One of the best experiences our family ever had — and I mean that.

We booked a squid fishing excursion with Vittorio Milano out of Praiano, and it exceeded every expectation. Vittorio was communicative from the very first message, making planning easy and giving us full confidence in what to expect. On the day of the excursion, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely wonderful company — warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about sharing his craft.

What set this experience apart was what happened after the fishing: Vittorio brought our fresh catch to his family’s restaurant, Trattoria San Gennaro, and had it cooked for our dinner. Farm-to-table has nothing on sea-to-table in Praiano. The meal was extraordinary, and sitting down to eat something we had pulled from the water just hours earlier, in this beautiful corner of southern Italy, was truly magical.

In two weeks of traveling through Italy — a country full of once-in-a-lifetime moments — this excursion stood out as the highlight. I cannot recommend Vittorio highly enough. If you’re on the Amalfi Coast, make this a priority.