Riccardo

5.0/5 stars 60 reviews
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About Riccardo

“I live in Fort Lauderdale since 1999, but I spend time in New England often during the summer. I have been sailing South Florida and Bahamian waters for more than a decade. I was born in Italy and I speak English, Italian, Spanish and some French and understand Portuguese. I like to practice judo and to sail my catamaran whenever I can. I know where to find fun as well as natural beauty.”


Aboard since 2021

From Fort Lauderdale, FL

Reviews of Riccardo (60)

  • Daniel
    Daniel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 03rd

  • Ami
    Ami
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 18th

    The boat was amazing! The trampolines on the front were so fun and made for such a great experience.

  • Alexis
    Alexis
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 01st

    Riccardo was wonderful, so accommodating and fun. He made the day an absolute blast

  • Kyla
    Kyla
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 06th

    Captain Rick was the best! So accommodating and helpful and made sure we had the absolute best time! We were a bachelorette party group of 12 and he brought the fun!

  • Kyla
    Kyla
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 06th

    The catamaran was amazing, spacious and so much fun to be on!

  • Alexander
    Alexander
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 28th

    Ricardo has great personality and positive energy and made sure we had an amazing day on the water. Definitely doing this again! Thank you!

  • Lauren
    Lauren
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 17th

    The boat was amazing! It was everything we wanted/ needed! The crew provided floats for us when we anchored! It was my sisters bachelorette trip and it was everything she could’ve wanted and more!

  • Allison
    Allison
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 20th

    Rick was an absolute pleasure! We all felt like we had known him forever by the end, he was super knowledgeable about sailing and was so so gracious when my friend got seasick. He was the best captain we could have asked for, thank you so much Rick for an unforgettable day! We will be back for another ride.

  • Jeanne
    Jeanne
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 27th

  • Alexis
    Alexis
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 01st

    I cannot recommend this enough! The boat is beautiful and he has all the amenities you could need!

  • Bruno
    Bruno
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 19th

    Our captain was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable about South Florida waterways navigation. Very willing and open to share his maritime experiences. Very skilled and impressive when docking and doing 180 in a narrow canal. Just a fantastic time on the water with our captain.

  • Émilie
    Émilie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 04th

  • Alexander
    Alexander
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 28th

  • meghan
    meghan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 13th

  • Heidi
    Heidi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 26th

    Our family had a great time with Captain Riccardo!! He is an awesome captain and our group was very confident in his expertise! We would highly recommend Captain Riccardo and look forward to sailing with him again!!the boat was very well equipped and comfortable!

  • Ami
    Ami
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 18th

    Captain Rick was so fun!! He explained everything and made sure our whole group was comfortable. He listened to what we wanted and was very quick to answer questions, both beforehand and on the boat!

  • Tina
    Tina
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 26th

    Riccardo was not our captain - we had Captain Tom - he was great - very knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant.

  • Rachel
    Rachel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 14th

    Captain Ric was fantastic! Very communicative during planning, knew the waterways well and provided great recommendations. We had a great time for my sister’s bachelorette! Thanks Capt Ric!

  • Nikki
    Nikki
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 05th

    We had the most amazing experience with Ricardo on his catamaran. The boat is plenty spacious for big groups and handles really well even in a little chop. We originally booked for four hours and ended up extending our time to catch sunset. Everyone agrees that this was the highlight of our whole trip and we’d love to do it again.

  • Jessica
    Jessica
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 14th

  • Michael
    Michael
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 13th

    Rick was awesome. He was welcoming, thoughtful and super accommodating. The weather, as is typical in South Florida during the summer, turned from perfect to bad instantly. He had a great plan and strategy and we avoided all the bad weather while remaining out on the water. It was great. Looking forward to doing a Bahamas trip soon!!!

  • Angela
    Angela
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 14th

    The boat was amazing!! We loved using the snorkel gear and hanging on the nets. So glad we did this style boat

  • Camilla
    Camilla
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 02nd

    Captain Rick, what a guy! He sailed us around Fort Lauderdale like the professional he is! He was fun, easy going, safe, and had an exceptional catamaran. We had the most fun all weekend!

  • Allison
    Allison
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 20th

    10/10 experience! The boat was amazing (the front trampolines are a MUST!) and captain Rick was absolutely wonderful. He does it all! We went sailing, he took us to the sandbar, taught some of my girls how to paddle board, it was just a fantastic experience, we are all still talking about it days later! I would highly recommend Rick and his amazingly fast catamaran to everyone.

  • Louis
    Louis
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 30th

    The experience was exceptional. Captain Riccardo and his assistant Paloma were great. The sail from Coconut Grove Marina to Boca Chita Key was great, the win blowing was perfect and he used both sails, gennaker and mainsail and the ride was smooth. We brought enough food for all of us including the crew. Finally we got to Boca Chita Key where we stay for a short visit because one of my sons with his family had an early flight to catch. The experience was worth it.

  • meghan
    meghan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 13th

  • agustina
    agustina
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 04th

  • Erin
    Erin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 20th

    Ric is an excellent captain. He also had Kayla as a crew member and she's great too. We reserved a cruise for 4 hours, but were out much longer. We went out deep in the ocean off Fort Lauderdale. Even though it was wavy the boat is very stable. Ric took us to the intercoastal waters to paddle board. This was the best boat experience ever. My kids and family loved it. We will go with Ric again! He made the trip wonderful.

  • Anna
    Anna
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 06th

    Ric and Paloma were an awesome crew for our girls trip! We had a fabulous time and we hugely recommend taking the trip❤️

  • Lorraine
    Lorraine
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 01st

    Riccardo was an excellent captain. He was very welcoming to all of us and ensured we had the best time on our trip. Would highly recommend Riccardo and his boat!

