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Charter dates: 1/24/2026-1/31/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Jay Schlaifer
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Miss Summer
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®? Absolutely

Charter dates: 1/24/2026-1/31/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Jay Schlaifer
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Miss Summer
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
The yacht as a whole was well maintained and very clean. The sleeping quarters were small which was expected but very comfortable. The crew made our bed every day. The bathrooms were kept well maintained and very clean. The kitchen area, dining area were also very neat and clean at all times.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
The yacht was well ventilated. We preferred to sleep with the windows and hatch open at night so that we could feel the sea breeze and listen to the waves, but on occasion had to close them due to rain. The cabin air conditioner worked very well and likewise kept our room comfortable when we couldn't open the hatches.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Lina and Per were the most amazing crew we could have hoped for. While maintaining a degree of professionalism, we felt as though we developed a good friendship with them over the course of the week on board. While always looking out for our safety, their recommendations for activities on sea and land were spot on based on our personality, wants and wishes.
Was the food good and well presented?
Lina, while too humble, is a fantastic chef! She provided gourmet meals with American, European, Swedish, asian and mediterranean influences. The presentation was always superb and we had plenty of wine to pair with the food. My favorite meals were the ones we shared with them.

Charter dates: 1/15/2026-1/21/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Alexa Karbowski
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: SEA ESTA
Yacht & Crew
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Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes, loved the boat and layout, bathrooms were clean but could use updating
Was the yacht well ventilated?
yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
The crew was INCREDIBLE!!! Bubba and Ally, were out of this world, they made our trip 10000 times better and we are forever grateful for them. They are truly the best ever!
Was the food good and well presented?
AMAZING!!! Food was excellent every meal, attention to detail, presentation, was all perfect.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
I can't stress enough how special bubba and ally are, they gave us a trip of a lifetime, I wish everyone could experience what we were able to experience with them.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
yes
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Next 1-2 years

Charter dates: 1/15/2026-1/21/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Alexa Karbowski
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: SEA ESTA
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes, loved the boat and layout, bathrooms were clean but could use updating
Was the yacht well ventilated?
yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
The crew was INCREDIBLE!!! Bubba and Ally, were out of this world, they made our trip 10000 times better and we are forever grateful for them. They are truly the best ever!
Was the food good and well presented?
AMAZING!!! Food was excellent every meal, attention to detail, presentation, was all perfect.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
I can't stress enough how special bubba and ally are, they gave us a trip of a lifetime, I wish everyone could experience what we were able to experience with them.

Charter dates: 1/15/2026-1/21/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Alexa Karbowski
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: SEA ESTA
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
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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? 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: - Thorough
- 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

Name on Your Reservation: Jill Garcia
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Purpose
Yacht & Crew
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Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Very clean and comfortable
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes
Was the food good and well presented?
Top notch
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
First time to St. Martin and St. Bart's-BEAUTIFUL!
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
We loved all the fun bars! Rainbow Cafe and Nikki Beach
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Charter dates: 1/21/2026-1/27/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Jill Garcia
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Purpose
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Very clean and comfortable
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes
Was the food good and well presented?
Top notch

Charter dates: 1/21/2026-1/27/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Jill Garcia
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Purpose
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
- 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?
We had a GREAT trip with Florian, Michael and CiCi on Purpose yacht! They were easy to work with and kept the relaxed vibe we were looking for! Michael never stopped in the kitchen and we ate way too much! I would definitely recommend this charter to others!
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: MARK SULLIVAN
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Lady Birgith
Charter Company & Yacht
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Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 4
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes, very
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Naz was very good.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Mostly, but we had some issues with the usb at the helm. Also several leaks whn it rained. The dingy was old and on bad shape.
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?
The Navigare staff were mostly very helpful. Naz was very good at demonstrating the boats systems and operations . Naz was also excellent at docking the boat under high winds after we had returned and refueled.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes it iis quite beautiful with very friendly people.
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
First day to Sandy Cay anchoring overnight at Channel Cay. Then sailed to South end of Lubber's Quarters and then on to anchoring overnight outside of Hopetown by the lighthouse. Then sailed to Fowl Cay for snorkeling then anchoring in Fishers Bay on Great Guana Cay with dinner at Grabbers. Sailed back to Hopetown. Stayed 2 nights on a mooring ball. Snorkeling on ocean side.Rented a golf cart and toured Elbow Cay. Very good dinner at Bidgit's in Hopetown Marina. Sailed back to base under 25 to 30 mph winds.1
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Charter dates: 12/03/2025-12/10/2025
Name on Your Reservation: MARK SULLIVAN
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Lady Birgith
Charter Company & Yacht
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Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 4
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes, very
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Naz was very good.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Mostly, but we had some issues with the usb at the helm. Also several leaks whn it rained. The dingy was old and on bad shape.
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?
The Navigare staff were mostly very helpful. Naz was very good at demonstrating the boats systems and operations . Naz was also excellent at docking the boat under high winds after we had returned and refueled.