This Lagoon 500 is a stunningly impressive catamaran. It offers vast space in modern style and elegance.
Being a British Flag vessel it operates under the highest survey standards. It has superb power under sail or motor and is the perfect vessel to cruise in absolute comfort and safet. With all of our luxury services available to you, this experience is designed for those who prefer to manage their food and beverage on an on-consumption basis. A full menu will be prepared to your tastes and will be accompanied by a selection of Italian wines from our cellar.  Your itinerary and activites are fully customised. Our on board massage & scuba diving service is available to you at all times.                                        Your hosts on board: Pierfrancesco - Skipper, Chef, PADI, Master Scuba Instructor
Languages: Italian / English, Education: Degree Law – University of Milan. Masters IT Law – University of Bologna
Maritime Qualifications: RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (sail), Australian Master 5 (Power) Italian License (Sail/power), Francesco is a native of Venice and has spent every summer of his life at his family vacation home in the Aeolian Islands. After studying law in Milan and at the University of California, Berkeley, he practiced in Italy for several years, before his love of the sea drove him to change careers. He moved to the Pacific, where he crewed on a variety of yachts. Certified as a PADI Dive Instructor, he was able to guide clients on undersea tours of the terrain. He has sailed thousands of miles during the course of his yachting career and earned his international commercial Skipper’s ticket in Cape town, South Africa in 2006. He has since worked as a skipper in the Mediterranean and in the Caribbean.
An accomplished cook, Francesco is your head chef on Ombre Blu, following in the tradition of his two sisters, who are successful restaurateurs in the Veneto region. Like everyone in his family, he is passionate about good food                  Melissa - Skipper, Massage, Therapist & Chef. Languages: English / Italian
Education: Dip. Business Management, Dip. Human Resource Mgmt, Dip. Remedial / Sport Massage
Melissa was born in Tasmania, an Australian locale famous for sailing. She eventually moved to Sydney, where she studied business and human resources management. During her corporate career she
managed the start-up of a professional football team. After four years of handling player contracts, sponsorships, publicity and special events, she decided on a change of pace and accepted an offer to crew on an ex-Sydney-to- Hobart racing yacht. The experience led to a permanent career decision.
A fully qualified massage therapist, she combined her massage expertise with her love of the sea and secured contracts on board ‘Superyachts’, working as a private therapist for clients such as Rupert Murdoch & Cherie Blair. She earned her international skipper’s ticket in Cape town, South Africa in 2006. After meeting & Marrying Francesco she moved to Italy, where she has become fluent in the language and has developed a deeper understanding of its culture and people.