Rave Reviews!

62' Catamaran MOTU: 
"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
Argentina/SE Asia

 

76' Catamaran MATAU: 
"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
Boston, MA


65' Sailing Yacht ALOHA MALOLO: 
"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
Minnesota, family of 7


58' Catamaran MATIRA: 
"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.,
Alexandria, VA, USA


211' Super Yacht ABSINTHE with helicopter: 
"Our 2 week charter in Alaska and BC Canada 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
USA


120' Motor Yacht SAFARI QUEST in 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!
CA, USA


Motor Yacht + Sailing Yacht in a tandem Family Charter
“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).