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Name on Your Reservation: Sami Abou-Farhat
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: SAGA
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 4
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
DYC was very helpfull before arrival on advice and guidance. Upon arrival the delivery was smooth and on time. Special shout out to Tiffany at the Nassau office.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
The onboarding briefing lacked the thoroughness and the checklist expected. That prevented us from discovering that the navigation software was not updated and water maker sensor not showing the real quantities in the tank, with erroneous generation readings.
There was a slight delay fixing the generator that was not starting.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, Overall the boat is in good condition.
The mechanical wind sensor was not sending the right electronic reading to Navionics. We had to rely on the good old look up at all times.
This issue and the out of subscription software (No update) and also the lack of AIS made the navigation slightly more challenging. Those were all mentionned to DYC
However the technical help is to be recommended. We lost the lazy jacks the second day. Mario and his team came to fix them at shroud cay where they were on a call. Excellent communication service and follow up.
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?
Aside from the somehow eyeballed onboarding briefing, the out-boarding at the end was thorough and well documented , thank you Ryan.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes , beautiful Exumas. First time
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Allen Cay, Shroud Cay, Warderick wells, Norman Cay. All beautiful places
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BVI is in mind .

Charter dates: 12/06/2025-12/13/2025
Name on Your Reservation: Sami Abou-Farhat
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: SAGA
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 4
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
DYC was very helpfull before arrival on advice and guidance. Upon arrival the delivery was smooth and on time. Special shout out to Tiffany at the Nassau office.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
The onboarding briefing lacked the thoroughness and the checklist expected. That prevented us from discovering that the navigation software was not updated and water maker sensor not showing the real quantities in the tank, with erroneous generation readings.
There was a slight delay fixing the generator that was not starting.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, Overall the boat is in good condition.
The mechanical wind sensor was not sending the right electronic reading to Navionics. We had to rely on the good old look up at all times.
This issue and the out of subscription software (No update) and also the lack of AIS made the navigation slightly more challenging. Those were all mentionned to DYC
However the technical help is to be recommended. We lost the lazy jacks the second day. Mario and his team came to fix them at shroud cay where they were on a call. Excellent communication service and follow up.
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?
Aside from the somehow eyeballed onboarding briefing, the out-boarding at the end was thorough and well documented , thank you Ryan.

Charter dates: 12/06/2025-12/13/2025
Name on Your Reservation: Sami Abou-Farhat
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: SAGA
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? 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 Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Thanks to Joann H. for the booking and the team Lisa and Breanna for the follow up.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes, that was my second expereince and fully recommends VIS

Name on Your Reservation: MacCallum
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Wanderer
Charter Company & Yacht
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Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes. We had issues with the boat and the technical staff worked hard to resolve.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes overall. A review of the forward deck hatches and the storage below would be good.

Wanderer needs to have all reef lines released when raising the main. With the sail down the reef lines are too loose so they get cinched up at the clutch. The first raising of the main was entertaining.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
The yacht was clean and the basic systems all worked.

The black water tank gauges did not work so it was impossible to gauge your usage. Empty daily right up to your next moorage. We had a leak that required a return to base.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Be sure to do an inventory prior to departure. We did not have enough utensils for our crew of 8. I would add a medium pot and lid.

Binoculars would be nice. I never noticed if they were an extra we could have ordered.

Order a dinghy ladder.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
No. Wanderer has numerous port lights screwed shut (Jan 2026). Apparently they are having problems with replacement parts from Bali. This became a major comfort issue when the generator broke down resulting in no a/c.

The rear step ladders need some kind of water deflector on the deck above They leak if open in the rain.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Navigare was very pleasant to work with.

Wanderer pulls up into the wind when trying to sail with the main only. The jib was needed to counter the main. Useful to know prior to some frustrating sailing.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Very much.
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Norman Island - snorkeling at the Caves.
Salt Island bay - good anchorage
Virgin Gorda North Sound - Saba Rock mooring field was great. Calm water for sup.
The Baths - day anchor in Valley Trunk Bay. Definitely dive your anchor as it is very rocky
Marina Cay - I would give this a miss unless you want to go over to Scrub Island
Little Jost mooring field with a stop at Sandy Cay
Last night in Great Harbour Jost Van Dyke. Took a cab over to Soggy dollar. There is a trail over the headland to the other beach. Check out Ivan's Stress Free Bar.
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Charter dates: 1/24/2026-2/1/2026
Name on Your Reservation: MacCallum
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Wanderer
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?
Yes. We had issues with the boat and the technical staff worked hard to resolve.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes overall. A review of the forward deck hatches and the storage below would be good.

Wanderer needs to have all reef lines released when raising the main. With the sail down the reef lines are too loose so they get cinched up at the clutch. The first raising of the main was entertaining.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
The yacht was clean and the basic systems all worked.

The black water tank gauges did not work so it was impossible to gauge your usage. Empty daily right up to your next moorage. We had a leak that required a return to base.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Be sure to do an inventory prior to departure. We did not have enough utensils for our crew of 8. I would add a medium pot and lid.

Binoculars would be nice. I never noticed if they were an extra we could have ordered.

Order a dinghy ladder.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
No. Wanderer has numerous port lights screwed shut (Jan 2026). Apparently they are having problems with replacement parts from Bali. This became a major comfort issue when the generator broke down resulting in no a/c.

The rear step ladders need some kind of water deflector on the deck above They leak if open in the rain.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Navigare was very pleasant to work with.

Wanderer pulls up into the wind when trying to sail with the main only. The jib was needed to counter the main. Useful to know prior to some frustrating sailing.

Charter dates: 1/24/2026-2/1/2026
Name on Your Reservation: MacCallum
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Wanderer
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: - Informative
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?
I appreciated the follow up phone calls that allowed for some questions to be answered that I otherwise would not bother to ask.

Navigare also called prior to the charter so last month mute questions could be answered.

Riteway pre-provisioning was great.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Henry G. Rogers
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Odyssey
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?
Yes
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?
Very
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?
First time sailing abig cat, it was very easy and comfortabl. Had a storm with 47 knot winds and the boat handled it well. No one got seasick even while hitting 8’seas. Navigar was great to workwithandverynicepeople.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes
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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?
Not sure but I think at least two years or more.

Charter dates: 1/31/2026-2/8/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Henry G. Rogers
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Odyssey
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?
Yes
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?
Very
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?
First time sailing abig cat, it was very easy and comfortabl. Had a storm with 47 knot winds and the boat handled it well. No one got seasick even while hitting 8’seas. Navigar was great to workwithandverynicepeople.

Charter dates: 1/31/2026-2/8/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Henry G. Rogers
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Odyssey
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?
Everyone was knowledgeable and pleasant
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Chad Renner
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Winged Arrow II
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?
Yes, very friendly and accommodating.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes they did. Very informative and helpful in answering my questions.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes it was.
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?
We had a couple of calls into the charter company for items needing assistance while on our trip. They were very responsive and sent out a chaser boat to take care of our issues in a timely manner.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Absolutely!
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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?
This group is thinking about another charter either next year or the year after. Initial thoughts are BVI’s again or maybe Saint Vincent. Would charter companies be willing to provide a charter discount if we commit sooner?