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Live & Work from a Catamaran in the Caribbean – Digital Nomad Life with Ikigai Sailing

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16 April 2024

Testimonials

I don’t think we will ever be able to put it into words.

We truly felt lucky when, not long ago, a dear friend of ours met Luca on a beach in Los Roques. From that moment, we discovered the Ikigai Sailing project. Even before taking part in this incredible experience, we were watching this crew of dreamer sailors from afar. Shortly after, we found ourselves on board the catamaran with them. Lucky indeed!

My partner and I enjoyed every single moment of this unforgettable journey. We discovered the beauty of being able to trust someone. Luca guided us with professionalism, safety, and calmness toward new activities: meditation, yoga, freediving, and spearfishing. We pushed beyond our physical and mental limits, learned to slow down, and to look within. We felt renewed and stronger.

Surrounded by the unique atmosphere of the Caribbean Sea, the Ikigai crew is a perfect blend. We cannot fail to mention Paula’s sweetness and Luca’s passion for cooking. Together, they pampered us every day with delicacies from the sea. We felt at home.

We discovered places that moved us to tears, shared emotional moments at sunset, and met the Guna people, resilient and deeply connected spiritually with nature. We fully immersed ourselves in this adventure, felt part of the Ikigai Sailing “family,” and at the same time so small in front of the vastness of the San Blas Islands’ nature.

I don’t think we will ever truly be able to put it into words. This is only a goodbye for now, we will meet again in the new world. Ikigai has captured our hearts!

Gruppo 10 days experience

Arianna

THANK YOU!!!

The first word that comes to mind after this 10-day experience aboard Ikigaisailing is THANK YOU. Thank you for bringing us back to the natural rhythms of life, with so many new experiences for me, such as meditation, yoga, and diving, which allow you to reconnect with your body and mind. A fundamental disconnect from the “matrix.” Thank you for your professionalism, but above all for the empathy you managed to establish from the first time. Your ability to listen and share your stories on board, even over a good glass of wine. See you soon again.

Ikigai e viaggio: come ritrovare il tuo ritmo

Luca

Salire a bordo del catamarano Ikigai e…

Salire a bordo del catamarano Ikigai e navigare tra le isole incontaminate delle San Blas è stato molto più di una semplice vacanza: è stata un’esperienza profonda, fuori dal tempo, capace di arricchire profondamente e di rimanere impressa ben oltre il rientro a casa.

L’arcipelago è di una bellezza disarmante: isolette selvagge, mare cristallino, barriera corallina viva, squali, mante, vento e sole.
Un luogo ancora protetto e autentico, dove la popolazione locale dei Guna Yala accoglie con gentilezza e semplicità, rendendo tutto ancora più speciale.

Il catamarano Ikigai è estremamente confortevole e curato in ogni dettaglio: a bordo non manca davvero nulla. Dalla macchina per l’espresso al forno per il pane, fino al barbecue, ogni comfort supera le aspettative. Il mio posto del cuore? Senza dubbio le reti a prua: perfette per rilassarsi, leggere o semplicemente lasciarsi cullare dal mare.

Le giornate scorrevano in un equilibrio perfetto tra avventura e relax.
Yoga e meditazione al mattino, allenamenti strutturati e sessioni di boxe su spiagge bianchissime, partite di pallavolo, snorkeling e immersioni.
L’introduzione all’apnea è stata per me un’esperienza viscerale e potente. Imparare a respirare,ascoltarsi,un’immersione non solo nel mare ma anche dentro me stessa, accompagnata da emozioni così intense e profonde.

L’atmosfera a bordo è stata straordinaria: sorrisi, risate, condivisione, confronto tra lingue e culture diverse. Un clima umano e autentico che ti fa sentire parte di una piccola famiglia.
Gran parte di tutto questo è merito di Luca e Paola:
due persone speciali che ci hanno accolti, accuditi e viziati con naturalezza, energia ed entusiasmo.
Conoscerli come persone, oltre che come professionisti, è stato un vero privilegio e ne sono davvero grata.

E poi il cibo… semplicemente eccellente. Colazioni sempre curate, pranzi e cene a base di pesce fresco appena pescato, piatti creativi e sapori autentici.
Dalla carbonara preparata a regola d’arte da Luca,alle aragoste,al sashimi di pesce appena pescato,fino alla torta di compleanno preparata a sorpresa da Paola.
Ogni pasto é stato un momento di piacere condiviso e di vera connessione.

