Q:  Why an all Italian charter yacht?
A: Italian Management, Italian yacht, Italian flagship, Italian crew and an Italian harbour base. The Italian style is recognized world-wide and we want to contribute to maintain and improve the excellent branding.

Q: Why a steel made charter yacht with Five Stars's features?
A: Steel-made yacht with features like those of Five Stars are crafted according to the same high level requirements as the big luxury boats in terms of security, resiliency and hospitality.

Q: Where can I go to with Five Stars?
A: All over the Mediterranean, except those places indicated as "dangerous" by the international insurance providers who do not offer coverage for all risk practices (such as war).

Q: How do charges compare with luxury hotels?
A: Luxury hotels charges vary in high season from 700 to 1.200 EUR per person per day. A yacht of high standards like Five Stars, wholly chartered, is comparable to a floating luxury hotel, with much more competitive rates. Moreover, Your floating hotel goes with you where you decide, along with the few people you've chosen to travel with you.

Q: Are pets admitted onboard?
A: Pets are not allowed onboard because of health and safety reasons.

Q: What is the yacht smoking policy?
A: For safety reasons, smoking is forbidden inside the yacht (cabins, bathrooms, saloon). Everywhere else smoking is allowed.

Q: If I have special alimentary requirement, can you arrange for dedicated menu selection?
A: Let us know your needs before closing of the contract and we will endeavour to meet them.

Q: Can I take my cook/baby sitter/aide onboard? Where can they stay?
A: Again, let us know immediately. They can have a cabin reserved for them. Alternatively there is one spare place within the crew area to cater for this instances.

Q: Can I board the yacht in a location other than the Genova?
A: Of course it's possible, as long as it is agreed in advance and coordinated with eventual previous and following reservations.

Q: Are direct rates any different from those offered by any of your agencies?
A: We respect both our clients and our salesforce. We believe professionalism starts here. If you contact us directly we will have one of our representatives to assist you anyway. You will receive the same, best possible rates from any of them.

Q: Can I take my hard-shell suitcase onboard?
A: Yes. Although the yacht is large and your cabin and wardrobes are spacious, we recommend using soft bags for practical reasons.

Q: Chartering during the winter is as comfortable as during the summer period?
A: The yacht is equipped with heating and air conditioning and it's big enough to feel like living in a house. The sundeck at bow during the winter is closed to reach the comfort of a veranda.