Wiscì
 The official logo of the company | |
| Type | Private Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cruise Company |
| Founded | 1749 AN |
| Headquarters |
Porto di Vele,  Vegno |
| Owner(s) | Antonietta Schettino |
Wiscì is a Vegnese cruise company based in Porto di Vele, founded in 1749 AN. The company was established with the aim of offering tourist and leisure itineraries along the Vegnese coast and to neighboring ports, with a modern service focused on the onboard experience.
History
The idea for the Wiscì was conceived between late 1747 AN and early 1748 AN by a group of shipowners, hoteliers, and tour operators from Porto di Vele who were interested in establishing regular passenger connections along the Vegnese coast. In this preliminary phase, feasibility studies were commissioned on demand, the adequacy of the docks, and safety requirements for the transport of cruise passengers. In 1748 AN, the business plan took shape: of the mission, governance, and initial capital were defined, contacts were made with the main regional ports for slots and ground services, and a technical committee was set up with the port authorities to discuss authorizations and operating standards. At the same time, guidelines for brand identity and the onboard experience were established. On the first day of 1749 AN, the company was formally established in Porto di Vele, which became its registered office. In the first quarter of 1749 AN, maritime licenses were finalized, the first job advertisements for on-board and ground personnel were published, and safety and maintenance protocols were established. During the second quarter of 1749 AN, the first units of the inaugural fleet were selected, with refitting work carried out to bring cabins, services, and facilities up to passenger standards. The first pilot routes, catering and entertainment contracts, and booking and ticketing systems were finalized. In the third quarter of 1749, sea trials, crew training, and a launch campaign in the main ports of call took place. The maiden voyage was planned for the end of 1749 AN, with an initial offering focused on short-haul routes and a gradual expansion in the following period.
Fleet
The launch fleet comprises three sister ships delivered in 1749, plus a fourth vessel, Miraggio, to follow. The three sisters — Cormorano, Azzurra di Vele, and Sirena di Vele — are tailored for short- to mid-range coastal itineraries with frequent turnarounds. Each ship is approximately 185 m long and 28 m wide, with a gross tonnage of about 24–25,000 GT; capacity is 1,100–1,200 guests across roughly 470 cabins, supported by a crew of 350–400. Propulsion is dual-fuel (LNG/MGO) with shore-power (OPS) readiness, emission-abatement systems, and advanced wastewater treatment. Service speed is 18–19 knots, with operational autonomy of up to 10 days without refueling. Miraggio is slightly larger (around 27,000 GT) and configured for somewhat longer cruises; delivery is slated for the first half of 1750, pending sea trials and operational certification.