La sicurezza a bordo è stata impeccabile. La navigazione è sempre stata gestita con grande attenzione, professionalità e attrezzature adeguate. Mi sono sentita costantemente in mani esperte, libera di godermi ogni momento in totale serenità.

Nuotare con gli squali, osservare le aquile di mare a pochi metri, meditare al tramonto, ballare sotto un cielo stellato attorno al fuoco,vivere la semplicità della vita in mare con persone speciali che condividono le tue stesse passioni,hanno reso questo viaggio indimenticabile.

Consiglierei questa esperienza senza alcuna esitazione.
Ikigai non è solo un catamarano, ma un luogo dell’anima: uno spazio in cui ritrovare equilibrio, energia e il senso delle cose importanti.

Grazie di cuore a Luca e Paola 💙
Un viaggio che porterò per sempre con me…e che spero di rifare al più presto.

Elisa

San Blas

Siamo stati a San Blas con Ikigai per una decina di giorni. L’arcipelago è bellissimo, ancora protetto dai locali da un turismo di massa. Una vacanza fuori dal tempo in uno scenario naturale bellissimo: isolette selvagge, locali ospitali, barriera corallina, squali, delfini, sole e vento…
Ikigai è un catamarano molto confortevole, su cui non manca nulla.
Luca e Paola ci hanno viziati ed accuditi con ottima cucina, attività fisica, meditazioni, chiacchiere e ottima compagnia.
Luca è l’amico che ha il coraggio di fare quello che tutti sognano di fare, con grande energia e entusiasmo. Grazie e… buon vento!

Cristiano Talpo

Living on a boat in paradise

I spent 6 nights in January on Ikigai – and I cannot think of a better start of my vacation/ sabbatical then this.
First of all, San Blas Islands feel like paradise. Living on a boat and seeing different islands, waking up and going to bed to the sound of the waves and the wind is amazing.

And on top of this, there is the Ikigai experience with Luca as the captain and Paola as the chef. They form such a perfect team! Food and Italian Espresso is just – wow!! 😍
We did meditation, yoga and workouts together on the boat or on a remote island. Went snorkeling and got to know the specifics of San Blas.

I really didn’t want to leave after my initially planned time – and even for this wish Luca found a great solution.
Grazie per tutto!

Anja Rolfes

What an unforgettable experience

I spent 21 days aboard the Ikigai. Fantastic, you say: on a boat, in the San Blas Islands, Kuna territory. It’s easy to imagine it being fantastic. First of all: to find the San Blas Islands, you have to get there and “adapt”. And you also have to respect the Kuna and their territory: movie-like beaches and atolls. This, thanks to Luca, seems like a natural occurrence aboard the Ikigai. From the moment you cross your legs at the bow for meditation as soon as you wake up, to the last star you turn off (even at the stern, if you like) before going to sleep, you live in a simply more adapted way. Without giving up anything…not even a good espresso and bread. Adapting, however, means a lobster barbecue, which the Captain never fails to provide.

21 days without shoes or flip-flops, completely barefoot…and you’ve probably never been there since you’ve been wearing them…and you don’t even realize it.

Claudio Montibelli

Sailing through San Blas

We stayed with Luca for six days in January of 2026 sailing through the SAN Blas Islands in Panama and had an amazing experience.
The snorkelling was the best we’ve ever seen. We saw sharks, puffer fish, dolphins and so much more!
Luca kept us busy everyday with exploring different Islands and snorkelling areas.
Food on board was absolutely amazing and included lots of seafood.
The boat was clean and really nicely setup.
I will be booking again!

Donna Schuelle

Un moment suspendu dans le temps!

Merci à Luca et Brano pour cette formidable expérience à bord de leur superbe catamaran. Ces quelques jours de croisière entre la Dominique et la Martinique resteront l’une de mes plus belles expériences en mer. Découverte des fonds marins, cours de voile, séance guidée de respiration le tout accompagné d’une cuisine soignée, de cabines et espaces communs très confortables mais surtout d’une gentillesse et d’une bonne humeur permanentes…rien ne manque à bord. Je recommande très vivement!

