunicate food intolerance
If you have food intolerances, please comunicate this information some days prior the check-in, this will help us make a good and safe galley.
EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION
Embarkation and disembarkation is in Naples, the boat is located in the center of Naples at the Darsena Acton a few steps from Piazza Plebiscito and the Maschio Angioino.
We’ll meet directly on the boat that is located exactly at this position (look the map).
The meeting time will be at check-in time mentioned on your booking documents and confirmed by messages.
The check-out will be at the time mentioned on your booking documents and confirmed by messages.
Coming by train the best way is taking the underground to the Municipio stop and walking to the meeting place.
Coming by flight the best way is taking the Alibus to the Molo Beverello stop and walking to the meeting place.
For those coming by car, the most convenient way to park is at the Molosiglio Gardens.
Of course Taxi is also a good way but please ask and negotiate the price before getting in to the taxi (here you can find the official pricelist).
We are sorry but it will not be possible to leave personal belongings on board before the official embarkation. For those who arrive in the city much earlier and want to leave their luggage, we can recommend a deposit not far from the embarkation point (this is the point on the map)
THE BOAT
Melpomene, this is the name of the boat, is a Jeanneau 53
Melpomene has 5 double cabins.
Melpomene has 3 toilets. Each bathroom can be use in shower mode with electric emptying operated by a button on the floor.
The boat inside has a large double living room where you can relax during the day, uutside, Melpomene has a huge cockpit with a central table and large seats where you can chat and relax.
At the bow is another large relaxation area, with huge cushions where you can lie down and sunbathe both at anchor and underway if conditions permit.
Melpomene is equipped with a sixth double cabin with bathroom reserved for the crew. The cabin has external access from the deck. The crew will sleep or in one of the central cabins or in the crew cabin at the bow.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The cabins are in no way pre-assigned, so you will be helped by the on-board staff to choose your preferite ones.
Once on board you will settle into your cabins. All are equipped with sheets, blankets and personal towels. Each cabin is equipped with a small locker in which you can organize your “wardrobe”.
THE CREW
You will be welcomed and assisted by one or two crew members, a skipper-captain and a hostess-coordinator.
FRESH WATER AND ELECTRICITY
Melpomene is equipped with three tanks for about 900 liters of fresh water that gives a long autonomy. In any case staying in the harbour means that we can refill each time we’ll need.
Moored in the port, everything is very similar to your own home, normal plugs and usb and usb-c sockets will always work.
THE SHOWER
Each bathroom is equipped with a shower, but none of the bathrooms has a separate shower cubicle, the water will therefore settle at the bottom of the floor which a special pump will empty.
To do something nice with you and do something important for nature, on board you will find biodegradable and totally natural products at your disposal. Thanks to a collaboration with GreenNatural you will find on board the necessary both for the person and for the environments.
Yes and you’ll have one on the boat.
THE TOILET
Melpomene has one electric toilet and two manual toilets. In all cases, the thing that must never be forgotten is that both paper (even toilet paper) and any other object must not be thrown into the cup.
Tip: ask the crew to explain how the toilets (electric and manual) work.
BREAKFAST
Please share with us you breakfast preference (sweet; savory; etc.) and we’ll prepare something good and tasty to enjoy on the boat.
Fresh water and juices are always included and available, snacks and aperitivos are not included but we can always prepare something tasty for you.
OTHER QUESTIONS?
If you need more information please visit our FAQs and our Guidelines pages or send us a message we will answer as soon as possible.