  • agustina
    agustina
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 04th

    Riccardo was an amazing captain. Had the best time with amazing places we went to on the water. The boat was even better than the pictures. Will definitely book again with him.

  • Michael
    Michael
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 13th

    The boat is awesome. Easily accommodated 10 of us with 5 kids (12 and under). Everyone had a blast. It’s a speed catamaran….not a luxury yacht. So don’t plan to hang out inside all day! Be on the trampolines!

  • Erin
    Erin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 20th

    This boat is fantastic. It has 2 huge trampolines on the front to lay on or sit around. The outside table can seat 6, and so can the inside table. There are 2 bathrooms. The boat handles so well, if you get sea sick just sit in the back. If you're in for a wild ride sit in the front of the boat. There is even an expresso maker aboard. We had plenty of room for food & drinks. They have a refrigerator and a large cooler filled with ice. Bring food in smaller packaging. Bring towels. Have fun!

  • Carlisle
    Carlisle
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 04th

    Booked this for my sister’s bachelorette party and it was the highlight of the trip! We had so much fun, the boat was amazing and Riccardo was the best!!

  • Charlotte
    Charlotte
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 13th

    So kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. Best captain ever

  • Camilla
    Camilla
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 02nd

    Best trip ever!!!! Rick was the man!! He had an amazing first mate as well! From start to finish they gave us full service and even our personal photographers for a fun bachelorette boat ride! The boat was spacious and clean. They made us gourmet expresso martinis on board while we were out in the ocean floating around! The trip was safe and a wonderful experience! They had coolers and ice ready for us. Two huge speakers we hooked up too. We’re even hiring him for our wedding! Thank you!

  • Tom
    Tom
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 10th

  • Rachel
    Rachel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 14th

    The boat was great! Perfect for our needs (bachelorette group of 5).

  • Nicholas
    Nicholas
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 07th

  • Nikki
    Nikki
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 05th

    Ricardo was a great captain! He kept our group entertained, took photos for us and showed us all the best spots. We couldn’t recommend him more.

  • Julie
    Julie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 04th

    We had the best time with Riccardo and his assistant Jenny! Riccardo was so helpful before our excursion and checked in with us on the phone to plan what we would like to do. The boat is amazing and there is tons of space. Riccardo blew up rafts and paddle boards for us to use once we hooked up to a mooring to swim. We had 11 women on the boat and fit more than comfortably. We had the absolute best time. It was the highlight of our Florida weekend!!

  • Rick
    Rick
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 05th

    It was a perfect trip to celebrate an important birthday. Everything went well as planned and everyone had an awesome time. Will be using them again soon. Will never go wrong. Only the weather can ruin it but no one controls that. 😎

  • Julie
    Julie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 04th

  • Andrea
    Andrea
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 08th

    Great time, very kind crew and lots of fun!

  • Louis
    Louis
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 30th

    Riccardo exceded the customer expectations. He run the extra mile in order to please all of us. I highly recommend him as your Captain and guide in the Ocean.

  • Heidi
    Heidi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 26th

    Captain Riccardo was exceptional!! He is very experienced and very skilled at maneuvering around the waterways of Fort Lauderdale!!!

  • Julia
    Julia
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 05th

    The boat was beautiful! more than enough room for 12 people, 2 bathrooms, cooler for drinks, and lots of water activities to do aboard while we were anchored (paddleboard, snorkeling, lilypad). also has speakers for music.

  • Tom
    Tom
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 10th

  • Charlotte
    Charlotte
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 13th

    Beautiful. So clean.

  • Emily
    Emily
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 23rd

    The catamaran was a great size for our group of 6 and with plenty more room for a bigger group. The nets/trampolines were our favorite part. Ric also provided a lillipad and water boards.

    This was the prefect boat for our group who was celebrating a 30th birthday party.

  • Andrea
    Andrea
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 08th

  • Ramon
    Ramon
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 23rd

    This was an amazing experience for me and my family. Capt Ric and Paloma have gone above and beyond as host and made this experience effortless. Every member except for myself had their first experience on a sailing catamaran or any boat and they loved the experience. I was able to celebrate my birthday, be present with my family, and not have to be concerned with navigation. Charm is a beautiful SV and Capt Ric made this experience memorable for sure. I will most certainly do this again.

  • Nicholas
    Nicholas
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 07th

  • Emily
    Emily
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 23rd

    You can’t ask for a better time with captain Ric! He went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, taken care of and was an absolute blast!! Hands down my favorite caption I’ve ever had!

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 07th

    What a great experience. Riccardo was awesome and so was his first mate. Couldn’t have asked for any better besides the crappy weather. Def going to book again.

  • Jessica
    Jessica
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 14th

  • Jeanne
    Jeanne
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 30th

    Rick was a great knowledgeable captain. He gave us first hand information along the way!

  • Lorraine
    Lorraine
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 01st

    The boat was excellent size. Comfortably fit 12 of us and we had a blast with all the water toys available.

  • Julia
    Julia
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 05th

    captain riccardo was great! we had some bad weather in the morning so we pushed our time back and captain riccardo let us know when it was safe to go out, and it ended up being a beautiful day! he was very knowledgeable about where to take us to swim, and we sailed for about 2 hours then anchored down to swim in the ocean. he was very communicative and accommodating for us. it was great for our bachelorette group!

  • Angela
    Angela
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 14th

    Captain ric was so kind and fun! Would definitely recommend