A boat vacation is by definition a vacation of freedom, however, the program we publish on the website is a general program that may vary from week to week based on:

• weather and sea safety conditions;
• conditions relating to traffic at sea, in anchorages, and in ports;
• water and food supply needs;
• participants' needs that can be met provided they do not conflict with the above points;

The crew's task is to make decisions taking all these elements into account in this order of priority.

Anyone can take part in a sailing vacation with Jonas; you don't need to be an experienced sailor. If this is your first time on a boat, once you get over any initial fears, you will discover how relaxing sailing is and enjoy one of the most evocative and rewarding experiences there is.

Jonas specializes in individual bookings, so you can travel alone and choose the program that suits you best. We will take care of forming the boat group. If you are traveling in a group, you can request an exclusive boat.

No, there is at least one crew member on every Jonas boat, so bareboat chartering is not possible.

Yes, Italian is spoken on all Jonas boats.

No, you will find all our safety equipment on board our boats, and during your week's vacation you will also have the opportunity to swim from the beach.

For most sailing itineraries, we have several boats available. Based on reservations, we will organize crews that are as balanced as possible. Therefore, there may be boats dedicated to couples/families and others dedicated to singles.

The galley is the "boat's pantry," but by extension, it also refers to all the food stored in it. "Far cambusa" therefore means going shopping for the week ahead. The collaboration begins upon boarding: together, you will decide what to buy, taking into account any food intolerances or allergies. If you are vegetarian, vegan, celiac, allergic, etc., don't forget to indicate this immediately in the booking form under "other requests." We will do our best to accommodate you, but please keep in mind, especially for boat trips, that it is often difficult to find special foods, such as gluten-free foods, and we therefore recommend that you bring them with you.

No matter how large a sailboat is, it carries a limited amount of fresh water, which, if used for domestic rather than marine purposes, disappears in a surprisingly short time. This is not a problem when you are in port because you can refill your water supply at any time, but it becomes a problem on days when you decide to sleep at anchor in a beautiful bay and you don't have the opportunity to fill your tanks. Furthermore, not all ports have water supply columns, and in the summer months, water in the Mediterranean is a very rare and sometimes even expensive commodity. With a little care, the problem can be solved: always turn off the taps in the bathrooms and kitchen, avoid "Hollywood-style" showers, and you're done.

Sailboats have large 12-volt batteries that provide power while sailing, powering all of the boat's systems, including the refrigerator. When moored in the marina, if there is a power supply column, the system will be connected to a normal 220-volt outlet. Sometimes there are 220-volt outlets on board similar to those at home, which allow you to charge cell phones and other electrical equipment, although it is advisable to bring a cable to connect to the cigarette lighter socket.

The beds on board the boats are almost always double beds, some also have cabins with bunk beds, double beds with an extra bed, and, rarely, single berths. If you are traveling alone, you will share the cabin (double or twin) with another person from the Jonas group whom you do not know but who is there to enjoy the same experience as you. The arrangement is assigned in chronological order, based on need but also on age, and cannot be contested.

On boat holidays, single cabins are not available except in rare cases. However, you can have a cabin all to yourself by paying a supplement that depends on the period in which you are traveling.

Of course! Over 50% of those who travel with Jonas are single, which means that on all our trips you will find people traveling alone or with a friend.

In general, sailing is calm and seasickness is an exceptional occurrence that mainly affects people with severe respiratory allergies or who suffer greatly when traveling by car. In any case, after a day or two, even these people get used to the new situation and the discomfort ceases. Based on our experience, we recommend following a series of rules to prevent it:
a) Avoid overeating. It is good practice on a boat to eat little but often and to prefer salty foods such as pretzels, anchovies, chips, pickles, salami, crackers, and anything else that can be useful for a mid-morning snack or as an aperitif before spaghetti with a hint of the sea;
b) Cover up well: cold is one of the triggers of seasickness;
c) Stay above deck. A sailboat is not like a ferry: it is essential to stay in the open air. Below deck or indoors, the body loses its orientation and can suffer more, which is why many people experience discomfort on ferries or ships that they do not experience on sailboats because they remain outside the entire time.
There are numerous medications on the market to treat/prevent nausea: patches, bracelets, and tablets are easily available in any pharmacy and can be used as needed. The only side effect is a little drowsiness.

Generally, sailing takes place in the first part of the day, with the possibility of going ashore daily for excursions or dining in restaurants along the coast.

To avoid space issues, remember to bring only the bare minimum, avoiding hard suitcases or trolleys that are impossible to stow away and opting instead for duffel bags (WITHOUT WHEELS!) that can be easily folded and stored in the holds. In summer, shorts and T-shirts are all you need. However, don't forget that even in summer, evenings can be cool and humid, so don't leave your sweatshirt, comfortable sweatpants, and waterproof jacket/raincoat at home. It is good practice to always wear shoes, preferably with light-colored soles such as Superga, as colored soles leave ugly marks on the boat's deck that are difficult to clean. Also, don't forget a hat, sunglasses, good sunscreen, a beach towel, a personal towel or bathrobe, and marine soap, which is less polluting. We recommend bringing a pillowcase, sheets, sleeping bag, or sheet bag, while pillows and blankets are provided on board. On some boats, you can have your own set of sheets and towels for a fee, which must be booked in advance.

All passengers must have a valid identity document for travel abroad. Identity cards renewed with a stamp are not recommended for travel on foreign waters. We also ask you to bring your booking form with you, show it to our staff on site, and keep it as proof of your purchased holiday.

No, the tender is used for connecting the boat to land and should only be used by crew members. For individual needs, inflatable boats can be rented on site for personal use.

No, transfer times from shore to boat will be agreed upon. After these times, to allow the crew to rest, it will be possible to reach the boat independently by taxi boat.

The skipper always explains, especially during the first few days, how the bathrooms work, how to open and close doors and cabinets, where the life jackets are located, etc. Above all, he emphasizes that any operation must be done without forcing anything, otherwise something could break. If you don't understand how something works, it's best to ask the skipper again.
Individual boarding does not involve chartering the entire boat, which normally requires a deposit to be paid in case of damage to equipment or parts of the boat. However, if someone, even unintentionally, causes damage or harm on board, they are required to reimburse the skipper on the spot with a lump sum to cover the cost of repairing the damage caused.