Boats Connect is a global digital platform dedicated to boating holidays and nautical experiences, designed to connect travellers, skippers and industry operators in a simple, transparent and reliable way.
We combine genuine nautical expertise with advanced technology to make the sea more accessible, safer and more mindful.
Boats Connect was born from the vision of Francesco Parazzoli, CEO and founder, professional skipper and digital entrepreneur, with the aim of bringing to the nautical world the same standards of transparency, simplicity and innovation already found in other areas of travel.
After more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the nautical sector and a 25-year management career at an international multinational, Francesco experienced the market's shortcomings first-hand: fragmented information, unclear contracts, difficulty comparing offers and little recognition for the work of skippers.
Boats Connect was created to solve these problems, starting from a simple yet ambitious idea: putting people, trust and the quality of the experience at the heart of everything, backed by practical and reliable technology.
We believe in a more open, transparent and sustainable boating world, where travelling by boat is not an experience reserved for the few, but a clear, safe and mindful opportunity for everyone. We want to build an ecosystem in which:
Skippers are recognised and valued for their professionalism
Travellers can choose with confidence
Technology works quietly in the background to simplify, not complicate
Boats Connect is not just a search engine or a booking platform. It is a meeting point between human expertise and advanced digital tools.
What sets us apart:
Today Boats Connect works with more than 500 skippers and partners with leading names in the nautical and travel industries, including MMK Booking Manager, Pantaenius (a leader in yacht insurance), AIS – Italian Skippers Association, Capt’n Boat, GetYourGuide and Trustpilot, helping to build a solid, reliable and ever-growing ecosystem.
Artificial intelligence
Boats Connect's AI is already live on the platform and supports users at every stage of their journey:
Technology does not replace human contact; it complements it, making the experience smoother and more accessible.
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