Sail & Learn 3

Pirates of Paradise is definitely worth a trip! Was there in Croatia in 2022. The trip was incredibly fun and you can learn a lot about sailing and help out. Perfect for solo travelers as you get to meet lots of new people and work and live together as a community. Yenzi is a great organizer and host who has many exciting stories to tell.

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Best experience I’ve ever had! Best team, best food, best atmosphere. Already did two trips and will definitely come back soon! HUGE recommendation🫶🏻🌞✨

I've been to Pirates of Paradise several times now and I have to say the time on the sea is unforgettable every time 😍 ⛵️ The groups harmonize wonderfully, there are great stops and excursions. Sail out and go!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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An Unforgettable Week in Paradise 🌊☀️ I joined the Pirates of Paradise Albania–Montenegro trip as a solo traveler, and from the very first moments, I never once felt alone. The people are simply amazing. You arrive as strangers and somehow, within days, you create bonds that feel like lifelong friendships, with people you probably would never have met or connected with in everyday life. There is something truly special about that. The atmosphere is so welcoming, warm and homely. Yenzi and the entire team are absolutely incredible, and the whole experience genuinely feels like paradise. I came on this trip with very high expectations, but somehow the experience exceeded every single one of them. I loved it so much that after my August trip, I’m already hoping to come back again this season for the Sail & Learn trip in October/November! To sum it up: an unforgettable experience, unforgettable people, and an absolute dream for solo travelers. Thank you all for this incredible week. I will be forever grateful for the memories, the laughter, the adventures and, most of all, the wonderful people I met along the way. Love, Ewa ❤️

It's a completely different holiday experience when you're at sea most of the time. You get a completely different view of the country and the landscape. I booked into Pirates of Paradise with 5 of my best friends and we had an amazing time together. The Pirates boys are all in a good mood and have a very family atmosphere. The skippers are great and make everyone have fun. (Thanks to Marius & Johanna <3) It definitely wasn't the last time I booked myself there!

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Sicily is one of the most loved routes of the Pirates for many good reasons. The nature is truly spectacular, grand volcanoes and crystal clear waters to start everyday with a swim, an absolute dream! The crew is very welcoming and they managed to turn Sailormoon into the safest place to form new connections. All the activities were such a nice addition to the sailing experience, it created a very good balance. I appreciate the efforts and the energy the crew puts into keeping Sailormoon in such a good condition, the food (everything is so fresh and it tastes amazing) and to be there for each and every trip.👏🏻 Didn’t know what to expect when I booked this sailing experience but it’s the best thing I did in a long time. See you next year! 🫶🏻

I had an incredibly nice sailing trip with the Pirates. With lots of good food, spontaneous adventures and great people! After a week it felt like a family. I can recommend it 1000%.

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BEST EXPERIENCE EVER. The crew was so incredibly kind and accommodating. Would do again 100/10 highly recommend if you’re looking for the best week of your life.

I joined the sail&learn trip and was the best decision ever. Best crew, fantastic people and authentic sailing experience. The passion and know how of the skipper made this trip super interesting. We had the chance to learn the basics of sailing and actually supporting the crew with hands on. We got spoiled with good healthy food, pizza night, wild hiking an and movie night (choice of the movie is debatable <3). I will go back for sure for another adventure.

I had a very nice and relaxing week with the Pirates. Yenzi does a great job as skipper and, despite the sailing and organizational stress, always has an open ear and time for conversation. Along with Yenzi, other Pirates crew members were on board who made sure that cooking, washing up, and cleaning up went smoothly. I've never experienced anything like that before. Simply outstanding! The pre-planned meals were always delicious and imaginative and even catered to me, a non-vegan. The boat has several upgrades and offers so many amenities that charter boats can't offer! Because the crew lives on the boat permanently, it's much more homely and lovingly furnished. I find little mementos of past trips everywhere in the boat, which quickly makes you feel at home. Overall, Pirates of Paradise simply puts more attention to detail, and in this respect, Yenzi and his crew are way ahead of larger providers. Definitely a reason for me to come back.

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For the cool kids. We were on a crossing as a couple. This is not an officially advertised trip, but it is just as commercial and set up with the same general conditions. Basically, everything is as described on the website: the crew is nice, the waters and destinations are amazing, and we cook fresh and delicious vegan food together every day. I think the idea and concept are great, but I see room for improvement in the implementation. Unfortunately, criticism was reacted to very sensitively and dismissed as very far-fetched. I therefore don't want to go into my own personal impression any further, I think it just wasn't a good fit on a human level. In my opinion, the following things are important to know before booking a trip with Pirates: The trips are designed for young people. This is also how it is described on the website and this is also reflected in everyday life, which is free and flexible, at times unstructured and chaotic. I myself am in my mid-30s and consider myself to be quite a free spirit, but at times I felt really old and worn out. The conditions on board are cramped. Some crew members do not have their own cabin and sleep in the common area or on deck. During our stay on board, a toilet was also broken, which smelled and looked very unpleasant. The heat below deck is sometimes unbearable, especially when cooking, and sleep is out of the question on warm nights. If mosquitoes have found their way on board or the crew, who were previously too tired to wash up, turn up the volume again and make a fuss right above your bunk... you will feel a few years older by the next morning at the latest. But still: you can cope with little sleep and privacy for a week, it's worth it. I would recommend everyone to see for themselves... just don't do too many Insta stories, otherwise you'll miss the real magic of this tour.

