Rave Reviews!

2 Sailing Catamarans: 62' BARBUDA BELLE and 61' MOTU
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
BARBUDA BELLE: "The trip went great. The crews were wonderful. They worked very hard to make it as good as it gets. Thanks for all your help. We will definitely recommend your service to all of our friends."

MOTU: "This was possibly the best family trip we have experienced with our children. Everyone had a great time; it was absolutely awesome! Jeff and Dany were fantastic and took very good care of us during our stay on the MOTU. Xavier was awesome as well; he and Jeff worked well together and planned out the voyage perfectly. Your recommendations were splendid and thank you for arranging the trip for us." -- and -- "It was fabulous!!! We loved every minute!! Dany and Jeff and Xavier were the best!!! We hope we will be able to go again some time. Thanks for all your help with organizing everything. What a beautiful place!!"

Two families sharing two yachts in tandem
Christmas and New Years, 2011


114' Motor Yacht PACIFIC YELLOWFIN
British Columbia, Canada
"The trip ranked up near or at the top of the trips we have taken with our family. The crew was incredible displaying a genuine interest in making sure every detail was addressed and that everyone had a ball. Colin has assembled a very eclectic group of amenities on the Pacific Yellowfin which I don’t think could be easily replicated elsewhere. The itinerary covered some of the most beautiful places on earth. Our family was exposed to activities that we had not previously experienced." - 2 USA families with children sharing the yacht, August 2011


57' Sailing Yacht WESTERN GRACE
British Columbia, Canada
"I have just returned after a spectacular 11 days on WESTERN GRACE. I would like to record my thanks, and I know I speak for the rest of the crew, for facilitating our trip which went without a hitch. It introduced us to two remarkable people, John and Joanne who looked after us royally; John who entrusted us with his boat, and guided and taught us much, and Joanne who ensured that we were fed with haute cuisine. They were both 100% in every respect. They had correctly interpreted our desire to explore the wild N.West coast and reaching Winter Harbour following some excellent days of sailing meant we achieved our goal." DR. M and friends, from the UK, June, 2011


47' Sailing Catamaran DREAMING ON
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
"Congratulations on your good fortune to have found the perfect hosts of the British Virgin Islands. Geoff and Iza, and their luxury catamaran Dreaming On, are very well equipped to make everyone on your sailing adventure relaxed and happy. On our trip, we set sail and explored the many different islands in the BVI. We visited beautiful beaches and water caves, explored deserted islands, stopped at shops, restaurants, resorts and did much much more. Our group had people with various recreational requests ranging from total relaxation to total adventure - and Geoff and Iza made sure every-one's needs were taken care of. Our activities included slumbering in the hammock, trying various motor water sports including tubing and knee-boarding, snorkelling and exploring, all the while being well fed with gourmet meals and snacks, and also enjoying fine wine and discrete but delightful company at night. From the chocolates presented on our beds each evening, to our favourite breads being made for us for a snack every morning, we felt taken care of in every way. Leaving the boat felt like we were leaving our comfortable home. Our trip ignited a taste for sailing that will live with our entire family - although we all agreed we're not sure how we could go on another sailing trip without Geoff and Iza." - Private Family Charter, March 2011


72' Sailing Monohull COOKIELICIOUS
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
"We had a wonderful time on the trip and were very happy with Cookielicious, Michael and Charlotte. The food and service was wonderful! We would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to have a memorable family trip. Thanks again for your help." - Private Family Charter, March 2011


156' Motor Yacht VA BENE
Antigua to St. Martin, Caribbean
"Our charter was unbelievable! Everyone had a blast and loved the trip. Thank you for making the trip happen. You are the greatest!" - Private Family Charter, March 2011


50' Sailing Trimaran OPUS
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
"Captain Billy is the best! Kelsey his first mate is perfect too!!! I love them!!!!! He is the best scuba master as well! Food was terrific! You see it all & Capt Billy knows how the islands work! It was a dream trip! Diving & snorkeling was fantastic as well!" - Private Family Charter, March 2011


65' Sailing Trimaran PROMENADE
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
"Thank you, thank you, thank you. This has been an experience beyond belief. The boat is beautiful, the food is amazing and the scenery is gorgeous. Kerry Bazza Felix and Connor will always be remembered by our family because WE ARE COMING BACK!!!!!!

