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Unforgettable Experience with Turquoise Turtle Charters – Truly the Best of the Best!

From the moment we stepped aboard Turquoise Turtle Charters, we knew we were in for something special—but nothing could have prepared us for just how magical this trip would be. Alison and Andre are the sweetest, most thoughtful hosts you could ever imagine. Their warmth, hospitality, and genuine love for what they do transformed our trip from a simple charter into an unforgettable memory.

Alison’s meals were nothing short of phenomenal - every bite felt like it came from a five-star kitchen, but with the comfort and love of a home-cooked meal. I can't wait to try her recipes when I get home!

Captain Andre was calm, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable. Not only did he make us feel safe at all times, but he also gave us insider tips on the best places to explore, dive, and enjoy local island culture. Their combined knowledge of marine life made every snorkel and dive feel like a guided tour through an underwater wonderland, full of turtles, rays, coral and all kinds of stunning fish.

Andre taught us how to play Mexican train and that became an evening favorite. On our last night, we even slept outside on the boat, under a sky full of stars - incredible!

The entire experience felt like we were visiting old friends or cherished family, not just guests on a boat. If you're lucky enough to book with Turquoise Turtle Charters, you're in for the trip of a lifetime. The boat and all amenities were perfect. We couldn't be happier that we chose them. Truly the best decision we made—10/10 would sail again!

- Susan and Tom W.

Moorings 403PC - 3 Cabin Exclusive Bareboat Charter in British Virgin Islands
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Average rating: 4.50, based on 2 reviews
 4.50 out of 5

Name on Your Reservation: Antonio Martinez
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Sailed & Bailed
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Extremely friendly
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, only issue was the water maker was down
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Boat was perfect for 6 people
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
The bath and Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor
Savana and Bitter End
Saba Rock
Peter Island
Norman Island
White Bay JVD
Norman Island
Cooper Island
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Next summer

 5 out of 5

Charter dates: 07/09/2025--07/16/2025
Name on Your Reservation: Antonio Martinez
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Sailed & Bailed
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Extremely friendly
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, only issue was the water maker was down
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Boat was perfect for 6 people

 5 out of 5

Charter dates: 07/09/2025--07/16/2025
Name on Your Reservation: Antonio Martinez
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Sailed & Bailed
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? Yes
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Thorough
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Excellent service!!
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

BELLATRIX Bareboat Charter in US Virgin Islands
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Average rating: 5.00, based on 1 reviews
 5.00 out of 5

Name on Your Reservation: Benjamin Schuster
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Bellatrix
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Absolutley. Arnoled of Dream Yacht Charters was great in getting us all settled in, give us the rundown of the yacht. Brandon did an exceptional job on the chart briefing and looking at navigational hazards.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes. They did.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
The yacht was clean and in great working condition. We had an issue with the master head, as previous charters did not empty the tanks and the gorund crew failed to notice it. The toxic fumes and order were a big problem on night one but we adressed it with the ground crew and together, it was resolved.
I also took it upon myslef to clean the water line since it had an ugly buikd uop of algae that made the boat look poorly maintained, when in fact it was merely an issue with the water quality in the marina. I also adressed it with Dream Yacht Charter and they will prevent such an issue going forward. In a nutshell, there were no problems at all during the charter. Very happy about it.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes. As an experienced sailor, there are of course items that are considered to be personal preferences and those are advised to be handled individually (i.e. extra trash bags, kitchen towles, cleaning material etc.)
But the basics of the boat were sufficient for a
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes. The design and layout of the cabikn hatches, in combination with the main cabin and its sliding doors, allowed for a good breeze to travel through the boat at all times. At bight, we ised the AC to lower the temp for a better sleep.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
I am very happy with the services and vessel I was provided and would definitley charter through VI Sailing again. I will alos highly recommmend your company to family and friends.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes. It was a dream. St. John was the highlight between St. Thomas & St. John. We didn't get the chance to experience St. Croix but will attempt it soon.
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2026 Florida Keys

 5 out of 5

Charter dates: 07/04/2025--07/09/2025
Name on Your Reservation: Benjamin Schuster
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Bellatrix
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Absolutley. Arnoled of Dream Yacht Charters was great in getting us all settled in, give us the rundown of the yacht. Brandon did an exceptional job on the chart briefing and looking at navigational hazards.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes. They did.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
The yacht was clean and in great working condition. We had an issue with the master head, as previous charters did not empty the tanks and the gorund crew failed to notice it. The toxic fumes and order were a big problem on night one but we adressed it with the ground crew and together, it was resolved.
I also took it upon myslef to clean the water line since it had an ugly buikd uop of algae that made the boat look poorly maintained, when in fact it was merely an issue with the water quality in the marina. I also adressed it with Dream Yacht Charter and they will prevent such an issue going forward. In a nutshell, there were no problems at all during the charter. Very happy about it.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes. As an experienced sailor, there are of course items that are considered to be personal preferences and those are advised to be handled individually (i.e. extra trash bags, kitchen towels, cleaning material etc.)
But the basics of the boat were sufficient for a
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes. The design and layout of the cabin hatches, in combination with the main cabin and its sliding doors, allowed for a good breeze to travel through the boat at all times. At bight, we used the AC to lower the temp for a better sleep.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
I am very happy with the services and vessel I was provided and would definitely charter through VI Sailing again. I will also highly recommend your company to family and friends.

