Reviews

Charter Dates: 07/04/2026 - 07/11/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Karen Buonaiuto
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Lady Lety
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, when we arrived at the Sail Italia office the women working at the desk were extremely kind and helpful with the check in process.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
We had a skipper and he did a great job familiarizing us with the boat and helped us get set up with fins for snorkeling before we left the dock.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, the boat was in great condition.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes, we had everything we needed for the week. We prepared breakfast and lunch on the boat and ate dinner out in the local restaurants each night.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Everything was wonderful and exceeded our expectations.
Cruising Area

Charter Dates: 07/04/2026 - 07/11/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Karen Buonaiuto
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Lady Lety
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, when we arrived at the Sail Italia office the women working at the desk were extremely kind and helpful with the check in process.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
We had a skipper and he did a great job familiarizing us with the boat and helped us get set up with fins for snorkeling before we left the dock.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, the boat was in great condition.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes, we had everything we needed for the week. We prepared breakfast and lunch on the boat and ate dinner out in the local restaurants each night.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Everything was wonderful and exceeded our expectations.

Charter Dates: 07/04/2026 - 07/11/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Karen Buonaiuto
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Lady Lety
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
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Charter Dates: 07/07/2026 - 07/14/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Antonio Martinez
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Tomichi drift
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.
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?
Could be in better condition.
Grill wasn't working.
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?
Moorings is great and excellent service, boat needed some care.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
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#3 Bitter End, Saba Rock, Biras Creek
#4 Peter Island
#5 Norman Island, Willy T
#6 Just Van Dyke, White Bay
#7 Cane Garden

Charter Dates: 07/07/2026 - 07/14/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Antonio Martinez
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Tomichi drift
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.
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?
Could be in better condition.
Grill wasn't working.
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?
Moorings is great and excellent service, boat needed some care.

Charter Dates: 07/07/2026 - 07/14/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Antonio Martinez
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Tomichi drift
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: - 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?
Very easy to work with and very friendly.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Charter Dates: 07/11/2026 - 07/25/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Jesse W Fussell
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Taisia
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?
The boat was exceptionally clean - I think the cleanest boat I have ever chartered. There were a few minor defects (e.g. holding tank gauge) but they were described to us and all had work arounds.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes. AC was on (shore power) when we boarded.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
The front office crew was friendly and knowledgable (they made taxi reservations for our final day.) The boat was exceptionally clean. Everything on board (E.g. engines, generator, water maker, electronics dinghy, sails), worked as advertised. After about a week, the generator stopped and would only run for a few seconds. We assumed it was overheating, cleaned the sea water filter, and discovered the coolant reservoir was empty. Since we had been given only a cup of coolant, we called Navigare and they immediately dispatched an experienced and knowledgeable mechanic from Bitter End, who brought a gallon of coolant and completely checked the system. We had no further generator problems. We also called them about a radio problem, which we were able to get working properly. Everyone was positively impressed with the support from Navigare.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
BVI. Yes, except for the difficulties in getting to a from the BVI.

Charter Dates: 07/11/2026 - 07/25/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Jesse W Fussell
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Taisia
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?
The boat was exceptionally clean - I think the cleanest boat I have ever chartered. There were a few minor defects (e.g. holding tank gauge) but they were described to us and all had work arounds.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes. AC was on (shore power) when we boarded.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
The front office crew was friendly and knowledgable (they made taxi reservations for our final day.) The boat was exceptionally clean. Everything on board (E.g. engines, generator, water maker, electronics dinghy, sails), worked as advertised. After about a week, the generator stopped and would only run for a few seconds. We assumed it was overheating, cleaned the sea water filter, and discovered the coolant reservoir was empty. Since we had been given only a cup of coolant, we called Navigare and they immediately dispatched an experienced and knowledgeable mechanic from Bitter End, who brought a gallon of coolant and completely checked the system. We had no further generator problems. We also called them about a radio problem, which we were able to get working properly. Everyone was positively impressed with the support from Navigare.

Charter Dates: 07/11/2026 - 07/25/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Jesse W Fussell
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Taisia
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? Somewhat 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
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes