Reviews

Name: Bob Schwartz
Yacht: Abundance with Blaine and Siobhan Kubesh
Charter Dates: 03/12/2021 to 03/19/2021
Broker: Ellen Stewart
Area Cruised: St. Thomas - USVI
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Terrific in all respects

2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes, excellent shape

3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
cabin AC was perfect

4. Was the food good and well presented?
Chef Maya (not Siobham) was creative and all of the meals were terrific, in particular the local fresh fish

5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Very nice, but not as nice as the BVI's which were off limits. We spent most of our time sailing around St John which was gorgeous. Unfortunately mooring availability was limited in the St John National Park and so it as sometime a struggle to find available moorings. .

6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
NOt that I can think of.

7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

8. Additional comments on your charter?
Pickup and drop off in Charlotte Amalie was extremely convenient to the airport and so we appreciate that location. Captain Blaine was very accommodating with our late departure flight and gave us additional time on the boat which is so much nicer than additional time in the airport. Captain Blaine's suggestions for hiking and snorkeling areas were perfect. Both he and Maya kept a watchful eye on us while we were snorkeling which was much appreciated..

Name: Joel Alley
Yacht: KUMATOO with Joe & Mandy Rosello
Charter Dates: 03/07/2021 to 03/13/2021
Broker: Emily Mack
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Absolutely! We could not have asked for more.

2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Exceptionally clean and organized.

3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes

4. Was the food good and well presented?
We could go on and on about how wonderful the food tasted and the presentation. Very tastefully done. We can't wait to get her recipes and make some of them at home.

5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Yes. We loved it all.

6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No. The service has been very good and our travel was very easy.

7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

8. Additional comments on your charter?
We were so impressed with Mandy and Joe and the atmosphere they created on Kuma Too. We felt at home and relaxed and enjoyed sailing with these two captains. They are very knowledgeable about the islands and shared their love for the area. We highly recommend chartering with the Kuma Too and can't wait to go back.

Name: Jeff Genuario
Yacht: Let's Play Two with Terry & Suzanne Carter
Charter Dates: 03/13/2021 to 03/18/2021
Broker: Emily Mack
Area Cruised: St. Thomas - USVI
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Very- TC and Suzanne exceeded expections

2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Very

3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes

4. Was the food good and well presented?
Very- the food was 5 star

5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Yes

6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
Nope

7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

Name: Terri Hedges
Yacht: STARFISH with Sam & Jen Augspurger
Charter Dates: 03/08/2021 to 03/15/2021
Broker: Ellen Stewart
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes! Couldn’t ask for better

2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes!

3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes! Plenty of fresh air through hatches and the air conditioning in the evening was a plus.

4. Was the food good and well presented?
Oh my gosh - I’ll sum up the food in one word. AMAZING! It absolutely blew my mind what chef Jen could cook.

5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Yes. Sam and Jen tailored our trip for our family’s interests.

6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No. Ellen was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

8. Additional comments on your charter?
BEST VACATION EVER! Words cannot express how wonderful this trip was. Sam and Jen are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its history. The attention to detail from boat operation to meals to drinks was incredible. Although we were disappointed that we couldn’t do the BVI’s due to covid restrictions, we didn’t miss a thing. And guess what? We have another reason to come back!

Name: Terri Hedges
Yacht: STARFISH with Sam & Jen Augspurger
Charter Dates: 03/08/2021 to 03/15/2021
Broker: Ellen Stewart
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes! Couldn’t ask for better

2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes!

3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes! Plenty of fresh air through hatches and the air conditioning in the evening was a plus.

4. Was the food good and well presented?
Oh my gosh - I’ll sum up the food in one word. AMAZING! It absolutely blew my mind what chef Jen could cook.

5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Yes. Sam and Jen tailored our trip for our family’s interests.

6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No. Ellen was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

8. Additional comments on your charter?
BEST VACATION EVER! Words cannot express how wonderful this trip was. Sam and Jen are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its history. The attention to detail from boat operation to meals to drinks was incredible. Although we were disappointed that we couldn’t do the BVI’s due to covid restrictions, we didn’t miss a thing. And guess what? We have another reason to come back!