Julie, United States

È stato un viaggio fantastico fuori dal…

È stato un viaggio fantastico fuori dal tempo e dal mondo! Ci siamo lasciati trasportare da vento e onde fino alle isole più remote dei caraibi… Tobago Cays, Saint Vincent, Saint Lucia, Bequia.. ogni giorno una nuova sorpresa, ricca di emozioni e coinvolgimento! Un sogno i tramonti morbidi in barca, due risate tra amici e un bicchiere, introduzione al free diving, le nuotate tra tartarughe marine e mante!…

Verena Indio, Italy

The time spent on the catamaran IKIGAI

The time spent on the catamaran IKIGAI left me with unforgettable moments and experiences from the island of Dominica. The food on the boat was delicious, especially the fresh caught and prepared fish and the Italian spaghetti carbonara was the best I have ever eaten. Both guys Brano and Luca are not only great freedivers but also chefs!
Thank you Brano and Luca for activities like spearfishing and freediving, snorkeling and guided tour of Dominica Island connected with swimming in waterfalls with crystal clear water in conjunction with thermal springs….

Filip Dvoran, Slovakia

Absolutely amazing experience

“Absolutely amazing experience. Aware of needs, friendly, knowledgeable, attention to detail. Highly recommend!”

Simply Padjen, LA

Caring is sharing

A floating home with strangers that became friends. That was my experience on Ikigai boat.
A dream coming true, where I was all the time next to the sea, with all the comfort I love to have in my daily life; I´m talking about waking up in the middle of paradise, jumping in the water, visit the reef, having a double espresso, do my work out, jump in the water again, have a delicious breakfast, water again, delicious lunch, freediving, watching the sunset, delicious dinner, watching the stars and repeat! Plus a lot of sea adventures here and there…

Carla Garcia, Mexico

Vacation on Ikigai

My vacation on Ikigai was absolutely fantastic! Not only did I get to enjoy the stunning views of the ocean every day, but I also had the opportunity to meet some truly amazing people. The atmosphere on board was so welcoming and friendly, it felt like we were all old friends by the end of the trip….

Manu, Switzerland

What a lovely and crazy experience

“What a lovely and crazy experience I had on board with this crew! You have all you need on this boat, it’s very confortable. And the most amazing part is the kindness of the crew. They want you to live the best experience ever. The Food is excellent!
Sunset with whales 🐳 is unforgettable. Merci”

Alice Modolo, Paris

At home on Ikigai

“Stepping on Ikigai you immediately feel welcome and free. A stylish vessel to get out there and explore. Luca and Brano know what they’re doing and are great people to be around. Thanks guys!

Luke Yates, CA

I don’t think we will ever be able to put it into words.

We truly felt lucky when, not long ago, a dear friend of ours met Luca on a beach in Los…

Gruppo 10 days experience

The first word that comes to mind after this 10-day experience aboard Ikigaisailing is THANK YOU. Thank you for bringing…

Ikigai e viaggio: come ritrovare il tuo ritmo

Salire a bordo del catamarano Ikigai e…

Salire a bordo del catamarano Ikigai e navigare tra le isole incontaminate delle San Blas è stato molto più di…

Siamo stati a San Blas con Ikigai per una decina di giorni. L’arcipelago è bellissimo, ancora protetto dai locali da…

Cristiano Talpo

Living on a boat in paradise

I spent 6 nights in January on Ikigai – and I cannot think of a better start of my vacation/…

What an unforgettable experience

I spent 21 days aboard the Ikigai. Fantastic, you say: on a boat, in the San Blas Islands, Kuna territory….

Claudio Montibelli

Sailing through San Blas

We stayed with Luca for six days in January of 2026 sailing through the SAN Blas Islands in Panama and…

Un moment suspendu dans le temps!

Merci à Luca et Brano pour cette formidable expérience à bord de leur superbe catamaran. Ces quelques jours de croisière…

Julie, United States

È stato un viaggio fantastico fuori dal…

È stato un viaggio fantastico fuori dal tempo e dal mondo! Ci siamo lasciati trasportare da vento e onde fino…

Verena Indio, Italy

The time spent on the catamaran IKIGAI

The time spent on the catamaran IKIGAI left me with unforgettable moments and experiences from the island of Dominica. The…

Filip Dvoran, Slovakia

Absolutely amazing experience

“Absolutely amazing experience. Aware of needs, friendly, knowledgeable, attention to detail. Highly recommend!”

Simply Padjen, LA

Caring is sharing

A floating home with strangers that became friends. That was my experience on Ikigai boat. A dream coming true, where…

Carla Garcia, Mexico

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