Reviews

Name on Your Reservation: Hooker
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Starfish
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
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?
yes. The bed was comfortable. The room/bathroom was picked up daily. The bag chairs on the trampoline were great for lounging. We have been on other charters where nothing is picked up/bathroom not fleeced and by the end of the trip it is disgusting Things were refreshed daily if not twice a day with enhancement of nightlights at bedtime
Was the yacht well ventilated?
yes. We used hatches/windows the whole time. Offered for air conditioning but group preferred fresh air. Two fans in bedroom was helpful with circulation of air.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
yes, very helpful. Great ideas.
Was the food good and well presented?
yes, very good and plentiful and plated well. Sauces were tasty and all food prepared well with our needs and suggestions accommodated.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Crew is thoughtful. Suggestions for activities to enhance the vacation and just making sure we were comfortable without any needs. Felt like we were with friends/family. Snorkeling equipment provided was in good condition. Paddleboard and kayak were fun to play with. Circular float chair was great for lounging/sunbathing/enjoying the vibe.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes! WE have done BVI multiple times and never considered USVI. With covid and travel restrictions, USVI was easiest. USVI was just as beautiful with great snorkeling at Buck Island, Christmas Cove, F'staad pier. We will head back to USVI with yacht vacation and other get aways in the future.
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?
maybe 1 year

Name on Your Reservation: John Meno
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Rapscallion
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?
YES! Extremely clean and comfortable!!
Was the yacht well ventilated?
YES! Loved that each cabin had their own a/c unit.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Ryan and Stephanie were the BEST!! They worked the entire week to serve and meet any need that we had!!! One of the best crew that we've had on a charter.
The only thing I would have changed would be to sit down with captain at the beginning of the charter and outline a plan for the week. Maybe look at a map, consider some options and make a 'loose' plan for the week.
Was the food good and well presented?
Stephanie did a 5-star job on food!!! EVERY. SINGLE. MEAL. was delicious, beautifully presented. There was not any food wasted on our trip - if there was any left on a plate someone else ate it! All very delicious and catered directly to our preferences!!!!
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
One of the best crew that we've had on a charter. The attention to detail, preferences and getting to know us as guests added to our vacation! Ryan and Steph are new friends!! They made the week comfortable and daily showed us a new piece of paradise!!! I recommend them at the highest of levels!!
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
YES!
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?
n/a

ame on Your Reservation: Emma Atchley
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Playtime
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?
Yes, amazingly designed and beautifully kept.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes!
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes!
Was the food good and well presented?
Way beyond expectations
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Paul and Ashley worked well together, went to to extremes to work with us on our itinerary and activities. I particularly appreciated Paul’s willingness to make moving around on and off the boat and dinghy safe and workable for the elder in our group. It was a challenge for him!
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
We enjoyed it and learned a lot about USVI and its history, geography and oceanography. Next time we would like more snorkeling, so would probably look to the BVIs.
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 idea at this time.

Name on Your Reservation: Robert Reeves
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Freestyle
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
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
Yacht & Captain
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?
Yes, very clean and comfortable
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes, very well ventilated
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes. We were able to easily prepare and clean up for our meals, snacks and drinks - yacht was equipped with everything we needed.
Was the captain friendly and accommodating?
Yes! The captain was amazing!
Additional comments about the yacht and captain?
The yacht was beautiful and very comfortable, very nice set up. The captain was very experienced, and professional. He did a great job of assessing our skills and engaging us at the right level to make it fun. Offered options for great spots aligned to our goals. He was very personable and fun to hang out with. Engaged in great conversations on everything from sailing, literature, music to comedy movies. Will seek him as captain for future adventures.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes - mostly national park - beautiful clear water, good snorkeling, healthy reef, lots of tropical fish & turtles, awesome beaches, not crowded
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?
As soon as possible (most likely next sailing season)

Name on Your Reservation: McDaniel
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Amelia Grace
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?
Joann & Melody make a very good team and everyone on staff was friendly, efficient, and accomodating.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes
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?
Pretty much. They were busy, but tried their best to be helpful.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
They did an okay job.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes.
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?
Yes. We hit Norman Island, Cooper, the Baths, Bitterend, Sophers Hole, Diamond Cay, and the Great Harbor with a dingy sidetrip to Soggy Dollar.
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?
2025'ish

Name on Your Reservation: Dana Super
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Beau Budd
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
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?
Excellent and friendly team provided all the support we needed.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes
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?
Very friendly, professional and helpful.
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, it was clean and mainly in good working condition. There were a few minor things not working, like the holding tank gage on the port side, and some missing deck cushions, stained cushions in the dining area.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Relatively sufficient. We cook on board and could not find any sheet pan or baking pan for the oven, so we bought a disposable one. Plenty of plates, glasses and cooktop skillets.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Great experience and would book again. Especially grateful to captain Bradley St Croix for being a professional, friendly and delightful guide for our week in BVI. Please send our thanks again. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes
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?
Feb 2023 or 2024, perhaps the 5-cabin sailing catamaran.

Name on Your Reservation: JOHN MALCOLM
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: cest bon
harter 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 they were friendly and accommodating but a bit disorganized.. No real issues.. we arrive fairly early and they originally said they had no place to store our luggage but eventually told us we could use an adjacent boat.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
God enough
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
yes, a couple things were not working but no issues..
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Cooking yes.. The coffee maker was small and didn't make sense... 3 cup machine?
Was the yacht well ventilated?
yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
The charter company was good, we extended to 2 days which was great... Very Smooth,,,

Also the charter base staff was extremely helpful with helping a couple crew with covid testing... thanks
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
yes
May we post this review on our website? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Tim Greim
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: c'est la vi
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
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?
Thank you for coming through at the last minute.
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?
Everything was excellent
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes, everything was excellent
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Very much so. Very open and inviting and very interactive with our daughter with down syndrome
Was the food good and well presented?
Everything was excellent
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
We consider Lauren and Nick extended family
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes, everything was new to us and crew was very informed of the places we stopped
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?
Unknown at this time

Name on Your Reservation: Clancey
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Deep blue
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
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?
Great experience
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? If we go again…
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?
Yes,!
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes!
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes!
Was the food good and well presented?
Flo was an excellent chef; she made a special birthday for us and made every effort to prepare special things for us
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Knowledgeable and very pleasant to be with!
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
We like the BVI and little more but Philip and Flo made every effort to find private coves and great snorkel spots
May we post this review on our website? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Claude Major
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Quintessence
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
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?
Awesome that you were able to secure us an upgrade - with a bigger cat (424 to 454 Sunsail)
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? a good chance yes
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?
Very friendly and accommodating.
Kevin from Sunsail was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Great guy!
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes see above
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes she was clean. The only issues we noted and stated same on the de-brief was the fact the cabin door handles on the starboard fell off. I tried tightening the handle with the alan key but to no avail!
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?
As suggested in the de-brief, they should have had at least 2 wall mounted clothing hooks in the each cabin. (more a design option issue and not a negative against Sunsail)
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
yes, always beautiful
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?
We may go power cat next time and closer to Spring...sub budget etc.