Reviews

Name on Your Reservation: Dave Abel
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Goin Coastal

Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
YES..Office and dock personnel were very friendly and helpful. especially w loading groceries, topping off fuel and water.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
videos were helpful and confirmed what we already knew about 44' cats. Been to vvi 7 times so we knew the waters.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
yes....very clean. looked like it was only a fairly new.

Almost everything worked perfectly....except for

1. Sliding glass door to salon was difficult to open/close. I spoke to maintenance MGR. at the end of the charter. Probably needed a new bottom wheel. Not a big deal.

2. Main halyard frayed near top of mast on day 9. Could not lower mainsail. Called office.They had riggers meet us at Cooper island, our evening destination. Replacement took an hour. Very nice / knowledgeable. done by 5 pm.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes. Never once thought..."Gee, I wish I had a ............."
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Never opened the hatches. The salon was open a few times but the a/c was on whenever we were on a ball. And it worked like a champ.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
BVI YC did exactly what they were supposed to do. No complaints.

Was a little surprised by the price difference for diesel between bviyc and Cane Garden. Had I known that BVI YC price was close to $7.50/ gal, I would have filled up at CGB at $ 5.50.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Apparently we do. This is our 7th charter in the last 10 years...and probably the best.

Kudos to Joanne Higgins. She gave us 4 good options and we chose a winner.
May we post this review on our website? Yes
It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
possibly again in 2023

Name on Your Reservation: Krysten Hariri
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Ether
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team:
(5 Being the Highest) 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 Coummunication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Very helpful and kept us informed about any updates, especially regarding covid entry requirements.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Absolutely
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Very comfortable and clean. Exceeded our expectations.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes
Was the food good and well presented?
The food was very good and the presentation was incredible
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Ether is brand new and is fully stocked with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable with very nice linens and modern bathrooms. Individual yeti cups for everyone in our group. We loved the cooler of fresh, filtered water each day. Every type of mixer and alcohol we could want for making drinks. Ben, our captain was also an excellent bartender who made perfectly balanced cocktails for us. Charlie is a very talented chef who prepared amazing meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. We especially loved the beautiful charcuterie boards she would make for a late-afternoon snack. Perfect for when we were hungry coming back from snorkeling or diving. Lunch and dinner meals were perfectly paired with wines. Charlie is also a dive master and we felt very comfortable with her leading us on dives as beginner divers.
Ben is a very calm and capable captain. We felt very safe with him and he was very friendly and easy to talk to.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
We loved the areas we visited in our charter - there was a perfect mix of quiet bays and busy areas.
May we post this review on our website? Yes
It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
Christmas 2023

Name on Your Reservation: William Weiss
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Genesis
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? No
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: - Informative
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Coummunication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Very efficient overall. Responsive and helpful
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Impeccably maintained
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Personable, gracious, considerate. We felt safe and well cared for
Was the food good and well presented?
Quality of both food and presentation was exceptional
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Beautiful boat and wonderful crew! Obviously we are very happy with our experience on Genesis. Everything worked out perfectly!
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes. We did just what we wanted to do - circumnavigate Martinique - experienced a wide range of sailing conditions and enjoyed it thoroughly. Petr and Tracy were both eager to make the trip a success for us.
May we post this review on our website? Yes
It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
I wish I knew! Last charter was in 2002 - hope the next time will be sooner! Ok

Name on Your Reservation: Tabetha & Jonathan Klein
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Merry Time

Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team:
(5 Being the Highest) 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: - Informative
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Coummunication
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Tabetha & Jonathan Klein
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Merry Time

Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
I will never be able to say enough good things about our experience. Ever.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
The yacht was more than comfortable temperature wise, and airflow.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
The crew is what took this trip from wonderful to epic. I cried when I left. Literally. Olga & Dwayne took such good care of us and gave us the trip of a lifetime. I will never forget them, or the way they welcomed our family.
Was the food good and well presented?
I am a Chef and I documented everything Olga made. It was stunning. I was not only blown away by her presentation but also by the quality of her dishes. 12/10.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Just 10/10. I couldn't have dreamed of a better experience. I am afraid to go on another because this was just SO magical. Everything came together and we were given the trip of a lifetime and we will be forever grateful.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
100% We hit everywhere we wanted and more. Dwayne is amazing!!!!!
May we post this review on our website? Yes
It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
Unsure, but most likely next year.

Name on Your Reservation: Michael Ash
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Mirabella

Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? No
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 Coummunication
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Michael Ash
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Mirabella

Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht:
(5 Being the Highest) 4
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Arrived on a Sunday so was briefed by someone who was not all that familiar with the boat.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Had some issues getting power management set up correctly. Necessitated a couple of calls and visits by mechanic/technician
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes

There was no microwave on board.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes but...

Fairly strong odor of adhesives in forward port cabin
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Sure
May we post this review on our website? Yes
It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
No plans

Name on Your Reservation: Karen Keane
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Free Will

Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team:
(5 Being the Highest) 4
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: - Informative
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Coummunication
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Ellis
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Nomada Caribeña

Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? No
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 Coummunication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Very available for the smallest of questions.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Karen Keane
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Free Will

Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht:
(5 Being the Highest) 4
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes, they made sure we had our paper work in order
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
It felt rushed. Would have liked an in person area briefing to ask questions. Also better info on boat specs particularly the draft of the boat would have been nice to have in the package.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes. Water in tanks smelled strongly of sulfur - not sure why? Only issue with the boat
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Wonderful, would like to come back and spend longer.
May we post this review on our website? Yes