You guys are the best! Truly, this was the most spectacular vacation we have ever been on. Patrick said his favorite part was catching the nurse shark and the bull shark. These is so much more to say because we just spent 7 days in paradise with the most unbelievable crew. Thank you for making everlasting family memories for us. We will miss you guys!!" - Family, Houston TX

"We had high expectations before we came here. Kerry, Bazza, Connor, Felix and the Promenade far exceeded our expectations in every respect. We knew the islands were beautiful, but they took our breath away. We though the food would be good but nothing like this. We expected to catch fish, but not a 7'4", 200 lb shark. We were certain we'd like the crew, but had no idea they would be so good to us. We WILL be back. This was the best trip we've ever taken. Thank you." - Family, Dallas, TX

2 families sharing the yacht, USA
Christmas and New Years, 2011


90' Motor Yacht ALASKAN STORY
Sitka to Juneau, Alaska
“Possibly the best vacation we have ever had! The unique combination of spectacular wildlife-The likes none of us had ever experienced…Wildlife up close and personal, secluded coves with stunning scenery, insightful explanations of nature and history, expert piloting and delicious meals, Wow!

2 families sharing the yacht, USA


105' Trimaran CUAN LAW
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
"In any business, the quality of the experience is directly related to the quality of the people involved. Although this trip was way out of my comfort zone, the end result was a once in a lifetime opportunity for my kids and grandkids. All quickly bonded with the charismatic, helpful crew whose sole purpose may have been to fatten us up so that we would have the energy to keep up with them. Wonderful cuisine, beautiful sights, you did well."

"Our charter was Fabulous!!  A perfect crew and lots of fun adventures."
 
Private Family Charter, guests from USA.


112' Ferretti motoryacht PANDORA (with private jet)
Greece
"Everything was perfect, the boat, the plane, the crew." - Private Family Charter, guests from France and London
 

62' Catamaran MOTU
Caribbean
"Our charter was fantastic.  The crew were awesome, the yacht was great, the cuisine was very good, and the weather was perfect. A very good choice, thank you!" - Private Family Charter, guests from Argentina/SE Asia 

76' Catamaran MATAU
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
"I want to thank you so much for all of your help on our recent charter. You were extremely helpful and by far the most knowledgeable of all the brokers we spoke with. Most importantly, you spent the time to get to understand who our family was and what we were looking for in a vacation. This made all the difference when it came to selecting the right boat and right crew for the week. The attention to detail in regards to making sure we had all the things we desired on the boat and helping out on travel logistics was invaluable and made the trip stress free and hassle free. Thanks again for making our vacation the best family trip we have ever taken. 

In regard to MATAU and the crew we couldn’t have asked for a better combination. The Catamaran was very spacious with great outdoor space and well appointed indoor spaces. Everyone had the opportunity to either find their own place to read and relax or be part of the group singing and having fun. There were also several spots for dining and that was nice to be able to change the venue. We are an active family and Matau had all the water sports equipment we could ever need and more.
The real point of differentiation was the crew. All I can say is Wow! They were unbelievable and so much fun to be with. The service was five star from the time we stepped on the boat until we left. Virginia and her crew always had options for us each day depending how we felt. She organized hikes, amazing snorkeling trips, water skiing, tubing and always found beautiful spots to anchor and spend the night. Chris, the Chef was simply amazing. Each meal was a much anticipated treat that we all looked forward to and appreciated greatly. Alice was so attentive to all of our needs and our kids really enjoyed her. Jamie made the trip so special as he took us on some great adventures and educated us on the islands, fish, history etc. He was always there to take us where we wanted to go and had fun doing it. I can’t say enough about the experience but when I asked each of our family members if they would like to charter MATAU again or try another yacht, each person said, MATAU with the same crew.' I think that says it all."  - Private Family Charter, guests from Boston, MA