Name: Alexei Turmilov
Yacht: Lagoon 450 Sportop - Bagheera with Dream Yacht Charter - Compass Point Marina, St. Thomas
Charter Dates: 03/08/2021 to 03/15/2021
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Were the staff at Dream Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes

2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes

3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes

4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes

5. Did the staff at Dream Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes

6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes

7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
Nope

8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

Name: Dawn Martin
Yacht: OUI CHERIE with Travis Krueger & Missy Kom
Charter Dates: 02/20/2021 to 02/26/2021
Broker: Emily Mack
Area Cruised: St. Thomas - USVI
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Definitely!

2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
It was amazing!

3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes

4. Was the food good and well presented?
Perfect

5. Did you like the area you sailed?
So much!

6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No

7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

8. Additional comments on your charter?
This was our second time sailing with Captains Travis and Missy, our first time on Oui Cherie. We loved every minute! The boat is set up so well, there are so many cool places to hang out and just enjoy the boat and the sailing. And Travis and Missy do an excellent job of catering to our whims and expectations from the trip. Snorkeling with Missy is so excting, she has such great knowledge of sea life and where to locate cool critters for us to see. Captain Travis answered all of our questions concerning the ins and outs of boating and fishing in the Caribbean. And they are both knowledgeable and excellent chefs! They are just a lot of fun, we enjoyed the energy that they brought to our group!

Name: Dawn Martin
Yacht: OUI CHERIE with Travis Krueger & Missy Kom
Charter Dates: 02/20/2021 to 02/26/2021
Broker: Emily Mack
Area Cruised: St. Thomas - USVI
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Definitely!

2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
It was amazing!

3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes

4. Was the food good and well presented?
Perfect

5. Did you like the area you sailed?
So much!

6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No

7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

8. Additional comments on your charter?
This was our second time sailing with Captains Travis and Missy, our first time on Oui Cherie. We loved every minute! The boat is set up so well, there are so many cool places to hang out and just enjoy the boat and the sailing. And Travis and Missy do an excellent job of catering to our whims and expectations from the trip. Snorkeling with Missy is so excting, she has such great knowledge of sea life and where to locate cool critters for us to see. Captain Travis answered all of our questions concerning the ins and outs of boating and fishing in the Caribbean. And they are both knowledgeable and excellent chefs! They are just a lot of fun, we enjoyed the energy that they brought to our group!

Name: Tas Papasolomontos
Yacht: Lagoon 42-Binelle with Navigare Yachting - Frenchtown Marina, St. Thomas, USVI
Charter Dates: 03/06/2021 to 03/11/2021
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Were the staff at Navigare friendly and accommodating?
yes (although it was CYOA staff)

2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
yes

3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes

4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes

5. Did the staff at Navigare do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
yes (check in process for Navigare at CYOA was pretty non-existent, but CYOA staff were friendly and available for questions)

6. Did you like the area you cruised?
yes

7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
no, VI was fantastic throughout.

8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

9. Additional comments on your charter?
Given when we tried to make this trip (middle of a pandemic) it couldn't have gone better. The team at VI have all been great to work with, in particular Joann. Nothing has been too much trouble and you've helped us very well through two re-bookings to our ultimate trip as we worked to find a location and date we could get to against the COVID backdrop. It was our first charter and the whole process with VI sailing has been smooth, easy and well supported throughout. The end result was a fantastic, safe and very enjoyable family vacation and the start of many more sailing trips I'm sure. Thank you!

Name: Arch Thomason
Yacht: Oceanfront Property with Capt Rob Hyson, Chef/mate Doris Schepain
Charter Dates: 03/07/2021 to 03/10/2021
Broker: Lisa Ferrara
Area Cruised: St. Thomas - USVI
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
yes

2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
yes

3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
yes

4. Was the food good and well presented?
awesome

5. Did you like the area you sailed?
yes, though limited due to time and covid.

6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
I tried to think of something but the crew made it

7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes

8. Additional comments on your charter?
Five Stars (as my kids would say)!!!!!! Rob and Doris were simply awesome. This was my first trip so I really didn't know what to expect. The catamaran was awesome and extremely comfortable. Rob really knew his craft and was willing to share it with everyone on the boat. He also knew the area extremely well and everyone in it. When we went to dinner, we were greeted by the owners of each restaurant and treated like royalty. Doris made us feel at home and totally catered to our needs individually. She cooked some great meals and jumped in the water like the rest of us!! I will use these guys the next time I come down. If I have to wait for their boat to open, I will wait for them!