 5 out of 5

Charter dates: 07/04/2025--07/09/2025
Name on Your Reservation: Benjamin Schuster
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Bellatrix
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? Yes
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Thorough
- Informative
- Easy to Understand
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
EXCELLENT. The concierge team was pleasant and very helpful in making sure that all items required pre-charter are checked off and that the vacation goes smooth. The communication was very professional, transparent and easy to follow.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Absolutely. We would love to find out if you also cover the Florida Keys Region. If so, please contact us since we have a planned trip to the Keys for 2026, where we do not yet have accommodations or a charter booked.

HARMONY Crewed Charters in British Virgin Islands
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Average rating: 5.00, based on 1 reviews
 5.00 out of 5

Name on Your Reservation: Robert Stewart
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Harmony
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
yes. the yacht was comfortable and clean for the most part. One couple wasnt happy sleeping next to the generator every night that was run for the air conditioning. Loud and smelly. They actually slept outside on the boat first two nights worrying about carbon monoxide poisoning. The crew emphasized the carbon monoxide detector in their room was working.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
The garage door on the Bali was great during day and closing it at night for air conditioning was awesome. Only other issue was the smell from the generator at night
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Liam and Nantes were fantastic. Very friendly and easy to get along with. I had a few conversations with both of them during the week, very easy to talk to and both went out of their way to make sure we had what we needed at all times of day.
they worked great together as well, a great team.
Was the food good and well presented?
Just about every meal we had was excellent. Other than the generator issue, the only complaint about the entire trip was a couple of the meals. On the preference sheet I stated we were meat eaters and shell fish eaters. I also had a conversation with Liam about food costs and each boat trying to turn a profit for the company. Having lamb twice and venison once instead of a ribeye or filet and crawfish instead of shrimp or crab was maybe too much for a couple people in our party. I hope it didn't have anything to do with food costs. One person in the party lost her appetite all together from the venison meal. Liam did say he would make something else but I think she declined the offer. we also only had 3 bottles of sparkling rose on the boat, I specifically mentioned to have that available for the girls on the preference sheet. We ran out at somepoint I can't remember when exactly, We, as a party, are all easy going, everything just mentioned didn't bother us much but thought it should be mentioned.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Loved the boat and crew. Our party was well taken care of on and off the boat. Nantes calling ahead and ordering dinner at the Wonky Dog and reserving a car for us was great. Liam jumping in water and tying off the stern on both sides wasnt easy but well appreciated when we anchored in a couple of bays. Dinghy rides to and from shore were well appreciated also!!
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
the BVI is spectacular!! Loved it!
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
day 1-on boat at noon, spent first night anchorage at Little Camino. snorkel/swim
day 2-the Baths very early, back to boat for breakfast, sail up to North Sound, anchored at Bitter End Yacht Club. Tarpon feeding and dinner at Saba Rock.
day 3- Anegada. rented car, flamingo preserve, loblolly to snorkel, Anegada beach club for lunch, Typsy's Bar, and cow wreck beach to hang out. Wonky Dog for dinner
day 4- sandy spit, then to Jost Van Dyke to Bubbly Pool and then to Tortola and Cane Garden Bay for the night.
day 5-Norman Island, Caves and Indians and Willy T.
day 6- Peter Island- anchored at Little Harbour and spent entire day there. swim/snorkel
day 7- Cooper Island- swam/snorkel. went to rum bar
day 8-went to Marina Cay to snorkel but too many jellyfish in water, back to Scrub island
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It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
Hopefully 2027

 5 out of 5

Charter dates: 06/15/2025--06/22/2025
Name on Your Reservation: Robert Stewart
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Harmony
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
yes. the yacht was comfortable and clean for the most part. One couple wasnt happy sleeping next to the generator every night that was run for the air conditioning. Loud and smelly. They actually slept outside on the boat first two nights worrying about carbon monoxide poisoning. The crew emphasized the carbon monoxide detector in their room was working.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
The garage door on the Bali was great during day and closing it at night for air conditioning was awesome. Only other issue was the smell from the generator at night
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Liam and Nantes were fantastic. Very friendly and easy to get along with. I had a few conversations with both of them during the week, very easy to talk to and both went out of their way to make sure we had what we needed at all times of day.
they worked great together as well, a great team.
Was the food good and well presented?
Just about every meal we had was excellent. Other than the generator issue, the only complaint about the entire trip was a couple of the meals. On the preference sheet I stated we were meat eaters and shell fish eaters. I also had a conversation with Liam about food costs and each boat trying to turn a profit for the company. Having lamb twice and venison once instead of a ribeye or filet and crawfish instead of shrimp or crab was maybe too much for a couple people in our party. I hope it didn't have anything to do with food costs. One person in the party lost her appetite all together from the venison meal. Liam did say he would make something else but I think she declined the offer. we also only had 3 bottles of sparkling rose on the boat, I specifically mentioned to have that available for the girls on the preference sheet. We ran out at somepoint I can't remember when exactly, We, as a party, are all easy going, everything just mentioned didn't bother us much but thought it should be mentioned.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Loved the boat and crew. Our party was well taken care of on and off the boat. Nantes calling ahead and ordering dinner at the Wonky Dog and reserving a car for us was great. Liam jumping in water and tying off the stern on both sides wasnt easy but well appreciated when we anchored in a couple of bays. Dinghy rides to and from shore were well appreciated also!!

 5 out of 5

Charter dates: 06/15/2025--06/22/2025
Name on Your Reservation: Robert Stewart
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Harmony
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? Yes
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Thorough
- Informative
- Easy to Understand
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Cara Ceo was awesome. Every time I had a question she had a prompt answer! Was unable to set up meeting with charter crew and cara intervened to help out and made it work.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? yes