65' Sailing Yacht ALOHA MALOLO
Caribbean
"We had an awesome time and Eric and Evelyn were a great fit for us. I think we made Eric get out every piece of equipment he had on the boat. ALOHA MALOLO was probably exactly what our family needed. I think we were well prepared and Eric and Evelyn did everything they could to make our trip memorable and pleasant. The sailing was incredible. The fact that Eric could plan a route that allowed us to sail a bit each day, scuba dive or snorkel, look for treasure and seashells, and then keep us out of the swells at night was evident of his experience as a captain. We can’t think of another way we could have done all the things we were dreaming of. We even managed to catch a fish that Evelyn made into a couple of excellent meals

Our favorite story would be about Eric letting our crew who were learning sailing skills “go it alone” and try to sail from the Indians to Willy T’s. It was about 2 hours of me laughing down in the hull while I watched and listened to my family keep themselves occupied by going almost nowhere. Bruce made a diagram in one of our memory books which showed the Aloha, the Indians and Willly T’s with a very, very wiggly route in between. The “sailors” loved sailing and mooring and jibing and tacking and saving life preservers.

The highlights were:
1) The Indians (again)
2) Eric’s French Press coffee (just my opinion)
3) Adam’s Fish
4) Sailing at 13 knots
5) Eric’s blender drinks
6) Evelyn’s tiramisu
7) Scuba diving 4 sites
8) Richard Branson’s Island
9) Only going through 2 tablets of Pepto and 3 of Dramamine (we have 18 scopolamine patches that were never used)
10) Salty Dog
11) Minimal sunburn

The Hotel you suggested for one night was also a big hit. I have 5 athletic kids that have a lot more respect for surfing than they did before trying it for an hour or two. The future son-in-laws were amazed that 'I' could coordinate all those arrangements, so thank you for making me look good!” - Private Family Charter, guests from Minnesota


58' Catamaran MATIRA
Caribbean
"Just to start, this vacation was so good it is almost beyond description. All six of us travel very frequently to 5 star resorts in fantastic locations and they all pale in comparison to this trip. MATIRA was in perfect condition. The accommodations were fantastic. The crew were absolutely awesome. It is hard to imagine a better crew on any boat anywhere. The meals were delicious - we all miss Suzu terribly. Bruno had an uncanny knack of getting to the best spot in every anchorage before anyone else. We experienced more of the British Virgin Islands than I had in all my other trips to the BVI's combined. Bruno is an incredible Captain! We are already talking about our next trip with Bruno and Suzu. We may want to use MATIRA and one of her sister ships next year for a multi-family trip. I can't think of a single thing that would have made our trip better." - Tim W., guests from VA, USA


211' Super Yacht ABSINTHE with helicopter
Alaska & BC Canada 
"Our 2 week charter was an incredible holiday. The yacht, the crew, the service, the scenery, and the activities were absolutely marvelous. We couldn't have had a better time. It was one of our best holidays. We look forward to doing it again someday." - Private Charter - 12 guests from USA


120' Motor Yacht SAFARI QUEST
Alaska
“The charter in Alaska was a huge success. The staff was GREAT, the food excellent - every little detail was taken care of. Everyone in the family had such a wonderful time.” - Private Family Charter - 20 guests from CA, USA


85' Motor Yacht PANACHE + 88' Sailing Yacht in a tandem Family Charter
Caribbean
“Our cruise was just about flawless, for both yachts. We will surely enjoy the memories for the rest of our lives. I can't emphasize enough how wonderful the service was on PANACHE, and what a perfect choice it was for our needs. Captain Sean, his wife, "T" (Dutch), mates Clive and Fran (also married), made every effort to take care of Mom and Dad, my sister, husband and kids. They even provided a floating swimming pool/trampoline, which was a tremendous hit. They were gentle and caring and vigilant at all times, especially with my father, who went snorkeling often, and needed lots of help getting into and out of the launch. PANACHE and her crew were simply "over the top". The highlight of the week for Dad was the visit to Foxy, his old friend, on our last day. Foxy was in residence, made a big fuss over Dad (who was wearing a 35 year old Foxy's t-shirt).