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As I was looking for a space to travel slower, making new friends and soaking up the nature this was the perfect adventure (Corfu route)! Thank you pirates of paradise crew<3

Best trip I've had! I spent a week on the boat travelling around Sicily. The trip was well thought out, with the option to opt in or out of any hikes and activities. The crew on board were super welcoming and made me feel very comfortable and extremely well taken care of throughout the trip. The boat was also well equipped with anything you could ever need, and the food was amazing! It was a beautiful experience full of amazing views, great connections and a perfect balance of relaxation and activity. Honestly I can’t recommend them enough. Will definitely be booking another trip with pirates of paradise 🫶🏼

I've already been on three tours. It was always fun and I experienced a lot. What I like best is the combination of adventure trip and party. Between steep cliffs and beautiful, secluded bays there is often a party metropolis.

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Me and my friends had the best time with Pirates of Paradise on Croatia 4! The food on board couldn’t have been better! Especially the pizza night was one of the highlights for sure! Also, the crew took us to a lost place for sunset which was incredibly beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for better vibes on the boat. I definitely recommend this tour and also Pirates of Paradise as a tour operator, because they really make it possible to feel comfortable with more than 10 people on a boat and you can fully zone out from the daily life stress.

Joining a trip with Pirates of Paradise will probably be the best decision you make this year. Great people, great food, great views, and a fantastic sailing experience.

Absolutely great organizer with a super cool team, a week of paradisiacal sailing in Croatia with very good food and great people, what more could you want...😍

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I booked one week with Pirates of Paradise for a sailing holiday and completely fell in love with sailing. My first trip was a transfer sail from Sardinia to Sicily, and I honestly had zero expectations because I had never been on a sailboat before. It turned out to be one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. Yenzi and the entire crew made everyone feel welcome from the very first moment. They are incredibly kind, funny, patient, and create such a relaxed atmosphere that I enjoyed my first week so much, I immediately extended my stay for another week to explore even more of the beautiful Sicilian coast by sailboat. If you’re looking for a unique way to discover Sicily, or other destinations, I can’t recommend this enough. Sailing lets you experience places from a completely different perspective, visiting beautiful bays and hidden spots you simply wouldn’t see on a typical holiday. What makes Pirates of Paradise truly special is their philosophy. They’re a vegan sailing company with delicious plant-based breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that are prepared with so much love. Every meal was fresh, varied, and incredibly tasty. Even if you’re not vegan, the food is inspiring without ever feeling pushy. On restaurant visits, everyone is free to order whatever they like, which I really appreciated. The company is also committed to being as sustainable as possible. They are plastic-free wherever they can be, and they even provide ocean-friendly shampoo, sunscreen, toothpaste, making it easy to travel more sustainably without having to think about packing everything yourself. Another thing I loved was how inclusive the atmosphere is. Pirates of Paradise is genuinely queer-friendly, and English is the onboard language, which means everyone feels included no matter where they’re from. The crew goes above and beyond to make every guest feel at home, whether you’re travelling solo or with friends. I never felt like an outsider—I felt like part of the crew. I came on board as someone who had never sailed before, and I left with a new passion. This is so much more than just a sailing trip or a holiday. It’s an experience filled with amazing people, unforgettable sunsets, beautiful anchorages, incredible food, laughter, and memories I’ll keep for a long time. If you’re thinking about booking a sailing holiday in Sicily, Sardinia, or anywhere Pirates of Paradise sails, stop thinking and just do it. I would recommend this experience to anyone, whether you’re an experienced sailor or stepping onto a sailboat for the very first time. Thank you, Yenzi and the whole Pirates of Paradise crew. I’ll definitely be back.

So happy to have done the Sicilian route. It was a dream trip. I loved learning the basics of sailing.Everything was stunning and the food was amazing! The best part of it all was the people. The crew (Yenzi, Julian, Marius, Alberto and Boggy) were absolutely amazing. So welcoming and always making sure that everyone was having a nice time. Everyday felt like a new adventure filled with connection, beautiful spots and laughs.It definitely has been one of my favourite vacations. I am looking forward to joining another one of their trips. I recommend this experience a 100%

This was the trip of my lifetime (Sicily)! One week of sailing jam-packed with adventures, discovering picturesque places off the beaten track, surrounded by wonderful human beings with an amazing crew! If you're in need of a change of scenery, if you want to connect with nature and if you feel the need to slow down a notch - you won't regret booking with pirates of paradise! :)